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.

A person jumped onto eastbound I‑10 at the I‑17 Stack in Phoenix and was later pronounced dead, closing lanes and prompting a hit‑and‑run investigation. Authorities are seeking witnesses and dash‑cam video.

Phoenix has launched a Midtown Core Transportation Study and will hold a virtual meeting Thursday night to gather public input on the controversial reversible lanes. The study will collect traffic data and model scenarios before a recommendation goes to council.

Four women say they found a knife wedged in the back seat of a Waymo in Scottsdale; Waymo says it is reviewing the ride and reached out to the riders.

Mayor Kate Gallego signed the final beam at TSMC’s Fab 3 in north Phoenix, a topping‑out milestone that pushes the project toward tool installation and hiring.

A Tempe family says their 13-year-old was violently attacked at Mosley Middle School and is weighing legal action after surveillance video circulated. Police referred charges to juvenile court.

Phoenix chefs Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin are opening Tortillas Chiwas in Barrio Hollywood, pairing a tortilleria with a 30-seat restaurant and wholesale tortilla production.

A Glendale woman was arrested after an undercover purchase of botulinum toxin; investigators say her SlimSlays LLC offered Botox and fillers without proper licensing.

A juvenile and four others were injured in an early-morning shooting at a north Phoenix QuikTrip. Police detained several people as detectives investigate the scene.

Hot and gusty Sunday with highs near 96°F, then a brief cool‑down Monday–Tuesday. Temperatures bounce back into the 100s by next weekend.

A man was shot Thursday evening near 35th and Dunlap in north Phoenix and taken to a hospital with life‑threatening injuries. Police say the investigation remains active.