Chef Antonio Padilla’s Alita pop-up is serving mesquite-grilled whole wings and nostalgic desserts; its Goldwater debut sold out quickly. Weekly pop-ups will roll across the Valley.

Mohave County confirmed a fatal hantavirus pulmonary syndrome case in the Kingman area and urged residents to follow safety guidance when cleaning rodent‑infested spaces.

A man was critically injured in an early-morning stabbing near 20th Ave and Washington in central Phoenix. Detectives are asking the public to contact Silent Witness with tips.

A traffic stop in Page led police to seize suspected fentanyl and cocaine and arrest a driver; investigators say the case ties to a separate possible overdose in April.

City council will consider a roughly $217M budget on June 15 after approving a tentative plan at a May 18 special meeting.

A 17‑year‑old pregnant teen from Phoenix was fatally shot in San Diego; police arrested a 19‑year‑old and an infant delivered by emergency cesarean is in critical condition.

Three Texas men were arrested after detectives tied a Mesa coin theft to a rental car tracked to the Valley; one suspect is being held on a $10,000 cash bond.

Phoenix filed a Truth in Taxation notice proposing a 2.79% uptick in primary property taxes — about $6.27M — and set a public hearing for June 17. The notice explains why bills can rise even when the rate falls.

At a May 28 debate, Senate leader Warren Petersen called rival Rodney Glassman a “criminal,” pressed unproven allegations and amplified a social-media smear that dragged Kris Mayes into the GOP primary. The clash could reshape voter calculations before the July 21 primary.

Arizona joined California and Nevada in a short-term deal to curb Colorado River use — a proposal designed to prop up Lake Mead and Lake Powell while long-term rules are negotiated. Officials say it could spare farms and cities from abrupt federal cuts.

A genealogical lead helped investigators identify remains from 1975 and led to the May 28 arrest of Carol Ann Beall on suspicion of killing her stepfather, William Sipfle.

A viral social‑media challenge left hundreds of pieces of gum stuck to Hole in the Rock at Papago Park; city crews spent Wednesday scraping the sticky residue away.

A special Glendale council meeting will decide whether Councilmember Lupe Conchas can keep his Cactus District seat after winning an SRP board post. The agenda includes a resolution to declare the seat vacant.