An AZDPS K-9 trooper pulled over a minivan on I-40 and found about 447 pounds of cocaine — an estimated $12.1M — leading to two arrests in Kingman.

A new state program will cover much of the cost for heat pumps, insulation and electrical upgrades—up to $14,000 per household. Officials say only about 800 rebates have been issued so far.

Authorities in Phoenix say hundreds of pounds of meth and cocaine were seized in a coordinated multi‑agency operation. The seizure is being called a major disruption to local supply chains.

Court filings say Phoenix police called ICE after a March stop; a man now faces a federal illegal‑reentry charge and advocates have requested records.

Arizona capped daily Bitcoin‑ATM purchases and created a refund path after $177M in losses, but detectives warn scammers still have ways to make cash disappear.

SRP and Invenergy announced the SunDog Energy Center — a 200 MW solar farm paired with 200 MW of four‑hour batteries to help meet Phoenix’s rising electricity demand.

Two men were shot near 30th Avenue and Thunderbird Road in north Phoenix; one suffered life-threatening injuries and police say the shooter is at large.

Phoenix crews responded to three separate calls on Camelback's Echo Canyon Trail Monday; two hikers were airlifted and a third was escorted down. Officials say heat and preparedness remain top concerns.

A 39-year-old rider, identified as Rigoberto Bencomo, died after an SUV turned left into his motorcycle at 31st and Northern in north Phoenix; detectives are investigating.

A standoff at an apartment complex near 43rd Avenue and Camelback Road ended with an armed suspect dead; officials say no residents were injured and state investigators will probe the shooting.

An off-duty Phoenix officer was seriously injured in a South Phoenix scuffle with an alleged shoplifter; both were hospitalized and police say charges are expected.

FOUR Desserts from the owners of Silver Rose Bakery opens April 4 in Scottsdale with made-to-order cheesecakes, tarts, cannolis and cream puffs. Bundles, rewards and a happy hour are on the menu.

Kyle Smith, a 26-year-old North Phoenix father of three who disappeared on July 14, 2025, is now believed by his family to be a homicide victim after his phone was recovered near a neighborhood park.