A dust surge rolled through Ahwatukee on Wednesday, prompting city photos and safety reminders as monsoon season begins.

Inspectors found live roaches and raw chicken stored above ready-to-eat foods at several Valley eateries, prompting re-inspections and corrective actions.

Lawmakers failed to grant a statewide right to place cameras in nursing‑home rooms, though a reporting bill that tracks which facilities permit monitoring was sent to Gov. Katie Hobbs.

A federal judge sentenced Phoenix enforcer Carlos Zamora to 35 years for his role in the Monarrez drug‑trafficking organization after a September 2025 jury conviction. The case relied on wiretaps and large drug seizures.

Phoenix Fire crews recovered a man's body from a west Phoenix canal near 23rd and Indian School. Police have opened a death investigation and the man has not been identified.

A scrapyard blaze in Maryvale sent thick black smoke across Phoenix; firefighters contained the flames and reported no injuries while crews worked through hot spots.

Median weekly pay in Arizona rose about 25% over five years to roughly $1,213, but rising listing prices and rents have trimmed the real benefit for many households.

Solari will end 211 Arizona’s live-operator phone service on Aug. 13, 2026, after the state budget left the program unfunded. The searchable directory and automated menu will remain available.

A pregnant woman was found shot Monday at a motel near I‑17 and Thomas Road in Phoenix. She later died and medical staff saved her baby as detectives investigate.

Maricopa County deputies are investigating after a body was found in the remote Vekol Valley southwest of Maricopa. Officials say the person had been reported missing days earlier.

Bystanders pulled a man from a north Phoenix canal near 29th Avenue and Dunlap Road late Saturday; he was taken to a hospital in critical condition and is expected to recover.

Ed Sheeran kicked off his LOOP Tour in Glendale, launching a 27‑date North American stadium run that finishes in Tampa. Rotating openers and ticket options vary by city.

Family renews plea for tips two years after Tyrone Phillips was found shot outside his Buckeye home. A $2,000 reward is being offered for information.