Sunland STEAM Academy in South Phoenix was briefly locked down Wednesday after a student reported a possible weapon; officials say students are safe as police investigate.

A small aircraft went down near Deer Valley Airport in north Phoenix Wednesday morning, injuring three people as emergency crews worked the scene. Officials have released few details so far.

ADOT has kicked off a $129M project to widen Loop 303 and build direct I‑17 ramps after TSMC's nearby expansion reshaped travel demand. The work will add lanes and a flyover and keep the corridor from choking as development arrives.

A 20‑unit complex at 1401 N. Granite Reef Rd sold for $10.275M — about $513,750 per unit — setting a Phoenix‑area record for its size.

SRP’s board will consider a 3% summer rate cut that SRP says would save the typical household about $5.57 per month. The vote is scheduled for March 26.

BEA data show Arizona personal income rose 5.9% from 2023–24, outpacing the U.S. 5.6% gain. Maricopa and Pinal counties recorded some of the state's biggest increases.

GoDaddy has boosted its support for ASU’s SportX, adding multimillion‑dollar funding and activating hundreds of free websites to help Sun Devil athletes build businesses. The program says mentorship and demos are ramping up as the studio scales.

An 11,832‑sq‑ft Silver Sky estate at the base of Mummy Mountain sold for $20 million while still under construction. The off‑plan closing underscores continued demand for Paradise Valley trophy homes.

After a jury cleared Israel Devoe, the Arizona NAACP demanded lawmakers revisit the Peace Officers' Bill of Rights and push for stronger oversight of Phoenix policing.

JLL arranged a $37M non-recourse refinancing for Ambiente, recapitalizing the 40-room Sedona landscape hotel and providing cash to support operations and future growth.

A Mesa mother of seven was shot and killed on a neighbor’s doorstep Saturday; Mesa police are investigating as the family mourns.

A former Phoenix officer admitted to two counts of sexual abuse tied to on-duty searches in March 2022. Sentencing is scheduled for May 1.

Two juveniles were found shot in north Phoenix; police say their injuries are non-life-threatening and detectives have the scene closed.