Mayor Wheatley of Queen Creek takes leave to focus on family, with Vice Mayor covering her duties until late fall 2025. Her decision reflects the town's family-friendly values.

Casa Grande invites residents to join the new Public Safety Advisory Board, aiming to strengthen community input on safety issues. Applications are open until September 12, 2025.

The City of Surprise hosts a free hiring event with ARIZONA@WORK, connecting job seekers to over 20 employers on September 25 at the Surprise Regional Library.

The City of Surprise announces city office closures and service schedule changes for Labor Day, with modified trash collection and library hours, but parks and recreation programs continue. Residents can use the MySurprise App for updates.

Casa Grande Public Library announces weekly events and a closure on September 1, offering activities like Anime & Art Tuesdays, Game Time, and Crochet & Knitting Club, along with classes and volunteer opportunities.

A Silver Alert has been issued for 68-year-old Richard Guy, missing in Buckeye, Arizona since August 18, 2025.

Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap, represented by America First Legal, is in a legal dispute with the county Board over election resource control, alleging an attack on election integrity.

A Prescott man, Brett David Ellis, was sentenced to 16 years for kidnapping and sexual assault. The Yavapai County Attorney calls for reporting such crimes.

Vandalism at Papago Park will cost thousands to clean, with a mysterious symbol defacing a butte and causing community frustration over taxpayer expenses.

Phoenix forecasts heat with chances of thunderstorms, high humidity, and clear visibility; temperatures to rise near 98°F with occasional gentle winds.

A sketch artist in Tempe, Aaron Williams, aids the police by creating suspect drawings from victims' descriptions, leveraging his art background in crime-fighting.

The Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust awarded $6 million to six Arizona educational institutions to boost health care, medical research, and education.

A man drowned in the Salt River near Devil's Elbow; his body was recovered by Maricopa County Sheriff's Office crews. Authorities stress the importance of wearing life jackets.