Chandler, Arizona, is encouraging residents to participate in an annual budget survey available online and in multiple languages until January 10, 2025, to influence city fiscal plans.

The Queen Creek Police Department recommends safety measures for holiday shoppers, such as vigilant possession of cards and cash, caution with personal devices, and secure online shopping practices.

Scottsdale wins the 2024 Voice of the People Award for online resident engagement, recognized for using tools like Speak Up Scottsdale and Hello Scottsdale to facilitate community dialogue.

Arizona enshrines abortion rights in its constitution with Proposition 139, rendering earlier state abortion bans unconstitutional. Attorney General Kris Mayes confirmed this step forward for reproductive rights.

A water line break at N Idaho Road and E Superstition Boulevard in Apache Junction is causing traffic delays, with partial road reopening and no left turns allowed during repairs through December 6, 2024.

The Phoenix area anticipates a week of mid-70s temperatures and calm winds, ideal for Thanksgiving outdoor activities, with a mix of sunny and partly cloudy skies.

Casa Grande, Arizona, is considering a fee increase, with a public meeting set for December 16, 2024, to discuss the changes potentially effective from January 1, 2025.

Avondale announces the Avondazzle Dash event on December 21, 2024, starting at 8 a.m. at the Civic Center with 5K, 10K, and a Winter Waddle 1K races, festive activities, and registration available until December 20.

Nestor Hernandez-Morales received eight years in prison for attempting to smuggle weapons and drug trafficking.

A Ponderosa pine gifted by the San Carlos Apache Tribe is displayed at the Arizona State Capitol, symbolizing goodwill and cultural connections between the state and the tribe.

Coconino County is seeking applicants for the Williams Unified School District governing board; the term ends in 2026. Eligibility hinges on Arizona voter status and district residency. Applications are accepted until December 26, 2024.

Residents in Scottsdale are divided over Axon's headquarters expansion and a 74-acre mixed-use site, fearing community disruption despite potential economic benefits.

Lake Havasu City has announced the closure of administrative offices and the Aquatic Center for the Thanksgiving holiday, with altered trash pickup schedules but no interruption to emergency services.