Majestic signed a 99‑year ground lease to develop roughly 59 acres of Salt River land into nearly 1M SF of Class‑A industrial space. The project is slated for a 2027 groundbreaking.

A dust-storm warning for I‑10 and other Valley freeways reduced visibility and urged drivers to pull off and wait.

NAU and TSMC launched a free Process Technician Apprenticeship pairing classroom hours with long on‑the‑job training to funnel Arizonans into fast‑growing fab jobs. Applications are open through July 31 for eligible applicants.

State health officials warned Saturday that people who touched suspicious water should rinse off and watch for nausea, rashes or dizziness as agencies investigate possible algal blooms.

Qcells is building and supplying two utility‑scale Atlas phases in La Paz County, using U.S.‑made panels, racking and batteries and tied to long‑term SCE contracts. The work moves the multi‑phase Atlas Energy Park toward commercial operation.

A one‑year‑old was pulled from a west Phoenix pool and transported to hospital in stable condition; crews and police are investigating.

A phenol leak inside a Buckeye Commons clinic prompted a hazmat response; three people were taken to hospital and crews contained the hazard to the clinic interior.

A 14-year-old was shot near Avondale Boulevard and Broadway Road; police say a 15-year-old friend is in custody and there is no threat to the community.

An early-morning Tempe crash put a 12-year-old in the hospital and resulted in the driver’s arrest on suspicion of DUI. Authorities say the child’s injuries are non-life-threatening.

CDC warns dust storms can kick up spores that cause Valley fever across the Southwest. Health officials and vets say take precautions for people and pets during dusty weather.

Maricopa County inspection logs and local roundups flagged several Valley restaurants this week for priority violations, including undercooked meats and dishwashing lapses. The reports show a mix of serious risk factors and some perfect scores across the metro.

A pre-dawn crash on westbound I-10 near 63rd Avenue left at least one person dead and closed multiple lanes during Thursday’s morning commute.

Phoenix crews are battling a double house fire near 28th and Van Buren; the department's PIO is on scene and will update as details come in.