Sunny this morning with a forecast high near 87°F. Phoenix will climb into the low 90s Thursday through the weekend with daily records possible.

After the death of 10‑year‑old Rebekah Baptiste, Arizona lawmakers have fast‑tracked bills to escalate repeat child‑abuse reports, force school data‑sharing and strengthen oversight.

Phoenix apartment asking rents ticked up in January 2026, marking a second month of gains after a difficult 2025. Supply, concessions and spring leasing will decide if it holds.

Knight‑Swift’s affiliate paid about $30M for a 24‑acre former FedEx terminal at 7160 W. Sherman St., returning the site to freight use near I‑10.

Player 15 Group's downtown investments have reignited talk of landing an NHL franchise to anchor an entertainment district around the arena.

Faraday signed a framework LOI to buy BHP’s San Manuel property and fold it into Copper Creek, giving BHP roughly 30% of Faraday while limiting BHP’s near‑term cash exposure. The deal is non‑binding and depends on due diligence, permits and a definitive agreement.

A sculptural Paradise Valley home with a floating butterfly roof closed for $10.6M, joining a string of $10M‑plus sales in the town.

A two-vehicle crash near 21st Street and Bell Road sent three people to area hospitals in critical condition Saturday night as police investigate. Emergency crews say multiple people got out before firefighters arrived.

A man was shot and killed Saturday night near 16th Ave and Buckeye Rd in Phoenix. Detectives have cordoned off a liquor-store parking lot as they investigate.

A landlord lockout closed Bar Smith and Monarch Theatre last week, emptying a key Washington Street block and prompting a $3.3M commercial listing. Owners say they plan to fight on and may move the liquor license.

ICE is seeking to deport a Tempe resident whose attorney says an Iranian execution order awaits him; lawyers have filed emergency motions to block removal.

Three people were found shot near the Dorsey/Apache light-rail stop in Tempe; one person was seriously hurt. Police say there are no outstanding suspects and the investigation is ongoing.

Paris Baguette signage has appeared at Peoria's North Valley Power Center. Franchisees are expanding across the Valley but no opening date has been announced.