TikTok‑famous La La Land Kind Café has soft‑opened in Arcadia, bringing colorful lattes, a purpose-driven hiring program and a Feb. 7 grand opening with discounts.

A small plane crashed near Poquito Valley north of Prescott Valley on Feb. 4, killing at least one person and prompting a large law‑enforcement response.

Dallas favorite il Bracco is opening on Scottsdale Road this late March with housemade pastas, fried artichokes and a frozen "Bracco" cocktail.

A DPS helicopter crashed near an officer-involved shooting in Flagstaff Wednesday night; the suspect was taken into custody while investigators probe the crash.

Phoenix City Council gave unanimous approval Thursday to Jerry Colangelo’s plan to turn his Biltmore office site into scaled-back luxury condos after neighbors raised height concerns.

Phoenix firefighters are battling a large strip mall blaze near 40th Street and Bell Road. 40th Street is closed and officials warn drivers to avoid the area.

Phoenix Fire Department says crews are fighting a residential house fire near 36th Street and Cactus Road; officials have released only limited details.

Phoenix homicide detectives arrested a man this week in the November 2025 shooting that killed Kevin Mitchell. Authorities say the arrest followed months of investigation and tips.

Phoenix and Tempe technical rescue teams are on scene at South Mountain Park, officials say. Crews asked the public to avoid the area while the operation continues.

Flour & Thyme has shut its downtown dining room after plumbing problems revealed water damage that needs a major remodel. Chef Ivan Jacobo says repairs are finished but no reopening date has been set.

Officers responded late Tuesday after an infant was found unresponsive near 20th and Glendale; the child was hospitalized and police said injuries are non-life-threatening.

A man surrendered after allegedly smashing a Pinal County school-bus window; SWAT and negotiators resolved the standoff and a child suffered only minor injuries.

Gehrig Duarte was sentenced to 6.25 years in prison and lifetime supervised probation after pleading guilty to counts tied to sexual exploitation of minors, the state AG said.