Creighton University in Phoenix uses an AI chatbot to teach student nurses how to handle end-of-life care conversations, a skill often neglected in nursing education.

An Arizona family settled a wrongful death lawsuit after Derek Swanson died following dental anesthesia complications. The family is advocating for dental surgery practice changes.

Last-minute shoppers in Phoenix visited stores like Safeway on Christmas Eve for final purchases, from stocking stuffers to alcohol, with a festive yet calm atmosphere reported.

Three Arizona restaurants made Yelp's 'Top 100 Ramen Shops 2025' list, with Yutaka Japanese Restaurant ranking 22nd, Daruma Ramen and Bowl 28th, and Daruma Sushi/Roll/Noodle 44th.

Turning Point USA forms an Arizona PAC to support GOP dominance and challenges Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs, while also disrupting Indiana GOP politics concerning redistricting, with significant funding and influence.

Jeremy Abbott was named Chandler's new Public Works & Utilities Director, succeeding John Knudson. He has over 20 years of experience and previously served as Assistant Director in Chandler.

Chandler's Golden Neighbors program offers two events in January focused on online safety and fraud prevention for residents 55+ at the ASU Chandler Innovation Center.

Maricopa provides drop-off locations for Christmas tree disposal from December 24, 2024, to January 12, 2026, with guidelines to follow for proper disposal.

Pima Animal Care Center offers safety tips for pets during the holidays, warning against harmful plants, foods, decorations, and advising on microchipping and securing pets amidst increased household activity.

Pima County in Arizona is holding its 21st annual grease collection event on January 10, 2026, to turn waste cooking grease into biodiesel, with six drop-off locations available.

Peoria's City Hall campus features new outdoor sculptures from Alesco Art Studio and Nicolas Rascona, exploring environmental themes and the desert landscape.

Peoria announces its 18th Annual Polar Plunge event to take place on January 3, 2026, offering a brisk dive for charity and free T-shirts for participants.

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.