The Durango Juvenile Detention Center's guitar program helps detainees learn music, builds teamwork, and rewards good behavior, with ASU grad students providing additional lessons and skills.

A police chase in Phoenix led to a fatal crash, killing teenagers Sergio Lara-Garcia and Julian Lugo-Estrada, after their car hit Dodge City Market and caught fire.

A third-party vendor error led to 83,000 Maricopa County voters receiving incorrect voter registration status letters, causing confusion and distress. Corrections are underway at the vendor's expense.

Maricopa County Sheriff's deputies rescued a man from Salt River after receiving emergency calls from the community.

A man from Bagdad, Arizona was sentenced to nine days in prison for aiming a laser pointer at military aircraft, followed by three years of supervised release.

Phoenix has formed a task force for Fourth of July safety, aiming to reduce fireworks-related accidents through law enforcement and public awareness. They promote city-run events as safe alternatives to illegal fireworks.

A two-year-old child drowned in a Gilbert backyard pool, prompting an investigation by local authorities, who responded to the evening incident on June 25, 2025.

Friendship Park in Avondale is undergoing upgrades including dog park renovations and new pickleball courts, with temporary closures during construction.

A 2-year-old drowned in a Gilbert pool; family attempted CPR and responders continued life-saving efforts until the child was pronounced dead at the hospital. Police are investigating the incident.

A man's body found in a west Phoenix canal led to a recovery effort by Phoenix Fire and an ongoing police investigation, with no signs of foul play reported.

Maricopa County issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for June 26-27 due to anticipated high ozone levels. Residents are advised to take actions to reduce pollution.

Senator Gallego supports new legislation to combat antisemitism and improve Holocaust education in response to rising attacks against Jewish communities.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed House Republican budgets, calling them "partisan, sham budgets" and urged for serious negotiations to avoid a state shutdown.