One of Pinal County’s fastest-growing communities is under-served by retail shops, an expert told the county supervisors earlier this week. That means longer trips for necessities for residents and less tax revenue for the county. See what county officials are planning to help solve the problem.

The supervisors also heard from County Attorney Kent Volkmer, who said that not only would a hand count of all the ballots in November’s election not be feasible, but also it could be illegal and cost the county millions in state-shared revenue. Why are some people calling for a hand count of the ballots?

And you still have time to replace that bag of Halloween candy you ate and put the final touches on your kid’s costume, but be quick! Halloween is right around the corner. You may also want to map which neighborhoods to visit using the interactive Halloween Treat Map from the smartphone app Nextdoor. This year’s map also includes homes that are passing out treats for your furry, four-legged friends.