Maricopa's Great American 4th event at Copper Sky Regional Park features fireworks, food trucks, vendors, a free kids' zone, and leisure options like aquatics, with festivities beginning at 7 p.m. and fireworks at 9 p.m.

Susan Bustamante received the Unsung Hero Award at the Civic Champion Dinner for her long-term role as a Pinal County poll worker dedicated to election integrity.

Commander Cathy Allen is retiring from the Coconino County Sheriff's Office on June 25 after a career marked by advancements in administration, community engagement, and collaborations within the justice system.

Phoenix Police issued a Silver Alert for missing 72-year-old Harry Schuldt, last seen near 27th Ave and Indian School Road, wearing a grey t-shirt, tan pants, and a blue cap. He suffers from a medical condition; public help is sought.

San Luis received the GFOA's Certificate of Achievement for financial reporting for the 12th consecutive year, emphasizing transparency and high standards.

Glendale's City Council approved a $1.46 billion budget for fiscal year 2025-26, focusing on public safety, water services, and traffic improvements without raising property taxes.

A community gathered to remember 17-year-old Evan Clark at a memorial service, with his mother expressing deep loss. No arrests in his and Pandora Kjolsrud's deaths were reported.

Tony Marie Gonzales was killed in a hit-and-run in Glendale; her fiancé Ira Smallcanyon, the police, and family mourn and seek information on the unidentified driver.

Apache Junction is getting 118 new streetlights to improve road safety, funded by a $1.6 million federal grant, with construction underway by Michiana Contracting, Inc.

ADOT has started a major project to expand and upgrade Interstate 10 in southeastern Tucson, including adding lanes and reconfiguring interchanges, with a budget of $600 million.

Court orders restoration of $1 billion for EV infrastructure, blocked by the Trump administration, after a lawsuit led by Kris Mayes and 13 states against the freeze on funds appropriated by Congress.

The Scottsdale City Council approved $760,000 for various human services programs to support housing, crisis intervention, and aid for youth and elderly.

A man died in a north Phoenix house fire, where heavy flames and smoke were reported. Firefighters contained the blaze, with one firefighter injured. The cause remains under investigation.