Cochise County is to begin major upgrades on Kansas Settlement Road in June, focusing on safety and road surface improvements, leading to detours and construction noise.

Two teenagers, Haley Davis and Toby Harper, died in a car crash in San Tan Valley, Arizona, after a lane-changing incident led to their car colliding with a truck.

A new traffic signal on 163rd Avenue at Asante Boulevard will be activated on July 9, ahead of schedule, to alleviate traffic from road improvement projects.

Surprise Stadium Complex will host Perfect Game's summer baseball showcase starting July 8, with events for different age groups and admission fees up to $15 daily.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed the BAN Act to prevent foreign adversaries from owning land in the state and approved other bipartisan bills, but vetoed legislation including SB1001 on voting ID requirements.

Arizona's Secretary of State's office successfully repelled a cyberattack targeting its elections systems, with the Candidate Portal temporarily taken offline for security enhancements.

Yavapai County Sheriff's K9 units receive a $500 donation from Arizona Rangers to support their operational costs.

Matt Freshour is appointed as the new Director of Administrative Services at the Coconino County Sheriff's Office.

A 5-year-old autistic boy named Zayden was found in an Arizona desert with his dog after getting lost. K-9 Piper tracked his scent using his socks and car seat, leading to his safe recovery.

The 16th Annual Willmeng Arizona Celebration of Freedom, featuring free family activities, live music, wrestling, and fireworks, is returning to downtown Mesa on July 4th.

FalconEye Ventures has acquired Scottsdale Quarter and plans a $100 million investment to upgrade the mixed-use property, with an emphasis on luxury retail and Class-A office space.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs approves a bill for up to $500 million in taxpayer funds for Chase Field renovations, with the Diamondbacks adding $250 million.

Arizona's DCS will not renew contracts with 16 group home providers, affecting around 200 children in foster care and leading to potential layoffs for provider staff. This is part of a strategy to prioritize family-like settings over congregate care.