Triple-digit heat returns to Phoenix today with a sharp climb into the 110s early next week; cooling centers and fire restrictions are in effect.

Phoenix City Council approved about $800,000 in two settlements tied to police and fire lawsuits. The payouts were approved without public comment.

A Phoenix man was charged after Palm Beach deputies say he threatened influencer Natalie Valerin on TikTok; investigators tied the accounts to Arizona records.

Highs climb from about 101°F on July 1 to 110–111°F by early next week; low humidity and gusty afternoons keep fire danger elevated. Cooling centers are available.

A man and a woman were found shot to death Tuesday afternoon near North Valley Parkway and Sonoran Desert Drive in north Phoenix; detectives are investigating.

A 30-year-old Kearns man drowned while swimming near Castle Rock at Lake Powell; National Park Service crews recovered his body after a sonar search and officials urged life-jacket use.

Chandler Councilman OD Harris filed notices of claim against Chandler and Scottsdale, alleging malicious targeting tied to a 2024 sign investigation and seeking $5M.

Clear, dry and gusty in Phoenix with a high near 100°F today. Gusty afternoons and low humidity keep fire danger elevated.

A white Kia and a semi-truck collided near 51st Avenue and Van Buren Street early Monday, killing one person and closing the intersection while police investigate.

Highs near 102°F Monday; cooler midweek and a warming trend into the Fourth of July weekend.

Seattle Fish House, a husband-and-wife fish-and-chips counter, has opened at Main and Greenfield in East Mesa, serving beer-battered cod and a two-fillet fish taco.

A Chandler police officer shot and killed a 32‑year‑old man armed with a shotgun during a domestic disturbance; Mesa Police's East Valley team will lead the investigation.

I-40 is shut both directions at milepost 151 near Ash Fork after a brush fire; ADOT says there’s no estimated reopening time. Check AZ511 for live updates.