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.

Sandra Lucia Tellez-Nieves was deported to Mexico to face charges for a 2009 daycare fire that killed 49 children; she was arrested by U.S. authorities following a traffic stop.

Governor Katie Hobbs visited Gila County to show solidarity and support for flood recovery, meeting with local leaders and surveying damage. Press materials are available on the Governor's office website.

DFFM crews continue flood cleanup in Globe-Miami, AZ, clearing debris to prevent future blockages and ensure waterways flow freely. Community and multiple agencies remain engaged in recovery efforts.

Town Hall Meeting with Luke Air Force Base in El Mirage postponed due to the federal shutdown, affecting community engagement and the promotion of the Luke Days Air Show.

Arizona's Department of Corrections schedules Richard Djerf's execution for October 17, 2025, and instructs media to RSVP for the post-execution briefing.

The Peoria Police Department's RTCC received multiple awards at the NRTCCA conference for its use of technology and Sergeant Michael Lesher was honored as Supervisor of the Year.

Arizona's Medicaid agency CMO, Dr. Theresa Costales, has been found to be operating with an expired medical license, raising concerns amongst House Republican leaders.

Tolleson Police issued an alert for an attempted child abduction and are seeking a male suspect after a juvenile female was nearly kidnapped. The public is asked to report any information.

A suspect was seriously injured in a Phoenix police-involved shooting. No officers or other community members were harmed. An investigation is underway.

The Alley Gallery in downtown Gilbert has introduced six new art installations on doors within the Heritage District, showcasing the work of local Arizona artists.

An AI-generated image of Obama as a DJ went viral, crafted with an AI tool by photographer Alexander Peet, igniting discussions on media literacy in distinguishing real from fake content.

Two Amazon Prime Air drones crashed into a crane in Tolleson, Arizona, with authorities including local police and the FAA investigating the incident; no injuries were reported.