Arizona’s new distracted‑driving law raises second‑offense fines to $400, adds a $150 motorcycle surcharge and bans live‑streaming while driving.

Phoenix soars to about 108°F Sunday with heat index over 110°F. Afternoon storms may bring gusty winds and brief downpours.

Phoenix police named 18-year-old Markelle Jimerson a person of interest in a June shooting that left three people dead. Silent Witness is offering up to $2,000 for tips.

Qcells is building and supplying two utility‑scale Atlas phases in La Paz County, using U.S.‑made panels, racking and batteries and tied to long‑term SCE contracts. The work moves the multi‑phase Atlas Energy Park toward commercial operation.

A one‑year‑old was pulled from a west Phoenix pool and transported to hospital in stable condition; crews and police are investigating.

A man was rushed to the hospital after being struck by a car in Maryvale early Saturday; police say the driver stayed and investigators are on scene.

A man was killed in a home invasion near 36th Street and Thomas Road in Phoenix; police say a suspect forced entry and the investigation is ongoing.

A new State of Black Arizona report finds Black homeownership at about 39.5% versus 67.4% statewide and lays out a three-part roadmap to close the gap. The authors pair data with community workshops planned for Fall 2026.

Utah-born Swig has added Tempe and Glendale to its store locator, listing both Valley pages as "Coming Soon" as the dirty‑soda chain expands in Arizona.

Monsoon-driven haboobs could make 2026 a rough year in Phoenix. Experts and agencies outline driving rules, indoor‑air moves and a new dust‑storm scale to watch.

ADOT warned of a dust storm on I-10 near Bowie and San Simon, urging drivers to pull off the highway and wait until visibility returns.

A Phoenix man received eight years in prison after an April 2024 I‑10 DUI crash that killed a 24‑year‑old, authorities say.

A Carefree hilltop home appraised at about $4.4M is being offered as fractional co-ownership; one‑eighth shares are listed near $550K. Experts say read the fine print.