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.

Rudy Sanchez, Jr., 20, is indicted on multiple felony charges, including Drive By Shooting, following a road rage-related shooting. Trial set for February 26, 2026. He remains presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Goodyear residents are excited for the first Trader Joe's store opening on November 7, with a ribbon-cutting at 7:55 a.m. The city actively promoted the event, reflecting years of community demand for the store.

Chandler, Arizona's Mayor and City Council open CIVIC program applications for residents to learn about local government operations through interactive sessions.

Arizona launches AZRx, a discount drug card program offering up to 80% off prescription medications, as part of a public pharmacy collaborative. Governor Hobbs' latest effort aims to reduce drug costs for residents.

Trader Joe's is opening its first store in Goodyear, with the grand opening set for November 7, following the city's years-long campaign to bring the grocery chain to the community.

Scottsdale City Hall will install solar shade canopies in its parking lot, a $1.97 million project expected to cover 75% of its utility use and pay for itself in 20 years. Construction starts in spring 2026 with completion the same year.

AG Mayes leads a coalition suing the Department of Education to block changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, arguing the rules are unlawful and politically biased.

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.