The Tempe Public Library is launching a Summer Reading program on June 1 to encourage reading through rewards, with activities for all ages, including interactive shows for kids and workshops for teens.

Mesa Public Library in Arizona is offering free summer meals to children and teens under 18 with its "Lunch at the Library" program from June 3 to July 31, aiming to combat child hunger.

The Mesa Public Library suggests apps to keep families entertained during travel, offering recommendations for interactive storybooks, secure video streaming, music downloads, and educational resources for all ages.

Free workshops by Access ASU and College Ready AZ aim to assist students with completing FAFSA forms for college financial aid at various locations and dates.

The Via Linda District Police Station in Scottsdale has reopened with a new Real Time Crime Center after renovations. The lobby is open weekdays, and the department no longer accepts medication drop-offs.

SR 89A in Arizona will be closed for a rockfall mitigation project from June 3, causing daytime roadblocks and one-way traffic at night between mileposts 387-390. Detours via I-17 and SR 179 are recommended.

Maurice Alexander, Jr. was convicted on federal sex trafficking charges, including crimes involving a minor, and faces life imprisonment with an added mandatory 10 years for being a registered sex offender.

Phoenix is facing extreme heat with temperatures forecasted to reach over 100 degrees, offering little nighttime relief, according to the National Weather Service.

The Phoenix City Council approved the Gila Foothills development, including a resort, EV campus, and healthcare facility, on a 300-acre site in Laveen Village.

Fountain Hills is starting a sidewalk upgrade along Palisades and Saguaro Boulevards funded by a $2 million federal grant, including new walkways, curbs, and improved drainage, with the project expected to last 180 days.

A fatal shooting in the Ahwatukee area resulted in the death of a man and left a teenager seriously injured. Local police have launched a major investigation into the incident, which occurred just after midnight on May 28.

Pima County is launching a road preservation project that will cause delays from June 3-15, affecting major routes such as Swan, Thornydale, and Orange Grove Roads. This is part of a $20 million infrastructure plan for FY 2023/2024.

A 14-year-old in Glendale shot and killed his father amid a family argument, leading to a high-speed chase and his arrest.