ADOT explains that highway closures during Arizona's wildfire season are for safety, detailing the complexities of managing such fires and coordinating with multiple agencies.

ADOT announces major freeway closures in Phoenix from July 26-29 for road improvements, affecting I-17, Loop 101, and I-10, urging motorists to plan for detours and extra travel time.

Registration is open for Maricopa Team Sports fall league, offering youth flag football, soccer, and volleyball with varying sign-up deadlines. Volunteer coaches and referees are also needed.

The Buckeye police have provided safety guidelines for the upcoming school year, stressing the importance of caution in school zones and encouraging students to travel in groups and use safety gear.

Phoenix intensifies cooling efforts with a new shelter and expanded heat relief center, aiding over 14,000 heat-vulnerable people since May. The city reports a 23% drop in heat-related calls and plans to add 790 new shelter beds by 2025.

Avondale is starting ITS installation on Avondale Boulevard, to improve traffic and connectivity, with night construction to minimize disruption, aiming for a year-end completion.

The Mesa Public Library offers a wealth of resources including books, computers, study rooms, and library staff assistance, aiming to support academic success for K-12 students with its range of services and programs.

The Surprise Fire-Medical Department is recruiting volunteers for its Fire Cadet Program aimed at preparing individuals for firefighting careers, with training, ride-alongs, and community service.

Peoria mourns former Councilmember Vicki Hunt, whose civic contributions deeply impacted the city, especially downtown.

Phoenix, AZ is experiencing a heatwave with temperatures forecasted to exceed 100 degrees for the coming week, according to the National Weather Service.

Chandler City won the Healthy Arizona Worksite Platinum Award for its employee health initiatives, including health screenings and community volunteer work.

Immigration enforcement in Arizona results in 2,641 charges for illegal entry or re-entry and 319 cases against smugglers in Q2 of 2024, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

The Arizona Department of Health Services warns that drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1-4 in the state and urges community-wide prevention measures.