YCSO conducted rescues including a complex overnight operation to save an injured hiker, amid challenges like hypothermia and flooding. A military helicopter was utilized for evacuation.

Phoenix and El Paso offer varied events for the New Year, from a Kings vs. Suns game, to the Million Dollar Quartet play, Fiesta Bowl Parade, art walks, and athletic activities.

Therapy dogs provide comfort to Phoenix 911 dispatchers during stressful shifts, offering solace despite their high-pressure, critical roles in emergency response.

Phoenix prepares for the Fiesta Bowl Parade, a pre-game event with bands and floats, before the University of Miami vs. Ole Miss football game. Roads will be closed for the procession led by WWE star Nikki Bella.

The first supermoon of 2026, known as the Wolf Moon, will be visible in Arizona and nationwide, appearing larger due to its proximity to Earth. Peak illumination is expected on Saturday evening.

Miami is gearing up for two electronic music festivals in early 2026: Synthesis Microfest II with experimental sounds, and Ultra Music Festival, featuring major acts and debut performances.

2025 marked the loss of Arizona figures like Congressman Grijalva and activist Kirk, amid diverse influential deaths including Pope Francis, actors, and sports legends.

Desert Cove SDA Church provides food, clothing, housing assistance, and mental health support to the homeless, having served nearly 10,000 meals and helped 151 people since January 2024.

Tempe City Manager, Rosa Inchausti, highlights the city's 2025 achievements and 2026 goals, including new restaurants, job growth, safety improvements, and infrastructure enhancements, while emphasizing environmental and business initiatives.

Tombstone city offices, including the Senior Center, Library, Public Works, and City Hall, closed at noon on December 31 and will reopen on January 5th.

Arizona audit finds Maine Consolidated School District excelling academically but lacking in internal cash handling, purchasing controls, and IT security.

Coconino County Attorney's Office announced NACASA's transition to a shared leadership model to improve support for sexual assault survivors, with Northern Arizona Healthcare and Victim Witness Services leading the program starting December 15th.

Arizona advances in fighting Valley Fever with a new rapid test developed by Dr. Thomas Grys of the Mayo Clinic and ASU, reducing diagnosis time to 10 minutes.