A central Phoenix man was hospitalized after a swarm of bees stung him near 7th Street and Thomas Road. Fire officials warn rising bee activity has led to multiple incidents across the Valley.

Phoenix technical rescue crews are on South Mountain after initial reports that an adult woman is having a medical emergency. Officials posted the alert on X.

Arizona DPS says an 18-year-old was booked on multiple felonies after a road-rage drive-by and crash in Phoenix. Officials have provided few details so far.

Pinky’s, an Americana-style sports grill, will open June 1 at 810 N. Second St., replacing Angel’s Trumpet with affordable wings, 10 taps and games.

Yavapai County deputies say a Las Vegas woman was driving on meth with three children on I‑40 near Ash Fork; deputies found meth and booked her on child‑abuse and drug charges.

Peoria Unified is weighing a move to stop using some state safety grant slots for social workers and instead hire school resource officers, a change that could cut on‑campus mental‑health services.

Flagstaff officials say ICE is looking to lease private office space in the city; local leaders and activists are pressing for details about location and use. The city has asked federal partners for more information.

Maricopa County identified three Queen Creek exposure sites — an Easter egg hunt and visits to Costco and Walmart — and urges those present to monitor for symptoms and consult providers.

State officials say a traffic stop turned up more than 138 pounds of meth; an Arizona man was sentenced to seven years in prison, the Attorney General's Office says.

A three-day-old kitten named Canyon fell from a car engine onto I‑17 during rush hour and was rescued; local shelters urge drivers to check under hoods.

The Citizens Clean Elections Commission and the Arizona Media Association rolled out the 2026 debate roster and a preliminary calendar; statewide debates begin in late May.

Two California men died after a speedboat crashed near Topock Gorge on April 7. Mohave County investigators say the vessel lost control and the crash is under review.

A multi‑agency raid in Buckeye shut down a suspected meth lab near Watson and McDowell last week. One person was taken into custody while hazardous‑materials crews processed the scene.