Phoenix's weather forecast includes a hazy start to the new year, reduced visibility, high humidity, and mild temperatures with intermittent showers and mostly sunny days ahead.

Phoenix area businesses offer January deals such as buy one, get one free pizzas, free coffee, discounted family meals, and various freebies to celebrate the New Year and express gratitude.

Coconino County issued a health alert for a confirmed measles case, advising those exposed to monitor for symptoms and urging vaccination, especially for the unvaccinated.

Phoenix light rail crash kills driver Mario Dircio-Castrejon, injures others after a truck failed to stop at a red light. Service resumed a day later.

A PAC is collecting signatures for a referendum against Casa Grande's Project Saguaro Annexation, and the City Clerk's Office announced the petition process.

Arizona's U.S. Attorney's Office charged over 10,000 people with immigration offenses under Trump's policies, including illegal entries, re-entries, and smuggling.

One dead and four hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash on Saturday night in El Mirage; details and cause of the collision remain under investigation.

Pima County authorities are searching for a suspect after two Goodwill employees were critically injured in a shooting in Tucson on December 26. The suspect, a male possibly Caucasian or Hispanic, fled in a stolen Volvo, which was later found.

Two men were caught shoplifting $2,000 worth of items from SCHEELS in Chandler for their sons on Christmas Eve, along with drugs and paraphernalia found on them.

The immigration climate in Arizona intensifies with legal battles and community resistance against Trump-era policies, particularly citizenship rights and ICE courthouse raids, as election season nears.

Hunkapi Programs' annual Christmas at the Farm event in Scottsdale offered festive activities and equine therapy to children from group homes and crisis centers.

Leon Thomas impressed Phoenix with his funk and R&B performance, recalling his acting past and showcasing his "PHOLKS" EP. New Wave praised the EP's blend of classic and modern R&B sounds.

Ex-Arizona State Rep Leezah Sun, facing past ethics accusations, announces an independent run for governor, pledging to combat corporate political control.