A man was fatally shot while allegedly trying to break into a Buckeye home; the homeowner's son fired the gun. Police identified the intruder as Michael Diaz.

Peoria's Police Citizen's Academy offers local residents an educational 10-week course on police operations, including SWAT and K9 units, starting February 25.

Recent fires at Arizona senior communities raised safety concerns, with one person hospitalized in Mesa and an elderly couple perishing in Peoria. Causes are under investigation.

A red-light running incident in Tempe involving Waymo cars caused a multi-vehicle crash, leading to three hospitalizations and road closures. Suspect Soraya Ruiz faces charges including DUI.

Upcoming Peoria City Council and Planning Commission meetings announced, with location changes due to City Hall renovations broadcasted via various platforms.

Joseph Nassise hosts a character-building writing workshop in Peoria on January 24 at Sunrise Mountain Library.

Controlled burns started at Lost Dutchman State Park to reduce wildfire risks, with visible smoke expected in the area but the park remaining open to visitors.

A homeowner fatally shot an intruder in Buckeye, as confirmed by authorities. The incident occurred near Yuma Rd and 237th Ln, under the cover of night.

Next Tuesday, Metro Phoenix will run its annual Point‑in‑Time homelessness count. Organizers say more than 1,000 volunteers are needed and a youth count runs into February.

Public school enrollment in Arizona has fallen by nearly 84,000 over the decade while roughly 4,200 teaching positions remain vacant ahead of Superintendent Tom Horne’s address. Districts are closing campuses and lawmakers are eyeing funding fixes.

A man was killed during a home intrusion in Buckeye; shot by a resident claiming self-defense. No previous connection between the family and the intruder, Michael Diaz, was indicated. The incident is under investigation.

Violence erupted among players, parents, and spectators at a youth soccer event in Mesa, leading to the tournament's cancellation. No arrests or injuries were reported.

A multi-vehicle crash in Phoenix hospitalized three people after one car fleeing a traffic stop hit another vehicle; the driver of the fleeing vehicle was arrested.