Good morning, Maricopa.

Wildlife World Zoo in Litchfield Park announced on Monday that guests will soon see a pack of endangered African wild dogs and rare red and white giant flying squirrels—animals not seen at any other public zoo in the U.S. The zoo will also offer a private penguin encounter, a Halloween event on Saturday, and a Giraffe Jam family fun run on Nov. 1.

Arizona shoppers can already buy frozen turkeys below $1 per pound, with Aldi offering Jennie-O turkeys for $0.77 and Fry’s selling Butterball turkeys for $0.99 per pound & a limit of one turkey per customer.

Safeway and Albertsons list turkeys at higher prices while Bashas’ and AJ’s offer ready-to-eat Thanksgiving meals as the holiday approaches.

Carson Fuls, director of the Catalina Sky Survey at the University of Arizona, said residents can see two comets in the sky this week — the event offers a chance for local stargazing with clear details on when and what to look for.

Hundreds of Arizonans are struggling to get unemployment benefits as the Department of Economic Security is behind on payments — delays are affecting many residents.

ADOT announced the 2025 Safety Message Contest finalists and the public can vote on which safety slogans will appear on freeway signs.

Voting ends Oct. 27 (online submissions closed Sept. 22) as the agency works to lower roadway fatalities.

Arizona Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon said nothing had changed in starting Kyler Murray after the team's fifth loss, even as many call for backup Jacoby Brissett to take over during the bye week—fans and management keep a close eye on the decision.

Nissan Pop-up Dealership Event

10 a.m. — Duke's Roadhouse — Free entry — Experience the thrill of test drives and enjoy live music with food at Nissan's first-ever pop-up dealership.