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Prosecutors say William Wilson targeted F‑35 jets near Luke AFB; FBI video and lasers seized led to a 10‑month sentence.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
An analysis finds 118 pedestrians were killed on Indian School Road from 2000–2024, the most of any stretch in Arizona. The city has federal funding but construction isn’t slated until 2028.
Valley Metro will hold a hybrid public meeting July 8 as it considers changes to its fare policy and Smart Fare program. Riders can attend in person or online to give feedback.
A pickup overturned near 35th Avenue and Broadway Road in Laveen Village early Thursday; one man was pronounced dead and detectives closed the intersection.
A dump truck driver died in a rollover on eastbound I‑10 near Jackrabbit Trail in Buckeye; troopers say a tire blowout may be to blame.
A man was shot after answering a knock at his Allora Phoenix apartment door early Thursday; detectives are investigating and police are asking for tips.
A bicyclist was critically injured in a hit-and-run at 27th Avenue and Lamar Road early Thursday; police are searching for the driver.
A vehicle explosion on SR 87 near Fountain Hills sparked the Round Valley Fire on June 24, blackening about 30 acres before crews contained it. The highway was briefly closed.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Scottsdale adopted Ordinance No. 4719 to stop short‑term rentals from operating as commercial event venues and to sharpen enforcement tools for promoter‑style listings.
A Jeep slammed into a Tempe house before dawn and the driver drove away. Police and neighbors are searching for tips and any footage that could ID the vehicle.
A Phoenix man was arrested after troopers say he hit 121 mph on U.S. 60 and crashed in Mesa. Officers found an open container; bond was set at $10,000.
Politics & Govt in ...
Canada reopened a consulate in downtown Phoenix on June 24, restoring a trade-focused presence after a 2012 closure and promising on-the-ground export and investment support.
A suspected DUI driver who said she was headed to Tempe wound up 100 miles off course and caused a wrong-way rollover on I‑10 near Tucson; DPS says a breath test showed BAC .214.
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