Chris Nanos was confirmed as the winner of the Pima County Sheriff's race by a narrow margin after a recount, beating Republican Heather Lappin by 481 votes.

Arizona State's coach Kenny Dillingham faces Iowa State in the Big 12 Championship, where he once sought inspiration, with a playoff spot on the line.

Arizona reports its first human cases of H5 avian flu in two individuals from Pinal County, who experienced mild symptoms and recovered. Health officials say there's low risk to the public and no sign of human-to-human transmission.

Van Buren Street in Tolleson will close from 91st to 94th Ave for a weekend festival, starting early Saturday until midnight Monday, with additional closures Saturday evening.

Microchip Technology's CEO, Steve Sanghi, announced a thorough 90-day review of the company to reshape operations, including closing a Tempe factory to save costs and addressing inflated inventory levels.

Valley therapist Rebecca Duffy advises parents on managing holiday stress by setting boundaries and realistic expectations to combat burnout and maintain well-being.

The Roosevelt School District is closing five schools due to a $5 million deficit, affecting 1,500 students and staff, with plans to repurpose the buildings for community use.

Lori Vallow has been declared competent for her upcoming Arizona trial for the 2019 murder of her husband and attempted murder of her niece's ex-husband.

A woman and her four children were rescued by bystanders after their car crashed into a Phoenix canal. The Good Samaritans acted quickly to save the family, who suffered minor injuries. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Phoenix, AZ is set for sunny, pleasant weather with clear skies and mild temperatures, perfect for outdoor activities, as per the National Weather Service.

Arizona receives a $34.8 million federal grant to support new and existing charter schools, with a focus on serving educationally disadvantaged students.

Upcoming road work in Pima County is scheduled from Dec. 9 to Jan. 30 to repair and preserve local roads, potentially causing delays and requiring caution from motorists.

Maricopa County may hit a new record for eviction filings in 2024, with numbers already high in 2023. Courts have recorded 79,858 filings, nearing the 2005 record.