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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.