Grand Canyon National Park will reopen limited day access to the North Rim at 6 a.m. on May 15, 2026, after the Dragon Bravo Fire. Scenic overlooks and some trail access return, but overnight services will remain offline.

Incumbent Arlene Chin held her Tempe council seat in March voting while two other seats will be decided in a May 19 runoff as county tallies are updated.

Stinknet’s yellow “ball” blooms are back in the Valley. Officials warn homeowners to pull and bag the plants now to limit seeds, fire fuel and allergy problems.

A $3 million land sale and new financing have cleared the way for Heritage Park, a 10‑acre mixed‑use project bringing shops, restaurants and 288 units to downtown Gilbert.

A woman accused in a Dec. 7 crash on U.S. 93 that killed three was arrested in Salt Lake City and is being held without bond pending extradition to Yavapai County.

Giuseppe's on 28th — the Guy Fieri–favored Biltmore Italian — closed on Sunday after 24 years as owner Richard Bock retires.

A tenant group launched "Rent Is Rigged" in Phoenix, pushing for limits on algorithmic pricing, a $5M aid plan and stronger renter protections as lawmakers meet. Organizers say housing will be an election-year issue.

A Phoenix family returned home to raw sewage flowing into their apartment; feces floated in standing water and the household faces a hazardous cleanup.

This Saturday Phoenix will host a major No Kings demonstration at the Arizona State Capitol. Organizers and partners are preparing a mid‑afternoon rally and safety plan for downtown.

A school bus and two other vehicles collided Monday near 27th and Southern in South Phoenix; three students were unharmed and two adults were checked at the hospital.

Oro Valley will add four Flock drones under a one‑year, $146K deal. Police promise restricted use; privacy advocates say the tech broadens vehicle tracking.

Phoenix police set up a staging area near 38th and Earll after reporting a critical incident near 38th and Thomas. Officials have released few details.

Tempe police recovered a man’s body from Tempe Town Lake after a passerby spotted it; investigators say the cause is unknown and the probe is ongoing.