Phoenix Residents Endure Early-Season Heat Wave
Temperatures approach triple digits as March heat wave hits Arizona
Phoenix Police Kill 3 People in 5 Days
Arizona School Districts Announce Closures Amid Declining Enrollment
Crime
Phoenix Police Standoff Ends in Man's Death, Woman and Child Rescued
Authorities say the incident began with a reported fight at an apartment complex before a standoff ensued.

Armed suspect killed in hostage situation; 2023 murder remains unsolved
Phoenix police respond to domestic violence call, leading to deadly confrontation
Suspect Killed After Hostage Situation & Police Shootout in Phoenix
A domestic dispute escalated into a deadly confrontation with law enforcement.
Weather
Extreme Heat Forecast for Phoenix in March
Temperatures could reach over 105 degrees, breaking records

Phoenix Weather Forecast: Cloudy Skies and Comfortable Temperatures
3-day outlook shows gradual warming trend ahead
Scorching Temperatures Forecast for Cactus League Spring Training
Record-breaking heat could disrupt MLB exhibition games in Arizona
Lifestyle
Southbound State Route 51 to Reopen with Restrictions
Pavement improvement project will require lane closures and ramp restrictions.

Luxury Phoenix Home on Blackhawk Drive Listed for $684,999
The 2,414-square-foot single-family home features 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths in the Scarlett Canyon neighborhood.
ADOT Begins Major Repaving of Phoenix's SR-51 Freeway
Weekend closures required for months-long project to smooth out one of the Valley's busiest commuter routes
Health
Cancer Survivor Hospitalized After Eating Fermented Swordfish
Trinity Peterson-Mayes, 24, nearly died from botulism after sharing a meal with friends.

Arizona Cardiology Group Pays $4.75M Over Unnecessary Care Allegations
Settlement reached to avoid prolonged litigation and allow doctors to focus on patient care.
Arizona Woman Contracts Rare, Life-Threatening Botulism After Eating Homemade Fermented Swordfish
Trinity Peterson-Mayes, 24, was hospitalized and placed on a ventilator after trying her friend's homemade dish.
Sports
Vote: Arizona Republic's Top High School Baseball Players, March 9-14
The Arizona Republic names its top 10 high school baseball players for the week of March 9-14, 2026.

Phoenix Mercury Defeat Indiana Fever in 2009 WNBA Finals
Several players had ties to both franchises in the championship matchup
Arizona men's basketball earns No. 1 seed in NCAA Tournament
Wildcats to face Long Island in first round after winning Big 12 title