Scottsdale considers tightening laws on noise and nuisances from short-term rentals and invites public input on tree planting for its "Beat the Heat" initiative.

ADOT announces a weekend closure of southbound I-17 lanes in Phoenix from May 10-13 for pavement work, with detours via SR 74, Lake Pleasant Pkwy, and Loop 303. Further closures expected in the coming months.

ADOT warns of traffic jams due to a Rolling Stones concert at State Farm Stadium on May 7, advising fans to leave early and consider alternate routes.

Phoenix awards grants for the restoration of two historic sites: Yaun Ah Gim Groceries and Monroe Street Abbey, emphasizing preservation amid urban development.

Flagstaff, Arizona, has been named the most dog-friendly city in the U.S. by USA Today, boasting numerous pet-friendly accommodations, trails, restaurants, and events that cater to dogs and their owners.

Tommy Plato closed Second Story to open The Ends, a new restaurant with culinary inspiration from Anthony Bourdain, set to open in the former Kazimierz space in Scottsdale.

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office mourns the loss of K-9 Kimbo, who died of a condition called bloat. Donations are sought for the K-9 unit in his memory.

An Arizona DPS trooper fatally shot a man during a barricade situation on Loop 101 in Tempe, following the man's reported brandishing of a handgun. The freeway was closed for hours during the investigation.

A teenage girl died and another is critically injured following an ATV crash in Elfrida, Arizona. Neither were using seatbelts or helmets at the time of the accident.

A woman was discovered dead with stab wounds in a Phoenix home, spurring a police manhunt for the unidentified suspect.

Traffic is expected to be heavy around Glendale for the Rolling Stones concert, with ADOT advising an early departure and considering alternate routes.

ADOT advises Arizona drivers to prepare for extreme summer heat by checking vehicles and packing an emergency kit, including water, during Heat Awareness Week.

A woman has been arrested on charges including first-degree murder after a fatal arson at a Phoenix sofa manufacturing business, with surveillance showing the suspect's involvement.