Severe monsoon storms at Lake Pleasant caused chaos for boaters, resulting in about a dozen boats sinking or becoming beached; no injuries were reported.

Dream Finders Homes enters the Arizona market by purchasing around 300 lots in Phoenix, marking a significant expansion for the Florida-based homebuilder.

Arizonans won nearly $1.4 million in lottery games over the weekend, including a $1 million Powerball prize in Phoenix. Other wins included a $202,000 Triple Twist jackpot in Tucson and a $144,002 Fantasy 5 prize in Apache Junction.

Maricopa County residents are being targeted by phone scammers pretending to be authorities demanding payment for missed jury duty, with the scam involving threats of jail time and requests for payment via gift cards.

Scottsdale's Etta restaurant, recently bought by RDM Hospitality, is closing on July 22 for renovations, with plans to reopen in September. The revamp follows Etta Collective's bankruptcy and includes design updates and menu changes.

A woman died after jumping from a vehicle during a domestic violence incident, where her boyfriend, William Holloway, is now facing charges including homicide.

A dust storm in Phoenix caused the FAA to issue a ground stop at Sky Harbor Airport, leading to delays. Severe weather also prompted health and safety warnings from local authorities.

Rideshare service BlackWolf, offering armed driver options, halted operations in Phoenix due to a lack of proper authorization from Arizona's Department of Transportation.

Arike Ogunbowale's 34-point game led the WNBA All-Stars to a 117-109 win over the US Olympic team, with rookie Caitlin Clark showcasing her skills as well.

Westbound lanes on Loop 202 at Scottsdale Road in Tempe reopened after a temporary closure due to a hit-and-run incident that injured at least one person. Traffic was heavily affected, coinciding with major sporting events in Phoenix.

A report by Strong Towns PHX suggests Phoenix's reverse lanes cause double the crashes, with local advocates pushing for their removal amid safety concerns.

The Romero Fire has grown to 6,900 acres in Pinal County, AZ, prompting evacuation orders. The nearby Circle Fire also expanded rapidly, with mitigation efforts underway amid unfavorable wind conditions.

Arizona is considering MDMA-assisted therapy for first responders with PTSD, pending FDA approval and inclusion in worker’s compensation plans, with promising clinical trial results.