Arizona's ADOA offers free counseling to employees and dependents, highlighting mental health resources for all, including hotlines and local services. State and university workers have industry-specific assistance available.

Early retirement requires careful financial planning due to health insurance costs, penalties on early 401(k) withdrawals, and reduced social security if taken at age 62.

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises of heavy traffic expected in Phoenix due to a Cardinals game, suggesting alternative routes and early parking.

Seattle Avenue will be closed from Oct. 21-23, 6 a.m.-4 p.m. for waterline work by Borderland Construction Company, affecting the stretch south of Avra Valley Road to Safford Street. Local access is maintained.

Tempe's plan to transform Food City Plaza into a mixed-income housing development with grocery and potential police station aims to address affordable housing needs.

NM Governor Grisham meets with tribal leaders to discuss Indian education, focusing on funding, literacy, and special education needs, as well as promoting cultural inclusion and a tribal regalia bill for graduations.

Notah Begay III and Navajo Nation President Nygren hosted the first NB3 Foundation Challenge at Two Warriors Golf Club to support youth health, showcasing collegiate golfers and advocating for Native American communities.

Nathan Chaidez, 18, was indicted for 2nd-degree murder and assault relating to a fatal high-speed crash in Buckeye.

IV fluid shortages due to Hurricane Helene's impact on supplier Baxter International force Valley hospitals to adapt by delaying elective surgeries, conserving supplies, and seeking alternatives to maintain critical care.

Prescott, Arizona, announces plans to lease airport property for aircraft storage, offering two parcels with tie-down spots on the South ramp with Taxiway C access.

The Arizona Supreme Court denied an effort to keep Senate candidate Ruben Gallego's and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego's divorce records sealed, upholding prior rulings for their release.

The Peoria Center for the Performing Arts is hosting the last Made in Arizona film series event, screening 'Raising Arizona' on October 19, with a post-film discussion led by Jeannie Berg.

Two individuals died in a Prescott home shooting, including an estranged wife, with a YCSO reserve deputy's involvement; the incident is under investigation.