The City of Mesa's Hydration Donation Campaign, aiming for 700,000 water bottles to help the needy in extreme heat, has reached halfway and continues until September 27. Two drop-off events are scheduled to boost donations.

Local First Arizona receives over $1 million from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation to expand the Heart & Soil People's Garden and support entrepreneurship programs.

Maricopa County voters will decide on Proposition 479 to continue a half-cent sales tax for transportation funding until 2045, expected to generate $14.9 billion for roads and transit projects.

Mayor Craig McFarland is seeking volunteers for the Mayor's Reading Club to encourage early reading among children to support academic success in Casa Grande.

Shortage of residency positions in Arizona may force many Creighton University medical graduates to leave the state, with potential impacts from state-level abortion bans influencing choices.

The Arizona Infectious Disease Training and Exercise event, AZID2024, saw 400 health professionals collaborate on managing disease outbreaks, focusing on health equity and surveillance.

The Mesa Planning and Zoning Commission approved plans for new data center projects, despite local concerns about skyline alteration and noise pollution.

Body camera footage shows Phoenix police responding to a scene where Rachel Henry allegedly murdered her three young children, found to be unresponsive.

A man has been hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries following a collision between his van and a train in Buckeye, Arizona. An investigation into the crash, which may involve malfunctioning crossing arms, is underway.

Scientists at ASU, led by Dr. Meenakshi Wadhwa, discovered intriguing formations on Mars that could indicate ancient life, but face challenges in bringing samples back to Earth.

PETA accuses the University of Washington's primate research facilities in Arizona of unsafe conditions, highlighting numerous accidents and protocol breaches.

A worker died at a Paradise Valley construction site when windows being lifted by a crane fell on him; his identity is undisclosed as the incident is investigated.

Gilbert, Arizona residents will vote in the Primary Election for mayor and council positions, with past low primary turnout despite local governance impact. Voters can access candidate info and polling locations online.