Mayor Kate Gallego of Phoenix received the 2025 US Water Prize for her sustainable water management efforts, including the Drought Pipeline Project and programs fostering water conservation.

ADOT completed a new $9.7 million bridge over the San Pedro River on State Route 80, designed to serve the region for 75 years and accommodate daily traffic flow.

Copper Sky Aquatics Center in Maricopa will host Water Safety Day on July 26 to educate on drowning prevention, featuring a rescue simulation and various water safety activities.

Arizona's Supreme Court reversed a ruling on a parental rights case, redefining the legal standards for abandonment to consider both parental actions and contextual circumstances.

The Arizona Supreme Court dismissed a claim for lost profit damages involving McAlister and his company against Loeb & Loeb due to a lack of certainty regarding the potential business deal.

Lake Havasu City Police responded to a report of a juvenile with a possible firearm near a school, later suspected to be a toy gun. Officers are increasing patrols, and the public is urged to share information.

Cory Jermaine White Jr. from Goodyear has been sentenced to almost 10 years in prison for a check theft scheme and must pay $8.4 million in restitution.

Senators Kelly and Gallego propose renaming the Tucson federal building after the late Congressman Raúl Grijalva, highlighting his public service legacy.

Four people were hospitalized after a beehive disturbance in Tempe, Arizona, with victims receiving multiple stings. Local authorities and a beekeeper managed the situation.

Families of Falcon Field Airport crash victims are seeking over $360 million from the city of Mesa, alleging negligence for not implementing safety measures. Five lives were lost in the crash, and a lawsuit is imminent pending NTSB's final report.

A woman died and a deputy was injured after a high-speed chase and shootout with Pinal County Sheriff's deputies in San Tan Valley. The chase ensued following a botched traffic stop, culminating in gunfire.

Phoenix, AZ is experiencing a week of intense heat with sunny skies and temperatures consistently above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, with slight nighttime relief.

The Pinal County Medical Examiner's Office in Arizona received full accreditation from the National Association of Medical Examiners, ensuring high standards in forensic science.