Arizona's water agency has contracted Sullivan & Cromwell as Colorado River talks stall and lawmakers add money to a litigation fund.

A wave of vandalism has left Little Free Libraries across the Phoenix Valley emptied or damaged, and Peoria police are investigating. Stewards and neighbors are sharing video and tips.

After 25 seasons in Moraga, Randy Bennett is set to coach at Arizona State, ending a defining run at Saint Mary’s and reshaping both programs. The Gaels now face a quick leadership transition.

More than 400 people were treated and 25 hospitalized at Luke Days as an early heat wave pushed Phoenix past 100°F.

This Saturday Phoenix will host a major No Kings demonstration at the Arizona State Capitol. Organizers and partners are preparing a mid‑afternoon rally and safety plan for downtown.

A Phoenix man was arrested after allegedly pointing a handgun at a Phoenix Police helicopter near 16th and Roosevelt. Police say an air unit watched him toss the gun and ground crews used a pepper‑ball to take him into custody.

Withey Morris Baugh bought the former Half Moon Sports Grill at WaterView and spent roughly $2M converting the 8,000‑sq‑ft space into its new Phoenix office.

Neighborhood Ventures paid $19.5M for Venture on 16th, an 86-unit Biltmore rental bought in a short sale at about a 30% discount. The company plans to stabilize the property and align rents with market levels.

A school bus and two other vehicles collided Monday near 27th and Southern in South Phoenix; three students were unharmed and two adults were checked at the hospital.

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar has soft-opened at GSQ in Goodyear, bringing conveyor-belt sushi, robot drink servers and a prize game. Grand-opening specials start this Friday.

Uniformed ICE officers were seen at Sky Harbor's Terminal 4 Monday as some checkpoints remained closed; PHX urges extra time and opened a donation center.

TLC and Salt‑N‑Pepa will co-headline "It's Iconic" at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre on Oct. 7 with En Vogue as a special guest; presales start this week.

A wrong-way driver on Glendale Avenue sparked two crashes that killed one passenger and injured an officer; police are investigating.