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A body recovered May 9 on the Grand Canyon South Rim was identified as missing ASU student Sandarsh Krishna, 26. Park rangers and the family are asking the public for tips.
A 20-year-old arrested after a Lowe’s shoplifting call in Phoenix has been tied to a Utah homicide, police say. Court filings say he assaulted a store worker and an officer and is held on a $1M cash-only bond.
Politics & Govt in ...
Rep. Andy Biggs dropped two TV spots attacking Gov. Katie Hobbs. Our fact‑check finds real complaints and important missing context on gas, housing and a Mexico City trip.
Phoenix police are investigating a death at an apartment complex in north Phoenix; one person detained and officials say there's no threat to the public.
Food & Drinks in ...
Poolhouse Group will convert its Arcadia Gadzooks into Poolboy Taco, a design‑forward, festival‑born taco shop with a signature Poolboy Taco, salsa bar and frozen cocktails.
Weather & Environment in ...
An Extreme Heat Warning covers Phoenix Tuesday with highs near 106°F. Call 2‑1‑1 for cooling centers.
Top Fuel Espresso opened a double‑lane drive‑thru on McKellips Road in Mesa, expanding to four Valley locations and bringing its '1968' espresso and breakfast menu to the area.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A brush fire closed U.S. 60 both directions at milepost 111 near Wickenburg; ADOT says there is no estimated reopening time. Drivers should check AZ 511 for updates.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Lincoln broke ground on Sky Harbor Logistics, converting a Tempe office campus into a roughly 254,000‑sq‑ft logistics hub minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.
A Prescott man convicted of staging a fake "cartel" kidnapping fled court during his trial and remains at large, prosecutors say.
An open East Valley seat has turned into a crowded GOP primary. Early polling and filings show Republicans with the edge, and Mark Lamb and Daniel Keenan are names to watch.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
A White Hills travel center and a Mesa Safeway sold winning tickets this weekend, netting one player $20,000 and another $50,000 in national drawings. Lottery officials confirmed the wins.
AES's Desert Rainbow would be a roughly 5,011‑acre solar and battery project in Goodyear, producing about 550 MW and storing another 550 MW while it seeks city approvals.
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