A Buckeye officer who once earned a MADD honor was indicted by a grand jury on aggravated-assault charges tied to two custodial use-of-force incidents.

Sunny Friday in Phoenix with highs near 87°F and gusty afternoon winds. Temperatures climb into the 100s by early next week.

Two people were stabbed in Apache Junction; police say one victim is in critical condition and a suspect is in custody.

A pedestrian was killed early Thursday after being struck by a Valley Metro bus near 59th Avenue and Van Buren in west Phoenix. Police closed nearby ramps while investigators processed the scene.

A woman was struck and killed outside a Phoenix gas station Wednesday morning. Police and detectives worked the scene near 7th Avenue and Broadway Road.

Realtor.com and NAR data show Canadian homebuyers are reengaging with U.S. housing searches, concentrating in Phoenix and Florida and lifting demand for higher‑end listings.

The 2026 PIT count found a majority of Phoenix’s unhoused were inside shelters for the first time, a shift city officials credit to new beds and a staffed outdoor site. Advocates say chronic homelessness still needs long‑term fixes.

RED Development converted and leased a 30,000-square-foot office at Biltmore Fashion Park, landing VanTrust and Phoenix Design One and pushing the building to full occupancy.

A 75-acre wildfire in the Chiricahua Wilderness prompted evacuations and road closures near Rucker Lake as crews work to secure the perimeter and assess damage.

A woman was critically injured in a north Phoenix shooting near 35th Avenue and Greenway Road; police detained a man and searched the area with air and K-9 units.

A state fatality review says 4-year-old Tammy Hernandez died after repeated abuse and neglect reports tied to her father; the agency substantiated prior complaints.

A 21-year-old was shot at a west Phoenix house party and later transferred to St. Joseph’s; police say the investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made.

The Arizona Supreme Court has blocked Stephanie Stephens’ lawsuit against the Department of Child Safety, saying the agency had sufficient grounds to seek removal in 2020.