ASU students face a $350 tuition surcharge in spring 2025 due to state funding cuts. The cuts also threaten the Arizona Teachers Academy and the Arizona Promise Scholarship Program. ASU's Lake Havasu center will close as a cost-saving measure.

El Mirage Cares is hosting a Walk to End Domestic Violence on October 19 at Gateway Park, featuring guest speakers, free t-shirts and visors, to highlight Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office faces a shortfall of 853 detention officers, leading to dangerous work conditions. Efforts to remedy this include a $7,500 bonus for new hires, recruitment events, and plans for a clearer career pay scale.

Phoenix celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a focus on the Warehouse District's Hispanic history, highlighting landmarks like the Gerardo Building and Arvizu's El Fresnel Grocery that were crucial to the Mexican-American community.

El Mirage is hiring a City Clerk, responsible for administrative and record-keeping duties including overseeing elections. Applications close October 31, 2024; details on the city's website.

Firefighting efforts in Arizona's Tonto National Forest have led to 44% containment of the 12,412-acre West Fire and 90% containment of the 3,167-acre Preacher Fire, with teams managing fire perimeters and hazardous areas.

Glendale's Heart for the City Community Garden has grown, offering plots to residents for communal growing and learning, with a focus on health, education, and community building.

The City of Tolleson partners with the Arizona State Bar and others for a Free Legal Services Clinic on October 5th for residents needing help with legal documents.

Chandler, Arizona commemorates "Preston Lord Day" to honor the late teen and address teen violence, featuring a community gathering with a butterfly release and live music.

Arizona schools are under pressure to spend the remaining $432 million of $2.36 billion federal COVID funds by September 30 to avoid losing them, as warned by the Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne.

The cause of June 2023's Diamond Fire in North Scottsdale remains unknown as evidence was compromised during initial firefighting efforts, according to officials.

Scottsdale firefighters, with aid from other agencies, controlled the Gate Fire, which grew to 1,000 acres without losing homes. The blaze's cause, traced to a construction site, is under investigation.

Forbes ranked Maricopa County as a top employment destination in Arizona, highlighting its competitive pay, work-life balance, and career growth opportunities.