Senator Ruben Gallego criticized the BLM for staff shortages affecting land management in Arizona, stressing the impact on cultural sites and energy projects.

Queen Creek will close town offices for Thanksgiving but maintain essential services. Waste management schedules are adjusted; recreational facilities are also closed. Residents may recycle cooking oil and access safety tips online.

Phoenix is expected to have a 50% chance of rain overnight and a high near 65 degrees on Thursday. Wet weather will decrease with clearer skies towards the weekend.

Buckeye reminds residents of service changes for Thanksgiving: city facilities closed Nov. 27-28, libraries also on Nov. 29, trash collection rescheduled, and advises not to pour grease down the sink.

Robert Castillo was arrested in Mesa for a fatal stabbing on Sept. 29. Details about the victim and motive are unclear. In a separate incident, Zion Teasley was charged with murder for a stabbing in Phoenix.

School bus crash in Phoenix results in hospitalization of one driver; 68 students on board report no serious injuries.

Coconino County Sheriff's Cpl. Waibel and K9 Dex won top honors at the 2025 Desert Dog K9 Trials, including the Overall Top Dog Award, among several high placements.

Chandler has announced a holiday schedule with closures of city offices, altered trash collection, and recreational activities for Thanksgiving weekend.

SRP maintenance on the Western Canal in Tempe begins Nov. 20, causing a month-long closure affecting pathways from Guadalupe Road to Price Road and disrupting local traffic.

Phoenix is experiencing unusual late-autumn rain with an 80% chance of precipitation forecasted; showers and thunderstorms are likely, with temperatures around 62 degrees. The weather is expected to clear up with mostly sunny days ahead.

Echo Canyon Trail at Camelback Mountain in Phoenix is closed for stabilization of three unstable boulders. The city is mitigating risks with controlled measures and concurrently improving facilities. Hikers are directed to alternate trails.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport offers advice and services, like reserved parking and PHX RESERVE security booking, to ease Thanksgiving travel congestion.

The District of Arizona's U.S. Attorney's Office charged over 180 individuals for various immigration offenses, including illegal re-entry and human smuggling.