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Two distinctly different Phoenix eateries made the New York Times' list of the best Mexican restaurants in the United States. (Isaac Torres, Ash Ponders/New York Times)

2 very different Phoenix eateries make NYT list of best Mexican restaurants

Construction begins on Avondale Tech Center, a 700,000-square-foot industrial campus

Witnesses were reportedly chasing the man when he ran into the roadway and was struck by a vehicle.

Man hit by impaired driver after running into street while being chased following argument

Witnesses told police an adult male was driving southbound on 35th Avenue in the curb lane when his vehicle hit the teenager in the crosswalk.

14-year-old boy critically injured after being hit in Phoenix crosswalk

UofA opening MD medical school on tribal land

ANGELA GONZALES/PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL

University of Arizona to open nation’s 1st MD medical school on tribal land

The unidentified suspect in the death of a Tucson police recruit was located Saturday evening, authorities said. (Photo via PCSD)

Suspect in death of Tucson police recruit located, Alex Barnett remains at large

Surprise Police arrested a man on multiple sexual misconduct charges involving a minor Thursday following an extensive investigation, authorities said. (Maricopa County Sheriff's Office)

28-year-old Surprise man faces sexual misconduct charges following investigation

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2 Phoenix officers arrested following investigation into violent traffic stop

The Tempe Police Department filed the initial police report and the Phoenix Police Department then took over the investigation.
KYLIE WERNER | Aug 22, 2026
Phoenix breaks 15-year-old daily heat record as extreme heat warning extended

The temperature at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport hit 115 degrees at 3:05 p.m. The previous temperature record for Aug. 22 was 113 degrees and was set in 2011.
KYLIE WERNER | Aug 22, 2026
Motorcyclist seriously injured after crashing while fleeing DPS in Scottsdale

The rider was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries, but was in stable condition as of 2:20 p.m.
KYLIE WERNER | Aug 22, 2026
2 sentenced for helping cover up murder of Navajo man in Arizona

Marlin Leon Nez, 45, and Megan Ashley Yarber, 36, were sentenced to time-served after being in prison for more than 16 months. They previously pleaded guilty to misprision of a felony.
KYLIE WERNER | Aug 22, 2026
Police arrest 1 in connection with Tucson police recruit shooting, search continues for 2 suspects

Santiago Jorge Rogers, 39, was arrested without incident in connection with the killing of 23-year-old Carlos Ramirez, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Department.
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KYLIE WERNER | Aug 22, 2026
Allegedly impaired driver crashes into hospice facility in Phoenix, police say

The employees in the hospice facility at the time of the crash were not injured. The suspect showed signs of impairment before being taken to a nearby hospital.
KYLIE WERNER | Aug 22, 2026
Arizona teacher accused of sexually abusing boy faces additional charges

In addition to the previous sexual abuse charges, Chester Cox was booked on charges of surreptitious videotaping and sexual exploitation of a minor.
KYLIE WERNER | Aug 22, 2026
Man dies at hospital after shooting at apartment complex in Tempe

The Tempe Police Department did not identify the man or provide any information regarding a suspect.
DAMON ALLRED | Aug 22, 2026
SAFE Alert canceled after 18-year-old woman found safely

The Surprise Police Department said that Mariana Magana-Morfin was located and is safe.
BRANDON BROWN/PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL | Aug 22, 2026
First luxury hotel with spa in downtown Phoenix prepares to open

So far, Denū has inked deals for business groups from the legal, automotive, sports and banking and finance industries for stays and events in the fall.
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SYDNIE SAVAGE AND PAUL THOMPSON/PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL | Aug 21, 2026
Developer Bilbo exits Mattel park development in Arizona, presses on with $539M Kansas City plan

VAI Resort now is the developer, owner and operator of the under-construction Mattel Adventure Park in Glendale.
DAVID IVERSEN | Aug 21, 2026
Arizona keeps legal options on the table after feds order historic Colorado River cuts

ADWR director says the state is keeping all legal options on the table after feds ordered Arizona to cut 760,000 acre-feet of river water per year.
KTAR.COM | Aug 21, 2026
Phoenix Children’s Give-A-Thon raises record-breaking $2.46 million in 2026

The 18th annual Give-a-Thon, presented by Yrefy and Your Valley Hyundai Dealers, remains the top children's hospital radiothon in the country.
DAMON ALLRED | Aug 21, 2026
ADOT narrows 2026 safety message contest down to 10 finalists

Voting to determine the two winners, which will then be displayed above highways throughout the Valley, is open online until Thursday.
DAVID IVERSEN | Aug 21, 2026
Widening work on Loop 101 and Loop 202 among weekend Valley freeway closures

Closures on Loop 101, Loop 202, SR 51 and SR 347 run Friday night through Monday morning. Here are the detours to get around this weekend's projects.
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DAVID IVERSEN | Aug 21, 2026
Arizona absorbs bulk of historic Colorado River cuts as Upper Basin states face none

The feds ordered the biggest water cuts the Colorado River has ever seen. Arizona will lose about half the Colorado River water that helps supply Phoenix and Tucson.
SHIRA TANZER | Aug 21, 2026
Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego ready to ‘get into the fight’ against proposed changes to Head Start

The Democrat met Friday with local providers and parents who are worried about how federal officials want to alter the early learning and development program.
DAVID VEENSTRA | Aug 21, 2026
43-year-old Mesa man located after SAFE Alert issued

Police said Silvio Batres is OK after being found by patrol a day after he was reported missing.
SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Aug 21, 2026
Gov. Katie Hobbs cleared of wrongdoing in pay-for-play scandal

After two years of investigating allegations against Hobbs, the Arizona Attorney General's Office has found zero evidence against the Democrat.
KEVIN STONE | Aug 21, 2026
California fugitive sex offender arrested after riding e-bike where children hang out in Gilbert

Gibran Alvarez was taken into custody two days after a caller reported seeing a suspicious man with a Barbie backpack and Disney princess tote bag.
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KEVIN STONE | Aug 21, 2026
No relief: Extreme heat warning for Phoenix area extended through Aug. 28

The latest Valley weather forecast calls for possible record high temperatures, with very little chance for rain.
SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Aug 21, 2026
SAFE Alert canceled after nonverbal 23-year-old in Phoenix found safe

The Phoenix Police Department said Payden Deontae Simmons was found safe and would be reunited with his family.
KEVIN STONE | Aug 21, 2026
Blue Alert issued for suspect in fatal shooting of Tucson police recruit

Alex James Barnett is considered armed and dangerous. Authorities are still trying to identify two other men who may be involved in the death of Carlos Ramirez.
KTAR.COM | Aug 21, 2026
Phoenix events calendar: Things to do around Valley this weekend and beyond

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KTAR.COM | Aug 21, 2026
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