A suspected red-light runner sparked a multi-car crash at Baseline and Priest Drive in Tempe; two Waymo vans were struck and three people were hospitalized.

Lake Havasu City will close administrative offices on January 19, 2026, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but essential services will continue. Normal operations resume January 20.

A federal bill from Rep. Juan Ciscomani would open grants for charter school facilities, sharpening a funding fight between Arizona districts and charters.

Yavapai County Sheriff's Office lists found items, including a .357 revolver and a Springfield XD-40 firearm, urging rightful owners to claim their belongings by February 17, 2026.

The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office made 13 arrests in a coordinated operation with local agencies, targeting individuals with various criminal warrants.

ADOT announces nighttime lane restrictions on US 60 at 163rd Avenue in Surprise, AZ, starting the night of Jan. 20, due to the construction of a new turn lane and traffic signal.

A December City Council vote lets Phoenix police issue jaywalking citations without a prior warning. Officials say officers will still have discretion as crosswalk projects move forward.

A .22‑caliber handgun was found on the Legacy Traditional School sports field in Casa Grande; a 10‑year‑old and his father were arrested and now face charges.

Phoenix is facing unseasonably warm weather, with temperatures nearing record highs. The warmth is attributed to a high-pressure system, with forecasts indicating continued above-average temperatures.

Phoenix police investigated a fatal shooting downtown where a man was found with a gunshot wound and later pronounced dead at a hospital. Another man was detained then released pending investigation.

Arizona Representative David Livingston introduced HR 2002, the Judea & Samaria Act, advocating Arizona's recognition of Israel's claim to these territories by officially using these terms instead of "West Bank."

Queen Creek's downtown development campaign highlights new eateries, retail, and mixed-use projects across 230,000 square feet, with private investment reaching $200 million.

Yavapai County Sheriff's Office celebrates the retirement of Lt. Shane Chaves after a 20-year career, during which he notably contributed to the new Prescott jail facility.