Phoenix council tightened fireworks rules, banning permissible consumer fireworks on city property and near preserves while expanding enforcement powers and fines.

Sunny and dry today with highs near 95°F. Triple-digit heat is likely by Sunday, and dry lightning could raise wildfire risk in high country early next week.

A man was shot near I-17 and 2nd Avenue in south Phoenix and remains in extremely critical condition, police say.

Three midcentury ASU dorms were torn down to make way for a nearly $400M Center Complex that will add thousands of beds and retail near Mill Avenue.

Morning temps are mild but Phoenix will heat into the low 90s today and climb to near 100°F by Memorial Day.

Demolition is nearly finished at the former Motorola campus and public filings suggest a major chipmaker could take space at Baker Development's AZUL Campus. The project remains subject to long-term Superfund cleanup and city approvals.

The Phoenix Symphony closes its season with a bold mash-up that pairs Stravinsky’s Petrouchka with Kendrick Lamar’s DAMN., with a free pre-show and post-show meet-and-greet.

Sunny and dry in Phoenix today with highs near 91°F. Temperatures climb toward 100°F by Sunday; cooling centers are available.

A man with an AK-47 robbed a Chase branch near Biltmore and was arrested after police stopped his truck on I‑17. No injuries were reported and federal charges are expected.

A long-vacant Midtown lot is being redeveloped into The Corner at Midtown, a 15,000‑sq‑ft retail and restaurant center targeting patios and boutiques with a late‑2027 opening.

Clear and mild this morning, but gusty winds and a Red Flag Warning will make Sunday risky for fires and high‑profile vehicles. Secure outdoor items and avoid burning.

A Phoenix man was arrested after police say he aimed a green laser at a police helicopter and a landing jet near Sky Harbor.

Stage 1 restrictions ban campfires, fireworks and open smoking on state trust lands in Maricopa, Gila and Pinal counties starting Friday amid high fire danger.