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.

Syenta opened a 3,500-square-foot lab at ASU Research Park in Tempe on April 21, 2026, and said it will create about 200 skilled semiconductor jobs. The site will demo the company's LEM packaging tech while the startup hires engineers.

A franchise group has signed to develop 15 Smalls Sliders 'Cans' across the Phoenix area, with the first store targeted for late 2026. The modular, shipping‑container locations will focus on sliders, fries and shakes.

Kasai has removed its Park West Peoria listing and closed the 7,500‑square‑foot teppanyaki outpost after just over two years. The chain's Scottsdale location remains open.

Rep. Yassamin Ansari says threats and AI-generated misinformation targeting her family and staff have been reported to law enforcement amid heightened debate over the Iran war.

Empire Group has rebranded its downtown megaproject as Arro, a twin‑tower plan that would add a 541‑ft tower, a 250‑key hotel and a penthouse restaurant to Phoenix.

Sunny and hot Tuesday with highs near 95°F. Breezy afternoon gusts up to 25 mph could kick up dust and complicate evening plans.

A Maricopa County grand jury indicted former Phoenix officer Ulises Oseguera on fraud and theft charges after an internal police probe and a referral to prosecutors.

Swire Coca‑Cola has opened a 241,000‑sq‑ft distribution center in Mesa at 3937 S. Power Road, expanding its Arizona logistics footprint as Phoenix demand rises. The move follows a major lease recorded in 2025 and comes with local hiring already underway.

Sunny and dry with highs near 94°F today in Phoenix. Breezy midweek with elevated fire-weather risk.

Gusty east-southeast winds will make for a blustery Sunday in Phoenix with a Wind Advisory through 1 p.m. and highs near 95°F.

SRP has commissioned a 55‑MW solar 'living lab' at Copper Crossing near Florence to test PV hardware, forecasting tools and long‑duration storage pilots.

Gov. Katie Hobbs announced $3 million in grants and a new provider search tool to lower out‑of‑school child care costs and expand access for Arizona families.