Walter was found shot in Surprise and had a leg amputated. He’s recovering in foster care and listed for adoption through Maricopa County Animal Care & Control.

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.

A man was critically injured in an early‑morning stabbing near 27th Avenue and Indian School Road. Indian School was closed as police searched the area for a suspect.

Freeport is nearing a decision on a multibillion-dollar expansion at its Bagdad mine that would sharply boost U.S. copper output.

Highs near 113–115°F with heat index up to 116°F. Extreme Heat Warning runs through Monday, July 27.

ASU Preparatory Academy’s managing director was arrested in Orlando after an arrest report says she left a Target with nearly $970 in unpaid items. ASU says it typically does not comment on personnel legal matters.

Delhi Palace has reopened in the A-frame that once housed the Vine, returning staff and family‑recipe favorites after a two‑year closure.

Pinyon Coastal Mediterranean in Old Town Scottsdale was ranked No. 1 in Yelp Elites' top 25 Mediterranean guide, spotlighting its hummus, crudos and parkside patio.

Five Phoenix bars — Little Rituals, Bitter & Twisted, UnderTow, Highball and Killer Whale — were added to the World's 50 Best Discovery update, spotlighting the city's cocktail rise.

A Midtown Phoenix diner is throwing a benefit Saturday to raise money for repairs and keep its vintage soda fountain open. Tickets are $25 and include a drink.

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.

A state survey found nearly 20% of Arizona adults are at moderate-to-high risk for gambling harm as wagering surges. Officials point to accessibility and urge expanded treatment and screening.

County inspectors flagged 10 Valley stores for priority violations after finding refrigeration failures and at least one instance of spoiled milk. Inspection notes show unsafe dairy was discarded.