Indigenous Enterprise, a Phoenix-based dance troupe, introduced Native representation at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, performing powwow dance despite rain and challenges.

A collision on Indian Schoool Road overpass resulted in the death of Daniel Jacobs and serious injury to a truck driver. Jacobs' car hit a truck, crashed through a fence, and fell onto I-17, where another vehicle struck it.

A Laveen composting facility has received a cease-and-desist for zoning violations, amid residents' complaints of overpowering odors. The company must vacate by 2025 or seek a special-use permit.

DNA evidence leads to the arrest of Thomas Martin Duke for a 1988 sexual assault cold case in Pinetop, Arizona.

The Tolleson Police Department is conducting its annual Christmas Toy Drive, inviting the community to donate new, unwrapped toys for children aged 5 to 15 until December 19th.

Trent Dutry has been appointed as Glendale's new Economic Development Deputy Director, focusing on events and arts to enhance the city's cultural impact.

Maricopa County agrees to a $6 million settlement with protestors wrongfully accused of gang-related charges in the wake of George Floyd's death in 2020.

Gilbert, Arizona’s rules for fireworks during the holiday season include the legal use on private property from December 26 to January 3, with fines for violations and safety measures specified on the town’s official website.

The I-40/US 93 interchange project in Kingman, Arizona, advances, focusing on better traffic flow and infrastructure improvements, including new lanes and bridges, with completion expected by 2027.

The Surprise Resource and Senior Centers will close Dec 24-26, with meal services and alternative dining options available for seniors during the break.

Tempe and Phoenix have agreed to an updated intergovernmental agreement to resolve disputes over development and noise mitigation near Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.

The Maricopa County Department of Public Health is managing an H5N1 avian flu outbreak at Wildlife World Zoo, with measures in place to protect zoo visitors and staff.

H5 avian influenza was detected in wastewater from two Coconino County reclamation plants. No human or animal cases have been reported in the area, and public risk is considered minimal.