Controlled burns are planned for Payson and Pleasant Valley Ranger Districts in Tonto National Forest to reduce wildfire risks, with temporary access restrictions and a notice for impacted air quality.

Scottsdale's transportation and infrastructure saw enhancements in 2025, improving safety, accessibility, and community services, with LED lighting upgrades and ADA-compliant ramps among the developments.

Flu cases are surging in Arizona, with a significant weekly increase and health providers alert to a 'super flu' variant spread. Children are most affected, impacting school attendance.

Arizona Jazz Festival ticket holders struggle to get refunds after cancellations, prompting the state Attorney General to intervene in potential consumer fraud investigations.

A woman used a crash detection device to find her husband after his motorcycle accident, which left him critically injured and in a medically induced coma.

The Scottsdale Police Department reported improvements in public safety, technology use, and community engagement for 2025, achieving a top safety ranking and crime reductions.

Casa Grande Public Library announces January events including Winter StoryWalk, tech classes, family movie event, parenting program, book clubs, and volunteer opportunities.

The Peoria Main Public Library now offers passport services, including on-site photos, for new applications, renewals, and first-time youth applicants.

The U.S. measles outbreak has surpassed 2,000 cases in 2025, a level not seen since 1992, with notable clusters in South Carolina and along the Arizona-Utah border. Low vaccination rates threaten to revoke the nation's elimination status.

Gilbert invites locals to the Regional Unity Walk on January 24 to foster respect and understanding; no registration needed, with a festival and free T-shirts provided.

Maricopa residents can attend a public meeting regarding a proposed rezoning of 1.9 acres to General Mixed-Use, with key documents available for review.

Flagstaff City Council meetings now feature an OpenGate weapons detection system for added security, with handheld alternatives available for some attendees.

Arizona Jazz Festival ticket holders still await refunds months after the event's cancellation, despite promises and an ongoing legal battle involving the event's organizers.