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.

Arizona AG Kris Mayes filed civil complaints against New York Smoke Shop LLC and Pro Source businesses for selling tobacco to minors, citing high non-compliance rates in comparison to the state average.

The owners of Glai Baan restaurant are opening a new dining concept in Tempe at the historic home of Arizona's fourth governor, with a 2026 opening planned.

Phoenix activates emergency measures, including cooling centers and water distribution, to combat a severe heatwave, while fire department's CAP offers rides to those in need.

Lee Williams is appointed as Flagstaff's new Water Services Director, bringing over a decade of experience and multiple certifications to oversee water management.

A shooting in Mesa led to one hospitalization and one arrest after an altercation near a Home Depot. The incident is considered isolated with no further public threat. Police are investigating the scene and a truck has been cordoned off.

The Mercer, a new restaurant by 151 Hospitality, opens in Phoenix's Camelback Corridor, at the former site of MercBar, featuring American cuisine with a martini focus.

Governor Hobbs visited the Navajo Nation to discuss aid and express support amidst the Oak Ridge Fire, promising collaboration for fire containment and recovery.

Victims of radiation exposure in Arizona gain justice as RECA is renewed, covering more people with up to $100,000 compensation until December 2028, after advocacy efforts.

Isaiah Adams was sentenced to 19 years in prison followed by probation for attacking homeless individuals in Phoenix, pleading guilty to multiple felony charges.