The Fort Apache Reservation continues with pile burning to reduce wildfire risks, with current focus on monitoring and securing burn areas. Public advised on safety near burn zones.

A 23-year-old man, Martin Toledo Jr., was killed when a semi-truck ran over him in a Phoenix Circle K parking lot, with the driver of the vehicle staying at the scene and no impairment signs observed.

Two people were seriously injured in a Phoenix shooting near 67th Avenue and Indian School Road; no suspects identified.

Police in Gilbert, AZ, responded to a shooting involving a critically injured 16-year-old boy; 21-year-old Rael Sanchez, the suspect, was later arrested and charged with Attempted Second Degree Murder.

Scottsdale celebrated public servants and volunteers with awards for exceptional service, recognizing individuals such as Police Chief Joseph LeDuc and Solid Waste Operator Horacio Ventura.

Tombstone's Common Council may achieve a quorum at its holiday party on December 19, 2025. No formal city business is planned, maintaining transparency.

Flagstaff Police are searching for missing senior George William Jackson Sr., last seen December 11 near Route 66. Jackson is vulnerable due to a medical condition, and there is an urgency to locate him. The public is asked to report any information.

Tombstone city offices announce reduced hours during the holiday season, closing at noon on select days and observing full closures on Christmas and New Year's Day.

Cigna and Tenet Healthcare are deadlocked in a contract dispute, risking healthcare access for over 400,000 Arizonians if not resolved by New Year's Day.

President Trump issued an order standardizing AI regulations across the US, amid state policy fragmentation and federal challenges to excessively restrictive state laws.

A 19-year-old was seriously injured in Mesa after a head-on collision by a suspected impaired driver. The crash led to roadway closures during the investigation.

The Sunaire transitional housing project in Mesa faces delays amid political changes on the city council, affecting efforts to address homelessness. HUD's policy shift back towards transitional housing adds complexity to funding issues.

Eli Rabadi, a 16-year-old from north Phoenix, is missing for three weeks; while a 13-year-old girl from South Auckland was found safe after the same period.