Five people have been arrested and a teen is still at large after a violent Chandler home invasion left an elderly man and his disabled daughter hospitalized.

A Pizzeria Bianco veteran's tight, wood‑fired menu has made Il Forno Bello a Mesa favorite since its March opening.

Mayor Kate Gallego says Phoenix Police’s public‑records backlog grew 64% to nearly 40,000 requests, leaving some people told they could wait years for body‑cam footage.

Waymo paid $220M for a 5,458‑acre proving grounds near Surprise, adding private city streets, a high‑speed oval and freeway stretches for robotaxi testing. The site was formerly used by Chrysler and later by Apple.

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.