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.

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.