Senator Ruben Gallego criticized immigration enforcement during a visit to the Florence Detention Center, where he met with detainees, including longtime residents with no criminal records.

Several programs in Arizona assist families with air conditioning costs, offering discounts, free maintenance, and no-interest payment plans, facilitated by Walmart, HVAC companies, and non-profits like AllThrive365.

Isaac King was sentenced to 35.5 years for killing Trooper Tyler Edenhofer and aggravated assault. Edenhofer died during a confrontation with King, who was throwing rocks at cars. The incident and trial were marked by delays.

Mixed weather in Phoenix, with clear skies and potential thunderstorms, temperatures up to 111 degrees, and varying chances of precipitation throughout the week.

Two-week closure of Loop 101 east ramps to I-17 in north Phoenix begins August 15 for pavement replacement. Detours via 35th Ave, Deer Valley Rd, and Union Hills Drive.

Firefighters work to control a 30-acre wildfire, the Coldwater Fire, near Clints Well, Arizona; no structures threatened. Fire cause under investigation.

Peoria offers free "Aging Minds Matter" educational workshops on dementia every Thursday in October 2025, covering its stages, legal issues, and the role of physical fitness.

Traffic changes due to construction at Happy Valley Road and Vistancia Boulevard in Peoria start next Monday, lasting six weeks with round-the-clock restrictions.

Phoenix police closed the murder case of 15-year-old Kyelonna Smiley after suspect Nohe Prado Morelia's suicide; the girl's mother mourns the loss without justice.

ADHS is emphasizing preparation for the Arizona monsoon season risks, offering advice on heat safety, flood awareness, and storm-related health concerns.

The death of Rebekah Baptiste has prompted scrutiny of child protective services after reports of abuse and murder charges against her father and his girlfriend.

A man was arrested after a fatal shooting at a Gilbert motel where a female victim died. The suspect barricaded himself but surrendered after negotiations. The investigation is ongoing.

Arizona's Secretary of State, Adrian Fontes, is requesting $10 million for urgent cybersecurity upgrades and $3.5 million annually for election infrastructure maintenance after a thwarted cyberattack linked to an Iranian entity.