Sherry Saylor, a guidance counselor at Buckeye Elementary School, stays passionate about her job and agriculture advocacy after 40 years, inspiring students and the community.

Whitehorse High School held an assembly to celebrate 34 graduates, with Principal Schaeffer calling them the kindest class. Comedian Pax Harvey spoke, encouraging them to explore beyond their region.

Casa Grande Public Library and Vista Grande Library reopened after Memorial Day, offer a summer reading program, movie events, clubs, classes, and accept book donations.

Phoenix Fire Department handled a chemical spill at a commercial food warehouse, involving a punctured acid drum caught by a basin, with one person treated for inhalation but not hospitalized, and hazmat crews ensuring no further threat.

Over 1 billion birds in the US annually die from window collisions, highlighting the significant threat posed by human structures to avian populations.

Marine Corporal Josue Cisneros reunited with his family at Phoenix's Sky Harbor Airport, enabled by nonprofit Miles for Military, to celebrate his sister's graduation and his birthday.

Rising educator misconduct cases are reported in Arizona and Utah, with Arizona seeing an increase to 325 cases in 2024. Funding for investigative staff is said to contribute to the rise, and Utah faces a backlog due to a shortage of investigators.

Margy Bons created the Military Assistance Mission in honor of her son, fallen in Iraq, to provide financial help and other support to service members in need.

Maricopa County considers ending federal oversight of its sheriff's office due to the $352 million cost of a racial-profiling case settlement from ex-Sheriff Arpaio's tenure.

ABC15 and Arizona 61 partner for a water drive with local groups to help Arizonans stay hydrated, as drowning remains a top cause of death for young kids, underlining the need for water safety.

Driving MBA in Scottsdale, Arizona uses simulators to teach teens safe driving habits to prepare for the "100 Deadliest Days," a dangerous summer period for young drivers.

Volunteers in Arizona and Milwaukee honor veterans by placing flags at their graves ahead of Memorial Day, with personal acknowledgments of their service and sacrifice.

Memorial Day events are being planned across the Valley and South-Central Pennsylvania, including ceremonies, parades, and tributes to honor fallen service members.