Avondale announces its Avondazzle Holiday Light Displays at Old Town Avondale and Avondale Civic Center from December 7 to January 1, 2026, featuring a new attraction, 'Lights on Western.'

The Pinal County's 32nd Annual Safety Road-eo had over 300 competitors from Arizona compete in various municipal skill events, despite weather challenges. Joshua McGinnis won the Top Gun award.

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren filed for, and was granted, a Temporary Restraining Order to stop a legislative bill that he claimed was an illegal attempt by Speaker Seth Damon to remove him from office.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy advised holiday flyers to dress better as a way to potentially improve behavior and the travel atmosphere amid record Thanksgiving travel.

A Scottsdale resident found a bobcat and its kitten living in their home, prompting their removal and release by Arizona Game and Fish Department officials.

Arizona implemented I-17 flex lanes to ease Thanksgiving traffic as advised by transportation agencies, with no freeway closures expected as travelers are encouraged to drive efficiently.

A winning 'The Pick' lottery ticket sold in Scottsdale, AZ, ties for the fourth-largest jackpot at $12.8 million, and the winner has 180 days to claim the prize.

Lake Havasu City announces Thanksgiving closure of administrative offices and the Aquatic Center, with essential services unaffected and changes to waste collection schedule.

The Queen Creek Fire & Medical Department offers safety tips for Thanksgiving cooking to prevent fires, including attentive cooking, thawing turkeys, and using timers. They also promote free cooking oil recycling and smoke alarm maintenance.

The Casa Grande Public Library announces a range of events from November 24-29, closures for holidays, and various programs including a board-game series, movie screening, and educational classes. They also seek volunteers and offer Culture Passes.

Buckeye's annual toy drive encourages donations until December 12, 2025, with multiple drop-off locations, to ensure all local children have a memorable holiday season.

The Hualapai Tribe gifts a 30-foot Pinyon Pine to Arizona for the Capitol's holiday display, symbolizing the state-tribe connection and Arizona's natural diversity.

Scottsdale has created a new Constituent Services Team to provide fast and personalized support services to residents, showing impressive results with high case resolution rates.