Technical rescue crews are ascending Piestewa Peak after reports of an injured hiker; Phoenix Fire says the PIO will post updates as they become available.

Apache Junction’s council approved a license deal with Google that clears the way for GFiber to be built in the city. Google says construction is expected later in 2026.

A former Phoenix resident was sentenced to 27 months after admitting he posted online death threats against President Biden and Vice President Harris. Prosecutors say the posts crossed into criminal threats, not protected speech.

A man tied to an Arizona retail‑theft operation was sentenced to 3.25 years after authorities say he stole roughly $2M and sold goods to an East Coast buyer.

Mostly sunny and warm today with highs near 84°F; gusty winds expected Thursday and a slight chance of showers Sunday night.

AZDPS detectives arrested 27-year-old Parketta Allen in Phoenix on outstanding warrants including first-degree murder; she’s being held on a $1.7M cash-only bond.

State senators advanced SB1431 to preempt many municipal design rules on new single‑family homes, setting up a fight between affordability advocates and neighborhood preservationists.

Police investigated an early‑morning shooting at 19th Avenue and Camelback Road; investigators found nearly 30 shell casings and briefly closed northbound lanes.

Sunny and dry today with highs near 86°F. Breezy cooldown arrives Thursday; slight chance of showers by Monday.

Caesars Sportsbar opens this March at Harrah's Ak‑Chin, bringing big‑screen viewing, a craft cocktail program and an elevated menu rooted in regional favorites.

A ticket sold at Fry's in Tucson matched all five Fantasy 5 numbers in Friday's drawing, earning an estimated $330,000. Winners have 180 days to claim the prize.

Sunny and dry Monday in Phoenix with highs near 91°F and afternoon gusts up to 25 mph. Cooler into midweek; cooling centers available downtown.

A Sonoran gopher snake estimated at nine feet slithered through a Phoenix neighborhood on Monday. Experts say the species is nonvenomous and often mistaken for a rattler.