Phoenix is hosting military training exercises at night until February 13, aimed at minimizing public visibility and not affecting city services or immigration enforcement.

Denmark-based DSV has started work on a large regional HQ and freight campus in southeast Mesa to support semiconductor clients like TSMC and Intel. The project anchors more industrial growth around Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.

Pinal County supervisors voted to block County Attorney Brad Miller’s 287(g) ICE task-force agreement, saying he lacked authority and ordering a legal review. The sheriff’s jail-based 287(g) remains in place.

Authorities removed up to 50 dogs from a Peoria residence after serving a court order; the animals will be evaluated while investigators probe prior animal-related complaints.

Blood was found in the car of missing Isabella Comas; her boyfriend, Tommy Rodriguez, was arrested on unrelated charges but is a person of interest in her case.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is opening at Union Street in Norterra, bringing hand-cut steaks, weekend prime rib and an Alex's Lemonade tie-in to North Phoenix.

A Senate bill to name Phoenix’s Loop 202 for Charlie Kirk cleared committee and now moves to the full Arizona Senate, prompting debate over naming rules and existing memorials.

A new Phoenix parks ordinance restricts unsanctioned medical outreach and needle exchanges; harm‑reduction leaders say it could push lifesaving services out of reach and raise overdose risk.

Tucson Pride announced it is canceling the Feb. 21, 2026 festival and will dissolve the organization; organizers say refunds for vendors and sponsors will be issued.

Copper thefts have knocked out lighting on multiple Phoenix freeways. ADOT is testing sensors and scheduling months of repairs while police make arrests.

Rep. Leo Biasiucci filed HB 2839 to bar cities from taxing groceries eligible for SNAP and WIC. The move arrives as December CPI shows grocery prices climbing.

Pablo's, a 9,000-square-foot multiroom nightclub from Saguaro Nights, is transforming a 1952 building in downtown Phoenix with themed rooms and a Barter & Shake cocktail program.

Valley hospitals are reporting higher-than-normal flu and RSV cases that are filling pediatric units and straining bed capacity.