Tempe honors traffic accident victims with memorials coinciding with the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims and continues efforts to improve road safety through its Vision Zero initiative.

Gilbert's Riparian After Dark returns from December 12-22, 2025, turning the Riparian Preserve into a festive wonderland with thousands of lights along its trails.

Maricopa Police Department's K9 unit added a new Dutch Shepherd mix named K9 Rico, specializing in narcotics detection, alongside K9 Karma. Officer René Ordoñez is his handler.

Chandler, Arizona is hosting a workshop to help employers create effective internship programs and strengthen the local talent pool through educational partnerships.

Downtown Chandler hosts the "Road to Riches Santa at City Hall Car Show & Holiday Market" on Dec. 13, featuring a car show, shopping, food, and Santa photos. Proceeds benefit local public housing programs.

Mesa, Arizona partners with United Food Bank for Turkey Tuesday to collect 2,000 turkeys and $20,000 in donations for those in need during the holiday season.

Maricopa County celebrates the opening of Suncrest Vista at Canyon Trails, an affordable senior living community in Goodyear, with amenities and support for residents over 55.

The Mega Millions jackpot reaches $965 million with no grand prize winner. Tickets in Arizona and Iowa won millions, with a $5 million ticket sold at a Peoria CVS and a $3 million ticket sold at a Norwalk Kwik Star.

Goodyear Police receive a $65,000 grant from the Governor's Office for increased DUI enforcement, including officer overtime and training to enhance road safety.

A visitor to Maricopa County has been diagnosed with measles, potentially exposing others at a hotel and concert venue; officials urge vaccination and vigilance.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs and the White Mountain Apache Tribe are conducting ongoing controlled burns on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation for safety and environmental health.

A semi-truck hit several power poles in west Phoenix, causing home evacuations and widespread outages. No injuries reported, and SRP worked on restoring power.

AzEIP seeks public feedback on proposed changes to its Early Intervention Records Procedure until December 12, 2025, through an online form or postal mail.