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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A man was shot near 24th Street and Southern Avenue on Wednesday night; one person was detained and police are asking the public for tips.
A high-profile child-murder trial was halted after internal Goodyear Police records raised questions about evidence‑tracking and chain‑of‑custody.
A woman was arrested after a fatal hit-and-run near 83rd Avenue and Van Buren Street in Tolleson. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing and few details have been released.
Politics & Govt in ...
Phoenix gets its first detailed look at the proposed 2026-27 budget next week, with the City Manager's presentation followed by community hearings. Officials are asking residents to weigh in.
A nightly curfew was approved for Bylas after two recent deadly incidents; tribal police warned of zero tolerance for weapons and increased patrols.
A crash at Dove Valley Road and 27th Avenue left a boy critically injured and two others hospitalized after Phoenix Fire crews performed an extrication. Police are investigating.
Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a law allowing Arizona retailers to round cash totals to the nearest five cents amid a penny shortage. Stores must post notices at the register; cards and mobile payments are unchanged.
A Phoenix man was sentenced after a scheme that targeted seniors in their 80s and 90s and sought more than $112,000. Officials and advocates urge reporting and caution.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A long‑planned 45‑acre Chandler development faces a near‑term deadline to pull commercial building permits, putting hotels, retail and offices at risk of delay.
Three years after Michael Amarillas was shot inside his apartment, his family renewed a plea for tips as Silent Witness and police offer a $2,000 reward.
A man was critically injured in a hit-and-run near 19th Avenue and Glendale Avenue in central Phoenix. Police say the driver fled; Silent Witness is asking for tips.
A Glendale woman was shot outside her home Saturday; police say the husband fled and remains at large. Investigators are asking neighbors for tips.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
House passed HB 2601 to push ADOT to request federal segmentation and begin Tier 2 studies for part of I‑11. Supporters call it a way to unfreeze planning; conservationists warn of environmental risks.
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