Maricopa County issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for Thursday due to anticipated poor air quality, which can affect children and those with respiratory issues.

Sgt Brandon Rumpf retired from YCSO after 25 years, leaving a legacy of compassionate policing, leadership, and crisis management, including receiving a Medal of Valor in 2023.

Coconino County Sheriff's Office in Arizona acquires a new Sherp ATV to enhance search and rescue efforts in challenging terrains. The vehicle is part of a state grant to improve rescue capabilities.

Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill on school cell phone use, while schools nationwide address the issue with varied restrictions and initiatives like "phone hotels" for focused learning.

The Mesa Adaptive Sports and Recreation Program is offering a day of outdoor activities for people with developmental disabilities at Camp Carley near Lynx Lake South Shore.

The Friends of Chandler Public Library donated $240,000 to the Chandler Public Library for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, supporting services and program enhancements.

The San Carlos Apache tribe in Arizona faced a 21-hour power outage, leading to a call for federal intervention to replace an outdated electricity transmission line.

Tucson Unified School District hosts a college and career night for students in southern Arizona on September 17, with local employers attending. Registration is open until August 30.

The article describes affordable retirement destinations in Arizona, noting Bisbee, Tucson, Cottonwood, and Tubac for lower living costs, and highlighting other towns like Florence and Sierra Vista for their amenities and quality of life.

An ocelot was spotted in southern Arizona for the first time in 50 years, recorded by cameras from the Phoenix Zoo and the Arizona Center for Nature Conservation.

The City of Phoenix invites local businesses to discuss the Availability and Disparity study regarding Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in transit contracting.

Brian Biesemeyer, head of Scottsdale Water, was named Person of the Year by two Arizona water organizations for his contributions to water management and innovation.

Lake Havasu City warns drivers about wild burros on SR 95; BLM rounds up 100 burros for relocation and potential adoption, working on long-term management.