A proposed Arizona law would forbid party names that include “independent” or similar terms, a move aimed at the newly renamed Arizona Independent Party and already sparking legal fights.

A head-on wrong‑way crash on SR 143 in Tempe early Sunday killed one person and left another seriously injured, authorities say. Troopers have blocked ramp lanes while they investigate.

Clear, warm weekend with highs near 74–79°F. Rain and gusty winds arrive Monday night, Feb 16.

An early‑morning apartment fire near 7th Street and Roosevelt in Phoenix displaced 11 people; firefighters contained the blaze and the city's Community Assistance Program is helping those affected.

Free F1 demos and drifting will fill a stretch of E Jefferson Street on March 14, with fan zones, merchandise and top drivers on hand.

A Gilbert son is accused of killing his 91‑year‑old stepfather and gravely wounding his mother; relatives call the attack predictable and say they warned authorities. The family’s plea comes as prosecutors weigh how to proceed.

Phoenix Fire says crews are battling a first‑alarm apartment blaze near 51st St and Elliott Rd; a public information officer is on scene and updates are expected.

Upper 70s Thursday, spotty showers possible Friday. Heavier rain possible early next week.

Phoenix police say Raymond Drinkhouse was booked on a murder charge in the Nov. 12, 2024 death of Mark Montano; detectives continue to investigate.

Pinal County’s summer cloud‑seeding pilot logged about 30 flights and produced contested estimates of extra rainfall, drawing lawmakers’ and tribal leaders’ scrutiny. Officials say data and outreach will be improved before any repeat program.

Phoenix's City Council added anti-retaliation language and new reporting rules to its heat-safety ordinance, requiring AC logs and new penalties for noncompliant contractors.

Organizers say they submitted thousands of signatures to force a public vote on Marana's rezoning for a 600‑acre data‑center campus.

The Mission opened its third Valley location Monday at Epicenter at Agritopia in Gilbert, bringing its candle-lit modern-Latin menu and agave-forward cocktails east.