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.

Gilbert's autumn events offer sensory-friendly shopping, family triathlon, cultural celebrations, outdoor movies, music and food festival, orchestra concert, Halloween activities, and more.

The City of Chandler won the second place in the Government Experience award by the CDG for providing enhanced digital services and engaging constituents effectively.

El Mirage is hiring a City Clerk, responsible for administrative and record-keeping duties including overseeing elections. Applications close October 31, 2024; details on the city's website.

Rep. Gallego urges President Biden to declare a major disaster for the Havasupai Tribe after flash flooding, highlighting infrastructure damage and the need for federal aid to rebuild and reinforce the community.

Avondale won a Gold and Silver award from the IEDC for its economic development programs, highlighting its effective use of federal resources and neighborhood development.

Tre C. James was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Jamie Yazzie and received an additional 10-year conviction for domestic violence against three other indigenous women.

Rep. David Cook of Arizona objects to the U.S. Air Force's plans to use flares during low-altitude training, citing wildfire risks. He urges for stronger fire safety measures in a letter responding to their Draft EIS.

Firefighting efforts in Arizona's Tonto National Forest have led to 44% containment of the 12,412-acre West Fire and 90% containment of the 3,167-acre Preacher Fire, with teams managing fire perimeters and hazardous areas.

Glendale's Heart for the City Community Garden has grown, offering plots to residents for communal growing and learning, with a focus on health, education, and community building.