Tempe and Chandler are training barbers and stylists in mental health advocacy through the Beyond the Shop initiative to foster open conversations and reduce stigma.

Litchfield Square Park will face disruptions as steel bollards are installed for enhanced security, causing road closures and detours into the week of January 17th.

Amkor Technology plans a new semiconductor campus in Peoria, with a community meeting set for January 8, 2025, to discuss the $2 billion investment expected to create 2,000 jobs.

Arizona State Representative Lupe Diaz leads efforts to honor law enforcement on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, urging support amid national debates over policing.

Maricopa County's Chairman, Thomas Galvin, aims to bring NHL back to Phoenix, forming an advisory panel to explore the possibility after the Arizona Coyotes' relocation.

The "Tamale Bill" in Arizona allows home cooks to sell meat-based food from their kitchens, spurring local culinary entrepreneurship.

A man was shot and killed at a gathering in west Phoenix, with police seeking suspects who fled the scene. The community is distressed by the violence.

New senators including Ruben Gallego, Jim Banks, Andy Kim, and John Curtis join the 119th Congress, each with distinct policy priorities ranging from border security to mental health and bipartisan collaboration.

Three individuals were arrested after a high-speed chase in Maricopa County, involving a vehicle on the wrong side of the road and a pursuit across various neighborhoods.

Phoenix, AZ, is expected to have stable weather with clear skies and mild temperatures, sunny days, and calm winds, with some potential for light showers and a slight dip in temperature midweek.

Viad Corp sold its GES segment to Trulink Capital for $535 million, refocusing on its core luxury travel business and rebranding as Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality Inc.

Managers are optimistic about hiring in 2025, yet job applicants often face being ghosted after interviews. Despite the expected workforce expansion, issues like ghost jobs and a lack of communication persist in the recruitment process.

Goodyear City Council will hold an induction ceremony for newly elected members Laura Kaino, Benita Beckles, and Trey Terry at their chambers on January 6 at 5 p.m.