Arizona approved water withdrawals from Harquahala Basin for Buckeye and Queen Creek, ensuring the groundwater transfer won't harm current users and supporting the state's future needs.

Steven Orona was sentenced to life for first-degree murder and drive-by shooting after fatally shooting Larry Milligan in a road rage incident in September 2020.

Mayor Cal Sheehy inducted into the Arizona Tourism Hall of Fame for his significant impact on the state's tourism.

Maricopa Police Department is launching Operation Safe Start on July 23 to enforce traffic safety in school zones, with a focus on careful driving as the new school year begins.

School Resource Officers in Maricopa schools are back, focusing on safety, connection, and guidance for students, with a team led by Sergeant O'Neal and officers like Abel, McCauley, Castillo, Bittner, and Rexinger making a positive impact.

Flagstaff announces road closures for repairs starting next week, with traffic disruptions on Beulah Blvd and other streets.

Mayor Kate Gallego of Phoenix received the 2025 US Water Prize for her sustainable water management efforts, including the Drought Pipeline Project and programs fostering water conservation.

Lake Havasu City Police responded to a report of a juvenile with a possible firearm near a school, later suspected to be a toy gun. Officers are increasing patrols, and the public is urged to share information.

Senators Gallego and Rosen, with Representative Garcia, propose the Extreme Heat Emergency Act to categorize heatwaves as major disasters, allowing FEMA to provide federal aid.

Arizona AG Kris Mayes filed a lawsuit with 20 states against the Trump Administration for ending FEMA's BRIC program, impacting Arizona's disaster mitigation funding.

A $2 million Powerball ticket was sold at Cobblestone Auto Spa in Chandler, Arizona, and remains unclaimed. The winning numbers were drawn Monday, with excitement growing as the jackpot reaches $246 million.

Arizona meteor hunter Robert Ward collected fragments of a meteorite in Georgia, including a 73.2-gram piece, adding to his private museum collection.

Lori Daybell, known as "Doomsday Mom," has filed for a new trial, citing rights violations and claiming she faced illness and lack of impartiality during her trial for the attempted murder of her niece's ex-husband.