The Gilbert Town Council has approved tax rate increases to fund critical infrastructure projects, including sales, use, and bed taxes effective January 1, 2025.

The Riparian Preserve in Gilbert is undergoing renovations, with certain areas closed startign October 28 for concrete replacement, amid efforts to minimize visitor disruption.

The Arizona Department of Health Services highlights its work to reduce lead in drinking water at schools and childcare centers, offering free testing and resources to fix issues.

Attorney General Kris Mayes and 24 attorneys general submitted an amicus brief supporting a federal injunction against Idaho's abortion ban, claiming it violates federal emergency care laws.

Mesa Public Library hosts 'Halloween Boo Storytime' for toddlers and preschoolers, offering themed activities and trick-or-treating across four branches, with local officials participating.

Federal grant awards $1.87 million to Arizona's ADOT MVD to refurbish CDL test sites in Prescott, Show Low, and Yuma, aiming for safer and more consistent CDL skills assessments.

Donald Trump Jr. campaigns in Arizona for his father, as the state's early voting commences, with both Trump and Clinton camps actively rallying supporters.

Bill Clinton visited Arizona to support the Harris-Walz Democratic ticket, highlighting their policies and rallying local Black community leaders ahead of the 2024 election.

Phoenix holds a free family festival, Plaza19 Family Festival Truck-and-Treat, with activities, entertainment, and giveaways to celebrate the revitalized Plaza19.

A teen in Glendale avoided a predator by giving her mother's number instead of her own. Police arrested the man after he persistently tried to meet, thinking he was texting the teen. He faces charges for attempting to lure a minor.

Two children died in a crash on Loop 202 in Mesa after a pickup truck hit a tow truck. The children were in seatbelts; a third child and the driver, their mother, were injured but survived.

A driver was arrested after ramming police SUVs in Tempe and fleeing, with the confrontation caught on video. Officers sustained minor injuries and the suspect's identity and charges are pending investigation.

Phoenix partners with ASU to test CoolSeal 2.0, a new pavement technology that reduces street temperatures, potentially lowering road maintenance costs and offering environmental benefits.