Maricopa County maintains its AAA bond rating, emphasizing strong financial management and budgeting, which allows for low borrowing costs and benefits to residents.

Avondale Fire and Medical Department received the ESGR Patriot Award for supporting employees in the military, as highlighted by National Guard member Capt. Josh Cameron.

Mesa officers shot a domestic violence suspect after he pointed a gun at them. He was hospitalized and is expected to survive. No officers were harmed. This adds to the rising number of such shootings in Arizona.

Casa Grande seeks residents for its Board of Adjustment, responsible for regulatory oversight in the city. Applications are open until October 10, 2025.

Attorney General Kris Mayes supports a legal challenge against the Trump administration's decision to use National Guard troops in D.C. without local consent.

A man was fatally shot by police in Avondale after threatening officers with a gun; the incident is under investigation by the Peoria Police Department.

Tempe Police evacuated their headquarters after a man claimed his backpack had a bomb. The EOD Unit found no threat, and the man was detained, allowing normal city operations to resume.

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park in Scottsdale celebrates its 50th anniversary with a $13.1 million upgrade, including new attractions like The Roundhouse and a splashpad, resulting in a 160% increase in summer attendance.

Arizona Early Intervention Program invites public comments on procedure revisions for child records until October 17, 2025, including a virtual event on the last day.

Alejandro Salazar, Tolleson's Teen Mayor, was honored for his academic success and community leadership, receiving a $16,000 scholarship to attend ASU.

The Yuma County Sheriff's Office is investigating a suspicious package found outside the Yuma County Detention Center, which prompted a controlled detonation by the bomb squad.

Community volunteers help clean up a South Phoenix church damaged by a suspected arson fire, with local businesses donating supplies and equipment for the recovery efforts.

A shooting at a Phoenix apartment complex injured three; police suggest it involved a domestic dispute. A suspect in a relationship with one victim was detained.