A new Sonoita label from Brett Wagner rolled out a tannat-led first release and is booking private barrel tastings by appointment.

A Detroit man was sentenced to 60 months after prosecutors say he picked up a parcel containing about 997 grams of fentanyl that had been mailed from Arizona.

Cave Creek asked residents to conserve after a clog at the CAP intake forced a temporary shutdown; crews are pulling from stored reserves while repairs continue.

Phoenix police responded early Thursday to Olive Grove Assisted Living near 30th Street and Indian School Road; authorities say an investigation is underway and details are limited.

An inmate tried to escape custody at Valleywise Health by climbing into a hospital ceiling; deputies found her stuck between two walls and she was medically checked out.

Park rangers seek help identifying a tourist who damaged a Hopi headpiece inside the Desert View Watchtower on June 17. The artifact, by Fred Kabotie, is now secured while investigators gather tips.

A Phoenix caregiver is charged after prosecutors say a nonverbal group-home resident with cerebral palsy was found gagged and injured. Authorities say the Arizona AG filed charges this week.

Maricopa County inspectors cited nine Metro Phoenix stores for priority food-safety violations the week of June 15, forcing discarded food and repairs at several grocers.

Triple-digit heat returns to Phoenix today with a sharp climb into the 110s early next week; cooling centers and fire restrictions are in effect.

ADHS announced a voluntary recall of a batch of Dr. Zodiak’s Moonrock Snowballz after a Scottsdale lab misreported fungus test results. No illnesses have been reported and stores have quarantined the product.

A Mesa father faces a vulnerable-adult abuse charge after his disabled son was found emaciated and living in a bathtub for weeks.

Scottsdale council will decide whether Old Town Tavern can open its expanded space after a zoning dispute over dozens of required parking spots. The owner says in‑lieu fees and licensing changes are forcing a rework.

Phoenix City Council approved about $800,000 in two settlements tied to police and fire lawsuits. The payouts were approved without public comment.