Phoenix ranks second in planned data center development in North America, with efforts underway to manage growth and costs associated with the expanding tech industry.

Merry Main Street in Mesa won the Outstanding Special Event Award from APRA for its holiday charm and significant local impact, drawing over 190,000 visitors.

Avondale designated September as Suicide Prevention Month, with initiatives for awareness and support, aiming to reduce mental health stigma and provide help to those in need.

Chandler's Code Enforcement Resident Academy returns to educate locals on city codes and community maintenance, free of charge, in October at Downtown Chandler Library.

Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA founder, was fatally shot at a Utah campus; his supporters and various communities in Phoenix held vigils to honor his legacy and mourn his sudden death.

Charlie Kirk, conservative activist, was assassinated at Utah Valley University, raising discussions about political violence. The suspect is at large; the attack has prompted diverse reactions.

Turning Point USA's Phoenix HQ becomes a memorial for founder Charlie Kirk after his assassination. Supporters pay tribute, while a scarce detail indicates a targeted shooting. FBI is investigating.

The article describes Phoenix, Arizona's clear and hot weather pattern, with temperatures reaching over 100°F, calm winds, and low nightly temperatures in the 70s and 80s.

ADOT reached halfway on the $106 million I-40 and US 93 interchange in Kingman to ease travel between Las Vegas and Arizona. The project adds new ramps and aims to reduce traffic stops at signals.

Maricopa considers a new commercial development, including Terrible’s Fuel Center, with deliberations by the Planning and Zoning Commission on September 22 and City Council on November 14.

Coconino County announces its 21st annual Sustainable Building Tour, highlighting eco-friendly design, energy conservation, and sustainable living practices in the Flagstaff and Williams areas.

Traffic will be restricted overnight at Cactus and Reems in Surprise, AZ, for signal improvements, including flashing yellow arrows, on September 11-12 from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Arizona Mexican Mafia leader Paul Eppinger convicted for unemployment fraud and admitted to unsolved 90s homicides.