Good morning, Glendale.

Glendale police charged a Wendy’s manager and her boyfriend with first-degree murder and kidnapping in connection with the death of employee Grant Siefert, whose body was found in a Glendale water retention area & records show he suffered 22 stab wounds and 14 incised wounds & he had filed an assault report against the manager before his death.

Glendale is working with Peoria and the Maricopa Association of Governments to boost school crossing safety for students as classes start soon.

Students in districts such as Copper Canyon High, Deer Valley Unified, and Peoria Unified will return on July 31 while those in the Glendale Elementary and Glendale Union High districts begin on Aug. 4—Glendale traffic education program manager Cassandra Johnston leads the effort.

The Verde River Water Storage project plans to raise Bartlett Dam by 100 feet to restore 50,000 acre-feet of lost capacity from sediment buildup and secure storage for up to 1 million households.

Local agencies including Glendale will hold virtual and in-person public meetings from Jul. 28 to Aug. 1 while accepting feedback through Aug. 11 as part of the National Environmental Policy Act review.

NFL guard Justin Pugh retired Friday after 11 seasons with the Giants and Cardinals—he made the announcement at Giants training camp with his family present.

He played 134 games, tore his ACL in 2022 and returned in 2023 before saying he had no more strength to continue.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire

12:30–2:00 p.m. — Desert Diamond Arena — Tickets available — Experience the thrill as your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks light up the arena.

Chris Stapleton's All-American Road Show

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Desert Diamond Arena — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night of country music with Chris Stapleton and special guest Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives.

Chris Stapleton Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Desert Diamond Arena — Ticketed event — Experience the soulful sounds of Chris Stapleton live in concert.

Big Zephyr Tribute to Eagles, Ronstadt and Friends

3-6 p.m. — Westside Blues and Jazz — Reservations recommended — Enjoy a night filled with classic hits from Eagles and Linda Ronstadt performed by talented local musicians.

Learn to Skate – Skate Lessons

5-6 p.m. — Great Skate — $12 admission includes skate rental — Roll with confidence in our fun and inclusive skate lessons.

Lainey Wilson Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Footprint Center — Ticket required — A night of live country music from rising star Lainey Wilson.

NFL Preseason: Raiders vs. Cardinals

7-8:30 p.m. — State Farm Stadium — Tickets from $27 — Catch the Raiders take on the Cardinals in an exciting NFL preseason matchup.