Mesa Parks and Recreation opens registration for a variety of fall programs including sports, leisure activities, and special events, available to residents with options for children and adults.

The Peoria Public Library invites kids aged 6-12 to enter its StoryWalks® Story Writing Contest, with winners featured in outdoor spaces across the city. Submission deadline is July 31, 2024.

Lake Havasu City Fire Department has partnered with River Medical to provide its own ambulance transport service, enhancing emergency responses for the local community.

A woman was arrested in Mesa for assaulting three police officers after they responded to a burglary call. She faces multiple charges including aggravated assault.

A hot air balloon in Williams, Arizona, got out of control due to strong winds, injuring three people and causing property damage at an event. The FAA is investigating.

An Arizona man pleaded guilty to murdering his wife less than a week after reporting her missing, also admitting to evidence tampering and illegal drug possession.

Wade Evans, 13, is recovering from losing two fingers in a firework accident, with an extensive hospital stay and multiple surgeries. He has shown resilience by reusing his injured hand.

Phoenix anticipates a heatwave with temperatures nearing 174 degrees, posing risks to the vulnerable and prompting advisories for indoor refuge and hydration.

The groundbreaking for the International Dark Sky Discovery Center in Fountain Hills, Arizona, coincides with a total solar eclipse, marking an ambitious project for astronomical exploration.

The Chino Valley Ranger District has scheduled a prescribed burn from July 6 to July 20, 2024, to manage vegetation and prevent wildfires, with smoke expected to be visible in surrounding communities.

Fire crews are tackling the 55-acre Weimer Fire in northern Arizona's Black Mesa Ranger District, using containment lines and strategy for full suppression, with no structures threatened yet.

A multi-car crash on Baseline Road near Loop 101 in Tempe has led to traffic closure and disruptions, with drivers being redirected to alternative routes.

A Silver Alert is out for 30-year-old Matthew Johnson-White, last seen in Mesa, Arizona. Authorities seek the public's help in locating him and his blue Chevrolet Malibu.