Pima County residents found three IEDs within a week, prompting an investigation by local authorities, the FBI, and ATF. Public safety warnings were issued.

Phoenix, AZ faces a sequence of hot days with temperatures rising steadily, forecasted up to 111 degrees, prompting warnings to stay hydrated and indoors during peak heat.

Weekend construction on Loop 101 in West Valley will cause traffic delays due to closures and lane restrictions.

Live music is seen as an antidote to loneliness by fostering human connections and a sense of belonging, as reported by Nikki Ricard and covered by Phoenix New Times and The Conversation.

A judge in Arizona is set to rule on whether to halt the sale of hemp-derived THC products, following a legal challenge to the state attorney general's crackdown on these items sold outside licensed dispensaries.

Barnes & Noble is opening a new store in Phoenix, marking its first in the area in 20 years, as part of a major expansion, with a grand opening featuring author Kathleen Glasgow. The store features a new design and an expanded product range.

Arizona Legislature passes SB 1658, a bill to improve animal cruelty laws, despite significant cuts and compromises.

The Arizona Senate approved a bill for Chase Field renovations, requiring further House approval and a $500 million cap on diverted taxes for the Arizona Diamondbacks’ stadium repairs.

A small plane crash near Tucson resulted in the deaths of student pilot Miguel Ornelas and flight instructor Robert Guerrero. The incident is under investigation.

The Arizona Humane Society reports a rise in heat-related pet deaths in Maricopa County, urging owners to provide water and shelter to their pets and not leave them in hot cars.

Residents in the Valley seek indoor activities, like the Bubble Planet at Arizona Mills and IDEA LAB in Mesa, to escape the summer heat, alongside other educational and family-focused attractions, as reported by ABC15.

Ex-convict Adam Sheafe confessed to murdering Pastor William Schonemann, with plans to kill other religious leaders. He did not express remorse, citing protection of God as his motive.

Reports highlight how lifeguards at Valley pools cope with summer heat through hydration, increased staffing for breaks, and wellness checks to maintain vigilance and ensure swimmer safety.