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.

A planned meet-up in West Phoenix turned violent Friday night, leaving a 20-year-old critically injured and police seeking tips.

A 36-year-old man with developmental disabilities was found dead inside a van outside a Mesa care facility. Homicide detectives are investigating while the operator says it is cooperating.

Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell warns teen group assaults are rising and says prosecutions and prevention must ramp up as summer begins.

Fà‑me Café, a decade-old Phoenix breakfast favorite, is relocating from Central Avenue to the Biltmore corridor and will take ground-floor space at 24th and Camelback. Owners Maria and Ivan O'Farrill are preparing the new spot.

Troopers say a driver hit more than 125 mph during a multi-city chase through Mesa, Tempe and Phoenix before being taken into custody.

Detectives recovered more than $500,000 in merchandise after a May 29 BNSF train burglary near Meteor Crater. Two people were arrested and two suspects remain at large.

The Cactus Bowl will return to ASU’s Mountain America Stadium for the Dec. 26, 2026 game, moving off Chase Field as renovations proceed. Broadcasters have already been assigned.