Hugh Lytle, founder of Equality Health and a former ASU quarterback, announced an independent run for Arizona governor, adding a health‑care outsider to the 2026 field.

Phoenix and San Francisco host free events including art exhibits, car displays, cultural festivals, and film screenings for both locals and visitors.

Arizona towns continue fighting for FEMA disaster funds after severe flooding, with estimates exceeding $100 million in damages. FEMA's initial denial is under review and state officials advocate for federal assistance.

Camello opens at The Esplanade in early February, bringing a neon‑soaked Mexican dining room, a dance‑ready bar and large‑format steaks to Phoenix's Biltmore corridor.

Arizona's water supply from the Colorado River faces potential devastating cuts, with Brenda Burman of CAP calling for fair negotiations over federally proposed plans to manage the prolonged drought.

A winter storm led to over 100 flight cancellations at Phoenix Sky Harbor, causing travel disruptions. Refunds are due for cancellations, but not for meals or lodging.

A fire broke out in a Scottsdale apartment complex's attic, causing evacuations but no injuries, with a neighbor alerting residents and firefighters preventing the spread.

Two crashes in Arizona: a multi-vehicle incident in Phoenix critically injured two women and left a man stable, and a rollover on I-10 near Quartzsite killed three, with two hospitalized.

Phoenix's housing market is seeing homes for sale longer and a growth in inventory, marking a shift towards a buyer's market. Homes now have a median listing time of 70 days.

Officials from Arizona to Washington state demand an investigation into the fatal shooting of a man by a federal agent in Minneapolis, with strong condemnation of ICE actions.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs heads to Washington, D.C. for pivotal talks on the Colorado River's future amid potential federal intervention and expiring water agreements.

Sunny Day Sports is courting a pro women's soccer team for Mesa's Palo District, pairing a domed stadium concept with a $100M women's health campus at the former Fiesta Mall site.

Rob Hirst, Midnight Oil drummer and co-founder, has died at 70 after battling pancreatic cancer, leaving a legacy of political and environmental rock anthems.