Queen Creek will close town offices for Thanksgiving but maintain essential services. Waste management schedules are adjusted; recreational facilities are also closed. Residents may recycle cooking oil and access safety tips online.

Alex Madrid was convicted in 2025 for the 2013 murder of Claudia Lucero, with ample evidence against him, causing enduring pain for her mother, JoAnn Lucero.

Phoenix is expected to have a 50% chance of rain overnight and a high near 65 degrees on Thursday. Wet weather will decrease with clearer skies towards the weekend.

Maricopa County has approved a partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense to provide internships for retiring veterans via the Skillbridge Program.

Buckeye reminds residents of service changes for Thanksgiving: city facilities closed Nov. 27-28, libraries also on Nov. 29, trash collection rescheduled, and advises not to pour grease down the sink.

Apache Junction voters approved extending the mayoral term to four years, with Mayor Wilson praising the decision for offering stable leadership. The change aligns with neighboring areas and will take effect January 2027.

A two-vehicle crash on I-17 near north Phoenix resulted in one fatality and critical injuries to another, with a Jeep overturning and a Silverado involved.

Robert Castillo was arrested in Mesa for a fatal stabbing on Sept. 29. Details about the victim and motive are unclear. In a separate incident, Zion Teasley was charged with murder for a stabbing in Phoenix.

A storm in Arizona led to urgent water rescues, with multiple incidents requiring intervention by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and fire departments due to vehicles being trapped in floodwaters.

Post-government shutdown, TSA officers in Phoenix still await paychecks due to payroll backlogs, creating financial strain and anxiety among the workforce.

A family in Glendale was held at gunpoint during a home invasion, with police seeking help to identify the suspects.

School bus crash in Phoenix results in hospitalization of one driver; 68 students on board report no serious injuries.

Jason Sanchez was sentenced to 20 years for a DUI crash in Queen Creek that killed a 4-year-old girl and injured her brother; he was driving over the speed limit and his BAC was above the legal limit.