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.

Scottsdale announces a series of events, including Western Week, the WM Phoenix Open, the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, and San Francisco Giants' spring training.

Senator Ruben Gallego introduces the Water Security and Drought Resilience Act to improve drought resilience through enhanced water storage infrastructure, supported by Senators Padilla and Kelly.

A newly filed Arizona bill would tighten licensing, inspections and fines for sober‑living homes after reporting showed a multi‑billion fraud and human harms. Lawmakers and advocates are divided on whether fines alone will fix the problem.

Phoenix shifts focus from CAPEX rail project to high-capacity transit options on Indian School Road, seeking better alignment with west Phoenix community needs and engagement.

Arizona Senate Republicans advance "parental rights" bill SCR 1006 to reinforce parental involvement in education, focusing on gender identity issues in schools.

Senators Kelly and Husted introduce a bipartisan bill to improve food assistance delivery to rural seniors through a grant program for home delivery of nutrition aid.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and bipartisan state leaders have appealed to FEMA for flood relief funds for Gila and Mohave counties after an initial denial, emphasizing the $100 million in damages.

Potbelly Sandwich Works is coming to North Peoria: permits are filed for a Lake Pleasant Towne Center location, with construction set to begin in March and an opening expected in late May or early June.