Officer Jose Torres of the Glendale Police dove into an Arizona canal to rescue a French poodle mix puppy, aiding the distressed animal and returning it to its owner.

Tolleson's 5th Annual Back to School Backpack Giveaway provided school supplies and backpacks to students, supported by sponsors like Amazon Prime Air and volunteers.

Surprise, Arizona parks face temporary closures for essential maintenance and upgrades, affecting The Fields, pickleball courts, dog parks, and a splash pad, with the Oasis Swim Center remaining open.

Buckeye's Catalyst Program, with a $245,000 budget, is accepting grant applications from local businesses for property improvements until September 30, 2025. Owners must co-invest to qualify.

Officials in Cochise County criticized the Mexican Gray Wolf reintroduction program and called for full compensation for ranchers' losses, while also supporting the Range Rider Program to reduce wolf-cattle conflicts.

Maricopa's Summer Reading Program amasses over 1 million minutes read, surpassing last year's totals with 1,740 participants engaged in the initiative.

Flagstaff's Senior Deputy City Manager Shannon Anderson receives the Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Award for her impact on improving city services and fostering interdepartmental collaboration.

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.