Peoria police are investigating a fatal traffic incident in the Vistancia area near El Mirage Road and Vistancia Boulevard. Detectives were on scene Tuesday and officials released few details.

A single-vehicle crash Monday night killed a driver when a car struck a light pole at 91st Avenue and Hatcher Road. Peoria police say speed may have been a factor and impairment is under investigation.

National conservative organizers and a business PAC have pushed into the SRP board race, injecting outside cash and field operations into an off‑year utility vote. The contest could reshape power and water policy for Phoenix‑area ratepayers.

A man was hospitalized after being shot during an alleged early-morning apartment break-in near SanTan Village in Gilbert. Police say the investigation is ongoing.

A shooting at a Wittmann home on Saturday left an adult woman dead and prompted a SWAT response. Deputies say a suspect is in custody and there is no ongoing threat.

Six people, including four children, were hospitalized after a three-vehicle crash near 35th Avenue and Cactus Road in north Phoenix. Officials say the cause is under investigation.

City staff has asked council to post notice for a 4.5% water and 3.5% sewer rate increase and set a May 19, 2026 public hearing. The proposal cites rising raw-water and infrastructure costs.

After an oversight tour, Reps. Yassamin Ansari and Greg Stanton called Mesa’s ICE holding site “sickening,” citing prolonged detentions, no showers and limited medical access.

Technical rescue crews are working at Echo Canyon on Camelback Mountain; one hiker was reportedly airlifted and officials warn people to avoid the trail.

A passenger car crossed into oncoming traffic on eastbound I-10 near Palo Verde Road in Buckeye, striking a semi and killing one person while eastbound lanes were closed. Troopers are investigating.

Larry Milligan’s family will speak Friday to urge drivers to cool tempers after his 2020 road‑rage killing in central Phoenix. The event will be streamed live.

A shots‑fired call near Southern and Greenfield in Mesa ended with everyone involved taken into custody and no reported injuries. Investigators remain on scene.

Picazzo's is opening a Happy Valley location in early March, bringing gluten-free, vegan and allergy-friendly Italian options and a daily "healthy hour" to north Phoenix.