Phoenix sues Tempe to stop Arizona Coyotes development deal

Phoenix is suing to stop Tempe's $2.1 billion deal with the Arizona Coyotes, a move destined to reignite an inter-city conflict over a proposed entertainment district that appeared to have died out four months ago. The deal involves building a hockey arena, an entertainment district and nearly 2,000 apartments on 46 acres of Tempe-owned land west of Town Lake. Tempe officials initially greenlighted the project in November, and voters were expected to get the final say during a special election May 16 on whether it moved forward. Tuesday's lawsuit may...