A handful of Phoenix‑area headquarters pushed statewide public‑company revenue up about 12% in 2025, the Phoenix Business Journal's ranking shows. Large miners and service firms did the heavy lifting.

Phoenix is already in the upper 70s this morning; expect highs near 106°F Friday and little overnight relief with lows in the 80s. Cooling centers are available.

A new Sonoita label from Brett Wagner rolled out a tannat-led first release and is booking private barrel tastings by appointment.

Maricopa County inspectors cited nine Metro Phoenix stores for priority food-safety violations the week of June 15, forcing discarded food and repairs at several grocers.

Scottsdale council will decide whether Old Town Tavern can open its expanded space after a zoning dispute over dozens of required parking spots. The owner says in‑lieu fees and licensing changes are forcing a rework.

A state WARN filing shows Ingram Micro Services will close its Chandler facility and lay off about 75 workers as the company reorganizes operations. The notice says the move is intended to "optimize operations" and better serve customers.

An East Valley attorney was arrested and now faces four felony counts after police say he secretly recorded women inside their homes. The case adds to a string of hidden-camera probes in Mesa.

Shaka Dogs brings taro-bunned puka dogs and neon dirty sodas to Grand Avenue. Island flavors meet Phoenix street-food sensibilities.

A judge set an early‑November trial in the hit‑and‑run that killed three UA students; defense lawyers say the timetable will be hard to meet as forensics and reconstructions continue.

A 33-year-old man was found bound to a wheelchair near 24th Street and Fawn Drive; Phoenix police arrested a 41-year-old on suspicion of kidnapping and first-degree murder.

A Phoenix officer shot a dog after the animal bit him while officers checked a backyard during a burglary follow-up near 7th Ave and MLK. The officer was treated and the dog taken to a vet as investigators probe.

A late‑Sunday shooting near Lindsay and Brown roads in Mesa left two people dead and two injured. Police say detectives are investigating and there is no ongoing threat.

Gusty southerly winds and low humidity raise fire concerns east of Phoenix on Sunday, June 28. Highs near 102°F and a cooler-than-usual week follow.