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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.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A brush fire near Loop 202 and McClintock Drive sent smoke across the freeway Saturday evening, drawing a multi-unit fire response and slowing traffic in Tempe.
An 18-year-old allegedly stole a car and led troopers onto SR‑143/Loop 202 before crashing; officers found a gun and he faces multiple felony charges.
After years at large, a Maryvale "sobador" was extradited from Virginia and now faces an 11-count Maricopa County indictment alleging he sexually abused multiple clients.
Politics & Govt in ...
EU Ambassador Jovita Neliupšienė visited Phoenix for a circular‑economy forum as Arizona exported $9.8B to the EU in 2025 and leaders discussed recycling, chips and critical minerals.
A large blaze at Waste Management’s Northwest Regional Landfill in Surprise sent a smoke plume across the Valley and drew a multi‑agency firefighting response. Officials urged residents to avoid the area.
Sports in ...
Arizona used the No. 3 pick on Notre Dame standout Jeremiyah Love, an explosive running back whose arrival reshapes the Cardinals’ early offseason plans.
Community & Society in ...
Phoenix clergy pressed ICE to grant humanitarian parole for seven detainees with serious medical conditions, saying families report untreated illnesses and rapid declines.
A federal suit says Phoenix police officers pressured each other into DUI arrests; body‑camera audio is at the center of the complaint. The plaintiff wants her record cleared and policy changes.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
WWE star John Cena will appear at Phoenix Fan Fusion on Saturday, June 6 for photo-ops, autographs and a panel. VIP passes start at $599.
Food & Drinks in ...
Giada De Laurentiis is turning family recipes into a Scottsdale showcase — lemon favorites, an interactive pasta cart and ticketed spring tastings at Luna by Giada.
A Tonopah man and registered sex offender was arrested after Yavapai County detectives say he sent explicit messages to a minor. Investigators say child sexual-abuse images were recovered during the probe.
Darrell Sheets, the ’Gambler’ from A&E’s Storage Wars, was found dead in Lake Havasu City at 67; police say it appears to be a self‑inflicted gunshot and the case is under investigation.
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