Maricopa opens registration for its Citizen Leadership Academy's 2024 Fall Session, offering residents an in-depth look at local governance. Limited to 30 participants, the program encourages early sign-ups.

Tom Horne is pushing for a statewide ban on cell phone use in schools to improve academic focus and reduce safety concerns, despite a previous veto by the governor.

Governor Katie Hobbs appointed NAU President José Luis Cruz Rivera to Arizona's State Board of Education, citing his track record in academia and leadership at NAU.

The owner of Psalm 112 LLC, Daniel Ridlinghafer, was indicted for a fraud scheme involving false solar installation contracts, affecting homeowners and credit unions.

A man firing shots at others was shot dead by Phoenix police, while separately, a man was charged with murder after a domestic dispute escalated. Both incidents raise concerns about gun violence and mental health.

Buckeye police arrested three teenagers after a potentially deadly confrontation involving a stolen firearm, with no injuries reported and the successful recovery of the weapon.

Apache Junction invites residents to engage with city officials at Neighborhood Partnership Meetings for the 2024-2025 season, with scheduling now open.

Maricopa's economic growth is set to create thousands of jobs through new developments, including business parks and an Innovation Campus by the University of Arizona, boosting the local economy.

Americans now consider an average net worth of $2.5 million to be rich, a Charles Schwab survey reveals, with varying thresholds across generations and cities.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has suspended his independent presidential campaign and endorsed Donald Trump, indicating his supporters may still vote for him where it won't affect the outcome.

Local artists in Casa Grande are invited to submit proposals for the 2024 Color on Concrete Art Project to transform concrete barriers into art with a $2,000 stipend.

Avondale has announced a Pavement Preservation Program starting September 3, 2024, with road treatment projects and bulk trash collection adjustments.

The article describes the hot and sunny weather forecast for Phoenix, AZ, with high temperatures persisting above 100 degrees throughout the week, low humidity, and light winds offering minimal relief.