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.

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren met with advocates to discuss strategies for addressing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIWR), focusing on public safety and improving response.

The article describes the mixed cloudy and sunny weather forecast for Phoenix, with cooler temperatures, a chance of rain on December 24th, and milder conditions towards New Year's Day.

Phoenix offers Christmas tree recycling at parks from Dec 26, 2025, to Jan 9, 2026, as part of a sustainability effort, with trees turned into compost.

Scottsdale has advanced the protection of local preserves, focusing on wildfire risk reduction, invasive species control, habitat restoration, and improving visitor experiences.

Shannon Anderson, Flagstaff's Senior Deputy City Manager, will receive the ICMA Credentialed Manager designation, highlighting her commitment to professional ethics and development in local government service.

The ADCRR disclosed details of gang-related inmate deaths, emphasizing their commitment to safety and accountability, and detailed their protocol and strategies to address gang violence.