Tonto National Forest's Dude Fire Restoration project enters its second phase to restore wildfire-affected areas, including mastication of trees to reduce forest fuels and protect watersheds.

Buckeye celebrates Juneteenth by closing city offices; Buckeye Aquatic Center stays open. Trash services continue as scheduled. Resources on trash service schedules are available online. Regular operations to resume June 20.

The second phase of the Dude Fire Restoration project began, focusing on restoring the ponderosa pine population and preventing wildfires in the Tonto National Forest.

Residents near the Peacock Fire in Mohave County are on READY alert for potential evacuation due to the proximity of the fire. They are advised to prepare emergency kits and plans.

The SBA is offering Economic Injury Disaster Loans to businesses in Nevada and Arizona affected by Hurricane Hilary until July 10, 2024, for post-disaster recovery.

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for June 10, urging residents to reduce driving and avoid activities like wood-burning and using leaf blowers to curb ozone levels.

Arizona State University ranks in the top 1% globally according to the Center for World University Rankings, surpassing notable universities and showing a significant rise in global standing.

An Arizona deputy shot seven abandoned dogs, following policy due to lack of animal control. The execution was criticized after bodycam footage sparked debate over animal welfare and resource scarcity in remote Apache County.

Arizona's scorching heat leads to a high demand for A/C repairs, while upcoming EPA regulations on refrigerants may increase future costs for homeowners.

The Rosendin Foundation's "Camp Build" provides free, hands-on trade skills to teens during the summer, while Lansing offers a variety of camps, some with scholarships to ensure wide access.

The FDA has alerted the public to illnesses linked to Diamond Shruumz microdosing chocolate bars, with some cases resulting in hospitalization. Consumers are advised to avoid these products.

A Phoenix man, Logan Moore, survived a 50-foot fall in Switzerland while backpacking in Europe. His cousin, Adisyn Mathenia, who witnessed the fall, helped initiate his rescue. Moore sustained multiple fractures but is expected to recover.

Phoenix bolsters efforts against the heat, upgrading heat relief centers and appointing a Chief Heat Officer as over 645 heat-related deaths were recorded last year in Maricopa County.