Fountain Hills has released its Proposed Budget Book for FY 2026, totaling $50.37 million with public transparency, and includes $12 million for capital improvements like park and road enhancements.

Apache Junction released its Citizen Summer 2025 brochure, detailing a variety of summer activities for all ages including sports, arts, and nature hikes.

Lake Havasu City hosts a coffee meet-and-greet with Mayor Sheehy and City Manager Knudson for open community dialogue.

Senator Ruben Gallego places a hold on VA nominees in response to the Trump Administration's plans to cut the VA's workforce by 83,000, as per his press release.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed a law allowing dental assistants to become oral preventative assistants after additional training, raising access and quality concerns.

Phoenix Police are investigating a shooting at Cesar Chavez Park that left one man with life-threatening injuries. No suspect details have been released.

New Year celebrations in Maricopa set a record for PM-2.5 pollution. MAG addresses air quality, including PM-2.5 and ozone levels, coordinating with EPA and initiating studies for improvement.

Gilbert Town Council expands utility discount program, increasing the monthly discount to $30 and eligibility to 125% AMI, with automatic application for existing participants.

Glendale high school students in the Mayor's Youth Advisory Commission cleaned Camelback Road, continuing a tradition of community service since 1986. Mayor Weiers praised their commitment, noting over 500 hours of service by current members.

A fatal accident involving Casa Grande's senior adult transport service leads to an intersection closure and investigation.

Arizona's HB 2108, signed into law, protects crime victims from unwanted digital communication from inmates, announced by the Maricopa County Attorney.

Glendale Police have implemented a Drone First Responder program to enhance response times and tactical advantages in crime-fighting while addressing privacy concerns.

Pima County authorities are searching for Cristian Barrionuevo, who was mistakenly released from jail instead of being transferred to the parole department. Another inmate was also released by mistake, highlighting clerical issues.