Apache Junction has been named a JustServe City for its exceptional volunteerism, joining other Arizona cities recognized for utilizing the JustServe platform to connect citizens with local service opportunities.

San Luis inaugurates a $6.65M manganese treatment plant to remove iron and manganese from the water at 2,400 gallons per minute, enhancing city water quality.

Banner Estrella Medical Center's 5th Floor Expansion in Tolleson has opened, enhancing access to healthcare with a $35 million project including new beds and facilities.

Buckeye's Reduce the Commute Job Fair aims to connect locals with nearby job opportunities, addressing the issue of long commutes for over 90% of residents.

The federal shutdown is causing widespread impact, from halted unemployment benefits in Arizona to military payment issues, with the deadlock arising from disputes over healthcare funding.

A severe microburst hit Tempe, Arizona, leaving over 70 businesses inoperable and residents displaced, as cleanup begins in the aftermath of the worst storm in decades.

Red Mountain Library hosts a Donate Day event for collecting books and media to support Mesa community programs.

Phoenix is hosting an event to educate landlords on the Housing Choice Voucher program and its benefits, aiming to encourage rental to voucher holders.

Flagstaff is hosting a meet and greet with the two finalists for City Manager, Joanne Keene and Doug Schulze, on Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at City Hall.

Arizona's DCS launched its annual Giving Tree Program to provide holiday gifts to children and young adults in foster care, emphasizing support for teenagers and those aging out of care.

Tonto National Forest is beginning controlled pile burns in the Mesa Ranger District to manage vegetation and protect against wildfires, subject to weather and approvals.

Registrations are open for the Turkey Trot 5K Run and Fitness Walk in Fountain Hills on November 27, with Mayor Friedel's challenge to benefit a food bank.

The Casa Grande Public Library offers events and programs such as reading challenges, technology workshops, game clubs, and cultural celebrations, as well as opportunities for volunteering and literacy support.