Valley Life Free things to do in Phoenix this weekend By Jennifer Goldberg Police & Law Enforcement Why is America so afraid of Kelly Yu? By Morgan Fischer Police & Law Enforcement Move over Mangione: A new outlaw’s in town and he’s coming for cameras Backlash to a frustrated Phoenix driver’s smashing of a speed camera taps into fury over the burgeoning surveillance state By Clarissa Sosin Restaurants Pioneering Scottsdale chef earns special honor from Michelin By Georgann Yara Concerts Every Nile Theater concert announced for 2026 (so far) By Benjamin Leatherman Restaurants These Arizona restaurants made the Southwest’s first Michelin Guide By Sara Crocker Politics & Government A guide to all the ballot measures Arizona voters will decide in 2026 By Morgan Fischer advertisement Trending Police & Law Enforcement Speed camera vandal celebrated as a hero Valley Life Free things to do in Phoenix this weekend Police & Law Enforcement Sushi restaurant owner lives in fear of ICE Restaurants Scottsdale chef earns special Michelin honor Concerts 2026 Nile Theater concert lineup advertisement advertisement News Police & Law Enforcement Irate Phoenix man pulls a Blade Runner and “retires” a speed camera By Clarissa Sosin Transportation Phoenix’s speed cameras have moved. Here’s where they are now By Clarissa Sosin Health Phoenix: A canary in the coal mine for a world becoming an ‘Inferno’ By Clarissa Sosin advertisement Police & Law Enforcement ICE dumps legal U.S. resident in Mesa after 7 months in detention By Morgan Fischer Courts & Lawsuits ‘Not pleading guilty?’: a day in court for being homeless in Phoenix By Clarissa Sosin Police & Law Enforcement Hoax phone call about ICE raid leads to chaos in Goodyear warehouse By Clarissa Sosin Politics & Government Arizona police union endorses Democrat in competitive House race By Morgan Fischer Catch up on the latest Sign up for our free weekly newsletter for a recap on politics, dining, culture, music and more Email * SIGN UP Notice of Collection | Terms | Privacy Thanks for Joining! Here is another newsletter you might like: ICYMI: Today’s Top Stories SUBSCRIBE NO THANKS THANK YOU! You’re all set. 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He’s done it before By Benjamin Leatherman Features Why this Phoenix promoter is taking over a downtown warehouse space By Benjamin Leatherman Concerts Imagine Dragons to headline Concert in the Coliseum at 2027 Phoenix Open By Benjamin Leatherman advertisement UPCOMING MUSIC Events VIEW ALL → Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte: North American Tour 2026 Thu., Aug 27, 6:00 pm TBA TICKETS Black Veil Brides: Vindicatour US 2026 Thu., Aug 27, 6:35 pm TBA TICKETS Yes Ma???am + Lightnin’ Luke (21+ Event) Thu., Aug 27, 7:30 pm TBA TICKETS BRENN! – AMATEUR AT BEST WORLD TOUR Thu., Aug 27, 8:00 pm $34.75 – $34.75 TICKETS advertisement things to do Outdoors & Rec See Arizona natural wonders on Free National Park Day Aug. 25 By Janessa Hilliard and Others Valley Life Metro Phoenix’s first permanent Ferris wheel is now open By Benjamin Leatherman Features Why this Phoenix radio show has championed local music for 10 years By Benjamin Leatherman advertisement Features Phoenix’s Musical Instrument Museum goes electronic this weekend. 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