A former Phoenix music teacher pleaded guilty in federal court to producing videos showing sexual abuse of students who attended his private lessons; sentencing is set for Sept. 15.

An Extreme Heat Warning covers Phoenix through Thursday with highs near 113°F and little overnight relief. Cooling centers are available; call 2-1-1.

Phoenix firefighters and county health data warn extreme heat can make drugs, alcohol and some prescriptions far more dangerous during the July heat spike.

An Extreme Heat Warning covers Phoenix July 7–9 with highs near 113°F and limited overnight relief. Call 2‑1‑1 or use county listings for cooling centers.

Walmart will anchor a major retail-and-auto development at Mesa’s new SR‑24 interchange, pairing an expansive auto mall with a 65‑acre power center. The store is slated for Q4 2026.

An Extreme Heat Warning covers Phoenix Tuesday–Thursday, July 7–9. Expect highs above 110°F and little nighttime relief.

NWS warns of dangerous heat July 7–9; highs expected in the low-to-mid 110s with little nighttime relief.

San Diego chain Best Pizza & Brew has opened its first Arizona location in downtown Chandler, serving Detroit‑style pans, build‑your‑own pies and a full tap list. Locals have already been lining up for slices and specialty pies.

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.