Man dead after police shooting in Midtown Phoenix business lot
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man is dead after a police shooting outside of a busy Midtown Phoenix food and shopping area late Wednesday morning. Officers were involved in a shooting near 7th Avenue and McDowell Road around 10 a.m. The shooting may have stemmed from an unrelated case out of Tolleson, Phoenix Police Sgt. Jen Zak said, but didn’t elaborate.
Phoenix Inches Toward Summer With 89 Today And Mid-90s On Deck
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 — Phoenix rolled into the day with a mild 66°F (19°C) start and is headed for a high near 89°F under mostly sunny skies. With low humidity and light south breezes, the air will feel very dry, and temperatures are still on course to slide into the lower 90s by Friday, with mid‑90s expected across the Valley...
City leaders say Phoenix is ‘prepared’ in face of drought, but conditions on Colorado...
PHOENIX — City officials say Phoenix has been preparing for drought conditions for "over 100 years." But drought conditions could be closer than residents realize. The City of Phoenix discussed the Colorado River, Phoenix's water supply, and the city's water demand during a city council meeting on Tuesday, April 28.
Experts Say These 9 Retirement Cities Could Become Unaffordable By 2030
Some popular retirement destinations are seeing housing prices soar. Find out which retirement cities might be unaffordable by 2030 to help you plan ahead.
Phoenix doctor testing new pancreatic cancer drug shown to potentially double patient survival rates
PHOENIX — A new pancreatic cancer drug being tested by doctors in Phoenix is showing promise, potentially doubling survival rates for patients compared to chemotherapy alone. Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of the disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Only one out...
Phoenix plans tougher water cuts as Colorado River crisis grows
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The city of Phoenix is planning substantial water conservation measures ahead of expected cuts to the Valley’s share of water from the Colorado River. The federal government is expected to make deeper cuts before the end of the year since Arizona, neighboring states and tribes were not able to agree on a new plan to rein in water use.
3 motorcyclists arrested after allegedly going more than 110 mph on West Valley freeway
PHOENIX — Three motorcyclists were arrested after they raced past an Arizona Department of Public Safety state trooper at more than 110 mph in the West Valley on Sunday morning, authorities said. The high-speed incident occurred around 5 a.m. on northbound Loop 303, according to DPS Highway Patrol. DPS...
Goodyear city council approves e-bike ordinance
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — The Goodyear city council has approved a new ordinance regulating e‑bikes, motorized bicycles, electric stand‑up scooters and electric miniature scooters. The new ordinance sets age requirements for different device types, outlines where and how to ride, prohibits unsafe behaviors such as riding against traffic...
13 Arizona restaurants serving Navajo tacos so good locals never pass them up
Navajo tacos are one of the most beloved foods in the Southwest, built on golden fry bread and piled high with savory toppings like beans, meat, cheese, and green chiles. They carry deep cultural roots tied to Native American history and traditions, making every bite more meaningful than your average taco.
Loop 101 reopens after car fire causes backup in north Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A north Phoenix freeway is back open after a car fire caused a heavy traffic backup in the midst of rush-hour traffic Tuesday evening. The Arizona Department of Transportation says the westbound lanes of the Loop 101 Pima have reopened at Interstate 17, known as the “North Stack.” ADOT says the closure was due to a vehicle fire near 19th Avenue...
