Mesa's Public Information & Communications Department won PRSA's Communications Team of the Year and five other awards, reflecting their commitment to transparent communication.

Attorney General Kris Mayes leads 21 attorneys general and 3 governors in a lawsuit against the USDA and Secretary Brooke Rollins for suspending SNAP benefits during a federal shutdown.

KB Home expands in Queen Creek with the Olea Groves community, aiming for 500 homes on a 115-acre site near Queen Creek Olive Mill, with a focus on affordability and local agritainment culture integration.

Grand Canyon National Park closes due to a federal government shutdown, following concerns over safety and maintenance raised by former park officials. Visitors face closed facilities and an absence of rangers.

Kovach Enclosure Systems expands in Chandler, Arizona, with a 190,475 sq ft lease at Chandler Freeways Business Park, signaling growth and commitment to the city.

Arizona nonprofits and food banks anticipate a crisis as a potential SNAP delay during a government shutdown may impact food assistance for over 900,000 Arizonans.

Matthew Edmiston, a fraudulent contractor, was convicted for theft and operating without a license in Tucson, Arizona, and sentenced to probation and jail time.

Governor Katie Hobbs requests $6 billion to prevent SNAP benefits cutoff in Arizona due to a government shutdown, impacting nearly one million residents, including veterans.

The Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters tracker, defunded under the Trump Administration, is now restored by Climate Central, offering vital data for disaster planning and illustrating the U.S.'s $101 billion loss from such events in 2025.

Volunteers in Mesa, Arizona planted 100 trees at Reed Park to increase canopy coverage and combat heat, improving local ecosystem and shade for the community.

Police investigate shootings and a stabbing at Halloween parties in Phoenix, Mesa, and Scottsdale, with non-fatal injuries reported and an arrest in Mesa.

Phoenix Police released a video detailing an October 11 officer-involved shooting where a man with a machete was fatally shot during a domestic altercation.

SBA issues final call for EIDLs for New Mexico small businesses affected by 2024 drought before 11/25/2025 deadline.