Scottsdale’s $30M Rawhide Wash project won APWA’s 2026 Project of the Year after a regional build that pulled nearly 1,900 acres out of the FEMA floodplain. The work should ease flood insurance mandates for hundreds of property owners.

Crescent Communities closed on land for NOVEL Norterra, a 248-unit rental community in north Phoenix. Construction is set for July 2026 with move-ins targeted for spring 2028.

Republican primary Tuesday will determine which GOP nominees join Democrats Jonathon Hill and Clara Pratte for two Arizona Corporation Commission seats. Early returns are being aggregated by AP and live trackers.

A pedestrian was struck and killed on SR 347 near Milepost 187, prompting closures north of Riggs Road and heavy delays between Maricopa and Phoenix.

A quick storm chance tonight, then an Extreme Heat Watch this Thursday–Monday with highs pushing above 110°F. Plan ahead and know where to find cooling centers.

High near 104°F in Phoenix today with a slight chance of evening storms. Dangerous heat builds Thursday into the weekend.

ASU researchers found oxycodone withdrawal suppresses myelin-related genes and coincides with reduced social behavior in mice. The preclinical results suggest new molecular targets for addiction research.

A confrontation at a Phoenix gas station ended in gunfire early Saturday; one man died and another was detained as homicide detectives investigated.

Chandler police were involved in a "critical incident" Friday night near Scottsdale Road and McKellips in Tempe. Authorities say no officers were hurt and the scene is under investigation.

Rebel Wine Lounge will close its downtown Mesa location this month and reopen at Gilbert's The Gilmore with an expanded kitchen and event space scheduled for early 2027.

Vecina, the Arcadia Latin‑inspired restaurant, is opening a larger second location in Scottsdale’s McCormick Ranch this August with a lakeside patio and expanded menu.

Ta'Carbon's Burro Haaz earned a national nod when The Infatuation named it one of the 23 best burritos in America, spotlighting a Sonoran-style staple from the Valley.

Flood Watch in effect from 2 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday for Phoenix; heavy monsoon downpours and flash flooding are possible. Expect slick roads and localized flooding.