DACA recipient Flor Ivet Vargas-Loya was detained by ICE on Christmas Eve while shopping, sparking outcry and highlighting delays in DACA renewals and criticism of ICE's enforcement priorities.

The U.S. Attorney's Office is reviewing the case of White Mountain Apache Chairman Kasey Velasquez following sexual assault allegations. Velasquez is on leave but remains confident in his innocence.

Phoenix officials stress illegal fireworks crackdown for New Year's, citing fines and a near-miss firework incident, while promoting safety and legal alternatives.

The Vista Grande Public Library is hosting a family-friendly New Year's Eve party and other engaging activities like a StoryWalk®, book clubs, and gardening sessions.

Phoenix Sky Harbor saw bustling holiday travel with few cancellations despite nationwide delays. Travelers arriving were pleased with the weather, turning delays into opportunities and sharing travel tips.

The article details Phoenix's weather forecast, highlighting variations from sunny days to possible thunderstorms, with temperatures ranging from the mid-50s to the mid-70s.

Post-holiday, Valley thrift stores see a surge in donations, providing shoppers with opportunities for good finds amid a growing secondhand retail market.

Lake Havasu City settled a lawsuit for $140,000 over alleged police misconduct involving a man with developmental disabilities without admitting wrongdoing.

A man in Goodyear died after a jack failed and his car collapsed on him while he was working on it; police are investigating the incident as an accidental death.

Phoenix officers shot a man who fired at them and then fled, but later collapsed and was hospitalized. No officers were injured in the 84th Arizona officer-involved shooting.

Phoenix police investigate a shooting that injured one man on Friday evening near 28th Avenue and Lincoln Street.

The article discusses the increase in cosplay creativity in Arizona, highlighting characters from "KPop Demon Hunters" and noting exceptional costume craftsmanship at local events.

The Phoenix New Times article discusses the prevalence of termite infestations in Arizona, with expert advice and treatments from companies like Urban Desert Pest Control and House Doctor Exterminating.