Casa Grande Animal Care & Adoption Center collaborates with Best Friends Animal Society to offer free adoptions from June 23 to July 7, aiming to find homes for dogs and make space for new animals.

The eastbound Loop 202 on-ramp at Dobson Road in Chandler will close for two months beginning June 30 for freeway widening.

Buckeye's July 4th event includes a pool party, food trucks, games, live music, and fireworks, with city closures and regular trash pickup maintained.

Phoenix prepares for a heatwave with temperatures set to exceed 110 degrees, as reported by the National Weather Service, urging residents to stay cool and limit outdoor activities.

Peoria's New River Trail near Thunderbird Road is closed from June 16 to June 30 for erosion repair, impacting local outdoor activities. Alternative routes are suggested.

Maricopa County announced a property tax rate cut and increased investment in public safety for FY 2026, including raises for law enforcement and bonuses for officers.

A rapid test developed by Mayo Clinic and ASU for valley fever can deliver results in minutes, a significant improvement over the traditional 23-day diagnosis time.

A Phoenix couple's two dogs were killed by a coyote, prompting discussions on urban wildlife awareness and vigilance. Two aggressive coyotes in Scottsdale were euthanized after another incident.

A late-night argument between brothers in Surprise, AZ, turned fatal, leading to the shooting death of 48-year-old Jason Pine by his brother, Justin Pine, who now faces murder charges.

Anti-war protesters in Phoenix demonstrated against U.S. military strikes in Iran, fearing another prolonged Middle East conflict. Emotions were high, with chants for peace, while some supported the action as a measure against regional threats.

Elijah Blanding, a 25-year-old with a brain injury, was found safe after disappearing from a care facility, amidst his family's concern for his well-being in intense heat.

A serious crash on westbound Loop 202 Red Mountain near Stapley Drive involved two vehicles, injured an undisclosed number of people, and caused traffic delays.

DPS increases patrols on SR 260 near Payson after a spate of fatal crashes, citing driver error as a major cause; locals cite impatience and infrastructure issues.