The Gilbert Days Parade and Festival is scheduled for November 21-22, 2025, featuring a softball tournament, live music, and family activities. Tickets are available, with a parade and half marathon causing road closures.

Arizona Secretary of State invites youth to apply for the 2025 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award, honoring dedication to social justice and community service.

A Phoenix youth group leader was arrested on charges of child sex trafficking and production of child abuse material, involving victims from the Philippines.

Peoria's landscape is changing, with land acquisitions and tech company relocations, discussed by Deputy City Manager Mike Faust on the city's podcast, "What's Up Peoria!" Residents can create podcasts at the Amplify Studio.

Tempe continues recovery after a destructive microburst, dealing with extensive damage and cleanup, while a local sawmill repurposes fallen trees into furniture.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs leads a trade delegation to Mexico City, aiming to discuss economic growth and water conservation with Mexican officials and business leaders.

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren led the 57th Western Navajo Fair, focusing on tradition and unity, and acknowledged all who contributed to its success.

A clerical error on Laker Jackson's birth certificate prevented him from joining the boys' basketball team, as his school district requires athletes to play based on their sex at birth.

Phoenix is progressing in its fight against food insecurity, with urban farming initiatives helping to reduce the impact of food deserts, as per the 2025 Food Action Impact Report.

The Arizona DES faces criticism for delays in unemployment benefits due to the new CACTUS system, which has glitches affecting claims and caused frustration among Arizonans.

A mutilated desert tortoise was found by a local resident at Honeybee Park in Oro Valley, Arizona, leading to community outrage and an ongoing investigation.

Tempe recovers from a microburst, with extensive damage leaving residents without services and displacing over 130 people. The mayor declared a state of emergency, and aid efforts are underway.

Four people died in a collision near Gold Canyon, Arizona; one car was on fire and several people were ejected. Safety measures were emphasized, and the investigation is ongoing.