Arrest documents say a 33-year-old Phoenix man faces luring and sexual‑conduct‑with‑a‑minor charges after family members turned over text messages and called police.

A former co‑manager says he was frozen out of Potions LLC and is asking a Maricopa County judge to open the books to the Thirteen Moons Gin venture while seeking damages and fees.

Phoenix police say a suspect is "down" after a shooting near 23rd Avenue and Pinnacle Peak Road; no officers were injured. Officials have released few details.

District 24 Democrats in Phoenix voted to censure Rep. Lydia Hernandez, citing GOP‑aligned votes and a Maryvale High School controversy. The rebuke is symbolic but raises pressure before the July 21 primary.

Seafood City will open its first Arizona store at Chandler Fashion Center in July and is hiring more than 100 workers for the 65,000‑sq‑ft market and food hall.

A three-year moratorium on data-center tax exemptions is tucked into Arizona’s new budget as communities and utilities push back over power and water use.

A State Bar panel disbarred Vladimir Gagic after months of online attacks on Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell, capping a feud that drew law enforcement scrutiny.

A 53-year-old woman was arrested in Mesa after allegedly threatening motel guests with a knife and kicking a responding firefighter.

Scottsdale has scheduled June hearings on a proposal that would raise total property-tax collections even as the headline rate dips slightly.

Pima County deputies named Coral Michelle Smith wanted in a kidnapping and aggravated‑assault near River and La Cholla. Officials say there’s no confirmed tie to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.

America's Taco Shop is reopening at 4306 N. 7th Ave in Phoenix's Melrose District this month, starting with limited hours and plans to expand.

A woman was killed after being struck on Grand Avenue in Glendale early Monday; police say multiple vehicles were involved and the crash closed the road for hours.

An 18-year-old man died on the Bright Angel Trail after suffering a heat-related illness; rangers mounted a helicopter rescue but could not save him.