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.

Sunny day with highs near 87°F and afternoon gusts up to 25 mph. Breezy weekend with elevated fire-weather concerns.

Raffaele's Pizza, a family-run North Central Phoenix staple since the 1970s, says redevelopment plans could push it out after roughly 50 years. Neighbors are watching closely.

Chef Erick Pineda’s Requinto pop-up at Linger Longer Lounge landed on USA Today's brunch roundup, spotlighting Phoenix’s Guerrero-style weekend brunch.

Gunfire at a Tempe pool party near Broadway and McClintock sent people fleeing. Officers detained multiple people and victims were taken to hospitals.

A student said they were threatened with a gun near Queen Creek Junior High; police put the campus on lockdown and say there is no active threat.

Mayor Kate Gallego celebrated TSMC’s second Phoenix fab as complete, calling it a win for jobs and national security. City leaders point to thousands of direct and indirect roles as tool installation begins.

Phoenix police are searching for a suspect after shots were fired from a car into an apartment complex Saturday; two men were struck. Detectives are canvassing the scene and seeking tips.

An upscale Cambria Hotel is rising at Elliot and Ellsworth with a rooftop restaurant and bar open to the public. The 107-room property is slated to open in early 2027.

A Republican lawmaker says a woman may accuse Sen. Ruben Gallego of sexual misconduct; Gallego's office calls the reports conspiracy theories.

A downtown Phoenix block near the arenas landed on Lytx’s list of the nation’s five riskiest public roadways, with event traffic and light‑rail crossings flagged as key hazards.

Horse & Hyde’s Uptown spot pairs smoked meats, signature cocktails and nightly live music at Uptown Plaza, becoming a new neighborhood hang for early drinks and late sets.

Arizona's 9‑1‑1 system can now accept emergency texts in every county, officials announced. The change expands access for people who can't safely make a voice call.