Phoenix is facing a heatwave with temperatures expected to hit 109 degrees, offering minimal nighttime relief and stretching into the week with little respite.

Several states have made last-minute changes to voting rules affecting ballot casting and counting, with actions like Georgia and Arizona's shift toward hand-counted ballots possibly delaying results. Changes are causing concerns of voter confusion.

Ex-casino workers sue Harrah's Ak-Chin for wrongful termination, alleging discrimination and retaliation linked to lack of training on an electronic craps game.

Mother Road Brewing Co. launches an equity crowdfunding campaign on StartEngine, raising over $666.5k for expansion and exploring a rebrand to 'Mother Road Beverage Company.'

A Democratic campaign office in Tempe, Arizona was hit by gunfire, causing property damage. The incident is under investigation, and no one was injured.

The ATF partners with librarians to identify illegal 3D-printed gun conversion devices and educate them on spotting suspicious activity to curb their spread.

Kaci Sloan stabbed fellow student Mara Daffron at Arizona State University's West Valley campus, resulting in serious injuries and surgery for Daffron. Sloan faces attempted murder charges.

Gilbert Public Schools board president Sheila Uggetti died before the election but remains on the ballot. Her votes will not count, and the candidate with the next highest votes will be elected.

Branded Bills is relocating its headquarters to Tempe, Arizona, nearly tripling its space and consolidating 140 employees as part of its expansion strategy.

ASU students face a $350 tuition surcharge in spring 2025 due to state funding cuts. The cuts also threaten the Arizona Teachers Academy and the Arizona Promise Scholarship Program. ASU's Lake Havasu center will close as a cost-saving measure.

El Mirage Cares is hosting a Walk to End Domestic Violence on October 19 at Gateway Park, featuring guest speakers, free t-shirts and visors, to highlight Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office faces a shortfall of 853 detention officers, leading to dangerous work conditions. Efforts to remedy this include a $7,500 bonus for new hires, recruitment events, and plans for a clearer career pay scale.

Phoenix celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a focus on the Warehouse District's Hispanic history, highlighting landmarks like the Gerardo Building and Arvizu's El Fresnel Grocery that were crucial to the Mexican-American community.