An early-morning crash on May 17 closed Bell Road at 12th Street in north Phoenix. Emergency crews found two wrecked vehicles and a body while investigators probe the cause.

A $75,000 Nissan GT‑R reported stolen was recovered in Goodyear after an anonymous tip; a suspect was arrested and authorities say the car's VIN had been altered.

A late-night house fire near 35th Avenue and Thomas Road spread to neighboring homes and drew a large emergency response. Crews remained on scene as investigators prepared to examine the scene.

A GOP intraparty spat in Arizona escalated when Joseph Chaplik's "imported Haitians" post drew condemnation and Jay Feely — a Trump‑backed frontrunner — defended Haitian men he helped sponsor.

A partial roof collapse at a North Phoenix shopping center left debris on parked cars and prompted an investigation; no injuries were reported.

Waymo has taken a large sublease at Tempe’s Grand II tower — its first office inside the Phoenix metro — expanding its local footprint beyond robotaxis.

A UTV rollover near Deer Valley Road and 185th Avenue in Surprise left one person dead and another hospitalized; deputies are investigating.

Francine, the French‑Mediterranean restaurant at Scottsdale Fashion Square, has closed abruptly; taped "RESTAURANT CLOSED" signs and unanswered calls left diners and staff puzzled.

Scottsdale officials are weighing a $375 million bond to beef up campus security, update technology and repair aging school buildings ahead of a possible November vote.

ASU and TSMC rolled out a free, accelerated training program that guarantees graduates an interview as TSMC expands its north Phoenix campus.

Maricopa County prosecutors indicted William Powderly on 10 counts after investigators say AI was used to swap a real child's face onto sexual images. He has pleaded not guilty.

Mayor Kate Gallego and The Salvation Army announced a plan to add family shelter capacity in Phoenix, a move timed to the Valley’s heat season and strained shelter network.

A brush fire closed U.S. 60 both directions at milepost 111 near Wickenburg; ADOT says there is no estimated reopening time. Drivers should check AZ 511 for updates.