ADOT will close southbound SR 51 Friday night through Monday morning for pavement work, with detours via I‑17 and possible delays for Sky Harbor access. Expect heavier traffic and allow extra time.

A new Arcadia spot from In Good Spirits Hospitality and Queen Creek Olive Mill will combine a market, a Flour Lab for fresh pastas and a cocktail bar later in 2026.

ProteinHouse will open its newest North Phoenix location on April 25, 2026 at 5310 E High St, bringing patio seating, a to-go window and app rewards.

Kearny has declared a water emergency after receiving a sliver of its usual Gila River allotment. Officials warn municipal taps could be dry by July 15.

Sunny and hot in Phoenix with highs near 93°F today. Gusty winds are expected Sunday with a slight chance of showers Monday.

A Phoenix federal judge rejected a plea deal in the 2021 disappearance of Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay, returning the case to a possible trial as family demanded answers. The decision follows a prior ruling that excluded a key confession.

A 43-year-old motorcyclist died after colliding with a car in south Phoenix near 27th and Southern; police say the driver remained at the scene.

Maricopa prosecutors are reviewing a resubmitted criminal referral after Peoria police recommended a pandering charge; the school board has moved to terminate the teacher.

Sunny and dry in Phoenix with a high near 95°F Thursday. Breezy, cooler weekend and a sharper cooldown early next week.

Andrew Ramirez‑Perez was sentenced to 16 years after pleading guilty in the Sept. 22, 2024, I‑10 crash that killed Craig Cooper. The case highlighted high‑speed, alcohol‑related dangers on Valley freeways.

Two former homebrewers have built Kitsune Brewing Co. into a north Phoenix hangout that doubles as a game store and neighborhood taproom. The brewery pours sours, hazy IPAs and is planning a ramen shop next door.

A Phoenix woman was indicted and arrested in connection with a Sept. road‑rage shooting that left a 54‑year‑old man dead; bond was set at $500,000.

Buckeye's council cleared a 2,271‑acre Community Master Plan to court a rail‑served industrial mega‑site and strike a complex infrastructure‑reimbursement deal.