Gilbert's Water Tower will be lit by local non-profits in the 2026 Lighting Program, with applications now open. The holiday lighting event is scheduled for December 2025.

St. Mary's Food Bank in Phoenix faces high demand amid the government shutdown, leading to concerns about Thanksgiving service and calls for community support.

Goodyear is preparing a Veterans Day Tribute Festival with live music, patriotic murals, a flag garden, and food trucks on Nov. 11 at Civic Square Park. The event will also feature "Banners of the Brave," displaying banners of local veterans.

Arizona's DFFM is undertaking three projects to reduce wildfire risks and improve forest health by treating 40,000 acres by 2026, including removal of juniper in Shumway and creating fuel breaks near urban areas.

On Veterans Day 2025, Maricopa County is waiving regional park entry fees for active and retired military, honoring their service and encouraging the enjoyment of the parks' natural beauty.

The Casa Grande Public Library is hosting a range of programs for various age groups from November 3-8, including tech classes, genealogy maps, game series, crafts, veterans storytelling, and Spanish/ESL gatherings.

Apache Junction inaugurates a new workforce development service at the public library through the ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County partnership, offering employment assistance like resume writing and labor market data.

Phoenix officials may approve a study on the safety of 7th Ave and 7th St's reverse lanes after a petition gained over 4,000 signatures citing safety and commerce issues.

Arizona detective Lori Miller solved a cold case, identifying two women as abandoned babies and linking them to their murdered mother, Marina Ramos, found in 1989.

The 27th Walk to Save Animals event by Arizona Animal Welfare League, featured dog walks, pet adoptions, and activities supporting animal welfare in Tempe.

Arizona officials have issued a statewide Turquoise Alert for a missing Pacific Islander teen in Mesa. The Department of Public Safety is asking anyone with information to contact authorities immediately as the search continues.

An error caused water bills for elderly residents at Villa Carmel in Phoenix to spike, due to meter-reading mistakes by third-party firms. The community and the company are working on reimbursements.

Amid a government shutdown, Arizona's SNAP recipients are left without benefits, and local volunteers and "grocery buddies" nationwide step in to provide food assistance.