Tempe Sister Cities won the 2025 Innovation in Youth and Education Award for its Youth Cultural Exchange program, supporting global understanding and education.

WW Clyde, a construction company, opened its new Southwest Division HQ in Apache Junction, AZ, promising job growth with plans to expand its workforce.

Gilbert teachers prepare for the new school year, often paying for supplies out of pocket. The community is supporting them through the annual Teacher Supply Drive, collecting essential items for local elementary schools.

Julie Spilsbury was named to the MAG's Community Initiatives Coordinating Committee representing the East Valley.

Arizona AG Kris Mayes joins 20 attorneys general urging Congress to limit ICE from using covert identities, expecting agents to visibly show ID and agency insignia.

Elvira Vielma Felix was sentenced to 2.5 years for fentanyl and heroin trafficking in Arizona. The state AG's office announced the sentence. Felix was involved in large narcotics sales.

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that Phoenix Union High School District is not liable for student CJ Lucero's injuries from a car accident off-campus.

San Luis, Arizona, introduced a new traffic light at Avenue F and San Luis Lane to enhance safety and reduce congestion, particularly during school rush hours. The system will be operational on July 18, 2025.

A $2 million Powerball ticket was sold at Cobblestone Auto Spa in Chandler, Arizona, and remains unclaimed. The winning numbers were drawn Monday, with excitement growing as the jackpot reaches $246 million.

Coconino County placed in the Top 10 digital counties for the sixth year, recognized for tech achievements like cybersecurity and broadband expansion.

Senators Gallego and Kelly seek an investigation into the handling of the Dragon Bravo fire in Grand Canyon National Park, questioning the decisions and readiness of the Department of the Interior.

Dr. Shannon Barker and UHS Pediatricians provide advice on readying children for school, emphasizing the importance of adjusting sleep schedules, limiting screen time, ensuring vaccinations, and conducting health checkups.

A study shows rising mortgage delinquencies in the US, worsened by increasing home insurance costs, affecting especially first-time and low-income home buyers.