A New Mexico man was arrested in Phoenix after authorities say he stockpiled guns and cash in a plot to free a jailed associate. Court filings say agents recovered weapons, drugs and a stolen vehicle.

An Avondale teacher aide is in police custody after allegations of an inappropriate relationship with an eighth‑grade student. Investigators say the probe is ongoing.

Gov. Katie Hobbs announced $3 million in grants and a new provider search tool to lower out‑of‑school child care costs and expand access for Arizona families.

Banner Health paid $22.13M for an 18.8‑acre parcel in north Phoenix, adding a site beside TSMC’s expanding chip campus and underscoring surging land demand.

Project LeanNation will open in Peoria this June, pairing grab‑and‑go meals with one‑on‑one coaching and body‑scan tracking.

An FBI sting at Sky Harbor stopped a courier hauling gold in a 'phantom hacker' fraud that hit a Phoenix retiree for hundreds of thousands. Investigators say arrests and prosecutions are underway.

Arizona State confirmed the death of assistant strength coach Steven Miller, 29. The Sun Devils canceled Thursday practice and posted a brief tribute.

An upscale Cambria Hotel is rising at Elliot and Ellsworth with a rooftop restaurant and bar open to the public. The 107-room property is slated to open in early 2027.

A passenger van crash on U.S. Route 191 near Pearce killed three people and sent several others to Tucson hospitals, authorities say.

Jennifer Stein has been promoted to assistant city manager as Avondale advances The BLVD mixed‑use project; an interim economic development director will run the department during the transition.

A Republican lawmaker says a woman may accuse Sen. Ruben Gallego of sexual misconduct; Gallego's office calls the reports conspiracy theories.

Wind Advisory through 1 PM MST; gusts may reach 30–45 mph. Phoenix will top out near 85°F today and climb into the 90s by Sunday.

The Valley's ultra‑luxury market cooled in March, but four roughly $6M closings kept weekly totals buoyant.