An early-morning collision near Greenway and Cave Creek left a bicyclist dead; police say a driver who fled was later located and taken into custody.

Sahuarita officers and Arizona Game and Fish tranquilized a bear that was napping in a front‑yard tree; footage shows it falling into a tarp and being taken for relocation.

A Safeway in Queen Creek sold a Fantasy 5 ticket worth roughly $503,000 on June 5. Arizona Lottery rules give winners 180 days to claim the prize.

First Watch opened a large new outpost on Agua Fria Freeway with seating for more than 190 and an opening‑week unlimited coffee promotion.

A man's body was pulled from a community lake in Avondale Saturday; investigators have not released his identity. Authorities say the probe is ongoing.

Four young men were shot early Saturday near 27th Avenue and Bethany Home Road; one remains in life‑threatening condition while detectives investigate.

A woman‑owned Turquoise Wine Bar franchise is headed to Surprise City Center this summer with rotating flights, small plates and member travel perks. The new outpost aims for a mid‑to‑late August debut.

A hiker is in extremely critical condition after falling on South Mountain's Mormon Trail. Rescue crews remained on scene as extraction efforts continued into Friday evening.

STK has opened a 500‑seat, ‘vibe’ steakhouse in downtown Phoenix with DJs, a central bar and a private room that includes a custom mini bowling alley. The venue marks the brand’s second Valley location.

Court records say a 61-year-old man followed a Walmart employee into a restroom at a Queen Creek store and allegedly exposed himself; he was arrested and denies the claims.

An alley blaze near 12th Street and McDowell Road on June 4 displaced 10 people after flames crept into a home; occupants escaped and investigators are probing.

A tow truck driver died early Thursday after his truck crashed and burst into flames on southbound Loop 101 near Ray Road. Authorities say the vehicle struck a crash cushion before hitting a barrier.

Arizona dropped to eight Fortune 500 companies in the latest rankings; Freeport-McMoRan leads the state while Carvana posted a major climb. Local leaders are watching the fallout.