Simpson Strong-Tie expands in Chandler by leasing a 67,000-square-foot space, aiming to enhance its training, manufacturing, and warehousing operations.

Buckeye Police Department received a $20,000 grant to combat impaired driving, aimed at funding increased patrols and enforcement through the spring. The grant is from the DUI Abatement Council and Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety.

The report details the drowning of influencer Emilie Kiser's son, Trigg, while his father was distracted. Despite the Chandler Police's child abuse charge recommendation, no charges were pressed.

Avondale opens applications for its free 2025 Citizens Leadership Academy, offering residents an in-depth look at city operations through weekly sessions and activities from October to December.

Pickleman's Gourmet Café is set to open its first Arizona location in Glendale's Arrowhead Towne Center, planning to serve pizzas, sandwiches, and other dishes at its 36th store, which will also celebrate the brand's 20th anniversary.

Community volunteers in Arizona provide food and support through Shalom Pantry and Wilson Community Center to help those affected by high grocery prices.

Extreme heat in Phoenix affects air travel by reducing air density, causing longer takeoffs, increased turbulence, and sometimes delays or weight limitations for flights.

Blackouts hit over 1,700 in Guadalupe; flooding causes deaths and extensive search and rescue operations, prompting calls for financial donations for relief efforts.

A Phoenix therapist uses music in conjunction with CBT to enhance mental health treatment, as reported by the Phoenix New Times and Valley Hospital's blog.

Copper Creek Project progresses near San Pedro River despite concerns over water, wildlife, and tribal sites; BLM approval disputed for not consulting tribes and assessing impacts properly.

Wienerschnitzel is expanding into select Walmart stores, starting with a location in Tempe, Arizona, and planning six new sites in the western U.S. to leverage Walmart's customer base.

Phoenix firefighters battled a large commercial fire, with a firefighter struck by debris and hospitalized but later released. Cause unknown, under investigation.

Phoenix reports lower crime rates and improved safety feelings in neighborhoods after three years of Community Safety Plans, with technological and community resources playing key roles.