A man died after his Ford F-150 hit a concrete overpass and caught fire on Loop 202 in Mesa. Northbound/westbound lanes were closed but have reopened. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Katiya Deja Clark was arrested for a fatal hit-and-run incident in Glendale that killed Tony Marie Gonzalez. She initially claimed she wasn't driving and later thought she hit an object, not a person.

Peoria's City Council approves $300,000 in arts and culture grants for 30 projects, including theater, music festivals, and special programs for women veterans, to enhance the city's cultural offerings.

Tempe Sister Cities won the 2025 Innovation in Youth and Education Award for its Youth Cultural Exchange program, supporting global understanding and education.

Julie Spilsbury was named to the MAG's Community Initiatives Coordinating Committee representing the East Valley.

Arizona AG Kris Mayes joins 20 attorneys general urging Congress to limit ICE from using covert identities, expecting agents to visibly show ID and agency insignia.

A study shows rising mortgage delinquencies in the US, worsened by increasing home insurance costs, affecting especially first-time and low-income home buyers.

Mesa police officers were involved in a shooting after a man with a gun refused to comply with their orders. The suspect is in stable condition; the incident is under investigation.

The historic Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim was destroyed by the Dragon Bravo Fire, alongside 50-80 structures. An investigation is called for as the fire was initially managed as a controlled burn.

In Arizona, residents looking to escape the summer heat are engaging in cool activities, with Lake Pleasant offering water attractions and various evening events, including historical tours, water-based relaxation, sports, and cultural exhibits.

Arizona reports its first death from the pneumonic plague since 2007, with health officials emphasizing the disease's rarity and treatability with antibiotics.

Mesa awards nearly $100K in climate action grants through the Mesa Youth Climate Action Fund, supporting 18 youth-led sustainability projects with a completion deadline of October 31.

The City of Goodyear's community survey reveals high satisfaction among residents, with 90% likely to recommend living there, but also notes areas for improvement, such as air quality and traffic.