Governor Hobbs' committee in Arizona finalizes a report on school facility enhancements, focusing on safety, maintenance, and improved learning environments.

Queen Creek officials apologized after a technical error caused a late notification about a free pancake event that had already occurred. They promise a festive QC Hometown Christmas event in December as redemption.

Glendale Glitters is set to kick off on November 29, 2024, with a tree lighting and will continue until the New Year, offering visitors lights displays, caroling, and a visit from Santa.

A man's car was burglarized for $50,000 in Glendale after he left it unlocked. The theft led to a pursuit and a crash, resulting in the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of most of the money.

The City of Peoria partners with Prostate On-Site Project for prostate cancer screenings on December 4, 2024, at two locations with varying morning hours. Insurance accepted, uninsured flat fee is $86, but no Medicare. Appointments required.

The Surprise Party in Surprise, AZ offers a free holiday event with activities, live entertainment, a Tree Lighting Ceremony, fireworks, and more, Dec 6-7 at Surprise Recreation Campus.

Arizona's Department of Public Safety seized almost 6,500 pounds of drugs from August to October 2024, including fentanyl, meth, heroin, cocaine, and marijuana.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs plans to create an AI Steering Committee to boost technology and transportation in the state, focusing on AI and advanced air mobility.

The San Carlos Apache Tribe has been approved for Disaster Unemployment Assistance due to the July Watch Fire, providing financial support to jobless tribal members.

A man found a boa constrictor under his truck in Scottsdale, which was safely removed by firefighters and is now with the Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary.

Arizona schools are receiving over 16,000 Narcan kits to combat opioid overdoses, supplied by health departments and with training by the state's health care system.

Gateway Academy in North Phoenix invests over $325,000 in tech to enhance education for students with high-functioning autism, adding cutting-edge tools like VR and 3D printers.

The Peoria Police Department received a $176,626 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to combat DUIs and enhance traffic safety efforts.