Mesa Parks and Recreation announces the return of its Jr. Suns Youth Basketball league for ages 7-14, including a new co-ed option and a Kinder Clinic for ages 5-6. Registration is available online with scholarships offered.

YCSO Academy's Class 3 of 2024 graduated 15 Detention Officers, with Chief Deputy Newnum emphasizing service and integrity, and William Slusher earning top honors.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs grants $1.5 million for the conservation of the San Pedro River, supporting the Coyote Wash Stormwater Management Project to enhance water recharge and quality.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced an indictment in a large fentanyl seizure involving Jesus Sandoval Leyva, facing multiple felony charges in a multi-agency sting.

Buckeye launches the YourBuckeye app, providing residents with an easy way to report issues, pay bills, and stay updated on city news through their mobile devices.

Rehrig Pacific opened a new 264,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Buckeye, Arizona, aimed at expanding and strengthening its sustainable practices and local economy.

Joseph Daniel Hill Jr. from Tempe, Arizona, was arrested for keeping his deceased father's body in a freezer for years, allegedly to avoid losing his father's house.

The USDA Forest Service used a 'confine and contain' strategy for the West and Preacher Fires in Tonto National Forest, engaging in fire management techniques for community safety and land resilience.

A 10-year-old Chihuahua mix named Dorothea was rescued from a Phoenix canal and has since found a new home in Youngtown after receiving care for severe dehydration and other health issues.

Early voting has begun in Maricopa County for the November 5th election with options for in-person and mail-in voting available to over 2.1 million anticipated early voters.

Phoenix expands its Trails and Heat Safety Program, starting trail closures at 8 a.m. during Excessive Heat Warnings, now including South Mountain Park, due to increased temperatures and safety concerns.

Governor Katie Hobbs addresses Arizona's water issues by stopping developers bypassing water laws and proposing an Active Management Area for the Willcox Basin to regulate groundwater usage.

The City of Surprise and ARIZONA@WORK have announced a free hiring event at the Surprise Regional Library on November 14, 2024, to connect job seekers with employers.