Patrick Banger of Gilbert, AZ, becomes Chair of MAG Management Committee, leading regional policy discussions.

Jalil Al-Kinani is sentenced to 18 months supervised probation and must repay HUD $13,784 for defrauding the department by falsely claiming low income.

Road closures for improvement projects in Phoenix are planned for July 11-14, affecting Loop 101 and other areas, with recommended detours and alternative routes.

Mesa City Manager Scott Butler revamps leadership team, appointing Marc Heirshberg, Kenneth Cost, and Brent Stoddard as Assistant City Managers to strengthen city operations.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs launches the Turquoise Alert to help locate at-risk individuals who go missing, focusing on tribal community members and others under 65.

A new billboard by artist Karen Fiorito in Phoenix depicts Trump as the "Swamp King," criticizing his governance and stirring local debate ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Apache Junction's Little League baseball fields won the 2024 Fields of Excellence Award by Pioneer Athletics, recognizing their high-quality maintenance.

Walmart seeks to expand its Maricopa store for online grocery pickups, proposing a 5,598-square-foot addition. The Planning and Zoning Commission review is set for July 28, 2025.

Arizona Task Force 1 from the Phoenix Fire Department has been deployed to Central Texas to assist in search and rescue operations following deadly floods. They are bringing specialized equipment and dogs to help find over 160 missing persons.

Mesa schedules a recall election for Council District Two's representative Julie Spilsbury on November 4, 2025, to be run by mail by Maricopa County Elections Department.

The Loop 202 off-ramp at Alma School Road in Chandler will close for two months starting July 16 for reconstruction.

Roadwork in Surprise is causing traffic restrictions on Deer Valley Road and 172nd Avenue until end of July, with lane closures and detours in effect.

Michael Kenyon is suing the Phoenix Police Department after suffering third-degree burns when officers pinned him on hot pavement, despite him not matching a suspect description. Kenyon underwent extensive treatment for his injuries.