A confrontation at a Phoenix gas station ended in gunfire early Saturday; one man died and another was detained as homicide detectives investigated.

Chandler police were involved in a "critical incident" Friday night near Scottsdale Road and McKellips in Tempe. Authorities say no officers were hurt and the scene is under investigation.

Rebel Wine Lounge will close its downtown Mesa location this month and reopen at Gilbert's The Gilmore with an expanded kitchen and event space scheduled for early 2027.

Vecina, the Arcadia Latin‑inspired restaurant, is opening a larger second location in Scottsdale’s McCormick Ranch this August with a lakeside patio and expanded menu.

Ta'Carbon's Burro Haaz earned a national nod when The Infatuation named it one of the 23 best burritos in America, spotlighting a Sonoran-style staple from the Valley.

Flood Watch in effect from 2 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday for Phoenix; heavy monsoon downpours and flash flooding are possible. Expect slick roads and localized flooding.

More than 600 missing‑person reports tie two Queen Creek group‑home campuses to years of police calls and community alarm.

Mohave Silent Witness has offered up to $1,000 for tips after an attempted homicide in Dolan Springs; authorities say suspect Ronald Lee McKinnon is armed and dangerous.

A man was shot early Wednesday at a Tempe mobile home park near Apache and McClintock; two people were detained as police investigate.

Hot and muggy today with a high near 107°F; late-afternoon storms could bring gusts and brief heavy rain.

Sprouts has leased a Michaels unit in North Phoenix as the Phoenix-based grocer pushes a major store expansion. No opening date has been disclosed.

Civil‑rights groups sued in federal court to block Section 5 of Prop 314, saying it would let Arizona enforce a state deportation scheme that conflicts with federal law. The judge could rule this week.

Documents show Paradise Earth — billed as North America’s largest indoor rainforest — has filed materials with tribal planners to build near OdySea after years of delays. Lifetime members who bought early passes are watching the tribal review closely.