The Sand Stone Fire sparked in Tonto National Forest on July 25, grew to 15,000 acres by July 28, prompting State Route 87 closure. Over 200 personnel are battling the blaze with no containment and no community threats or evacuations as of now.

Crews found a body believed to be missing forklift operator Oswaldo Montoya after a Phoenix warehouse collapsed during a monsoon. His family mourns, awaiting confirmation from authorities.

The National Weather Service forecasts a heatwave in Phoenix, AZ, with temperatures expected to exceed 100 degrees, minimal wind, and possible showers and dust on Sunday night.

The City of Phoenix responds to storm-caused power outages with shelters, free ice, extended library hours, and overnight centers, coordinating with the Red Cross and APS.

ADOT announces major freeway closures in Phoenix from July 26-29 for road improvements, affecting I-17, Loop 101, and I-10, urging motorists to plan for detours and extra travel time.

Registration is open for Maricopa Team Sports fall league, offering youth flag football, soccer, and volleyball with varying sign-up deadlines. Volunteer coaches and referees are also needed.

Phoenix intensifies cooling efforts with a new shelter and expanded heat relief center, aiding over 14,000 heat-vulnerable people since May. The city reports a 23% drop in heat-related calls and plans to add 790 new shelter beds by 2025.

Avondale is starting ITS installation on Avondale Boulevard, to improve traffic and connectivity, with night construction to minimize disruption, aiming for a year-end completion.

The Surprise Fire-Medical Department is recruiting volunteers for its Fire Cadet Program aimed at preparing individuals for firefighting careers, with training, ride-alongs, and community service.

Immigration enforcement in Arizona results in 2,641 charges for illegal entry or re-entry and 319 cases against smugglers in Q2 of 2024, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

The Litchfield Park Library parking lot is being renovated starting July 30, with scheduled repaving and restricing, causing temporary parking restrictions and lot closures.

A Tucson man received a 42-month prison sentence for a child pornography offense and will also face lifetime supervised release and sex offender registration.

Pima County announces roadwork from July 29 to August 15, which may cause delays and detours due to milling and paving under the Road Pavement Repair and Preservation Program.