Phoenix, Arizona, is forecasted to have a sunny week, with temperatures gradually rising from 77 to 94 degrees and mostly clear skies. Winds are expected to remain light.

Cochise County schedules a work session to discuss local impacts of the growing Mexican wolf population on May 8, 2025, with no public comment but attendance options.

ADOT warns of full closures on State Route 88 due to a paving project affecting an 11-mile stretch near the Theodore Roosevelt Dam from April 29 to May 15.

Mexican national Teodoro Diaz-Ochoa has been indicted on firearms and immigration charges, including possession of firearms by an alien and reentry after removal.

Pima County repurposes $800,000 worth of federal surplus for local aid with minimal costs, benefiting various community members including youth and veterans.

Glendale celebrates Free Comic Book Day with activities like games, cosplay, and free comics at local venues including Drawn to Comics and the Velma Teague Library.

Deputy Doug Owens retired after over two decades at the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, highly recognized for his investigative skills and community impact.

Senator Gallego opposes Elon Musk's DOGE plans to close SSA offices, emphasizing the need for in-person services, particularly in Arizona's rural areas.

Arizona schools face a DEI policy compliance deadline, with federal funds at risk. Some districts have complied; others, like Tolleson Union, have openly rejected it.

Brandon Begay was arrested for stabbing at Sunset Crater National Monument, charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The victim's injuries are not life-threatening.

A shooting stemming from road rage on State Route 347 near Maricopa resulted in minor injuries and traffic delays. Authorities are investigating the incident.

Phoenix forecasts sunny days ahead with rising temperatures, reaching 89 degrees today and potentially 92 degrees by Wednesday. Calm winds with occasional gusts are expected.

ADOT invests $5 million in a wrong-way detection system on Interstate 19, using thermal cameras to alert authorities and drivers of wrong-way vehicles, part of a broader intelligent transportation initiative.