After high‑priced gambles and a painful reset, Mat Ishbia’s Suns have shifted to defense, depth and late‑season traction — and Phoenix is back in the conversation.

A person was shot overnight near Longmore and Southern Avenue in Mesa; police say the victim is expected to survive.

A Buckeye construction worker in his 50s was killed after being struck by a loader near MC 85 and Miller Road. Buckeye police and state workplace-safety officials are investigating.

Parents say Abrazo discharged their confused son into 107°F heat; police body‑cam shows him found collapsed and later pronounced dead. His family has filed a wrongful‑death suit.

Phoenix Fire says crews are battling a first‑alarm apartment blaze near 51st St and Elliott Rd; a public information officer is on scene and updates are expected.

Upper 70s Thursday, spotty showers possible Friday. Heavier rain possible early next week.

A Phoenix man was sentenced to 25 years for the Dec. 29, 2024 stabbing that killed Reminisce Biddle; prosecutors say surveillance and debit‑card evidence tied him to the knife.

The U.S. Army is investigating reports that fuel fell over Phoenix and Tempe neighborhoods last week, leaving a woman with chemical burns to her eye and residents worried about lingering fumes.

Queen Creek's Ironwood Crossing was told to stay inside Tuesday as police searched for an armed hit-and-run suspect.

ASU researchers argue that 'prestige' — following perceived experts — likely helped groups survive, but the same tendency can concentrate influence and mislead. The findings come from models, experiments and evolutionary simulations led at ASU's Tempe campus.

Phoenix police say Raymond Drinkhouse was booked on a murder charge in the Nov. 12, 2024 death of Mark Montano; detectives continue to investigate.

A person of interest was detained south of Tucson after a traffic stop; investigators are still working to confirm links to FBI‑released surveillance footage.

ADHS issued a voluntary recall for two cannabis flower batches sold at JARS and Nature's Wonder over possible Aspergillus contamination. Customers are being told to dispose of or return affected product.