Peoria's New River Trail near Thunderbird Road is closed from June 16 to June 30 for erosion repair, impacting local outdoor activities. Alternative routes are suggested.

Fountain Hills and Republic Services awarded $10,000 in grants to two local non-profits for community projects, reflecting their decade-long partnership in community service and environmental efforts.

WeRIDE Microtransit in Peoria is expanding its service area to improve neighborhood connectivity starting July 1, with fares from $1 and user-friendly features like an app for payments and scheduling.

Peoria celebrated its Leadership Institute's latest graduates who learned about city operations over eight weeks, aiming to foster civic understanding.

A resident at a Goodyear sober living facility was stabbed 21 times and died after a dispute with another resident, who has been charged with murder and pleaded not guilty. The facility lacked proper licensing, prompting concerns about oversight.

Four years after Daniel Robinson disappeared in the Arizona desert, his father continues to search, with the Buckeye Police investigating every lead. A vigil is planned to raise awareness of the case.

A Phoenix woman shot and killed her boyfriend, Tony Garcia, following an alleged assault. She was released pending investigation. Details remain unclear.

Arizona's State Board of Education approves revisions to the ESA Parent Handbook aimed at clarifying spending rules, following Superintendent Tom Horne’s initiative and community collaboration.

Peoria will hold a public meeting on August 5, 2025, to discuss proposed broadband and microtrenching fee changes, inviting community input on its digital infrastructure.

Flagstaff City Council will correct a clerical error in capacity fees, potentially increasing water service charges; public hearing scheduled for August 26, 2025.

Maricopa County announced a property tax rate cut and increased investment in public safety for FY 2026, including raises for law enforcement and bonuses for officers.

Chase Scott Christman was sentenced to three life terms for a triple murder in Ahwatukee. He pleaded guilty to the crimes, including stabbing and shooting the victims.

Nighttime road construction is planned in Lake Havasu City from June 26 to July 3, 2025, focusing on Smoketree Avenue and Wings Loop, aiming to minimize traffic disruption.