The District of Arizona charged 173 individuals with immigration offenses, including illegal re-entry and entry, plus smuggling, during a week-long crackdown.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announces a $15.6 million investment in the state's power grid resilience, directing funds to four projects aimed at reducing outages and wildfire risks. Total investment with matching grants reaches $27 million.

A teenage motorcyclist died in a Tempe crash after losing control and subsequently being hit by a vehicle. The passenger sustained minor injuries, while the driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

Phoenix Fire Department mourns the loss of Capt. Luke Moran after over 20 years of service, remembering his dedication and heroism during a 2014 rescue operation.

Police in Apache Junction seized explosives from a vehicle after de-escalating a crisis situation near a treatment center; the individual involved was referred to mental health services.

Copper Sky Multigenerational Center is closing its second-floor facilities for renovations from December 22 to January 2, but will offer alternative workout options downstairs.

ADOT equips 400 snowplow operators with 200 snowplows for Arizona winter. Motorists are advised to prepare vehicles and carry travel kits, check az511.gov for road conditions, and give snowplows space to operate safely.

Arizona AG Kris Mayes warns about synthetic opioids sold as "natural" kratom supplements, often found in retail stores, posing addiction risks. Mayes seeks to strengthen laws to curb sales to minors and improve enforcement.

A pedestrian is hospitalized after being hit by a truck in a crosswalk in Buckeye. Police are investigating the accident and have not disclosed factors like speed or impairment. The driver remained on scene.

A man died following a workplace incident involving a forklift in Phoenix. Police are investigating the non-criminal death that occurred near 35th Avenue and Durango Street.

Fire management teams monitor prescribed fire blocks post pile-burning on the Fort Apache reservation, focusing on safety, secure perimeters, and the control of smoldering areas.

Adalberto Cordova Torres was arrested for multiple murders after a Phoenix shooting spree that left two dead; ballistic evidence linked him to all scenes.

Two Navy veterans, Charles "Chuck" Reeves and Philip Lord, are supporting their communities by respectively refurbishing bikes for veterans in Phoenix and volunteering at Goodwill in Pennsylvania.