Mesa Public Library celebrates Hispanic heritage with a month of events including "Bilingual Book Buddies," a "Coco" screening, art activities, Lucha Libre, and storytelling sessions. A community altar for Dia de Los Muertos is also featured.

Police found the parents of a child discovered alone on a Peoria street; the child is safe and an ongoing investigation seeks to clarify how the child ended up there.

Erasmo Rangel, 86, is missing in Phoenix, AZ. He has a medical condition, was last seen near 3rd St. and Roeser Rd., and authorities have issued a Silver Alert.

The White House approves Rule 205 in Maricopa County after Rep. Gallego's advocacy, allowing firms to earn clean air credits by switching to electric vehicles, promoting economic growth while protecting air quality.

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren supports amendments to the Tribal Radioactive Materials Transportation Act, urging respect for tribal sovereignty and improved collaboration in radioactive material transport.

Members of Maricopa City Council, including Mayor Nancy Smith, and its youth council participated in the League of Arizona Cities and Towns Conference, discussing innovation and collaboration for community growth.

Maricopa seeks to update its Zoning Code and invites public input through hearings with the Planning & Zoning Commission and the City Council. Documents detail the proposed amendments, and citizens can contact LaRee Mason with comments.

The Arizona Supreme Court introduces ALAP to allow near-pass bar exam takers to practice law under supervision, aiding legal workforce shortages, especially in rural areas.

Phoenix is facing a heatwave with temps reaching up to 110 degrees, according to forecast.weather.gov, necessitating caution and hydration for residents.

Cochise County Environmental Health advises purchasing food from licensed vendors to prevent foodborne illnesses and ensures vendor compliance with safety standards.

Tract has bought a 2,069-acre parcel in Buckeye, Arizona, to develop one of the largest data center parks in the U.S. with a capacity for 1.8GW of power.

Roy L. Layne of St. David pleaded guilty to Wire Fraud and Filing a False Claim after fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief funds and making false tax claims.

The Mesa Police Department issued a Silver Alert for 94-year-old Elton Duane Knowles, who went missing in Mesa, Arizona, potentially disoriented due to a medical condition.