Heritage Park breaks ground in Gilbert's Heritage District, featuring a 10-acre mixed-use space with retail, dining, a town square, 288 residential units, and future developments including a hotel and additional parking.

Fountain Hills teams with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office for a "Fraud and Scam Protection" event on June 26, 2025, to educate residents on avoiding scams.

The Arizona Auditor General's report criticizes the Western Maricopa Education Center for mismanaging a $50.4 million education budget and accumulating $142 million in funds while neglecting CTE programs.

The closed Shalimar Golf Club in Tempe may be redeveloped into housing, causing distress for residents due to deteriorating conditions and potential neighborhood changes.

A man, Glynn Peaches, with a criminal past stabbed Reno Michael Caddo Jr. to death at a Goodyear sober living home, leading to murder charges and discussions on facility licensing issues.

The Cody Fire in Oracle, Arizona is now 90% contained, lifting evacuation orders for residents. The fire affected over 1,200 acres, destroying five homes. Road closures and firefighter presence continue as the community begins recovery.

Residents in the West Valley report a rise in dog abandonment, causing concern for animal welfare and community safety, and prompting police investigations.

The Maricopa County Attorney's Office won't charge a teen implicated in the stabbing death of 15-year-old Jaylen Reeves due to self-defense claims, creating community unrest.

Whitehorse High School held an assembly to celebrate 34 graduates, with Principal Schaeffer calling them the kindest class. Comedian Pax Harvey spoke, encouraging them to explore beyond their region.

Over 1 billion birds in the US annually die from window collisions, highlighting the significant threat posed by human structures to avian populations.

A semi-truck carrying watermelons caught fire on I-10 in Tempe, leading to lane closures and no reported injuries.

An officer and a suspect were hospitalized after a shooting during a Phoenix traffic stop. The suspect attempted to grab the officer's weapon and was shot, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries.

Rep. David Schweikert admitted to missing a House vote on a spending bill due to falling asleep after working on legislation for 36 hours straight. The bill, which passed narrowly, includes tax cuts and Medicaid cuts.