Police say a 31-year-old used his Safeway rewards number after allegedly stealing an employee’s keys from a break room, then torched the stolen SUV; he was arrested in Tucson.

Construction is wrapping at Fountain Hills' International Dark Sky Discovery Center, which leaders expect to open in early 2027 with the Valley’s largest telescope, planetarium and hands‑on exhibits.

Surprise police arrested a car-wash manager accused of sexual contact with a 17-year-old employee. Court records say he confessed and was already on probation for a prior child‑abuse case.

Longtime Chandler councilmember Matt Orlando defeated state Rep. Jeff Weninger in Tuesday’s election, winning by roughly 17 points as voters also approved the city’s General Plan update. The result was reported from Maricopa County’s unofficial tally.

Arizona confirmed a travel-linked clade I mpox case and says there's no evidence of local spread. Officials urge exposed people to contact providers and consider vaccination.

An eight‑building office campus across from Arrowhead Towne Center sold for $25.25M to Baseline Partners, which plans to keep it operating as office space. The property’s medical tilt and freeway access make it attractive to investors.

Maricopa County added six new public exposure sites after a measles case visited Chase Field and Chandler Fashion Center; check vaccination status and monitor for symptoms.

PCCP provided a $51.8M senior loan to refinance Everly at Morrison Ranch, a 236-unit Class A community in Gilbert that is moving toward stabilization.

A Phoenix youth‑soccer referee was arrested after police say photos and videos of child sexual abuse were found on a flash drive; authorities say crypto transaction alerts helped lead investigators.

Filiberto’s signage now marks the mission‑style Taco Bell at Hayden and McDowell in Scottsdale, replacing the retro location that closed in April 2025.

A motorcyclist was killed Saturday after colliding with a cow on Sibyl Road east of Benson; deputies closed the road for hours while investigators worked the scene.

A man was killed Monday night after being struck by a car on 59th Avenue near Encanto Boulevard in Phoenix. Police say the pedestrian crossed mid‑block; investigation is ongoing.

A man was found dead and two women hospitalized after an early-morning attack near 16th and Colter in Phoenix. Police say a suspect is in custody.