FEMA approved more than $110 million for Arizona — mainly pandemic reimbursements and tribal bridge repairs as part of a larger regional package.

Clear morning at Sky Harbor with a fast warm‑up — highs near 98°F and gusty winds today. Sunday brings elevated fire danger for higher elevations; secure outdoor items.

Arizona’s high court on May 15 upheld the death sentence for Edward Littleton McCauley in the 2014 killing of his estranged wife, leaving his capital punishment intact after years of appeals.

Sunny and hot Friday with highs near 98°F. Gusty winds Saturday–Sunday raise fire dangers in higher terrain.

A bomb threat near NAU’s Ardrey Auditorium prompted an evacuation in Flagstaff; police are on scene and say the report remains unconfirmed. The university urged people to monitor official alerts.

Arizona will use an AI system to pre‑screen Medicaid claims for fraud, the governor says. AHCCCS named vendor Alivia Analytics and will revalidate high‑risk providers with CMS oversight.

Tomato costs have jumped this spring — wholesale cases that once sold for pocket change are now far pricier, forcing Phoenix suppliers and restaurants to scramble. Local produce owners and federal data show a sharp rise that’s squeezing neighborhood kitchens.

Sunny and dry with highs near 100F today. Weekend winds may raise fire danger; cooling centers and 2-1-1 assistance are available.

Lennar has applied for about 325 acres near TSMC’s north Phoenix campus, bringing housing plans back into a debate over regional water and wastewater capacity. City and industry timelines for reclaimed water will shape how quickly any development can move forward.

A Maricopa County judge voided a 2025 Elections Procedures Manual provision that would have required accessible machines to carry every ballot style, keeping Pinal's precinct system intact.

Highs near 100°F today and lows in the low 70s; gusty winds raise fire‑weather concerns in parts of the Valley.

The Arizona Commission on the Arts released a five‑year plan focused on access and artist sustainability as the legislature's introduced budget would leave the agency with $0.

Sweetgreen is opening a Paradise Valley location in Phoenix, its third Valley outpost in under a year, continuing the chain's quick Arizona expansion.