Federal Judge Saris nullified the Trump administration's freeze on wind energy development, ruling in favor of Attorney General Mayes and other states' Attorneys General.

Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced the indictment of Dennis Mitchell Jr. for child sex trafficking and aggravated assault, following his arrest at a Phoenix motel.

A motorcyclist died in a 7-vehicle crash on Loop 202 in Phoenix; a woman was also hospitalized. The freeway was closed but later reopened. The crash is under investigation.

Tom Horne praised the Arizona Board of Education's move to start removing DEI language from teaching standards, aligning with federal orders to preserve funding.

The BLM plans controlled burns in Maricopa and Yavapai counties to reduce wildfire risks and maintain ecosystems, with precautions to minimize smoke impact.

Fountain Hills invites residents to offer invocations at 2026 council meetings, with applications due by December 29, 2025, for a December 30 public drawing.

Pinal County Attorney's Office joins ICE's 287(g) program, aiming to target violent criminals regardless of immigration status; critics fear civil rights violations and harm to community trust.

Construction resumes on One Camelback, a luxury residence project in Phoenix, which is expected to start pre-leasing by late 2026 after a change in ownership.

Three men were arrested in Phoenix for multiple jewelry store burglaries after law enforcement used forensic analysis and GPS tracking to link them to the crimes.

A father was charged after his 13-year-old daughter drove a car into a Mesa law office, causing significant damage and leading to the father's arrest for endangerment and criminal damage. No injuries were reported.

The Arizona Corporation Commission directed the Lava Run Interconnection Project back for further review, citing the need for better community engagement over environmental and local concerns.

The Arizona Corporation Commission approved a Tucson Electric Power energy deal with Humphrey's Peak Power to supply a data center, with measures to protect regular customers from associated costs.

The Phoenix Police are looking for Mario Ibarra Carillo, a missing 72-year-old man with a condition that may cause confusion, last seen at 11th Ave and McDowell Rd.