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.

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.