Mesa City Manager Scott Butler revamps leadership team, appointing Marc Heirshberg, Kenneth Cost, and Brent Stoddard as Assistant City Managers to strengthen city operations.

Phoenix prepares for a heatwave with temperatures reaching 108 degrees and little evening relief, with highs nearing 109 degrees in the coming days and a slight chance of rain later in the week.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs launches the Turquoise Alert to help locate at-risk individuals who go missing, focusing on tribal community members and others under 65.

Arizona launches the Turquoise Alert system to aid in finding endangered missing persons, particularly under-65 tribal members, named after Emily Pike and backed by Emily's Law.

A man died in a flash fire inside a hyperbaric chamber in Lake Havasu City; emergency services responded and an investigation is ongoing to determine the cause.

Senators introduced the Investing in Main Street Act, aiming to increase banks' investment cap in Small Business Investment Companies to support small businesses.

A new LEGO Store is opening at Scottsdale Quarter, featuring a variety of themes, custom creations, and play tables. Grand opening festivities include specials and exhibits from local LEGO groups.

Blake Hurlbert was shot dead by Mario Montes in a Mesa Home Depot parking lot. Montes called 911 post-shooting; no weapon was found in Hurlbert's car. Montes refused to talk to police and is charged with second-degree murder.

A toddler was shot in West Phoenix due to an unsecured firearm; the father, Oscar Guerra, faces child abuse charges, and the child is hospitalized but expected to survive.

The Maricopa Police Department's Teen Police Academy gives teens hands-on experience with law enforcement, including crime scene investigation and emergency drills.

Glendale Police and fire crews recovered an adult male's body from a lake at Bonsall Park; the man's identity and cause of death are under investigation.

WayneFest, a local music and arts festival in Phoenix, is scheduled for November 8, 2025, featuring artists like Chrome Rhino and The Hourglass Cats. It also promotes charitable contributions.

A new billboard by artist Karen Fiorito in Phoenix depicts Trump as the "Swamp King," criticizing his governance and stirring local debate ahead of the 2026 midterms.