The Latest Breaking News from Phoenix

Grain Silo Becomes Micro-Home: architect crafts 340 sq ft retreat; skylight and ducts cool curved steel shell

In a fascinating architectural project, Christoph Kaiser has repurposed a dismantled grain silo, creating the Silo House—a stunning two-level home. With its signature circular steel design, the residence features a whimsical spiral staircase connecting an inviting bedroom and a stylish living area. Designed for efficiency, it cleverly incorporates natural ventilation…

The Times of India · Oct 2

Arizona girl started collecting diapers after seeing a Phoenix food bank run out; in 2026 she delivered 30,000 diapers in her fifth annual drive

Sloan, at just 12 years old, has successfully organized her fifth consecutive Diaper Drive, collecting an astounding 30,000 diapers for Nourish Phoenix. This initiative sparked five years back after she discovered a pressing need for diapers during a visit to the local food bank. Her efforts have inspired family and…

The Times of India · Oct 1

Shade Roofs Offer Relief: Phoenix installs 19 artist-designed canopies at crossings; shade helps a lot

To combat the oppressive heat, Phoenix has unveiled 19 innovative shade roofs at crosswalks for pedestrians, offering them cool reprieves while waiting. Drawing inspiration from the beauty of the Sonoran Desert, the designs feature artwork reminiscent of saguaro blossoms and fluttering butterflies. Although these structures help reduce perceived temperatures, they…

The Times of India · Oct 1

The ICE back door: From Phoenix’s McDowell to Nogales

Ramón Barraza, a 60-year-old tile installer in Phoenix, was detained by ICE agents in January 2026

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Scottsdale's water recycling program hits election-year backlash

Election-season politics have stalled efforts to expand wastewater recycling to residents' taps in an affluent Phoenix suburb

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Tinashe has one rule for agreeing to open for a major artist

Tinashe will be opening for Harry Styles in Phoenix in April 2027.

BANG Premier · Sep 17

Phoenix officer arrests black WSJ reporter after being accused of trespassing. Then city leaps into action and pays a massive $100,000 settlement

He offered to leave once he learned of a trespassing claim

We Got This Covered · Sep 16

‘The longest con ever’: Woman discovers her boyfriend is allegedly cheating with a woman in Arizona. Then she baits him with a fake $50,000 brand deal

That’s one way to test a story

We Got This Covered · Sep 16

Why Gateway is so hard on NASCAR Cup Series brakes

Rotor failures dictated the course of the race and the championship this weekend

Motorsport · Sep 14

A year after his killing, vandals target Charlie Kirk's memorial outside Turning Point's Phoenix HQ

A newly installed memorial statue of Charlie Kirk was defaced with red spray paint. The vandalism occurred overnight in Phoenix, marking one year since his killing. Phoenix police are investigating the incident and seeking information from the public. The eight-foot bronze statue was targeted with paint on its face and…

The Economic Times · Sep 14