A new study finds big conservation gains in Phoenix, Las Vegas and Denver — but climate‑driven declines in the Colorado River could overwhelm those savings, forcing costly supply choices.

The SAFEDVS hotline that coordinated shelter placements across Maricopa County will close May 15 after pandemic-era federal funds expired, forcing shelters to handle calls directly. Advocates warn long-term funding is needed to avoid service gaps.

FBI Phoenix’s Desert Hawk task force arrested a Phoenix suspect facing 27 violent‑felony counts after a multi‑agency hunt this week.

HonorHealth will open a 40,000‑square‑foot medical fitness center at its Pima Center campus in north Scottsdale in August 2026, pairing physician‑led programs with onsite rehab, pools and courts.

A Phoenix Business Journal ranking shows the 40 largest builders pulled nearly 17,000 permits in 2025, a sign that big firms carried most construction through a cooling market.

Handel’s Ice Cream is joining Goodyear’s GSQ with an early‑2027 opening; franchisee Joseph Maher says construction has already started. The shop will join a growing mix of eateries in the new downtown.

Mayor Kate Gallego blasted the White House budget as Phoenix approved nearly $8M for housing and shelter projects tied to HOME and CDBG grants.

A Tempe apparel maker drew backlash after a limited‑drop shirt used derogatory language during Autism Acceptance Month. Families and local providers are calling for the item to be pulled.

Starfish Hospitality Group will open a 5,200‑sq‑ft Starfish Scottsdale in McCormick Ranch on May 5, serving coastal Asian shareables, cocktails and patio seating.

An early-morning house fire in Buckeye Valley left one person dead on April 22; Maricopa County's arson unit is investigating the blaze.

A Mesa caregiver was arrested after a daughter’s video allegedly showed a resident with dementia being kissed and groped at a local senior-living facility.

Scottsdale police cleared Copper Ridge School after a reported weapon scare; no injuries were reported and the campus moved from lockdown to shelter‑in‑place.

Phoenix now routes many 911 calls to behavioral-health teams through its Community Assistance Program, a change Mayor Kate Gallego says helped a local family find housing.