An 18-year-old Imagine Prep Coolidge senior drowned at Canyon Lake; family identified him as Jaysyn Robles and investigators reported no signs of foul play.

A Peoria homeowner found a giant Asian water monitor taking a dip in his backyard pool; experts say it was likely an escaped pet and left after roughly 20 minutes.

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.