Chandler, Arizona commemorates "Preston Lord Day" to honor the late teen and address teen violence, featuring a community gathering with a butterfly release and live music.

Chandler's Halloween Spooktacular is set for October 25 in Dr. A.J. Chandler Park with free, family-friendly activities including costume parades, trunk-or-treat, and carnival games.

A teenager was arrested in Phoenix for threatening a mass shooting at local schools, prompting about 6,000 student absences and numerous police investigations.

Forbes ranked Maricopa County as a top employment destination in Arizona, highlighting its competitive pay, work-life balance, and career growth opportunities.

The Peoria City Council approved a plan to develop a pedestrian bridge to improve safety for students crossing Grand Avenue, seeking a $2M planning grant with a local funding match.

Angela Padgett-Espiritu was appointed as Fountain Hills' new Town Clerk, bringing her six years' experience within the town to the role, especially apt for the upcoming elections.

Buckeye PD treats every school threat as credible, collaborating with school officials and SROs to investigate and educate about social media dangers, potentially leading to arrests and felony charges for verified threats.

Buckeye is calling for volunteers to join its Citizens on Patrol program to assist in community policing, with duties including patrolling and reporting suspicious activities.

Construction on a new medical building has begun in Goodyear's downtown area, with Banner Health set to occupy the 62,475-square-foot facility upon its completion in fall 2025.

Mesa Police are pursuing charges against juveniles after a series of threats disrupted Mesa Public Schools, emphasizing the severity of online trends linked to school violence.

A man named Mitchell Briggs was arrested for multiple massage parlor burglaries in the Valley area, with evidence including surveillance footage, a ledger of targeted locations, and stolen cash.

ADOT begins pavement improvements on Business 40 in Holbrook on Sept. 23, including new ADA-compliant ramps, with temporary lane restrictions and minimal business disruptions expected.

The Surprise Fire-Medical Department offers free monthly community safety classes to teach emergency response skills like bleeding control, Narcan use, and hands-only CPR. Pre-registration is required.