SEMICON West, a major microelectronics event, showcased Phoenix's emergence as a tech hub, drawing attention to local industry growth and potential challenges amid a federal shutdown.

Residents of Globe and Miami, Arizona brace for more rain after recent floods, while voicing frustration over recurring flood issues and seeking long-term solutions.

Phoenix businesses, especially Title 9 Sports Grill and Greenwood Brewing, are experiencing a boom with packed Mercury fan watch parties as the WNBA Finals approach.

Arizona's Capitol is lit purple as part of the "Lighting Arizona Purple" domestic violence awareness campaign in October, including events, a kickoff, and engagement from government officials and the community.

Eastbound McDowell Road to face lane restrictions due to improvements from Oct. 13 to Dec. 15, affecting the area between 117th Avenue and Avondale Boulevard.

The Phoenix Police Department is hiring retired officers as School Resource Officers to improve campus security, with details available on their official announcement page.

Arizona State Gang Task Force arrests and seizes firearms, including stolen guns and a modified Glock, following a Phoenix weapons trafficking investigation.

AG Kris Mayes and 22 state attorneys general filed a brief urging the Supreme Court to review a ruling limiting private lawsuits under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.

Gilbert Regional Park will be closed for the Sound Bites Music & Food Festival on October 11, with live performances and food options. Parking and transportation details are available online.

Chandler Regional Medical Center is expanding with a 100,000-square-foot medical office, enhancing local healthcare access by fall 2026, including an ambulatory surgery and imaging center.

Holocaust survivor Ben Lesser's passing is mourned; he left a legacy of hope and education with his Zachor Holocaust Remembrance Foundation, vital in ensuring that the lessons of the Holocaust are remembered and taught.

Motorcycle crash on I-10 near Phoenix causes fatality and major traffic delays early Monday morning; separate incident claims a child's life on Sunday night.

Local sports events honored cancer survivors and educators, with the Arizona Cardinals celebrating a couple's fight against cancer and the UIW marking their Pink Out game for breast cancer awareness and honoring teachers.