A neighbor's intervention in a Chandler car break-in led to a shootout with teenage suspects, who were later arrested by a large police force. The neighborhood was left stunned by the atypical violence.

Yavapai County Sheriff's Office organizes a food drive to aid those in need during the holidays, with several drop-off locations and options for direct donation to local food banks.

Surprise invites families to its Cookies and Crafts with Santa event on December 14, offering crafts and activities with Santa across six time slots. Registration is required, with a fee for residents and non-residents.

Flagstaff launches an interactive map of short-term rentals, providing emergency contact information for owners, to aid locals and visitors with concerns.

Phoenix area sees no mainline freeway closures; however, a ramp widening project will close the eastbound Loop 101 to southbound State Route 51 ramp for the weekend.

Arizona's Supreme Court receives a $155,000 grant for judicial training in traffic/DUI cases, aiming to improve the skills of justices and magistrates.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport received a Level 3 Airport Workforce Development Accreditation, showcasing commitment to workforce development.

Tempe honors traffic accident victims with memorials coinciding with the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims and continues efforts to improve road safety through its Vision Zero initiative.

Maricopa Police Department's K9 unit added a new Dutch Shepherd mix named K9 Rico, specializing in narcotics detection, alongside K9 Karma. Officer René Ordoñez is his handler.

Tucson police have issued a SAFE Alert for missing Joseph Andrew Gantner, 20, last seen on East Broadway Blvd and North Wilmot Road, without a phone or vehicle, and with a medical condition.

A visitor to Maricopa County has been diagnosed with measles, potentially exposing others at a hotel and concert venue; officials urge vaccination and vigilance.

A male bicyclist in north Phoenix was critically injured in a Tuesday morning crash with a vehicle; the driver stayed to cooperate with police, and impairment was not suspected.

A semi-truck hit several power poles in west Phoenix, causing home evacuations and widespread outages. No injuries reported, and SRP worked on restoring power.