Arizona law permits certain fireworks from June 24 to July 6. Approved items include sparklers and ground fountains. Bottle rockets, Roman candles, and firecrackers are illegal. Safety tips and pet considerations are advised for the Fourth of July.

Chandler, Arizona, celebrates the groundbreaking of Villas on McQueen, an affordable housing project developed through HUD's RAD program, enhancing living conditions for low and moderate-income residents.

The DPS Retirement Board will hold a public meeting with ADA accommodations available upon request to Leanne Lunsford. An Executive Session may occur for sensitive discussions.

The Mesa Police Department has become a Certified Autism Center, receiving specialized training from IBCCES to improve interactions with autistic individuals.

Queen Creek has announced a temporary pop-up dog park to be available from July 1 to Aug. 31 due to maintenance at the main dog park, with separate areas for small and larger dogs.

Ex-student Murad Dervish awaits sentencing for the murder of a professor at the University of Arizona.

Red Cross volunteers from Arizona have deployed to New Mexico to aid those affected by the ongoing wildfires near Ruidoso, providing shelter, food, and emotional support.

Arizona candidate Steve Slaton is accused of misrepresenting his military service by a veterans group, leading the Navajo County GOP to ask him to exit the race. He denies the claims and refuses to withdraw.

Lake Havasu City announces a free hazardous waste disposal day at Fire Station 2 for residents to safely discard various materials and prevent environmental damage.

A woman died in a high-speed crash in Buckeye, Arizona, after a Dodge Challenger ran a stop sign and later hit a tree. Two others were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

Two suspects, N’Sayshable Thomas and Ignacio Mambru, were arrested in connection with a July 2023 aggravated assault after a year-long manhunt by Goodyear Police.

Phoenix, AZ, anticipates a very hot week with temperatures approaching 106-111 degrees, a slight chance of evening thunderstorms, and persistent overnight warmth. The National Weather Service warns of little relief from the extreme heat.

Community leaders in Phoenix react to a DOJ report criticizing the local police for civil rights violations, questioning the department's capability for reform and the sincerity of city leaders.