Ta'Carbon's Burro Haaz earned a national nod when The Infatuation named it one of the 23 best burritos in America, spotlighting a Sonoran-style staple from the Valley.

A confrontation over a missing rental car at an apartment near 38th and McDowell left a 40-year-old man dead; a 28-year-old was booked on suspicion of murder. Authorities recovered the rental car at Sky Harbor and say court documents describe a chokehold during the fight.

County inspectors found bottled milk near 70°F at a Phoenix 7‑Eleven and cited several Valley retailers for priority food‑safety violations. Items were discarded and fixes ordered.

A 334‑unit West Phoenix build‑to‑rent community sold for $112.5M — the highest single‑asset BTR price in Arizona and a sign investors still want new rental product.

Mesa police released surveillance showing a hooded person in the May 12, 2025 alley killing of Jerry Dietch and are asking the public for tips.

FBI agents are investigating after rounds struck the exterior of the ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations building on North Central Avenue; no injuries were reported.

A ProPublica investigation found states are routing billions into private‑school programs with limited oversight. Local cases in Florida and Arizona show how quickly taxpayer dollars can follow.

A man was shot in the chest at a north Phoenix short‑term rental early Thursday and is in critical condition. Police are investigating and seeking tips.

Autonomous taxis are triggering dozens of 911 calls after riders fall asleep mid‑trip, straining Austin's emergency resources and prompting calls for new rules.

A boy found inside a car in south Phoenix was taken to a nearby hospital and later pronounced dead. Phoenix police say the Maricopa County medical examiner will determine the cause.

NWS Flagstaff issued flash‑flood warnings near Holbrook while ADOT urged drivers to check tires, use headlights with wipers, slow down and avoid flooded washes.

An Ozone High Pollution Advisory covers the Phoenix metro through Thursday; sensitive groups are being urged to limit outdoor exertion and follow hourly forecasts.

Maricopa County’s Board unanimously approved a rule July 15 banning employees from using non-public government information to profit on prediction markets. The county says the policy covers roughly 10,000 staff and allows dismissal or law‑enforcement referral.