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.

Mostly cloudy weather in Phoenix will clear up as the weekend approaches with mild temperatures in the low seventies. Calm winds and comfortable humidity levels are expected.

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.

DACA recipient Flor Ivet Vargas-Loya was detained by ICE on Christmas Eve while shopping, sparking outcry and highlighting delays in DACA renewals and criticism of ICE's enforcement priorities.

Michael Abatti pled not guilty to murdering his estranged wife, Kerri Ann, amid a bitter divorce. Held on $5.5 million bond, his pre-trial is set for March 17, 2026.

An Arizona man lost his life savings to a scam involving an impersonator of law enforcement, and Kansas seniors suffered huge losses to fraud, including romance scams, with some losing up to $750,000.

Arizona and North Carolina are focusing on education reforms, with Arizona addressing school safety and literacy, and tackling a teacher shortage, while North Carolina's Board of Education prioritizes compensation and school accountability.

Phoenix celebrated the transition from 2025 to 2026 with a variety of New Year's Eve events, including themed parties, EDM festivals, and cultural celebrations in diverse venues around the city.

Phoenix is facing its hottest December on record, mainly due to a persistent high-pressure system and underlying climate change effects, posing risks to water supply due to low snow accumulation.

Banner Health has implemented a mask mandate beginning January 1st due to increased flu cases, with exceptions for patients in their own rooms. They've also restricted visits from children under 13 and those with symptoms.

Phoenix police seek a suspect after a non-fatal shooting in the Maryvale area; the incident occurred early on New Year's Eve. The public is urged to provide any information.

Recent incidents in Phoenix and Calgary highlight the safety risks with rideshare services such as Uber, involving a dangerous ride and sexual advances by drivers.

A motorcycle passenger died on I-10 in Arizona after being ejected and hit by several cars, with the driver seriously injured. The crash is under investigation. Earlier, Tristan Loper was arrested for a fatal hit-and-run on I-10.