The East Valley Institute of Technology's new STEM Academy partners with local companies like Boeing and Honeywell to create a curriculum that sets kids up for the workforce.

SRP and Friends of the Verde River are teaming up to conserve water. The River Friendly Living Grant Program will give homeowners up to $1,000 and businesses up to $5,000 for completing water conservation projects. SRP uses hydropower from the Verde River to bring power to millions in the Phoenix Metro area. 

You can enroll in the River Friendly Living Program at VerdeRiver.org\grants. 

Teen violence is up across the Valley. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell held a forum in Chandler Wednesday night to look at some alarming trends. She says youth violence has been on the rise since a 2020 dip due to the pandemic. Mitchell adds juvenile crimes are becoming more violent and increasingly involve a weapon. 

Families of inmates in Arizona prisons are terrified for their safety. That's what Executive Director of Middle Ground Prison Reform Donna Hamm said at Tuesday's joint legislative committee on correctional practices and facility safety. Hamm told elected leaders staffing shortages at Arizona prisons make corrections officers and inmates less safe. 

A statewide essay contest will result in 20 Arizona kids receiving $529 dollars for their college savings plan.

According to a new study from Harvard, kids participating in Big Brothers Big Sisters' mentorship program are 20% more likely to attend college.

A WWII hero and Valley legend is being recognized for her role in breaking gender, race, and even logistical barriers.

Sukhjeet Singh is a 7th grade teacher and a member of Gen Z, something he says helps him relate to his students. 

Real estate tech firm, Bonus Homes, is opening its headquarters in Phoenix to expand their Home Appreciation Partnership. Founder Kyle Kamrooz explains they'll pay you all the equity you've built on your property so you can move out, while you stay on as the owner. Bonus Homes manages the property as a long-term rental until you're ready to sell and collect 1/3 of the profits. 

The Arizona Supreme Court has issued a warrant of execution for convicted killer Richard Djerf. He's set to be executed by lethal injection in October after killing a Phoenix family in 1993. Following a review of death penalty procedures, former federal judge David Duncan found there are transparency issues with drug procurement and unqualified staff carrying out lethal injection. 

There were not major issues reported when the state resumed executions in March.