WeRIDE Microtransit expands service in Peoria, offering convenient local trips with ADA-friendly vehicles, affordable fares, and child safety measures, operational from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays.

Buckeye's Procurement Division won the esteemed 2025 AEP Award for outstanding procurement practices, recognized by the National Procurement Institute.

The District of Arizona charged 114 individuals with immigration-related crimes, including unlawful reentry and illegal entry. Agencies like ICE ERO and the U.S. Border Patrol supported the efforts as part of Operation Take Back America.

A fire in Mesa resulted in one fatality, with firefighters discovering the victim before conditions worsened. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

A bee attack in Scottsdale led to one death and two hospitalizations after workers were swarmed on a roof. Firefighters subdued the bees with water and foam. Concerns arise that these may be aggressive Africanized bees. An investigation is underway.

Leukemia survivor Michael Monteleone supports Make-A-Wish Arizona, raising $10,000 and assisting with activities for critically ill children, drawing inspiration from his own experiences.

A report notes Paradise Valley's 85253 as Arizona's most expensive ZIP code with a median home price of $5.5 million; nearby Scottsdale ZIP codes also show high median incomes, yet they trail behind the nation's costliest areas.

Fire departments tackle a 10-acre brush fire in Avondale's Agua Fria River bottom; the cause remains unknown, with no reported injuries or threats to homes.

The National Weather Service forecasts a heatwave in Phoenix with temperatures soaring up to 116 degrees, accompanied by light to moderate winds and clear skies.

Arizona's public education funding is delayed due to a federal review, affecting local school districts and charters' access to specific grants. The AZED is advising on grant management while awaiting clarity.

Tolleson's 4th of July event emphasizes safety, bans personal BBQs, alcohol, and smoking, and invites families for a sober, smoke-free celebration with fireworks, overseen by professionals.

Detailed road closures for Fountain Hills' Fourth at the Fountain celebration are announced, with some starting on July 3rd and others on July 4th to accommodate festivities and fireworks.

Surprise, AZ residents to face overnight lane restrictions on US 60 for road improvements, affecting traffic between 163rd Avenue and Loop 303 until July 11.