Samuel Rappylee Bateman is sentenced to 50 years for leading a child sexual abuse ring, with charges including conspiracy to transport minors for illegal sex acts and kidnapping.

Gov. Katie Hobbs is deciding on a successor for Arizona Supreme Court Justice Robert Brutinel from five nominees put forward by the Commission on Appellate Court Appointments.

Mesa, Arizona, won the UN Sustainable Development Goals Innovation Award for its sustainability efforts, including its Climate Action Plan and the Mesa College Promise program.

Chandler Councilmember Matt Orlando was re-elected to the National League of Cities Board of Directors for a two-year term, focusing on key urban issues.

Ben Forbes celebrates the success of Forbes Meat Company, a whole animal butcher shop in Tucson, offering craft meats, cheeses, and classes. The shop was named 2024 Small Business of the Year by the Pima County Small Business Commission.

ASU President Michael Crow has been recognized by Time Magazine for his sustainability efforts, notably focusing on education and innovative climate solutions.

The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office participated in local Christmas parades with their mascot, Deputy Do Right, and decorated vehicles, promoting safe holiday celebrations.

Phoenix is set to experience a serene weather pattern with clear skies and mild temperatures throughout the week, according to the National Weather Service.

Apple's Quick Start is recommended for parents setting up tech gifts for kids, while notMYkid's Sarah Grado advises caution with device usage, emphasizing parental controls and open communication to protect against online threats.

Phoenix ranks 18th in LendingTree's analysis of nonmortgage debt, with an average debt of $39,220 per resident.

An Arizona dentist, Dr. Robert Janisse, has been suspended after using an unsterilized, rusty pliers during surgery on a patient with a compromised immune system. His license was suspended and a formal hearing is set for December 19.

Over 100 people gathered at Chandler YMCA to honor Preston Lord and learn CPR, a skill promoted by a local police department and nonprofit organization.

Flagstaff Police intensify the search for two suspects linked to a non-fatal shooting near NAU, asking the public for information on the armed and dangerous Sahneyah brothers.