The Apache Junction Police Department received $84,801 in grants from the Arizona GOHS to improve traffic safety with overtime funding and new equipment like Grappler devices.

San Luis is looking for applicants to join its Economic Development Commission to advise on city growth and strategies. Interested parties have until January 10 to apply, with qualifications including residency or business ownership in San Luis.

San Luis Finance Department won the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its Fiscal Year 2025 budget, recognized for its comprehensive policy statement and financial plan.

The search for Phoenix grandfather Darrel Johnson Sr., missing for six months in New Mexico, continues with intensive family effort.

New Year's Day in the Valley saw hazardous air quality due to firework pollution, prompting public health warnings and restrictions on activities to mitigate the smog, with experts noting fireworks as the main cause.

Two $1 million+ lottery jackpots from recent drawings in Arizona remain unclaimed; one from a December 30 Triple Twist draw, and another from a January 1 Powerball draw.

Scottsdale Video Network offers a January lineup of diverse programs, from a military spectacle to wildlife shows and historical panels, accessible on cable and online.

The HUD reported a decrease in veteran homelessness despite a rise in overall homelessness, with communities like Glendale, Arizona, launching tiny home projects to provide support for veterans.

Lake Havasu City honors Jill Echelberger upon her retirement, following 37 years of service, including her role as Executive Assistant to the Police Chief.

Valley Metro offers free rides on New Year's Eve in Phoenix to promote safe transportation and reduce DUI incidents, complementing law enforcement's DUI task force and promotions by rideshare companies like Lyft.

The Arizona Auditor General's report highlighted that the Mammoth-San Manuel School District had insufficient internal controls and failed to comply with IT security requirements, potentially jeopardizing student safety and data.

The Mesa Public Library is launching "Mesa Reads," a program to encourage daily reading, with events starting January 11, 2025, and prize drawings for participants.

A deaf Old English Sheepdog named Rags, stolen from Alabama, was found in Arizona after a year, amidst a battle over his custody between original and new owners. He was reunited with his current owner, Olivia Gardner.