A University of Arizona analysis links living near pesticide applications before conception to lower five‑minute Apgar scores in newborns, raising new public‑health questions.

Phoenix says its airport rescue rigs don’t broadcast on tower displays; the city is reviewing whether to outfit ARFF units with transponders after a deadly LaGuardia collision. Federal guidance and funding pathways exist, officials say.

The 29‑story Sol Modern adds 747 units, major amenities and ground-floor retail to Roosevelt Row and earned CoStar's 2026 multifamily award.

Audubon's analysis ties Arizona's rivers and lakes to about $11.7 billion in annual spending and more than 72,000 jobs.

Stinknet’s yellow “ball” blooms are back in the Valley. Officials warn homeowners to pull and bag the plants now to limit seeds, fire fuel and allergy problems.

A $3 million land sale and new financing have cleared the way for Heritage Park, a 10‑acre mixed‑use project bringing shops, restaurants and 288 units to downtown Gilbert.

A new Business Journal ranking puts the Phoenix‑Mesa‑Chandler metro at No. 19 for women‑owned businesses while the region posted the fourth-highest GDP gain among large metros.

PHX Cat Cafe will open a north Phoenix location on March 28 to expand its adoption work and host adoption-first community events.

A Sun City couple faces felony charges after multiple road‑rage incidents in Glendale, including bricks thrown at a driver's car.

After a routine fender-bender in Mesa, prosecutors say a man stabbed a woman 19 times and fled; he was later arrested in Las Vegas and held on a cash bond. The investigation and court process are ongoing.

Phoenix will climb into the upper 90s and low 100s this week. Expect gusty winds Saturday and check cooling centers if you need relief.

Gov. Katie Hobbs announced Power AZ, a $15M program expanding LIHEAP eligibility to more working families; eligible households could receive up to $640.

A Laughlin man was arrested Wednesday and booked on murder charges after a Bullhead City pedestrian was killed on Feb. 19. Police say more arrests may be coming.