The Dairy Queen at Picacho Peak will close May 31 after more than four decades, Bowlin Travel Centers says. The company cites failed lease talks and plans a new nearby food option.

A 7-year-old was hit by an SUV while riding a go-kart at Alameda and College in Tempe; the child was taken to a nearby hospital and police have the intersection closed while they investigate.

A Phoenix family says their emotional‑support dog Spirit was shot inside a central Phoenix apartment on April 14; relatives say they are seeking answers as police investigate.

Firefighters battled a west Phoenix apartment blaze Friday night as crews worked into the evening and officials assessed damage and displacement.

A Tolleson mother and stepfather face felony child-abuse and aggravated-assault charges after a 9-year-old reported being handcuffed and beaten; ADJC says it fired an employee.

Arizona Science Center debuts Art 360: A Bad Bunny Visual Album next Saturday at the Dorrance DOME, pairing 360° Puerto Rico visuals with Bad Bunny’s music.

The FAA has proposed satellite-guided flight path updates at Sky Harbor and nine Valley airports; a Draft EA and interactive noise map are out and virtual workshops begin May 13.

A Phoenix woman says a tattoo she booked through Instagram left her hospitalized with sepsis, compartment syndrome and two surgeries; she is now on antibiotics and seeking a refund.

Phoenix Fire says crews used master streams and later gained control of a second‑alarm apartment blaze. Details about injuries and the location remain limited.

PRESS Coffee plans an in-store cafe at Sprouts in Peoria's Lake Pleasant Towne Center, marking the roaster’s move into the West Valley.

A Phoenix man was arrested after two teens reported he tried to lure them near Sunnyslope High School; one student recorded audio and another photographed the suspect.

A Phoenix man was arrested and charged with murder after officers found a body inside a home near 24th and Oak; homicide detectives are investigating.

At least six rail cars derailed near Casa Grande on May 8, 2026; Union Pacific is investigating. Crews were on scene and details remain limited.