Prescribed fires are set to begin in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests to manage overgrowth and mitigate wildfire risks, with pile burns in the Lakeside Ranger District that might affect local air quality.

Casa Grande to impose new fees on delinquent wastewater customers, with charges for disconnection and after-hours reconnection, aiming for revenue neutrality.

Flagstaff launches an interactive map of short-term rentals, providing emergency contact information for owners, to aid locals and visitors with concerns.

The Arizona Auditor General's report identifies improper financial practices in the Mohawk Valley Elementary School District, including unauthorized bonuses and weak fiscal controls.

Arizona's Supreme Court received a $92,891 GOHS grant for the Electronic Search Warrant Program to combat impaired driving.

The Tempe Resilience Hub Network proved effective in responding to a microburst disaster, offering shelters and services while preparing for future crises through community asset mapping.

Congress closed a loophole from the 2018 Farm Bill, now strictly regulating THC products previously sold unregulated, aligning state and federal oversight.

The City of Surprise hosts its annual free-to-public Surprise Party with entertainment, food, and activities including a tree lighting, fireworks, drone display, and food trucks.

Phoenix area sees no mainline freeway closures; however, a ramp widening project will close the eastbound Loop 101 to southbound State Route 51 ramp for the weekend.

House Speaker Montenegro forms a team to investigate allegations of "pay-to-play" within Governor Hobbs' Department of Child Safety after reports of Sunshine Residential Homes receiving a rate increase following donations.

Arizona's Supreme Court receives a $155,000 grant for judicial training in traffic/DUI cases, aiming to improve the skills of justices and magistrates.

Mesa's renovated Juvenile Court Center has opened with additional courtrooms and enhanced facilities, completing under budget at $35 million. The project enhances access to justice for youth and families in the East Valley.

A man sustained superficial burns after a fire broke out in a Phoenix wastewater treatment plant's underground tunnel, prompting an evacuation. The cause is under investigation.