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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A late-night house fire near 35th Avenue and Thomas Road spread to neighboring homes and drew a large emergency response. Crews remained on scene as investigators prepared to examine the scene.
Phoenix police arrested a man this week in connection with an April shooting in north Phoenix that killed Cheyenne Amestoy. He was booked on second-degree murder and drug-possession charges.
Politics & Govt in ...
A GOP intraparty spat in Arizona escalated when Joseph Chaplik's "imported Haitians" post drew condemnation and Jay Feely — a Trump‑backed frontrunner — defended Haitian men he helped sponsor.
A man pulled from a Phoenix backyard pool was declared beyond resuscitation Thursday. Fire crews turned the scene over to police as detectives investigate.
A shooting in Buckeye Thursday night left at least one person hurt and shut down streets near Miller and Warner.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sunny and hot Friday with highs near 98°F. Gusty winds Saturday–Sunday raise fire dangers in higher terrain.
Sports in ...
Türkiye will train at Mesa's Arizona Athletic Grounds ahead of the 2026 World Cup, bringing players and fans to the East Valley.
A bomb threat near NAU’s Ardrey Auditorium prompted an evacuation in Flagstaff; police are on scene and say the report remains unconfirmed. The university urged people to monitor official alerts.
A Phoenix nurse practitioner was sentenced to 3½ years after prosecutors say her clinic billed AHCCCS for care that wasn’t provided, part of a wider fraud sweep.
A partial roof collapse at a North Phoenix shopping center left debris on parked cars and prompted an investigation; no injuries were reported.
A Phoenix driver who crashed at 16th Street and Southern allegedly opened fire at Good Samaritans who stopped to help; police arrested him and said no one was hurt.
Food & Drinks in ...
Market‑born Let’s Toast has opened a Camelback storefront in Phoenix, moving its viral bulgogi cheesesteak from farmers‑market lines to a permanent location. The owners say social channels have the latest updates.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A multi-vehicle crash on SR-347 near Casa Blanca Road left one person dead and at least two others injured, closing the northbound lanes during the morning commute.
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