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Phoenix tops out near 79°F today. Showers are possible Friday, Feb. 13, and again Monday, Feb. 16.
Food & Drinks in ...
Wild Barbecue's Tempe outpost folds tandoori-spiced turkey and Mediterranean sides into Texas-style smoke — weekend service often sells out. Brisket is carved to order at the counter.
Sunny and unusually warm today in Phoenix with highs near 81°F and a minor heat risk. Cooler weather and spotty rain chances are expected later this week.
Politics & Govt in ...
Phoenix council will discuss a transparency plan Tuesday as activists press officials after recent federal enforcement and a DHS warehouse purchase.
State auditors flagged nine Arizona districts as highest financial risk while nine more approach that threshold. Local systems from Isaac to Scottsdale face cuts and possible closures.
Sunny and dry with highs near 84°F today. Minor HeatRisk for heat‑sensitive residents through Tuesday.
Sunny and unusually warm today with highs near 84°F. Minor Heat Risk continues through Tuesday and city cooling centers are available.
Sunny, dry conditions push Phoenix into the low 80s this weekend. Minor Heat Risk applies to lower-desert neighborhoods.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A driver died after a single-vehicle crash at Windsor and Scottsdale Road; both directions are closed while reconstruction detectives investigate. Expect delays in north Scottsdale.
Phoenix police say a critical incident is unfolding near 72nd Drive and Merrell Street; a public information officer is en route and details remain limited.
A 65-year-old motorcyclist died after a collision south of Chase Field; Phoenix police say the crash is under investigation.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Heitman sold the 270‑unit Biltmore at Camelback in Phoenix to Principal Financial for $97.3 million, ending a 12‑year hold on the asset.
A DPS helicopter crashed near an officer-involved shooting in Flagstaff Wednesday night; the suspect was taken into custody while investigators probe the crash.
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