The Joe Foss Shooting Complex in Maricopa County will reopen under the City of Buckeye's management, offering shooting facilities to the public and law enforcement after a unanimous Board decision.

The City of Surprise has started a new affordable housing project called Cross Winds @ Three Star Pointe, involving regional partnerships, aimed at assisting low-income families and those facing homelessness.

Dr. Francisco Garcia, Pima County's Deputy County Administrator and Chief Medical Officer, will leave his position on January 3, 2025, after advancing public health and addressing crises like COVID-19.

Tempe Police's "Operation Secret Santa" uses bait packages with tracking devices to catch porch thieves, as FOX 10 Phoenix reports, improving holiday security for residents.

ADOT confirms no full freeway closures in the Phoenix area from Dec. 20 to Jan. 6 to ease holiday traffic, with some night work possible. Safety reminders issued.

Buckeye celebrates its military personnel with the Hometown Heroes Banner Program, hanging banners downtown to honor local servicemembers from May to July annually.

Coconino County Hope Receiving Center, a facility that helps at-risk youth avoid the justice system, receives a Summit Award for its services and innovative use of repurposed detention pods.

Three water settlements aimed at securing water rights for the Navajo Nation have been presented to the U.S. Congress, reflecting a significant step in the tribe's long-standing quest for access to safe drinking water.

One person was shot at a Glendale business following a fight, with the victim taken to the hospital; the severity of injuries and arrest details are undisclosed.

The Phoenix Police Department released a video briefing on an officer-involved shooting responding to a domestic violence call, where a suspect was shot but survived.

Peoria will host its 17th annual Winter Water Safety Day and Polar Plunge on January 4, 2025, to promote water safety with a cold swim and fundraiser.

Surprise, Arizona launched the SAFE Reporting app to help residents report homelessness, connecting individuals with outreach services through easy, anonymous submissions.

Pima County launches a new career website called Workday to ease the job search and application process for residents, with a transition period from the old NeoGov system.