Mesa Adaptive Program and Red Mountain High School theater students will perform "Madagascar Jr." from June 6-8, promoting inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities. Tickets are available online.

Mayor Giles of Mesa has unveiled a new Youth Climate Action Fund offering grants for youth-led projects on climate issues, supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies with a $50,000 investment.

A Phoenix shootout left two dead, including the suspected shooter and an earlier shooting victim. The police officer, targeted but unharmed, returned fire during the incident. Investigations are ongoing.

A Taiwanese bioscience delegation visits Phoenix to seek partnerships and explore the city's medical tech advancements, with support from Mayor Gallego and Congressman Stanton.

Arizona's Attorney General Kris Mayes announced the conviction and first prison sentence for Medicaid fraud, with Ariell Dix sentenced to three and a half years for setting up fake clinics and scamming millions from state Medicaid.

ADOT has completed safety improvements on SR 80 near Bisbee, including new LED lights and reconfigured traffic lanes, adding a merging lane and bicycle lanes.

Phoenix is experiencing intense heat with highs exceeding 100 degrees, and nights cooling to around 75 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The hot weather is expected to continue through the week.

ADOT has announced multiple freeway closures in Phoenix for pavement improvements, affecting I-17, I-10, and Loop 101. Drivers should expect detours and plan for delays.

Road repairs in Arivaca, managed by Pima County and Tucson Asphalt, will cause traffic delays from June 3-28 with lane closures and controlled traffic.

House Minority Whip Katherine Clark endorsed Democrat Kirsten Engel against Republican incumbent Juan Ciscomani, criticizing Ciscomani on women's health issues during a Tucson campaign stop.

Arizona's Superintendent Tom Horne defends empowerment scholarship accounts in response to criticism from Save Our Schools, arguing they provide helpful competition for public schools and don't significantly impact their funding.

Tucson officials launch a heat awareness campaign to help residents stay safe amid rising temperatures and the threat of extreme heat. Cooling centers and an interactive map are provided.

Rep. Ruben Gallego advocates for the expansion of Arizona's Direct File program nationwide, aiming to make tax filing simpler and less costly for Americans.