Phoenix city offices will close for MLK Day 2025, but trash collection remains unchanged. Library and transfer station services are paused, parking meters are enforced, and public transit runs on a regular schedule, except for Express/RAPID buses.

Avondale city facilities will close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but waste services will continue and Valley Metro buses will run on a normal schedule. Express buses and microtransit will not operate.

Thomas Galvin becomes the first Latino Chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, focusing on law enforcement support, economic development, efficient budgeting, housing policy reform, and election administration.

The Arizona Supreme Court upheld the death sentence of Christopher John Spreitz for a 1989 Tucson murder, adhering to its original decision despite appeals and reconsideration of mitigating factors.

Glendale Mayor Jerry P. Weiers hosts his 7th Annual Mayor's Blood Drive on January 7, collaborating with Vitalant to address the holiday blood shortage.

An article details the tragic death of eight-year-old Luke Linnett, who was killed at the Arizona Biltmore by a falling statue. The incident has been ruled accidental by the police.

Two adults found dead, toddler injured in Phoenix apartment, with the causes and circumstances still under investigation by local authorities.

An Arizona death row inmate is urging the court to expedite his execution, while the state emphasizes the need for due process.

SeaWorld San Diego is offering free admission in 2025 with the Teacher Fun Card to Arizona teachers and Southern California K-12 teachers who apply and get verified by May 31, 2025.

Man arrested after abducting a 75-year-old woman and allegedly killing her 67-year-old boyfriend in Cochise County; he was detained following a standoff.

Musician Michael Clavijo performed in New Orleans post a fatal attack where Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove into a crowd, killing 14. The FBI deemed it a terrorist act.

Arizona State University's football team has secured a playoff berth in the CFP, earning $14 million in payouts with potential for more as they advance.

The article discusses challenges and opportunities faced by businesses and content entrepreneurs in 2025, including labor market adjustments, office dynamics, financial considerations, diversity initiatives, and adapting recruitment strategies.