At least six rail cars derailed near Casa Grande on May 8, 2026; Union Pacific is investigating. Crews were on scene and details remain limited.

A state investigation and federal data show controller shortages are forcing some of Arizona's smallest control towers to cut hours or temporarily close. The FAA says it's boosting hiring and training.

Phoenix has launched a Midtown Core Transportation Study and will hold a virtual meeting Thursday night to gather public input on the controversial reversible lanes. The study will collect traffic data and model scenarios before a recommendation goes to council.

A neighbor's video shows an Amazon Prime Air drone whipping up a billowing dust cloud over a Phoenix yard on Friday, renewing questions about drones in dusty neighborhoods.

A brush fire in the Buckeye river bottom forced SR 85 to close both ways Saturday; crews reported roughly six acres burned and no ETA to reopen.

A fiery crash on eastbound I-10 through downtown Phoenix closed lanes and sent backups past the Deck Park Tunnel as crews fought a vehicle fire. Authorities say investigators are on scene and ADOT's map showed delays to the I-17 split.

The FAA paused departures at Phoenix Sky Harbor on April 19 because of low visibility, forcing gate holds and morning delays at PHX. Airlines and flight trackers showed multiple affected departures.

A downtown Phoenix block near the arenas landed on Lytx’s list of the nation’s five riskiest public roadways, with event traffic and light‑rail crossings flagged as key hazards.

Phoenix Sky Harbor is adding six gates to Terminal 3 in a 173,000‑sq‑ft expansion handled with overnight lifts and staged steelwork; completion is expected in fall 2027.

An American Airlines Phoenix–Miami flight diverted to Tucson after crew reported an onboard oven problem; the carrier said there were no injuries and the flight later continued.

ADOT will close southbound SR 51 Friday night through Monday morning for pavement work, with detours via I‑17 and possible delays for Sky Harbor access. Expect heavier traffic and allow extra time.

Phoenix is advancing a Bus Rapid Transit corridor on 35th Avenue and Van Buren with dedicated lanes, upgraded stations and safety improvements.

Phoenix will offer its idle $1.5M hydrogen bus for sale after federal funding and local fueling infrastructure fell through.