The annual "Make a Difference Day" event in Apache Junction invites community volunteers for environmental projects on October 5, hosted by the AJCDC.

Arizona's education chief Tom Horne warns of a teacher retention crisis, citing a survey that shows teachers are quitting due to inadequate support, student discipline issues, and low pay.

Two Phoenix Police officers were shot while responding to a car break-in on Tuesday night; one is in critical condition. The suspect was apprehended, and this marks the 11th shootout with officers in Phoenix this year.

Keith Auzenne led police on a high-speed chase ending in a crash, with charges including assault and kidnapping; the accident damaged an apartment, but no residents were seriously harmed.

Chandler's Golden Neighbors program resumes this fall, providing seniors with various activities like a free gardening workshop, along with health and community benefits.

Avondale's Cashion neighborhood is receiving free smoke alarms from the local Fire and Medical Department on October 26, 2024, to enhance fire safety.

Patricia's Pizza, a new restaurant by Melissa Maggiore Meyer in Scottsdale, honors family legacy with Sicilian and Neapolitan pizzas, opening in October at The Summit.

Risas Dental and Braces is offering free dental care on Labor Day at their 14 locations for the 13th year, aiming to provide $500,000 worth of services.

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office prepares for thousands at Lake Pleasant during Labor Day, emphasizing safety, DUI enforcement, and the use of life jackets.

The Supreme Court upheld an Arizona law requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration, a decision causing debates on voter access and election integrity ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

A driver was arrested after crashing into a Buckeye apartment complex, causing damage and rattling residents. There were no serious injuries reported, but the crash resulted in displacement for affected residents.

Phoenix is facing a heatwave with temperatures soaring up to 112 degrees, as reported by the National Weather Service, with little nightly relief expected.

A three-month-old boy died after a multi-vehicle collision in Mesa involving a rear-end crash. Four others were injured, and investigations are ongoing.