The Phoenix Fire Department was named the 2024 Arizona Early Childhood Regional Champion for its efforts in child safety, receiving a plaque from Senator Mark Kelly's office.

Arizona introduced stricter regulations for bitcoin ATMs to protect residents, especially seniors, from cryptocurrency scams, including transaction limits and mandatory warnings.

Surprise Aquatic Center hosts its annual Pumpkin Splash, where participants can pick pumpkins from a floating patch and enjoy family-friendly activities on October 18.

Loop 303 in Arizona will have sections closed for pavement maintenance from Oct. 3-5, affecting both northbound and southbound travel.

Phoenix trains residents in emergency bleeding control through STOP THE BLEED® courses, with free classes and free kits provided during a session with Councilwoman Kesha Hodge-Washington.

Phoenix is forecast to experience dry heat with temperatures reaching the high 80s and into triple digits, with clear skies and mild nights throughout the week.

Eleven individuals in Arizona were charged with identity fraud and falsely claiming U.S. citizenship under Operation Take Back America, which targets illegal immigration and organized crime.

U.S. crackdown on illegal immigration leads to 181 charges in Arizona, targeting re-entry, smuggling, and other offenses as part of Operation Take Back America.

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.

Mesa's Extension Road Resurfacing Project begins Sept. 29, aiming to enhance road conditions and bike safety, with completion expected by the end of the year.

Ginny Rountree has been appointed the new director of AHCCCS by Arizona Governor Hobbs, effective Oct. 6. Rountree has over ten years of relevant experience.

Falcon Field Airport in Mesa has received federal grants for infrastructure improvements, including taxiway and service road design, with completion expected by spring 2026.

Public meeting set for Oct. 23 to discuss a study on regional water solutions for Flagstaff, involving multiple stakeholders including the Navajo Nation. Results to be shared with Flagstaff City Council and the public.