The Phoenix Police Department has announced the 2024 Crime Reduction Plan to decrease violent and property crimes in the city and address the rise in juvenile crime rates and the fentanyl crisis.

The Mesa Arts Center adds four new shows, including performances by Michael Carbonaro, Home Free, Vir Das, and Jesse Cook, to its 20th Anniversary lineup.

Johnson & Johnson will pay $700 million to settle claims about talc safety, retire products in the US, and pay Arizona over $15 million. The states' coalition secured the agreement.

The Phoenix Police released a video on a May 28 incident where officers shot a man who fired at them during a traffic stop, resulting in one officer injured and the suspect deceased. The investigation is ongoing.

State Route 143 near Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is closing for concrete repairs and a traffic shift from June 14-17, affecting access to I-10 and Loop 202. Detours are provided; travelers should check for updates.

Phoenix is set to endure a heatwave with temperatures reaching near 110 degrees, only slightly cooling at night.

Phoenix's Planning and Development Department announces improvements to streamline development services, ensuring they meet community needs with a strategic approach based on feedback.

ADEQ issued a High Pollution Advisory for the Phoenix area due to elevated ozone levels, advising residents to minimize outdoor activity and avoid wood burning, with additional measures to reduce air pollution.

The Bravo Fire containment has reached 82%, leading to a transition in management from a Northern Arizona incident team to state forestry, signaling a deescalation of the incident.

A 25-year-old Glendale man, Logan Moore, survived a severe fall while hiking in Switzerland, sustaining injuries but saved by a swift mountain rescue operation. He's currently recovering with optimism.

An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for Phoenix and other Arizona areas with temperatures possibly exceeding 110°F; hiking bans and safety precautions are advised.

Phoenix police seized 70,000 fentanyl pills from a suspect during a routine traffic stop, with a subsequent house search uncovering more pills, cash, and guns.

Phoenix police arrested 24-year-old Clayveion Hendrix for a fatal shooting on June 9, where 37-year-old Tracy Jerome Walker died from gunshot wounds. Hendrix admitted responsibility and was charged with murder. The investigation continues.