Maricopa County is hosting the 6th annual Spooktacular Fall Festival with free activities and community resources for families at ASU West on October 25.

Senator Ruben Gallego highlighted Latino contributions to the U.S. during Hispanic Heritage Month, promoting equal opportunities and championing Latino culture, while discussing immigration and policies affecting Latinos.

Arizona's Congressional delegates addressed a letter to the Education Secretary regarding layoffs at the Impact Aid office, potentially affecting state education.

Arizona leads in integrating AI in education, with 16% of its public school students using an AI tool, Khanmigo, and resources available for over 4,000 teachers through ADEL.

Mesa Public Library hosts Halloween events for preschoolers, with trick-or-treating, crafts, and giveaways including books and a coloring book, featuring guest appearances and activities by community partners.

The SBA reminds Arizona small businesses and nonprofits to apply for disaster loans before the Nov. 25 deadline due to drought-related economic losses.

Senator Gallego criticized Republican leadership for the government shutdown and potential health care cost increases, while advocating for federal employee pay and low insurance premiums.

Prescott National Forest starts prescribed burns on October 26 to manage forest fuels and improve forest health, with potential smoke impact in the Walker Rd. area. Public advised on smoke and trail caution.

The weather forecast for Phoenix promises a sunny and clear week with comfortable temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s and mild evenings in the 60s.

Residents in Gilbert are upset over high water bills caused by billing system errors, new meter issues, and rate increases for infrastructure costs, prompting promises of council transparency and corrective action.

Arizonans face various local ballot measures in the Nov. 4 elections, spanning issues from taxes to health funding, with detailed voter information provided by FOX 10 Phoenix and Axios.

Peoria, AZ invites artists to submit qualifications for "Light at Play," an interactive light art event for spring 2026. Selected works may receive $3k-$20k in funding.

Fountain Hills introduces a free downtown concert series at Centennial Pavilion, with diverse music acts scheduled on the third Thursday of each month from November to April.