A 13-year-old Apache Junction teen was found safe after a Turquoise Alert; two brothers were arrested and now face kidnapping and related charges. Authorities say the vehicle was recovered in the Globe‑Miami area.

First Alert Weather Days are in effect Friday–Sunday as heavy storms Friday could produce dangerous street and arroyo flooding across the Phoenix area.

ASU, through the Arizona Board of Regents, has filed to take the 124‑year‑old Louis Emerson House in downtown Phoenix, setting up a fight between the university and preservationists.

Hazy and near 90°F now; Phoenix will top out near 109°F Friday with gusty winds and elevated fire danger through Sunday.

Prosecutors say William Wilson targeted F‑35 jets near Luke AFB; FBI video and lasers seized led to a 10‑month sentence.

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.

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.