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Sunny and warming: Friday highs near 91°F, then mid‑90s to upper‑90s this weekend. Sunday gusts up to 35 mph could raise fire‑weather concerns.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Police are investigating a shooting at the Scottsdale McKellips station Thursday morning. A media staging area was set in Tempe as investigators worked the scene.
Politics & Govt in ...
A Phoenix police sergeant has filed a federal suit saying he was retaliated against after an off‑duty, armed appearance at a Chandler student protest. He is asking a judge to stop a May 4 disciplinary hearing.
Real Estate & Development in ...
PulteGroup's 'Solis at Norterra' would add 80 for-sale townhomes on about 9.4 acres near the TSMC chip campus, according to filings and local reporting.
Tolleson Superintendent Jeremy Calles filed a defamation suit against Rep. Matt Gress, saying public criticism over a $25M leaseback cost him consulting work and damaged his reputation.
A Scottsdale widow filed a wrongful‑death suit after officers shot and killed her husband in March 2025; body‑camera footage and filings say he was unarmed.
Community & Society in ...
Maricopa’s governing board left tuition flat for 2026–27 and approved a one‑fee-per‑semester change to registration charges to ease costs for multi‑campus students.
Phoenix climbs from a cool 66°F this morning to a high near 89°F today, then into the mid‑90s by the weekend. Minimal rain chances for the Valley.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Mayor Kate Gallego tapped ASU’s Sethuraman “Panch” Panchanathan to lead a new Phoenix Quantum Strategy aimed at turning the Valley into a quantum hub. The effort will lean on local fabs, bioscience growth and ASU research.
Sunny Tuesday and a quick warm‑up — highs near 86°F today; 90s return by the weekend.
Two men were cut after an unknown intruder entered a Maryvale apartment early Monday and escaped through a window; Phoenix police say the investigation is ongoing.
Phoenix police are on scene of a critical incident near 40th Street and Indian School Road. A public information officer is on site and the department says there are no suspects outstanding.
Arts & Culture in ...
Florence + The Machine stop at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale on May 9 for the Everybody Scream Tour. Mannequin Pussy opens and the show features theatrical production.
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