A small aircraft went down near Deer Valley Airport in north Phoenix Wednesday morning, injuring three people as emergency crews worked the scene. Officials have released few details so far.

Mostly sunny and warm today with highs near 84°F; gusty winds expected Thursday and a slight chance of showers Sunday night.

AZDPS detectives arrested 27-year-old Parketta Allen in Phoenix on outstanding warrants including first-degree murder; she’s being held on a $1.7M cash-only bond.

ADOT has kicked off a $129M project to widen Loop 303 and build direct I‑17 ramps after TSMC's nearby expansion reshaped travel demand. The work will add lanes and a flyover and keep the corridor from choking as development arrives.

A Phoenix father who was beaten near a notorious stretch of 27th Avenue died on Feb. 27, his family says. Police are investigating the death as a homicide and asking for tips.

Hazel and Azure are two luxury towers rising across from Scottsdale Fashion Square, adding roughly 532 apartments and new retail to Old Town Scottsdale.

A man identified as David Mills died after being struck by a car near 24th and Glenrosa in Phoenix. Police are investigating possible impairment and awaiting toxicology.

A 36-year-old man died after his motorcycle crashed into a wooden pole near 23rd and Orangewood in central Phoenix. Detectives say the cause remains under investigation.

Hudbay offered C$9.35 per ASCU share in an all-stock deal that would fold Arizona Sonoran’s Cactus project into Hudbay’s Copper World pipeline, targeting a big jump in U.S. copper output.

Hermosillo topped 100°F on March 2 and earlier February highs reached about 41°C (≈105.8°F), part of a Sonora‑wide late‑winter heat spike that mirrors Phoenix’s warm winter.

Diana Taurasi will be inducted into the Phoenix Mercury Ring of Honor on August 16, 2026, and her No. 3 will be retired during the home game vs. Portland. The club says legends, former teammates and family will attend.

A 20‑unit complex at 1401 N. Granite Reef Rd sold for $10.275M — about $513,750 per unit — setting a Phoenix‑area record for its size.

A Rentometer analysis reported March 3 shows Scottsdale’s median three‑bedroom single‑family rent at about $3,500, widening the gulf with cheaper Arizona markets. Higher incomes and owner‑heavy housing help explain the premium.