Governor Katie Hobbs reflects on Arizona's 2024 milestones and 2025's challenges, reveals bipartisan work, and spotlights community volunteers in an ABC15 interview.

ASU triumphs over Iowa State to reach the College Football Playoff quarterfinals and will face Texas, while Texas QB Ewers' performance comes under scrutiny ahead of the Peach Bowl.

Coach Kenny Dillingham led ASU's football team to a remarkable 11-2 season, integrating new strategies and a culture-focused recruiting approach that transformed the team's performance.

The Arizona Auditor General's report highlighted that the Mammoth-San Manuel School District had insufficient internal controls and failed to comply with IT security requirements, potentially jeopardizing student safety and data.

A teen has been charged with first-degree murder after a fatal shooting in a Mesa trailer park, with police finding the victim and evidence, including the supposed murder weapon.

The Wall Street Journal reports on the SHIPS for America Act, aimed at reviving the U.S. maritime industry and countering China’s dominance in shipping.

The Mesa Public Library is launching "Mesa Reads," a program to encourage daily reading, with events starting January 11, 2025, and prize drawings for participants.

A man was fatally shot near Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix; the suspect, Henry Turner, was arrested and faces murder and firearm possession charges.

Kari Lake has announced she won't run for political office again, citing the toll on her family. She lost the Arizona Senate race and will now head Voice of America, a move that has drawn criticism.

Level 1 Arcade Bar in downtown Gilbert is closing due to the end of its lease, with January 18 as its last day. A new location in Gilbert is anticipated to open in 2025.

Condor Airlines is ending its direct flights from Phoenix to Frankfurt by 2025 due to a German court ruling affecting feeder flight agreements with Lufthansa, impacting Phoenix travelers' European connections.

The VRBO Fiesta Bowl in Glendale on December 31, 2024, promises to be an exciting event with heightened security and pre-game festivities. Tickets are in demand, and fans are advised to arrive early.

PACC confirms its shelter cats tested negative for H5N1 avian flu, ensuring safe adoptions amidst health concerns.