As AI and cloud demand surges, Phoenix’s data‑center pipeline is reshaping how buildings are scoped, budgeted and powered. Builders say earlier procurement and prefab are key to meeting megawatt‑scale timelines.

Phoenix is headed for near 101°F Friday with gusty easterly winds arriving Saturday morning. Cooling centers and a downtown respite site are available for relief.

Kris Mayes says Choice Home Warranty customers who bought policies by phone from 2013–2023 can file claims for their share of an $11.8M settlement.

Mesa police arrested a 45‑year‑old man they say ran an unlicensed contracting scheme that bilked homeowners of more than $100,000 and left projects unfinished.

The Arizona Supreme Court has set Leroy Dean McGill’s execution for May 20, 2026, after he was convicted in a 2002 gasoline attack that killed one man. Legal filings and scheduling orders now push the case toward a late‑May date while defense lawyers press procedural challenges.

Phoenix approved a $200,000 settlement after a 2023 crash involving a police vehicle. Court records say an officer’s alleged negligent left turn at 51st and Lower Buckeye left a motorist injured.

Two Arizona Lottery tickets sold in Pinetop and Scottsdale paid a combined $210,000; winners have 180 days to claim their prizes at Lottery offices or by mail.

DMB Associates filed to add about 350 luxury condos at One Scottsdale and shrink the planned office footprint, recasting the 120‑acre master plan. The move reflects market pressure on office uses and rising appetite for for‑sale housing in North Scottsdale.

Juanderful Tacos, the Camelback taqueria that went viral twice, closed on March 21. Owners Juan Robles and Evelyn Gomez thanked customers for five years of support.

Mon Chéri announced it will close this week as owner Lexi Caliskan cites personal and financial struggles after a buzzy 2024 launch.

A motorcyclist died after colliding with a Mesa Public Schools service truck near Southern Avenue and Greenfield Road Wednesday night.

A motorcyclist died after a late‑night collision with a truck in Mesa near Greenfield Road and Desert Lane. Detectives say the scene is under investigation.

Arizona Humane Society warns scammers are posing as shelter staff and asking owners of lost pets for emergency vet payments. Officials say do not send money and verify any contact.