A two-vehicle crash shortly after 10 a.m. closed Cooper and Merrill in Gilbert; one woman was extracted and later pronounced dead.

Arizona’s peace-officer board opened proceedings after a March 9 call in which a former Gila River officer allegedly poured a 40‑oz bottle of malt liquor into a handcuffed man’s mouth.

A confrontation over a missing rental car at an apartment near 38th and McDowell left a 40-year-old man dead; a 28-year-old was booked on suspicion of murder. Authorities recovered the rental car at Sky Harbor and say court documents describe a chokehold during the fight.

A 334‑unit West Phoenix build‑to‑rent community sold for $112.5M — the highest single‑asset BTR price in Arizona and a sign investors still want new rental product.

Mesa police released surveillance showing a hooded person in the May 12, 2025 alley killing of Jerry Dietch and are asking the public for tips.

An Ozone High Pollution Advisory covers the Phoenix metro through Thursday; sensitive groups are being urged to limit outdoor exertion and follow hourly forecasts.

Blowing dust on I‑10 near Casa Grande sharply reduced visibility Wednesday evening, prompting ADOT and the NWS to urge drivers to follow Pull Aside, Stay Alive safety steps.

A new statewide snapshot finds Arizona's community lenders get far less bank capital than peers, pointing to roughly $200M of potential new lending if investors align.

A former Arizona Democratic candidate was arrested after allegedly entering an ex-partner’s Phoenix home with a knife and tape. She faces felony assault and burglary counts and is due back in court Monday.

A new Scottsdale ordinance makes intentional non‑emergency 911 calls a criminal offense starting Aug. 1, with possible misdemeanor charges and repayment of response costs.

An ASU parking attendant says a Starship delivery robot knocked her down in 2023; her lawsuit alleges defect and negligence and is set for a jury trial.

Kanoki Sushi & Cocktails opened on High Street in April with chef Tyler Baggs steering a menu of nigiri, temaki and playful bar snacks like cauliflower karaage.

Fuerza Regida sold out Chase Field, delivering pyrotechnics, a cinematic time‑travel set and a singalong encore that stretched past 11 p.m.