Phoenix Braces for Heat Wave with Stormy Interludes, NWS Predicts Highs Above 100°F
Phoenix is set for a warm, occasionally stormy week, with highs up to 107°F and intermittent rain and thunderstorms. The pattern includes breezy nights and a consistent sunny forecast for the holiday weekend, with a peak of 111°F early next week.
Arizona Enacts Restitution Law for Wrongfully Convicted, Offers Compensation and Record Expungement from 2026
Arizona enacted a justice reform law to compensate the wrongfully convicted, including a 200% yearly median income payout and record expungement. The bipartisan law also offers reintegration services, stressing the state's duty to provide redress.
Glendale Invests Millions in Road Safety to Curtail Traffic Fatalities, Introduces Flashing Yellow Signals and High-tech Radar
Glendale is investing in road safety enhancements, including flashing yellow signals and new radar equipment for police vehicles, aiming to reduce crashes and traffic fatalities.
Phoenix Fire Department Rescues Family of Eleven from Closed Holbert Trail Amid Extreme Heat
A family of eleven was rescued by Phoenix Fire after suffering heat-related issues on a closed trail at South Mountain Park. The trails were closed due to extreme heat advisories. No injuries reported; potential legal consequences not confirmed.
Music as a Catalyst for Change: Durango Juvenile Detention Center's Guitar Program Strikes a Chord with Youths
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.












