Gusty southwest winds pick up Wednesday, with a Wind Advisory for parts of southwestern Arizona. Brief, spotty showers may hit foothills and higher terrain.

A late-night fire damaged the Phoenix Dream Center's ground-floor cafe and interrupted services. Officials say no injuries were reported and investigators are probing the cause.

Federal prosecutors say the Royal Inn was run as a hub for prostitution and drug dealing; the owner was ordered to forfeit the motel and $744,000.

A McNary man was sentenced to 97 months after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter in his partner’s death, authorities say.

NFIB filed an amicus brief backing a Chandler engineer challenging Arizona's registration rules. The Arizona Supreme Court will decide whether the board’s regime unfairly penalizes small consultancies.

A Canadian junior has filed to lease about 268 acres of Arizona state land next to the Lucky Boy uranium project in Gila County, which would nearly double its footprint.

Phoenix favorite Bagelfeld's has opened a second shop in south Tempe at Rural & Baseline, bringing its early‑morning bagel rush and rotating schmears. Expect early sellouts.

A 68-year-old woman in a motorized wheelchair died after being struck while crossing 75th Avenue near Encanto Boulevard in west Phoenix. Investigators say she may have crossed against the signal.

Republican lawmakers pushed bills to force faster action at the Arizona State Land Department after audits found planning lapses and a growing backlog. The measures would add timelines and new oversight.

A proposed Arizona law would forbid party names that include “independent” or similar terms, a move aimed at the newly renamed Arizona Independent Party and already sparking legal fights.

Three people were shot Monday night in Maryvale; neighbors described a car pulling up and frantic screams as police launched an investigation.

New analysis finds Arizona’s Black population rose sharply and skewed younger, with rising college attainment and buying power — even as professional representation remains low.

A Phoenix Arcadia couple says a man tried to intercept their FedEx delivery with a fake ID; the driver refused and police are investigating.