A Tempe man was sentenced to 7.5 years after firing at cars on I‑10 and injuring two workers at the Marriott at The Buttes.

ADOT told an X user to contact DPS for details after an inquiry about a possible fatality at the I‑17 McDowell/Van Buren off‑ramp. ADOT posts lane closures and detours only.

A person was found shot and killed early Thursday in Phoenix's Maryvale neighborhood; detectives are investigating and no suspect information has been released.

Gov. Katie Hobbs signed HB2223 requiring people who must register as sex offenders to disclose name‑change petitions and keep prior names visible to authorities.

A three-day-old kitten named Canyon fell from a car engine onto I‑17 during rush hour and was rescued; local shelters urge drivers to check under hoods.

Maricopa prosecutors are reviewing a resubmitted criminal referral after Peoria police recommended a pandering charge; the school board has moved to terminate the teacher.

A Flagstaff council meeting continued Wednesday night while police investigated reports of gunfire at the downtown library; one person was detained and no injuries were reported.

City Council cleared zoning for a roughly 260-room Hilton at 64th and Mayo, a dual-brand project Plaza Companies says will serve Mayo Clinic visitors and business travelers. The approval advances permits and design work for the six-story development.

KB Home says it will move its corporate headquarters from Westwood to Tempe in spring 2027, while pledging to keep a sizable California presence. The company cites lower costs and greater centrality for the shift.

Sunny and dry in Phoenix with a high near 95°F Thursday. Breezy, cooler weekend and a sharper cooldown early next week.

Phoenix police warn of smishing texts that claim traffic-camera fines. Officials say don’t click links and report suspicious messages to state authorities.

The Citizens Clean Elections Commission and the Arizona Media Association rolled out the 2026 debate roster and a preliminary calendar; statewide debates begin in late May.

Five Phoenix bars were named Regional Top 10 honorees by Tales of the Cocktail, led by Highball’s double nod and nods for Chilte, Huarachis, Pretty Penny and Valentine.