ADOT launches a three-year rebuild of the I‑10/Loop 101 interchange this weekend, starting with a full southbound Loop 101 closure and detours.

Pinal County filed notice to seek the death penalty for Ricky Wassenaar over the April 2025 Tucson prison killings. The move amplifies scrutiny of inmate classification and safety at ASPC‑Tucson.

Phoenix's violent crime slipped in Q1 2026, with homicides down and robberies and rapes declining. Officials say the trend mirrors national drops but urge caution as summer nears.

A 10‑day dining event returns May 15–24 with more than 250 participating restaurants and prix‑fixe menus from $33 to $55.

Dignity Health will open a 25,330‑sq‑ft outpatient cardiology center at Park Central, bringing new heart specialties and imaging to Midtown Phoenix. The clinic includes exam rooms, nuclear medicine and infusion services.

Rep. Andy Biggs dropped two TV spots attacking Gov. Katie Hobbs. Our fact‑check finds real complaints and important missing context on gas, housing and a Mexico City trip.

A White Hills travel center and a Mesa Safeway sold winning tickets this weekend, netting one player $20,000 and another $50,000 in national drawings. Lottery officials confirmed the wins.

Yuma police say a 55‑year‑old shot a 67‑year‑old under a gazebo on Sunday before turning the gun on himself. Investigators are processing the scene and seeking tips.

ZenniHome filed Chapter 7 in Delaware the day before a Maricopa County receivership hearing, pausing efforts to recover nearly $22M tied to unfinished Navajo Nation homes.

Phoenix and Tempe technical-rescue teams located a hiker about a quarter of the way up Echo Canyon after reports the person appeared overheated; officials say a PIO will provide updates.

An Extreme Heat Warning runs Sunday morning through Tuesday evening. Highs will top 100°F with poor overnight relief; seek cooling if needed.

Phoenix Fire says crews used master streams and later gained control of a second‑alarm apartment blaze. Details about injuries and the location remain limited.

State troopers stopped a vehicle on I‑8 near Gila Bend and seized roughly 131 pounds of suspected fentanyl; the driver was arrested and booked.