A man was shot in the chest at a north Phoenix short‑term rental early Thursday and is in critical condition. Police are investigating and seeking tips.

Autonomous taxis are triggering dozens of 911 calls after riders fall asleep mid‑trip, straining Austin's emergency resources and prompting calls for new rules.

A boy found inside a car in south Phoenix was taken to a nearby hospital and later pronounced dead. Phoenix police say the Maricopa County medical examiner will determine the cause.

NWS Flagstaff issued flash‑flood warnings near Holbrook while ADOT urged drivers to check tires, use headlights with wipers, slow down and avoid flooded washes.

An Ozone High Pollution Advisory covers the Phoenix metro through Thursday; sensitive groups are being urged to limit outdoor exertion and follow hourly forecasts.

Maricopa County’s Board unanimously approved a rule July 15 banning employees from using non-public government information to profit on prediction markets. The county says the policy covers roughly 10,000 staff and allows dismissal or law‑enforcement referral.

Several Phoenix-area eateries were cited in this week’s Dirty Dining roundup for temperature, sanitation and pest problems. Inspection notes are available on Maricopa County's Restaurant Ratings portal.

Flood Watch in effect from 2 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday for Phoenix; heavy monsoon downpours and flash flooding are possible. Expect slick roads and localized flooding.

This week's Dirty Dining roundup shows Valley restaurants cited for violations ranging from black residue in ice machines to staff handling food with bare hands.

More than 600 missing‑person reports tie two Queen Creek group‑home campuses to years of police calls and community alarm.

Blowing dust on I‑10 near Casa Grande sharply reduced visibility Wednesday evening, prompting ADOT and the NWS to urge drivers to follow Pull Aside, Stay Alive safety steps.

Mohave Silent Witness has offered up to $1,000 for tips after an attempted homicide in Dolan Springs; authorities say suspect Ronald Lee McKinnon is armed and dangerous.

A 28-year-old Bullhead City man was shot after a road‑rage altercation near McCormick Boulevard and Highway 68. Police say he was flown to a Las Vegas hospital and is expected to recover.