State prosecutors say three Phoenix men were indicted on sex trafficking, money‑laundering and fraud charges tied to alleged gang activity. The case was filed in Maricopa County Superior Court.

Scottsdale developer Diversified Partners plans to convert 7501 E. McCormick Parkway into "Lakefront at Scottsdale," a small lakefront dining-and-retail destination with a June 2026 groundbreaking. The proposal calls for four restaurants and boutique shops along McCormick Ranch’s shoreline.

Cheba Hut plans a 3,100-sq-ft Arcadia shop at 2822 N. 32nd St with a Scottsdale Road outpost to follow. Construction should finish by May, franchisee Justin Lemos says.

Irgang Group bought Gilbert Gateway Towne Center for $85M, financed largely with a $60M Citi loan; the East Valley strip is nearly fully leased and spans about 35.5 acres.

Two new legislative measures would direct state land‑trust money to equal raises for eligible classroom teachers while excluding many support staff, drawing union pushback.

Everytable landed a $3 million contract to supply meals to Phoenix seniors, covering 1,000 home deliveries and 15 senior-center sites.

Arizona’s secretary of state has pressed Maricopa County’s recorder for names and verification after a federal tool flagged 137 registered voters as potential noncitizens.

A Speedway in Globe sold a Powerball ticket that was doubled by Power Play into a $100,000 prize. The draw numbers and claiming rules are detailed here.

Dashcam shows Gilbert officers detain an 18‑year‑old minutes after a child's 911 call reporting his e‑bike stolen at gunpoint.

Phoenix heads into a late‑February heat spike with highs near 93°F and warm nights in the 60s.

A monthlong arts festival returns to metro Phoenix with mostly free shows, ticketed performances and neighborhood pop-ups across the Valley.

A DHS procurement posting points to Management & Training Corporation as the likely operator of the shuttered Marana prison, reopening local debates about jobs and oversight. Key details, including timing and contract terms, remain unknown.

USAA Federal Savings Bank returned to profit in 2025 after years of losses and regulator scrutiny. The comeback will test whether fixes to controls really stick in San Antonio.