Arizona lawmakers seek $1.5 million to fund an independent prison oversight office following December inmate deaths and past funding shortfalls. Governor Hobbs is open to budget talks for the initiative.

Two people were injured in a shooting at the Longbranch Saloon in Maricopa County, with an investigation underway.

A man died and a woman was injured in Mesa, Arizona, after a golf cart accident. Impairment is suspected, an investigation is ongoing, and identities have not been released.

A 55-year-old hiker was rescued after a 12-hour mission in Yavapai County following an injury from a fall, with adverse weather complicating helicopter evacuation.

A victim, Eyosiyas Belema Jote, died after a downtown Phoenix shooting, potentially escalating charges against the arrested suspect, Keon Malik Joubert.

A helicopter crash in Superior claimed four lives and raised concerns about FAA notification systems despite a NOTAM being issued for a highline the helicopter may have collided with.

A shooting in North Phoenix resulted in one man's death and another critically injured. The incident occurred near 19th Avenue and Bell Road. Police are searching for suspects, with the investigation underway.

YCSO conducted rescues including a complex overnight operation to save an injured hiker, amid challenges like hypothermia and flooding. A military helicopter was utilized for evacuation.

Phoenix and El Paso offer varied events for the New Year, from a Kings vs. Suns game, to the Million Dollar Quartet play, Fiesta Bowl Parade, art walks, and athletic activities.

New Year's Eve celebrations in the Valley led to multiple house fires and displaced families, with investigations ongoing and no injuries reported. Firefighters cite illegal fireworks as a cause.

A judge denied parole to the murderer of Howard Levey, with his brother Dan Levey ensuring the killer remains imprisoned for the 1996 Phoenix shooting.

Gila County authorities are searching for Deshawn Tarango, a person of interest in a New Year's Day shooting that left a juvenile dead in Globe, Arizona.

Arizona advances in fighting Valley Fever with a new rapid test developed by Dr. Thomas Grys of the Mayo Clinic and ASU, reducing diagnosis time to 10 minutes.