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North Delaware St. plagued by gunfire: Surveillance captured suspect shooting at cars; hundreds of police calls over years amid neighbor feud.

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Teen fatally shot around 8 p.m. Monday near El Mirage and Cactus roads—a stark reminder of safety risks in Phoenix suburbs.

Key safety risks in Phoenix suburb: AG Kris Mayes sues DHS over Surprise warehouse conversion, citing no NEPA reviews and unsuitable site near...

Justice served in Phoenix's 'The Zone': Isaiah Baskin sentenced to 38.5 years for second-degree murder and kidnapping in 2023 beating and burning of...

Phoenix residents: Help shape PPD's new canine policy through 45-day public feedback (April 16–May 31).

• Covers handler selection/retirements, care...

East Phoenix shooting highlights police response to armed threat:

• Trigger: ~1 a.m. April 27, woman with knife in roadway swung at bystander offering...

Fatal north Phoenix crash:

• 32-year-old Phoenix driver deceased at scene in single-vehicle wreck on northbound I-17 near Pinnacle Peak Road
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Violent home invasion rocks Maryvale, slashing two men before fleeing:

• Unknown intruder entered apartment near 65th Ave & McDowell Rd around 4 a.m....

• Rate hikes incoming: Monthly residential trash bills set to rise via multi-year plan.
• Start date: Begins July 2026, affecting Phoenix households...

Phoenix industrial real estate sales hit a record $990M in Q1, signaling booming growth and economic strength for local residents.

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego launched the Phoenix Quantum Strategy to position the Valley as a national quantum hub, uniting universities and...

Juveniles in violent crime spotlight: Early Sunday, armed minors robbed near 39th and Maryland, fleeing in a Jeep.

• Phoenix PD chase joined by DPS...

Justice delivered in shocking 'Zone' killing: Isaiah Baskin gets 38.5 years for second-degree murder and kidnapping of Geoffrey Rugwiro.

• Rugwiro...

Phoenix logistics buzzing from city ops to private sector—high-paying roles open now:

• Supplies Supervisor, City of Phoenix: Manage traffic signal...

Early Saturday chaos near 7th St & Alice Ave: Bruce Roanhorse, 43, rammed several parked cars.

• Homeowner & adult son investigated; son entered his...

Tragic North Phoenix apartment invasion: man's emotional support dog shot and killed. Suspect allegedly used hidden spare key to break in. Stark reminder of apartment safety risks for Phoenix residents.

Knife-wielding incident early Sunday injures two men near 16th Street and Indian School Road.

• Police rendered aid; both hospitalized with...

Quick Valley safety update:

• Auto shop crash on 7th Ave north of Indian School: Car bursts into flames, occupants flee; owner devastated amid ongoing...

Political clash heats up over Phoenix's limits on federal immigration enforcement:

• City Council passed Community Transparency Initiative (8-1),...

Phoenix's homeless face extreme heat dangers:

• First 2026 heat death in Maricopa County on April 10.
• Asphalt surfaces hit nearly 80°C (176°F),...