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Carlos Apache tribe in Arizona faced a 21-hour power outage, leading to a call for federal intervention to replace an outdated electricity transmission line.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

Arizona Superintendent Tom Horne announced the potential retrieval of $29 million in Title I funds due to a waiver, rectifying past underspending issues under former superintendent Kathy Hoffman.

One year after Maui wildfires, residents show resilience and call for aid to rebuild the community and economy affected by the disaster's impact on tourism.

Tempe's new Opportunities brochure details a broad range of autumn classes for all ages, including role-playing, sports, and arts, with registration starting August 12 for residents.