Apache Junction's Little League baseball fields won the 2024 Fields of Excellence Award by Pioneer Athletics, recognizing their high-quality maintenance.

Walmart seeks to expand its Maricopa store for online grocery pickups, proposing a 5,598-square-foot addition. The Planning and Zoning Commission review is set for July 28, 2025.

Arizona Task Force 1 from the Phoenix Fire Department has been deployed to Central Texas to assist in search and rescue operations following deadly floods. They are bringing specialized equipment and dogs to help find over 160 missing persons.

An elderly man was airlifted from Phoenix's South Mountain trail due to heat-related issues as temperatures exceeded 100°F. Despite extreme heat, the trail remains open.

Tempe's photo radar enforcement program has recorded nearly 20,000 traffic violations in a month, leading to over 3,600 tickets, as part of the Vision Zero initiative to reduce accidents.

Kyrene School District in Tempe, AZ will stop providing bus transportation for athletic events from the 2025-26 school year due to bus driver shortages.

Phoenix seniors suffer as A/C fails in their apartment complex with a repair timeline of up to 20 weeks amid extreme heat; the city has issued violations and is assisting residents.

The owners of Glai Baan restaurant are opening a new dining concept in Tempe at the historic home of Arizona's fourth governor, with a 2026 opening planned.

The Valley and Washington state face a significant eviction crisis, with record-high filings and increased pressure on legal aid programs assisting low-income tenants.

Phoenix activates emergency measures, including cooling centers and water distribution, to combat a severe heatwave, while fire department's CAP offers rides to those in need.

Rescuers saved a dog named Hailey from a 100-foot fall down an abandoned mine shaft in Mohave County using a twin-tensioned rope system; she emerged uninjured.

A Mesa woman invented a device using fire hoses to prevent wildfires caused by dragging chains, distributing them widely to protect Arizona's forests.

Mesa Parks and Recreation opens fall registration for a variety of programs, including sports, esports, and special events like Dive-In Movie. Non-residents can also enroll starting July 14.