Upper‑middle class earnings in the Phoenix Valley vary widely — statewide the bracket starts in the mid‑six figures, while Paradise Valley's top end nears $500,000.

A new bill from Sen. Lauren Kuby and AG Kris Mayes would set 82°F max and 68°F min indoor standards for rentals, shorten lease‑termination windows, and block heat‑related evictions.

State data show most missing foster youth ran from group homes, and a new bill would create an outside panel to audit the Department of Child Safety.

After high‑priced gambles and a painful reset, Mat Ishbia’s Suns have shifted to defense, depth and late‑season traction — and Phoenix is back in the conversation.

The U.S. Army is investigating reports that fuel fell over Phoenix and Tempe neighborhoods last week, leaving a woman with chemical burns to her eye and residents worried about lingering fumes.

ADHS issued a voluntary recall for two cannabis flower batches sold at JARS and Nature's Wonder over possible Aspergillus contamination. Customers are being told to dispose of or return affected product.

Heritage Square will host Phoenix Chinese Week’s 36th Lunar New Year Festival on Feb. 14–15, 2026, with free admission, lion dances, performances and family activities.

MoneyLion and Zillow data put Bowie, AZ, at the bottom of Arizona's housing prices — typical single-family values near $66K. Low prices come with limited services and thin inventory.

A debris fire at a transfer station near 51st Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road sent heavy smoke across west Phoenix. Crews are on scene and officials are monitoring air quality.

A man was shot at an apartment complex on Chandler Boulevard near 44th Street Monday; a woman was detained and detectives are investigating.

A mandatory GO evacuation was issued for Bonita Creek after a roughly 20-acre wildfire; officials warned the blaze was "imminent and life-threatening.

A Stacker ranking (published Feb. 7) uses NCEI records to list Arizona’s coldest Februarys since 1895, led by February 1939. Here’s what the data and climate context show.

Arizona DPS says Storey faces murder, burglary and assault counts and is being held on a $5M cash‑only bond. Booking will follow medical clearance.