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Parks & Nature in ...
Arizona wildlife officials want hunters to bury rabbit carcasses and report sick or dead animals as RHDV2 shows up across the state. Simple field steps can slow spread.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A man was found dead Monday in a Phoenix yard near 7th Street and Alta Vista; police and the Maricopa County medical examiner are investigating.
Politics & Govt in ...
Turning Point Action COO Tyler Bowyer taunted Arizona Rep. Quang Nguyen on X, asking “Can you speak English?” Nguyen fired back and the exchange drew sharp local attention.
A 54-year-old Phoenix man is accused of shooting his girlfriend in the face during an Avondale argument; authorities say a toddler was asleep in the bedroom.
Arts & Culture in ...
After nearly 40 years on Tempe’s music map, owner Michael Pawlicki retired and The Ghost of Eastside Records closed June 30. A local buyer is expected to take over the Southern Avenue space.
Retail & Industry in ...
Nearly 7 in 10 Arizona businesses choose investment over cost-cutting, but many are pacing big decisions amid tariffs and fraud risk.
A crash on Saturday shut a key connector between Loop 202 and Loop 101 near Tempe, killing one person and closing the ramp while troopers investigated.
Community & Society in ...
Casa Grande has lined up libraries, fire stations and nonprofits as cooling and hydration stations to give residents water and air-conditioned relief.
A 30-year-old Phoenix man was booked after allegedly threatening to kill Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan and asking for 'presidential immunity,' officials say.
Real Estate & Development in ...
New Jersey-based Walden Group paid $57M for three Phoenix-area golf clubs; Thompson Golf Management will continue operating them under a multiyear deal.
A Detroit man was sentenced to 60 months after prosecutors say he picked up a parcel containing about 997 grams of fentanyl that had been mailed from Arizona.
Weather & Environment in ...
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.
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