Controlled burns on Lockett Fire's eastern edge begin today to limit wildfire spread, as personnel carry out tactical operations under favorable weather conditions. Public advisories warn of smoke impact on visibility.

Tempe introduces a traffic safety initiative under the Vision Zero Action Plan, enforcing stricter traffic regulations in four specific corridors with high accident rates to promote road safety.

The Mesa College Promise program application deadline for the 2024-2025 year at MCC is approaching, on July 15. Eligible Mesa residents must show financial need and enroll in at least 6 credits.

The Lockett Fire is under control and managed through strategic firing operations, with safety and forest health strategies guiding fire management efforts.

The Phoenix Mercury has renovated four basketball courts at Rose Mofford Sports Complex, adding team branding and a mural as part of the WNBA Legacy Project, to inspire community engagement and passion for the sport.

Peoria seeks a Business Attraction Program Manager to drive economic development, offering a salary between $80,537 and $119,194, with a focus on strategic partnerships, sales, and marketing skills.

The Peoria Public Library invites kids aged 6-12 to enter its StoryWalks® Story Writing Contest, with winners featured in outdoor spaces across the city. Submission deadline is July 31, 2024.

ADEQ issues Ozone High Pollution Advisory for Maricopa County on July 8th and 9th due to conditions likely exceeding federal health standards. Residents with respiratory issues should limit outdoor exposure.

Phoenix firefighters were extremely busy over the July 4th weekend due to a heat wave, responding to numerous fires and heat-related medical emergencies.

Arizona's Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for July 8 and 9, urging locals to reduce car usage and avoid activities like refueling and using high-VOC products to mitigate air quality risks.

Arizona sees a surge in lottery wins with a $335,939 jackpot in Phoenix, a $179,000 Fantasy 5 win in Glendale, and other prizes, igniting excitement among players.

The article discusses the impact of the PHX350 program on aiding unhoused young adults, with a focus on individual successes and broader homelessness trends in Maricopa County.

Vitalant's blood drive at Tempe Center for the Arts attracted only 200 donors, falling short of the 600 aimed to alleviate the critical blood shortage in the Valley.