State lawmakers condemned coordinated teacher 'sick‑outs' that closed Tucson campuses, and say they are drafting rules to keep classrooms open after widespread ICE‑related protests.

Warm, dry weather returns to Phoenix: highs near 80°F today with gusty east winds this morning. Expect dry conditions through the weekend.

Phoenix firefighters are battling a large strip mall blaze near 40th Street and Bell Road. 40th Street is closed and officials warn drivers to avoid the area.

Phoenix Fire Department says crews are fighting a residential house fire near 36th Street and Cactus Road; officials have released only limited details.

An anonymous tip led to the recovery of an unloaded firearm in a student’s backpack at West Point High in Avondale; the 16-year-old is now in juvenile custody.

Soul Fire Tacos, from Dana Dumas’ SJ Concepts, will open Feb. 21 in Scottsdale’s Airpark with birria tacos, a Soul Roll and a free‑taco grand opening offer.

Sunny and unseasonably warm Wednesday with highs near 85°F and gusty east winds. Secure outdoor items and stay hydrated.

A North Phoenix man is in critical condition after police say he shot at his wife and then shot himself; officers used air and drone units to locate the vehicle. Investigation is ongoing.

Sunny and dry with highs near 79°F today; midweek highs may climb into the 80s. Low humidity and breezy east winds are possible later in the week.

ADOT will host a Feb. 12 public meeting in Phoenix to unveil 60% design plans for the 97th Avenue–Loop 202 segment of SR 30, with construction expected to begin in 2027.

An unidentified man was killed in a suspected hit-and-run at Encanto and Grand. Investigators are asking witnesses to call Silent Witness.

A man was critically wounded in a shooting near 7th and Dunlap in north Phoenix; police are asking witnesses to come forward.

Phantom Fox Brewing Co. and Goat and Ram are opening a Mill Avenue taphouse and pizzeria in Tempe this spring. The Mesa-born brewery will move into the former Illegal Pete’s space with an expanded tap lineup and a larger kitchen.