A state investigation and federal data show controller shortages are forcing some of Arizona's smallest control towers to cut hours or temporarily close. The FAA says it's boosting hiring and training.

A new Latin café on Grand Avenue pairs a colorful mural and patio with horchata lattes, breakfast sandwiches and tacos. Owner Melina Ruan Serrano draws on Mexican, Guatemalan and Salvadoran recipes.

Gilbert has put an 18.9‑acre parcel near Topgolf up for sealed bids; the site was appraised at $6.39M and a bid opening is set for June 1.

After a nearly five‑year investigation into the 2021 death of Lorenzo Chavira, authorities arrested a suspect in Indiana who is awaiting extradition to Arizona. The arrest renews hopes for closure in Wickenburg.

Scottsdale police say they are investigating shots fired near North Miller and East Camelback; the intersection is an active scene and people are asked to avoid the area.

Phoenix Zoo warns Organ Pipe and Pajarito border-wall projects threaten Quitobaquito’s pupfish, a unique springsnail and the Sonoyta mud turtle, and could sever wildlife corridors.

A hidden camera disguised as a Wi‑Fi extender in a Mesa home recorded eight people, including four children. The suspect faces felony voyeurism and child‑exploitation charges.

Corey Woods has led Tempe since 2020 and pushed a Hometown for All housing plan plus a Mill Avenue overhaul, even as critics question enforcement and development choices.

A Phoenix man was sentenced to 20 years after a jury found him guilty of second‑degree murder in the 2024 shooting of a roommate at a west Phoenix transitional home.

Three 18-year-olds from Yuma were arrested in Avondale in connection with the shooting that killed 18-year-old Valentin Morales. Police say the suspects face multiple felony charges, including first-degree murder.

The Phoenix Zoo was evacuated Friday after a reported bomb threat; the park will remain closed while authorities investigate. Several other zoos reported similar threats.

Off The Record, a new singalong bar in downtown Phoenix, will open May 14 with nightly singalongs, daily drink deals and Provecho-provided bar food.

Gilbert police arrested a 19-year-old accused of tampering with a teen's social accounts and circulating explicit images; he faces 34 counts and is held on a $500,000 bond.