A Valley resident holds a $6.7M The Pick ticket after a Phoenix Albertsons sale; official draw records list the winning numbers and the claim deadline.

Multiple rounds were fired at a Phoenix police helicopter early Monday near 36th and Van Buren; three people were detained and no injuries were reported.

A man was jailed after a woman found a stranger in her bed in east Mesa. Police say sexual-abuse and burglary allegations are under investigation.

A newly built Paradise Valley estate closed last week for $14.58M — about $1,965 per sq ft — pushing Arizona’s luxury benchmark higher.

An Extreme Heat Watch covers March 19–22 as Phoenix nears an earliest‑ever 100°F. Cooling centers and safety tips inside.

A nationwide "No Kings" day of action will bring demonstrators to John Wayne Parkway on March 28, while a local GOP forum runs nearby the same morning.

At the Arizona State Fairgrounds on Friday, the Maricopa County StandDown connected veterans to vision, housing and legal help under one roof. Judges and public defenders were on site to clear old fines and paperwork.

At a Phoenix Business Journal panel Friday, lawmakers and corporate executives traded warnings and ideas for cutting health‑care and prescription costs in Arizona. The debate split along tax, regulatory and market lines.

Sunny this morning with a high near 93°F; a much stronger heat wave could push Phoenix past 100°F by midweek. Cooling centers will be available downtown.

Riders in metro Phoenix report Waymo robotaxis stalling, entering oncoming lanes and even stopping on light‑rail tracks, prompting fresh safety questions as fixes roll out.

Maricopa County inspectors cited six Valley gas stations for priority food‑safety violations after finding broken refrigeration and plumbing that left ready‑to‑eat items at unsafe temperatures.

After a January closure announcement, Oro Brewing reversed course and reopened its Main Street taproom following strong community support. The brewery will operate as a community-first taproom while it sorts production.

Arizona lawmakers advanced a bill to lift the 55‑bed cap on Maricopa residents at the Arizona State Hospital. Supporters call it a fix; officials say staffing and money will make it real.