Goodyear's Public Works Department wins the 2025 SWANA Safety Innovation Award for using thermal imaging cameras on trash trucks to prevent fires caused by batteries in trash.

ASU has been named the most innovative university in the U.S. for an 11th year running, noted for advancements in higher education and various academic fields, including AI and sustainability.

Arizona replaces Silver Alert with SAFE Alert for missing vulnerable persons, mandating no delay in issuing alerts and biannual law enforcement training.

Miami, Arizona, faces severe flash floods, causing property and infrastructure damage, road closures, and the community begins recovery efforts amid ongoing flood warnings.

Apache Junction launches its annual Neighborhood Partnership Program to foster engagement between city officials and residents through scheduled meetings.

Hope Fest in Yavapai County included a tribute to fallen Sgt. Rick "R-Lo" Lopez, with an "Honor and Sacrifice" flag presented to his widow amidst celebrations and safety education.

Buckeye Police launch 2025 Pink Patch Project to support breast cancer awareness and charities, selling special patches, t-shirts, and coins. Proceeds benefit Bosom Buddies of Arizona.

Native American students in Arizona show substantial academic improvements, with some schools in the Chinle district exceeding state averages in proficiency rates.

Mesa Public Library offers a Writer in Residence Program with author Marc Mason, providing one-on-one writing sessions and workshops from October to December at Red Mountain Library.

An Arizona audit revealed procedural flaws in the Department of Child Safety's handling of non-criminal child abuse and neglect reports, including delays in recording investigation findings.

Spark Surprise, a new business resource hub, launches in Surprise city, with an inaugural event, "Show Me the Money," featuring financial experts and networking opportunities, as announced by City News.

Audra Michael rejoins the Best Friends Animal Society's Network Strategy Council, bringing her successful no-kill sheltering experience from Pinal County Animal Care & Control to guide other animal welfare groups.

The Arizona audit report reveals shortcomings in the state's noncriminal child abuse investigations, citing a lack of properly informed individuals and timely documentation by the Department of Child Safety.