Fire management teams at Fort Apache Indian Reservation are conducting pile burning operations and monitoring treated areas for safety, with new burns planned and public cautioned to remain alert.

Maricopa County updated its zoning ordinance to simplify the development process for housing and technology projects, with unanimous approval from the Board of Supervisors.

A pedestrian is in critical condition after being hit by a truck in Buckeye; the driver is arrested, facing reckless driving charges and past traffic warrants. Neither speed nor impairment is currently cited as a cause.

Governor Katie Hobbs nominates Jessica Manuell for the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, highlighting her background in conservation, education, and community engagement.

Maricopa County launches a nonprofit to support shelter pets and enhance their welfare, while also increasing the expenditure cap for animal care donations to $350,000.

Maricopa County is set to increase park fees in 2026 to fund maintenance and resource management; this includes raising entry and annual pass costs, as well as camping and other permit fees.

Arizona Rep. Lisa Fink urges ADHS to align with federal guidance favoring parental choice in newborn hepatitis B vaccinations, following ACIP recommendations and a directive from President Trump.

Senator Ruben Gallego endorses the FAMILY Act, proposing up to 12 weeks of partially paid leave for family and medical reasons, aiming to assist working-class families in Arizona.

Police in Apache Junction seized explosives from a vehicle after de-escalating a crisis situation near a treatment center; the individual involved was referred to mental health services.

The Desert Botanical Garden in Arizona is preserving endangered desert plants by banking seeds and caring for poached cacti, with research on cultivation led by Steve Blackwell.

Bob Schober of ProWest Roofing shared $35,000 with Walmart shoppers after his company's sales hit $70 million, while Blake Resnick's Brinc aims to replace Chinese drones with American-made ones in US markets.

Durant’s Steakhouse in Phoenix reopens on Dec. 17 after a restoration, maintaining its classic charm with minor modern upgrades while preserving iconic features and classic menu items, along with introducing new dishes.

Gary Cole Jr. was arrested for a 2024 double shooting in Phoenix, resulting in one death and one injury. He faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder.