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Here are 14 Phoenix metro-area stories from the weeks of October 19, 2011 and October 27, 2011. Full podcasts are available on the right. Highlights include:
The opening of the Tempe Town Lake Pedestrian Bridge by Maryann Battle; The personal side of Occupy Phoenix by Fara Illich; Rising student loan costs by Ryan Clark; and The first Phoenix Food Truck Festival by Kailey Latham

Permalink The Tempe Town Lake Pedestrian Bridge opened this month. One father and son are using it as a place to bond. City officials hope this kind of community activity will continue for years to come. Anchor: Alexis Ariana Hermosillo Reporter: Maryann Batlle Photo credit: Maryann Batlle
Permalink Pet overpopulation has become a huge problem in the United States, and especially in Phoenix. Amber Harding went to a free spay and neuter clinic to find out more about the issue. Anchor: Khara Persad Reporter: Amber Harding Photo credit: Sergel Chuzavkov/AP
Permalink The Phoenix Street Food Coalition hosted the city’s first Food Truck Festival on Saturday, October 22, 2011. Anchor: Khara Persad Reporter: Kailey Latham Photo credit: Kailey Latham/September 2011
Permalink As water and energy rates are steadily increasing, permaculture skill-share classes could offer some solutions for valley residents looking to save money and live better. Anchor: Corbin Carson Reporter: Fara Illich Photo credit: Fara Illich
Permalink Even though president Obama is calling the troops home, many of them are still fighting at home due to their battle with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Anchor: Alexis Ariana Hermosillo Reporter: Paige Schwahn Photo credit: Anonymous/AP
Permalink With tuition prices rising, students are being forced to take out more and more student loans. Experts expect the national student debt ceiling to eclipse the $1 trillion dollar mark before years-end. Anchor: Khara Persad Reporter: Ryan Clark Photo credit: Butch Dill/AP
Permalink More and more people are looking for ways to cut their electrical bills and energy consumption. This is the story of one man who found a way to do so. Anchor: Corbin Carson Reporter: Sean Peick Photo credit: Mark Duncan/AP
Permalink Egyptian police in Cairo rolled tanks through and opened live fire upon a crowd of protesting Coptic Christians in October, resulting in at least 25 deaths. Father Marcus Mansour, the leader of St. Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Church in Scottsdale, is unconvinced the violence between the Muslim majority and Christian majority will end, despite promises from Egypt’s transitional government. Anchor: Corbin Carson Reporter: Maryann Batlle Photo credit: Maryann Batlle
Permalink Katie Griffith, 25, speaks about her experience with musical therapy at the ‘Don’t Stop the Music’ concert at the Arizona State University Recital Hall. Anchors: Donyelle Kesler, Julie Levin, Corbin Carson Reporter: Kailey Latham Photo credit: Simon Dean Media/May 22,2008
Permalink As Arizona celebrates its centennial a push to remember the city’s past continues. Anchor: Donyelle Kesler Reporter: Paige Schwahn Photo credit: Jeff Robbins/AP
Permalink The “Occupy” movement that started on New York’s Wall Street has gone international, with protesters demonstrating against social and economic inequality around the world. About 1000 people showed up to “Occupy Phoenix” on Oct. 15 and this is one demonstrator’s personal story. Anchor: Julie Levin Reporter: Fara Illich Photo credit: Maryann Batlle
Permalink The NFL announced they chose Arizona to host the Super Bowl in 2015. The decision has big implications for the economy and many local businesses, and fans couldn’t be happier.  Anchored by Brenda Yanez Reporter: Ryan D. Clark  Photo credit: Ross D. Franklin/AP
Permalink Binge drinking is a problem that plagues college campuses across the country. A bar owner in Tempe, Ariz., explains how his business tries to help students drink safely and responsibly. Anchor: Julie Levin Reporter: Amber Harding Photo credit: Eric Risberg/AP
Permalink Although having an iPhone is a status symbol for many people, it may make you a target on ASU’s Tempe campus. Anchor: Donyelle Kesler Reporter: Sean Peick Photo credit: Amy Sancetta/AP