Delivery workers and e-commerce companies are working hard to ensure on-time delivery of holiday packages, with preparation and logistics automation being key to managing the high volume season.

Peoria city offices and local public amenities announce adjusted holiday hours for Christmas, including early closures, and provide a holiday trash collection schedule.

Cameron Davis received a 9.5-year sentence for an armed robbery at a Mesa Circle K where he threatened an employee with a knife.

Attorney General Mayes and a coalition of attorneys general sue to prevent the CFPB from being defunded, arguing this would leave consumers vulnerable.

Free concert by the Desert Knights Band with Doug Deatherage on January 18 at the Wigwam, sponsored by COX. Bring blankets and chairs for a relaxed afternoon.

Surprise Stadium seeks National Anthem singers for Spring Training games from Feb 20 to March 21, 2026. Applications are due by January 9, 2026. Selected vocalists will be notified by early February.

Arizona State Prison Complex-Perryville inmates are training service dogs for veterans, while the complex also deals with an incident of drug use among inmates, leading to an investigation.

Rental prices in Phoenix and nearby cities Mesa and Glendale are dropping, with reports from Zumper indicating declines in one and two-bedroom apartments. Economic uncertainty and a shift in views on homeownership are influencing the rental market.

Coolidge Elementary students dramatically improved their math scores after Principal Erik Collins spent a night on the school roof to encourage academic excellence.

The Salvation Army in Arizona seeks public help to close a $775,000 shortfall in their Red Kettle Campaign, with retirees like Carl Shelton volunteering as bell ringers.

Scottsdale Fire Station 606 begins renovations in 2026, maintaining uninterrupted emergency services by operating from a temporary location. The $7.2 million project will modernize and improve accessibility, ensuring continued public safety.

A man was wounded in a police shooting in Buckeye; officers had responded to a fight on Ashleigh Marie Dr. The man was given medical aid and hospitalized; the incident is under investigation.

Arizona's Secretary of State Adrian Fontes refused DOJ's request for unredacted voter data, citing legal prohibitions.