A 46-year-old woman died after being hit by a car in Glendale; the driver stayed on scene, with police investigating.

Utah Senate President proposes Utah help California build desalination plants in exchange for part of its Colorado River allocation, amid broader water scarcity and interstate negotiations.

Phoenix Police responded to a multi-car crash; a man was hospitalized and a vehicle fled the scene. In a separate incident, a police SUV collided with a car, with non-life-threatening injuries reported. Investigations are ongoing for both accidents.

KPPC Advanced Chemicals Inc. broke ground on a new $120 million ultrapure chemical plant in Casa Grande, Arizona, expected to create 80 jobs and start production by end of 2027.

A child died and others were injured when Stanley Begay Jr. drove into a crowd at a Christmas parade on the Navajo Nation, leading to charges of vehicular homicide.

Creighton University in Phoenix uses an AI chatbot to teach student nurses how to handle end-of-life care conversations, a skill often neglected in nursing education.

Stanley Begay Jr. has been charged with Homicide by Vehicle after his car struck bystanders at the Kayenta Light Parade, resulting in a child's death.

Jeremy Abbott was named Chandler's new Public Works & Utilities Director, succeeding John Knudson. He has over 20 years of experience and previously served as Assistant Director in Chandler.

Chandler's Golden Neighbors program offers two events in January focused on online safety and fraud prevention for residents 55+ at the ASU Chandler Innovation Center.

ICE arrested a Mexican national with a fentanyl conviction in Arizona; Rep. Gillette criticized Congresswoman Grijalva's opposition to DHS and ICE's role in local enforcement.

Senator Mark Kelly secured federal funds for Arizona's public safety and infrastructure, including investments for a new child development center at Luke Air Force Base and essential equipment upgrades for first responders.

Apache Junction sets fireworks guidelines for New Year's Eve, emphasizing safety and the well-being of pets and veterans, considering injury data and air pollution concerns.

Phoenix PD issued a SAFE Alert for missing 70-year-old Raul Perez, last seen December 15, 2025, with concerns for his well-being due to a medical condition.