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Crime & Emergencies in ...
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.
Food & Drinks in ...
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.
Sports in ...
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.
Weather & Environment in ...
Highs near 108°F Thursday with overnight lows only in the upper 70s. Cooling centers are open and gusty winds Friday–Saturday raise fire‑weather concerns.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Border Patrol arrested 52 people in a Yuma sweep, including 36 semi‑truck drivers; many face deportation as regulators push new rules for non‑domiciled CDLs.
Retail & Industry in ...
FedEx filed a WARN notice saying it will close a Phoenix ship center and cut roughly 100 jobs; the company says customers can still drop off packages at the site.
Politics & Govt in ...
Gov. Katie Hobbs launched a multimillion‑dollar ad buy that leans on her working‑class past and a handful of policy wins. Our fact‑check finds most claims are true but often need more context.
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