Osman Perez Vazquez was sentenced for arson after setting two houses on fire in West Phoenix, endangering lives and causing significant damage. He pleaded guilty and received a four-year prison term, followed by probation.

Registration for the Tot Time program in Surprise starts on August 5 for residents and August 12 for non-residents, offering educational activities for 3- to 5-year-olds.

The Stock the Classroom Drive in Gilbert is collecting school supplies for the third year until August 15 to support local schools, with an Amazon Wish List and various drop-off locations available for donations.

Phoenix is set to experience a heatwave with temperatures soaring into triple digits, clear skies, and a slight chance of evening thunderstorms throughout the week.

Two winners claimed large prizes from Arizona lotteries: one won $1.7 million in Chandler from Triple Twist, and another won $50,000 in Phoenix from Powerball.

Terros Health and other Arizona organizations offer free school supplies to families in need as the new school year approaches. Events include giveaways of backpacks and other educational necessities.

A 73-year-old man was arrested in Prescott after threatening a neighbor and barricading himself, leading to a SWAT response and his eventual capture with aid from a K9 unit.

USPS opens a new Phoenix Regional Processing and Distribution Center in Avondale, with a 450,260-square-foot facility, as part of their "Delivering for America" plan to modernize operations.

Gilbert's historic Clare House is facing demolition but has received a deadline extension to August 1, as the community attempts to raise $110,000 for its relocation and restoration.

Monsoon storms in the Southwest led to varied rainfall, with significant downpours in Cave Creek and the Coachella Valley, but minimal rain in Mesa and Gilbert, and Palm Springs remaining dry.

The Black Fire in Tonto National Forest, Arizona, caused by lightning, has burned 5,982 acres and is uncontained. Evacuations are ordered, and incident command is engaged in firefight efforts.

Despite an assassination attempt on former President Trump, the Secret Service confirms RNC security plans in Milwaukee are unchanged yet comprehensive.

Evacuation orders in Pinal County have been lifted as crews achieve 65% containment of the Freeman Fire, with ongoing suppression efforts to protect critical infrastructure.