The "Grow with Google" workshop in Tolleson is set to boost small businesses' digital skills by teaching them ways to improve online visibility and leverage Google tools.

Lake Havasu City Police warn of increased Hyundai and Kia thefts due to a security flaw in models with keyed ignitions, advising residents on preventative measures.

State Superintendent Horne called for more armed police in schools, citing a thwarted threat in Tucson, and proposed wide-ranging education reforms in Arizona.

Apache Junction hosts annual Free Dump Week from February 3-8, where residents can dispose of clutter at the local landfill without fees, limited to one truckload under 500 pounds per household.

Tempe and Rio Salado College launch the Tempe Promise Program to provide financial support for adult learners' education, emphasizing aid for underrepresented groups.

Surprise hosts the USTA League 65 & Over National Invitationals at the local tennis complex, free for spectators, with limited court availability for regular players during the event.

Tempe PRE preschool program opens applications for its educational opportunities with certified educators and small class sizes, catering to 3 and 4-year-olds with full, half, and free tuition options.

Tempe implements a Short Trips pilot program with extra buses on busy Orbit Mars and Mercury routes during peak hours, based on rider feedback and data.

Arizona collaborates with the Cactus League, offering free baseball tickets to high school seniors filing their FAFSA, aiming to increase the state's low completion rates. Governor Hobbs declares January ‘FAFSA Action Month’.

Arizona's recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day had a rocky history, with initial establishment, repeal, and economic boycotts before its final approval by voters in 1992.

Metro Phoenix celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a variety of events including the Chandler Multicultural Festival, a citrus donation drive, the MLK Day of Celebration in Surprise, and the MLK March and Festival.

Victims of an illegal fireworks explosion in Honolulu face battle-like injuries; six flown to Arizona for treatment, with four dead, including a child. Hawaii Gov. proposes penalties to curb illegal fireworks.

Girl Scout Cookie season has started in Arizona, running from January 19 to March 2, with local troops selling popular flavors to support community initiatives.