A couple was caught on camera stealing from a Scottsdale restaurant and engaging in an intimate act among the décor. They took cash, an iPhone, and liquor.

The Arizona State Retirement System received a financial reporting award from the GFOA for its 2022 report, marking a 33-year streak, and another award for plan funding and administration.

Arizona's Congressional delegates addressed a letter to the Education Secretary regarding layoffs at the Impact Aid office, potentially affecting state education.

Prescott National Forest starts prescribed burns on October 26 to manage forest fuels and improve forest health, with potential smoke impact in the Walker Rd. area. Public advised on smoke and trail caution.

Fountain Hills introduces a free downtown concert series at Centennial Pavilion, with diverse music acts scheduled on the third Thursday of each month from November to April.

Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Gabriel Spencer Carr's 16-year sentence for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and lifetime supervised probation in Arizona.

Senator Gallego and 45 senators urge the USDA to release SNAP funds amid concerns that the government shutdown may disrupt benefits for nearly a million Arizonans.

In Phoenix, homeowners shot alleged intruders in separate events, resulting in one injury and one fatality. Investigations are ongoing, with no charges filed yet.

Scottsdale City Council endorsed a pay adjustment plan for police communications and water operations staff to tackle job vacancies and retain essential workers.

Arizona's AG Kristin Mayes and Rep-elect Adelita Grijalva sue the U.S. House for delaying Grijalva's induction, hinting at political obstruction linked to the Epstein files release vote.

Cochise County Attorney's Office released a more detailed NIJO report, supporting transparency in governance and informing voters ahead of a tax election for Jail District funding. Officials assert this will not jeopardize jail security.

The Arizona Supreme Court has honored local court programs and employees for their contributions to the judiciary through the Strategic Agenda Awards.

An arrest was made in the 2017 murder of Evin Paulos after a manhunt. Michael Anthony Arredondo was apprehended in Mexico and has confessed to the stabbing. A tip to the victim's family led to the resolution of the case.