Flagstaff facilities will close for Veterans Day; trash pickup will be delayed, but the Aquaplex and Jay Lively Center remain open. Services resume Wednesday.

Arizona's ADCRR announces new restrictions on inmate phone calls, limiting prisoners to a pre-approved list of 20 contacts to enhance safety and compliance.

Cochise County voters approved a new tax to fund the construction of a modern detention facility, with officials expressing gratitude for community support.

Controlled fires on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation aim to reduce wildfire risks and improve forest health. Smoke and light ash may affect nearby communities, with advisories for sensitive individuals.

Tempe, Arizona, reports a 21% drop in violent crime in the first half of 2025, outpacing the Valley's 8% decrease. Police attribute the decline to improved strategies and community engagement.

Tempe Fire Paramedic John Garza, who served the community for over 20 years, passed away from cancer. He is remembered for his dedication and kindness.

The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests will undergo controlled burns to manage wildfire risks. The operation, weather permitting, is planned from November 12-14 near Alpine, AZ.

Coconino National Forest officials plan prescribed burns to mitigate wildfire risks. Operations will target areas near Flagstaff and Sedona, starting Tuesday, if weather permits.

Local young artists' designs are featured along Mesa's canal paths, celebrating reading, community, and exercise, with artwork installation by the city's Transportation Department.

The Arizona Department of Education survey reveals over 1,000 have left teaching since July, leading to 4,000+ vacancies and affecting 1,400 classrooms. Tom Horne urges for higher pay and support to address the crisis.

President Buu Nygren honored new Navajo attorneys Shania Kee and Shandiin Herrera for passing the Navajo Nation bar, emphasizing their importance for community service and leadership.

Glendale adjusts city services for Veterans Day, with regular trash and some bus services operating, landfill closure, libraries reopening after, and airport remaining open. Recreation centers, route buses 2 and 3, and Convention Bureau closed.

Avondale invites residents to apply for its 2026 Ambassador Program, offering a chance to engage with city operations and represent citizen interests. Applications are open until November 17.