Phoenix updated its animal‑cruelty code to tighten tethering and supervision rules, aiming to keep dogs safer during extreme summer heat.

Volunteers and ADEQ pulled about 2,500 pounds of trash from the Salt River, including roughly 22 pounds of disposable vapes that officials say could leach chemicals and create safety hazards.

A traffic stop in Mesa led officers to 14 stolen catalytic converters, cutting tools and a concealed handgun; the suspect faces multiple burglary and theft charges.

12 West’s downtown Mesa taproom is closed for the summer as owners tease a new fall concept; the Gilbert brewpub and production facility remain open.

A sibling dispute in north Phoenix ended in gunfire near 19th Avenue and Larkspur Drive. Police arrested a man at the scene and the victim remains in critical but stable condition.

Phoenix crews recovered the body of a missing hiker at South Mountain on Tuesday. Officials point to steep, technical routes and heat as ongoing trail hazards.

A 40-year-old Skydive Marana employee was killed after walking into an active plane propeller at Marana Regional Airport; police and federal officials are investigating.

ADOT reported dusty conditions on Loop 303 near Lone Mountain Parkway and urged drivers to pull off the pavement and follow Pull Aside, Stay Alive safety steps.

A Mesa man allegedly threatened a neighbor with a bow and arrow near Dobson Road and Dartmouth Street, prompting a SWAT response and an arrest.

Phoenix will hit about 108F Monday with a slight chance of afternoon storms; nights stay warm in the 80s.

A fiery crash on Loop 101 near Thomas Road left one person dead and closed northbound lanes, snarling East Valley traffic. Troopers are investigating.

Glendale will unveil a nearly $100 million Downtown Campus Reinvestment Project this week, remaking City Hall, the amphitheater and Murphy Park to bring more events and activity downtown.

A heavy police presence and crime-scene tape were reported Saturday on Darrow Street near 7th Avenue and Baseline Road as officers worked a large investigation.