Sunny this morning with a forecast high near 87°F. Phoenix will climb into the low 90s Thursday through the weekend with daily records possible.

After the death of 10‑year‑old Rebekah Baptiste, Arizona lawmakers have fast‑tracked bills to escalate repeat child‑abuse reports, force school data‑sharing and strengthen oversight.

A new Arizona bill would give refundable tax credits to families outside the public system, reigniting fights over school choice and the state budget. Supporters call it choice; critics warn of oversight gaps and fiscal strain.

A man died and a Phoenix officer was injured Monday night near 19th Avenue and Broadway Road; police say the shooting is under investigation.

DEA agents and local law enforcement taped off a west Phoenix parking lot after a vehicle with visible bullet damage was found near 67th Avenue and Van Buren.

Phoenix apartment asking rents ticked up in January 2026, marking a second month of gains after a difficult 2025. Supply, concessions and spring leasing will decide if it holds.

Peoria police are investigating a fatal traffic incident in the Vistancia area near El Mirage Road and Vistancia Boulevard. Detectives were on scene Tuesday and officials released few details.

Knight‑Swift’s affiliate paid about $30M for a 24‑acre former FedEx terminal at 7160 W. Sherman St., returning the site to freight use near I‑10.

Din Tai Fung will open its first Arizona restaurant at Scottsdale Fashion Square on April 20. Reservations open Feb. 26 at 9 a.m.

Phoenix Raceway will host the Cup Series on March 8, 2026, as IndyCar joins a March 6 6 weekend and community STEM events return to the track.

A single-vehicle crash Monday night killed a driver when a car struck a light pole at 91st Avenue and Hatcher Road. Peoria police say speed may have been a factor and impairment is under investigation.

A man was rushed to the hospital after a shooting Monday night in north Phoenix's Deer Valley; detectives are investigating.

Firefighters upgraded a Phoenix apartment blaze to a second alarm near 35th Avenue and Indian School Road and ordered a full evacuation of the complex.