Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s unconventional attire while hiking Camelback Mountain in Arizona elicited mixed reactions online, ranging from amusement to concern over his choice to wear jeans in the heat.

Dick's Sporting Goods is opening a new House of Sport experiential store in Glendale, featuring interactive sports experiences and community engagement.

President Trump's new executive orders on DEI have led to the cancellation of the Desperado LGBTQ+ Film Festival at Paradise Valley Community College.

A Phoenix apartment complex suffered an A/C failure, leading to one death and hospitalizations as temperatures rose. The Arizona AG intervened, prompting repairs by the management.

Firefighters in Arizona are combating the White Sage and Dragon Bravo fires, with the former 33% contained and the latter 8% contained and prompting evacuations.

The Dragon Bravo Fire destroyed over 70 structures in the Grand Canyon's North Rim, and senators and Arizona's governor are seeking answers about fire management policies.

Phoenix considers GPS for shopping carts to address abandonment, affecting large retailers with ordinance proposals, as over 7,800 were collected last year.

Valley mother Ali Briskey, after a double lung transplant, is regaining her voice and recovering from scleroderma, with community support and gratitude to her donor.

Several people were injured in a bee attack near a Dollar Tree in Tempe, with two children and two adults hospitalized after being stung up to 15 times each.

Indian American students dominate the Discovery 3M Young Scientist Challenge finals, with innovations like Amaira Srivastava's biodegradable cups made from fruit peels and other remarkable inventions.

Phoenix hosted the 2025 Airborne Public Safety Association conference, where aviation and safety professionals discussed aerial support in law enforcement.

Queen Creek offers incentives for water-saving landscaping, with rebates for residents and businesses replacing grass with desert-appropriate or artificial turf.

Surprise, a city, plans a yearlong celebration for the US's 250th anniversary with events like 'Surprise America 250' parade, inviting parade marshal nominations and other community programs.