Gardeners in Arizona combat extreme heat with strategies such as creating microclimates and deep watering, enabling some heat-loving plants like okra to thrive despite challenging conditions.

Lauren Levinson was arrested for allegedly stabbing her parents in Oak Creek, with her mother airlifted and her father hospitalized for their injuries.

Cars in Phoenix's Green Gables neighborhood were vandalized with racial slurs and swastikas; police are investigating the bias-related crimes and seek community help.

Lake Havasu City announces a free hazardous waste disposal day at Fire Station 2 for residents to safely discard various materials and prevent environmental damage.

Two men were sentenced for assaulting Hopi police during a car chase where an AM-15 rifle was fired at officers. The incident involved a traffic violation that escalated on the Hopi Reservation.

Arizona State Rep. Alex Kolodin will host a legislative town hall on water conservation on July 24 at the Mountain View Park Community Center in Scottsdale.

Arizona's monsoon season prompts Goodyear to offer safety resources, including a GY Alerts system for real-time updates and free sandbags for flood protection, with residents reminded to bring shovels at designated pick-up locations.

Lake Havasu City intends to maintain its current property tax rate, but total levies may rise due to increasing property values. A public hearing is scheduled to discuss the impacts.

Lake Havasu City is seeking sponsors for its Aquatic Center to offer free summer swimming for kids, providing business visibility and community support.

U.S. Health Secretary Becerra visited Arizona, discussing the post-Roe challenges for women's reproductive healthcare and stressing the need for clear information on healthcare access.

Pinal County has launched an online portal for public to submit pro and con statements on Proposition 486, facilitating civic engagement before the 2024 General Election. Statements are due by August 7, 2024, with a $25 fee and 300-word limit.

Phoenix is combating skin cancer by offering free sunscreen at select splash pads through a partnership between the Parks Department and IMPACT Melanoma.

A woman died in a high-speed crash in Buckeye, Arizona, after a Dodge Challenger ran a stop sign and later hit a tree. Two others were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.