Arizona's DCS is effectively reuniting families, with a positive mention of the Family Treatment Court by a parent, Crystal Garduno, now a parent ally for the program.

Phoenix is expecting a heatwave with highs around 114-115 degrees and minimal overnight cooling. The hot conditions are to persist throughout the week, with a slight chance of showers over the weekend.

Runners took part in Arizona's extreme heat Circle of Hell Run, enduring high temperatures to complete as many one-mile loops as possible, with the event also raising money for charity.

A Fourth of July event in Phoenix ended with one dead and another injured after a shooting and stabbing incident. A woman claimed self-defense and was released pending investigation. The violence was unrelated to nearby Independence Day celebrations.

Prescott region provides free gun locks at various locations to improve gun safety, with support from law enforcement and the Gunsite Academy Pro Shop.

A Douglas man received a 130-month jail sentence for an illegal smuggling operation that led to a death and violated his probation from a prior smuggling conviction.

A woman was pronounced dead following a shooting at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Phoenix; police are investigating the incident which occurred near sports event accommodations.

Mesa Air Group is furloughing 12 pilots and deferring training for 41 due to lower attrition rates, aiming to save $750K/month and stabilize their workforce.

Two teenagers were arrested on suspicion of arson after they allegedly set a Gilbert family's garage, which also served as a barn, on fire. No injuries were reported. The suspects were friends with the homeowner's daughter.

Fire managers are letting the Lockett Fire, sparked by lightning near Tusayan, burn to improve forest health by clearing debris within controlled boundaries. The strategy also promotes native flora and adjusts the Arizona Trail's path for hikers.

Mohave County residents face a wave of mail thefts. Authorities are investigating and advising the community to be vigilant, promptly collect mail, and report suspicious activity.

ADOT is beginning a $106 million upgrade of the I-40 and US 93 interchange in Kingman, scheduled for next Thursday, aiming to improve traffic flow and safety.

El Mirage introduces a new, optional bi-monthly recycling service for residents, adding a blue bin with a yellow lid for a $5 monthly fee to promote sustainability.