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Arizona DPS is investigating a reported 'shots fired' call on eastbound I-10 near milepost 131 in Avondale; troopers taped off a vehicle near 107th Ave and Van Buren.
James Estep rejected a 32‑year plea offer and will face trial on a 30‑count indictment that prosecutors say spans Phoenix, Mesa and Tempe. Hearings are set before an April trial.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Tempe voted to hire Gensler to begin design work on a two‑phase renovation of Diablo Stadium. The move kicks off plans to upgrade player facilities and the fan experience.
Weather & Environment in ...
Low 80s Friday and mild nights in Phoenix. Sky Harbor could tie or break a warm‑low record.
An officer-involved shooting in front of the Coolidge Police Department left one person dead after they allegedly refused to drop a machete; investigators have taken over the case.
A driver died after a single-vehicle crash at Windsor and Scottsdale Road; both directions are closed while reconstruction detectives investigate. Expect delays in north Scottsdale.
A suspect was hospitalized after a police-involved shooting in Chandler; police say no officers were hurt and investigators are still piecing together what happened.
An Arizona DPS trooper was shot Thursday evening in central Phoenix near 24th Avenue and Indian School Road; one suspect was also reportedly shot. Officials have released few details and investigators remain on scene.
A man was shot near 43rd Avenue and West Indian School Road early Friday; Phoenix police say he suffered non-life-threatening injuries and are asking the public for tips.
A California developer has filed to turn a long‑vacant 25‑acre office campus at 2750 S. Priest Drive into hundreds of thousands of square feet of industrial and manufacturing space. Tempe hearings are underway.
Phoenix police say a critical incident is unfolding near 72nd Drive and Merrell Street; a public information officer is en route and details remain limited.
Politics & Govt in ...
State lawmakers condemned coordinated teacher 'sick‑outs' that closed Tucson campuses, and say they are drafting rules to keep classrooms open after widespread ICE‑related protests.
A 65-year-old motorcyclist died after a collision south of Chase Field; Phoenix police say the crash is under investigation.
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