Arizona recorded nearly 1,000 whooping cough cases in 2025 as vaccination exemptions rose, prompting warnings from health officials and follow‑up at schools.

Devin Booker left Friday's game in Atlanta after rolling his right ankle; he scored 31 points in 28 minutes and Phoenix awaits medical updates.

Queen Creek Council has appointed Bryan McClure as Vice Mayor, with responsibilities such as leading meetings in the Mayor's absence and representing the town at official events.

Volunteer opportunities at Buckeye Air Fair 2026 are open for various roles, including event setup and overseeing booths.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is opening at Union Street in Norterra, bringing hand-cut steaks, weekend prime rib and an Alex's Lemonade tie-in to North Phoenix.

Tucson Pride announced it is canceling the Feb. 21, 2026 festival and will dissolve the organization; organizers say refunds for vendors and sponsors will be issued.

Rep. Leo Biasiucci filed HB 2839 to bar cities from taxing groceries eligible for SNAP and WIC. The move arrives as December CPI shows grocery prices climbing.

A person was robbed and shot in the chest near 83rd Avenue and Cactus Road in Peoria on Wednesday night. Police set up a barricade as investigators searched the area.

The California-based Vallarta chain opened its first Arizona store in Glendale last week and says a second Phoenix-area location is coming. The company plans roughly 10–15 Valley stores as it expands.

A$AP Rocky will play Mortgage Matchup Center in downtown Phoenix on June 23 as part of his Don't Be Dumb World Tour. Artist presales are under way and general tickets go on sale Jan. 27.

A teenage girl was struck and killed on Lower Buckeye Road in west Phoenix; police say impairment is being investigated.

Police responded to a 911 call in Gilbert, where a domestic dispute resulted in a woman deceased and a man critically injured. Authorities are investigating the isolated incident.

A red-tailed hawk nicknamed Feral died after suspected electrocution; Wild At Heart said severe wing necrosis forced humane euthanasia.