A man was found dead and two women hospitalized after an early-morning attack near 16th and Colter in Phoenix. Police say a suspect is in custody.

The Arizona Supreme Court said attorney‑client communications stay protected when their dominant purpose is legal advice — even if they touch alleged crimes. The ruling could change privilege fights in Phoenix and across Arizona.

A 3.5-acre Bell Road parcel is under contract for a 32-unit garage‑condo project as Finish Line Auto Club advances at Perimeter Center. City review and rezoning are next.

Spotty morning showers may interrupt Saturday commutes in Phoenix; highs near 96°F. Triple‑digit heat returns early next week.

A boy found inside a car in south Phoenix was taken to a nearby hospital and later pronounced dead. Phoenix police say the Maricopa County medical examiner will determine the cause.

Several Phoenix-area eateries were cited in this week’s Dirty Dining roundup for temperature, sanitation and pest problems. Inspection notes are available on Maricopa County's Restaurant Ratings portal.

This week's Dirty Dining roundup shows Valley restaurants cited for violations ranging from black residue in ice machines to staff handling food with bare hands.

A neighborhood food truck has gone permanent in Ahwatukee, serving roasted Hatch green chile on smothered burritos, a smash burger and stacked enchiladas. The owner also runs a local chile festival.

Video shows a Tempe man point a handgun and strike a driver after a minor crash; the victim hid inside a nearby Circle K and used a wet‑floor sign to protect himself.

Rapid gunfire rang out outside a Phoenix short‑term rental during a house party; police arrested a 20‑year‑old and detectives are searching for additional suspects. Neighbors say the property has been a constant nuisance.

Show Low officers and federal agents stopped a vehicle on Highway 60 and found more than 77 pounds of fentanyl — a haul authorities say was worth about $2.1 million.

The man accused of shooting Phoenix officer Tyler Moldovan eight times in 2021 is set to face a jury after years of pretrial fights and filings.

Joyride's Uptown location will close Aug. 2 to make way for Lado A Lado, a Sonora-inspired, wood-fired concept from Chiwas and Upward Projects.