The Sound Bites Music & Food Festival in Gilbert features Gin Blossoms and local food trucks, with tickets available for $35 and cashless payments on-site.

The U.S. Attorney's Office for Arizona reported prosecuting 2,611 illegal entry and re-entry cases and 364 smuggling cases in Q3 2024, including actions against young smugglers.

The Arizona AG's Office found no legal violations by the City of Tempe regarding the May 2023 Coyotes referendum, clearing it of alleged misuse of resources in the campaign.

Arizona's Department of Corrections is updating its Heat Relief Strategy for prisons as the state transitions from summer heat to cooler temperatures.

Brian Kibiwot Chuchuney was sentenced to 20 years for kidnapping and additional lifetime supervised probation for attempting to sexually assault a 70-year-old woman in Phoenix.

Tombstone city offices, including the library, will close for the federal holiday on October 14th. Residents should conduct city business before or after the long weekend. Essential services will remain operational.

Chandler, Arizona celebrates Arbor Day on November 2, adapting to its desert climate, with festivities at Desert Breeze Park including tree-related activities and free native trees for residents.

Chandler is set to honor veterans with a breakfast on Nov. 8 and a Veterans Day event on Nov. 11, featuring meals, entertainment, and tributes to service members.

Scottsdale seeks civic-minded residents for 13 board and commission openings. Applications are due by Nov. 1 for advisory roles in the city’s policymaking.

Scottsdale's Parks & Recreation department has been reaccredited by CAPRA, marking a 30-year streak as the longest-accredited agency in Arizona and among the top five in the U.S.

Mayor Kate Gallego will honor Denise Resnik with the Global Citizen Award for her autism advocacy achievements at The Mayor's International event in Phoenix.

Phoenix is set for a sunny week with peak temperatures around 103 degrees, cooling to 99 by Columbus Day and descending to the high 80s by Friday, with mild, clear evenings in the high 60s.

Alicia Navarro, missing since 2019, resurfaced in Montana. Edmund Davis, who she was found with, pleaded guilty to unrelated child sexual abuse charges. The investigation continues, with her family asking for privacy.