The Lake Havasu City Police Department calls for driver vigilance as the new school year begins, emphasizing the need to follow traffic rules in school zones for student safety.

Surprise, Arizona, celebrated National Cheesecake Day by employees bringing cheesecakes to work, hoping to attract The Cheesecake Factory to their city, supported by a retail survey and a promotional campaign.

The Arizona State Prison Complex-Lewis's Eagle Point unit has been transformed into a licensed inpatient care facility for male inmates with mental illness and substance use disorders, including a new art therapy program.

Scottsdale announces its Scottsdale Salutes initiative honoring local veterans and military personnel with banners, open for nominations until September 27.

Hanai Peoria City Hall Café offers new specials; Wednesdays feature a $5 combo, and Thursdays have two drinks for $10. The café also supports former foster youth.

Chandler is seeking public feedback to pinpoint sidewalk and path gaps for improved safety and connectivity. Residents can report issues via an online survey until August 9.

School districts across the U.S. are increasingly adopting a four-day week to address teacher shortages and retain staff, with some seeing improved staff satisfaction and graduation rates, despite no clear evidence of increased student achievement.

The City of Mesa's Hydration Donation Campaign, aiming for 700,000 water bottles to help the needy in extreme heat, has reached halfway and continues until September 27. Two drop-off events are scheduled to boost donations.

Shortage of residency positions in Arizona may force many Creighton University medical graduates to leave the state, with potential impacts from state-level abortion bans influencing choices.

The Mesa Planning and Zoning Commission approved plans for new data center projects, despite local concerns about skyline alteration and noise pollution.

PETA accuses the University of Washington's primate research facilities in Arizona of unsafe conditions, highlighting numerous accidents and protocol breaches.

An 8-year-old from Phoenix placed third in the North American Mini Master Model Builder Competition with a detailed LEGO depiction of the Sonoran desert.

A grandmother in Arizona suffered second-degree burns on her feet from walking on a hot pavement, illustrating the dangers of high ground temperatures.