Flower Child is expanding into the West Valley with new locations in Peoria, Goodyear and Surprise. The openings bring its bowl‑and‑salad menu, dine‑in service and to‑go options to suburban shoppers and diners.

An early‑morning collision near Sky Harbor left a man on an e‑bike dead and shut 24th Street while Phoenix police investigated. Authorities say the Jeep driver stayed at the scene.

About 227,500 Stephan Baby Boo Bunnie plush toys are being recalled after reports that the removable ice‑pack cubes can break into sharp pieces. The company is offering refunds or store credit.

A Pueblo Elementary kindergarten teacher was arrested April 28 after investigators say child sexual abuse material was found on an electronic device. Scottsdale Unified removed him from duty and police say the probe is ongoing.

Two men were shot near 59th Avenue and Maryland Avenue in Glendale; police say both are expected to survive. Investigators are asking for tips.

Sunny and dry today with highs near 92°F; evening outflow winds could gust to 30–35 mph and weekend highs may top the mid‑90s. Take precautions for dust and heat.

A Mesa sergeant faces a felony charge after prosecutors say he warned a neighbor about a Chandler PD SWAT narcotics raid, allowing drugs and a ghost gun to be moved.

A late‑night head‑on crash near Honeycutt and White & Parker left one woman dead and two others hospitalized, Maricopa police say.

Arizona officials pitched Yuma as a launch site and Sierra Vista as a re‑entry and manufacturing hub, with BlackStar Orbital already signed on. Federal FAA approval is still needed.

A boy was fatally shot Monday night in El Mirage; police have a vehicle of interest and ask anyone with information to call 623-500-3277.

Several inmates were injured in a gang-related fight at the Eyman prison in Florence; one remains in critical condition and visitation at the Rynning Unit has been suspended.

A $30M, 14,100‑sqft spec estate is planned for a rare flat Camelback‑view lot in Paradise Valley, with nine bedrooms and resort‑scale amenities on the marketing sheets.

A QuikTrip at Pima and McDowell in Scottsdale sold a Mega Millions ticket that paid $20,000 after a 2X multiplier. The winning numbers were 7-16-32-35-40, Mega Ball 12.