A Texas developer secured entitlements to build four luxury estates on about 10 acres beside the Ritz‑Carlton Palmeraie in Paradise Valley.

Arizona lawmakers advanced a bill to lift the 55‑bed cap on Maricopa residents at the Arizona State Hospital. Supporters call it a fix; officials say staffing and money will make it real.

Developers confirmed Bamboo Sushi, ROOM and PORCH, Zara Nail Bar and Edward Jones as new tenants at The Switchyard, the 10‑acre mixed‑use district in Queen Creek. The project also includes national names like Snooze, Shake Shack and Postino.

Game On Expo takes over the Phoenix Convention Center March 13 615 with guest panels, retro tournaments and a big cosplay contest.

EdgeCore trimmed its Mesa campus by roughly 800,000 square feet and reworked the project into a two-building plan that Mesa planners will review.

A new video shows Arizona's first Buc‑ee’s taking shape at I‑10 and Bullard. The 74,000‑sq‑ft travel center aims for a June 2026 opening.

An 18-month-old was hospitalized and multiple units damaged after an early-morning blaze at Gilbert Square Apartments in Mesa.

A late-night shooting left one person critically injured at a Motel 6 near Mill Avenue; Tempe detectives are investigating.

The Arizona Republic reports records that differ from Sheriff Chris Nanos’ public résumé, prompting fresh questions about his employment history as he leads high‑profile probes.

A short cool stretch ends Tuesday as Phoenix warms into the 90s later this week. The city has expanded cooling options and a 24/7 respite site.

The National Park Service warns quicksand has been found along Lake Powell shorelines and drainages at Glen Canyon NRA. Know the signs and simple steps to stay safe.

Federal agents subpoenaed digital records tied to the Arizona State Senate’s 2020 audit of Maricopa County; the state Senate president says he complied.

Arizona Athletic Grounds says 2025 was a banner year: millions of visitors, national tournaments and fresh partnerships helped turn the Mesa complex into a major sports draw. Organizers point to expanded events, streaming and new food options as the growth engine.