The San Carlos Apache Tribe has been approved for Disaster Unemployment Assistance due to the July Watch Fire, providing financial support to jobless tribal members.

Lake Havasu City ranks 7th in the Digital Cities Survey for small populations, recognized for its tech-initiatives in services, security, and transparency.

Coconino County reports a high voter turnout for the November 5th election and anticipates a recount in two close races, following state laws for margins within 0.5%. The final results await official confirmation after meticulous review procedures.

Briarwood Country Club agreed to pay $631,400 to settle allegations of improperly obtaining and seeking forgiveness for a PPP loan it was ineligible for, as a 501(c)(7) nonprofit.

Coconino County intensifies wildfire risk reduction via new partnerships, including mechanical thinning on Observatory Mesa and future projects with The Nature Conservancy in the Flagstaff region.

A man found a boa constrictor under his truck in Scottsdale, which was safely removed by firefighters and is now with the Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary.

New details emerged on the second anniversary of JoAnn Dudek's unsolved homicide, with her daughter reporting a confession by her then-boyfriend. No arrests made despite a found skull.

Phoenix City Council has approved a $60 million plan to increase shade in the city by planting trees and building shade structures to counteract rising temperatures.

Phoenix anticipates a sunny and calm weather pattern with daytime highs ranging from 71 to 82 degrees and nighttime lows around 50 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

Phoenix is expanding its Gated Alley Program to increase safety and address concerns over homeless encampments and crime in neighborhood alleys, with installation based on majority resident approval and pending city budget increases.

Arizona schools are receiving over 16,000 Narcan kits to combat opioid overdoses, supplied by health departments and with training by the state's health care system.

Gateway Academy in North Phoenix invests over $325,000 in tech to enhance education for students with high-functioning autism, adding cutting-edge tools like VR and 3D printers.

City officials report Phoenix's significant progress in housing, with 48,000 units achieved toward a 50,000 goal by 2030, a focus on affordable living, new partnerships, and investments in digital inclusion for residents.