Erin MacFarlane is named the new Library Services Director for Phoenix Public Library, assuming the role on July 29, 2024, after a competitive national search.

The Arizona Capitol Museum's application process for 2024 event reservations starts on September 14, 2023, for the Historic Senate Chamber and a week later for outdoor events.

The Stock the Classroom Drive in Gilbert is collecting school supplies for the third year until August 15 to support local schools, with an Amazon Wish List and various drop-off locations available for donations.

Two winners claimed large prizes from Arizona lotteries: one won $1.7 million in Chandler from Triple Twist, and another won $50,000 in Phoenix from Powerball.

Gilbert's historic Clare House is facing demolition but has received a deadline extension to August 1, as the community attempts to raise $110,000 for its relocation and restoration.

Monsoon storms in the Southwest led to varied rainfall, with significant downpours in Cave Creek and the Coachella Valley, but minimal rain in Mesa and Gilbert, and Palm Springs remaining dry.

The Black Fire in Tonto National Forest, Arizona, caused by lightning, has burned 5,982 acres and is uncontained. Evacuations are ordered, and incident command is engaged in firefight efforts.

Efforts to save Gilbert’s historic Clare House are intensifying as the community races to raise $135,000 before an August 1 deadline to avert its demolition for a new nightclub.

A mountain lion was spotted at Tucson Medical Center; officials secured the area and consulted with AZGFD. No injuries occurred, and the lion was to be released with a GPS collar.

Arizona golf course employee, Rick Messina, died after a swarm of bees stung him while working at El Conquistador Golf. The course improved safety and bee management thereafter.

Firefighters combat the Hillside Fire in Arizona, facing challenging winds and tough terrain. Ground and air efforts are in place, with 178 personnel working to contain the 798-acre blaze, currently at 0% containment.

The Pima County Department of Environmental Quality issued an ozone action day advisory for Tucson, warning against outdoor activities during high ozone levels.

The Inland Port Arizona Improvements Project in Pinal County was named Project of the Year by the Arizona Chapter of the American Public Works Association.