Phoenix police are investigating a death at an apartment complex in north Phoenix; one person detained and officials say there's no threat to the public.

Poolhouse Group will convert its Arcadia Gadzooks into Poolboy Taco, a design‑forward, festival‑born taco shop with a signature Poolboy Taco, salsa bar and frozen cocktails.

Top Fuel Espresso opened a double‑lane drive‑thru on McKellips Road in Mesa, expanding to four Valley locations and bringing its '1968' espresso and breakfast menu to the area.

An open East Valley seat has turned into a crowded GOP primary. Early polling and filings show Republicans with the edge, and Mark Lamb and Daniel Keenan are names to watch.

CareerWise and the U.S. Department of Labor picked Arizona as one of 10 states in an Apprenticeship America cohort, bringing $200K and technical help to scale youth apprenticeships.

An AMBER Alert followed the removal of a 5‑day‑old from a Phoenix clinic; the infant was later located in Mohave County and his parents were arrested. Authorities say the baby was taken to a hospital for treatment.

A man was critically wounded in a Peoria parking lot shooting; police say a woman who fled the scene later died of an apparent self-inflicted wound.

The Dairy Queen at Picacho Peak will close May 31 after more than four decades, Bowlin Travel Centers says. The company cites failed lease talks and plans a new nearby food option.

A 7-year-old was hit by an SUV while riding a go-kart at Alameda and College in Tempe; the child was taken to a nearby hospital and police have the intersection closed while they investigate.

The FAA has proposed satellite-guided flight path updates at Sky Harbor and nine Valley airports; a Draft EA and interactive noise map are out and virtual workshops begin May 13.

At least six rail cars derailed near Casa Grande on May 8, 2026; Union Pacific is investigating. Crews were on scene and details remain limited.

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run at 7th Avenue and Elwood in south Phoenix. Police say the driver fled and detectives are investigating.

An Extreme Heat Watch covers Phoenix metro SundayMonday. Expect tripledigit highs and limited overnight relief.