Victor Manuel Vargas is sentenced to 15 years for drug trafficking in Arizona with a large seizure of narcotics reported by Attorney General Kris Mayes.

Maricopa County's new Sheriff Jerry Sheridan gets a custom cowboy hat and vows to address the sheriff's department's backlog of internal affairs cases to end federal oversight.

Senator Mark Kelly questioned Secretary of Defense nominee Peter Hegseth about alleged past misconduct, including professional intoxication and harassment-related settlements, during a Senate hearing.

Senators Kelly and Duckworth questioned Peter Hegseth’s readiness to be Secretary of Defense, highlighting his lack of experience and past issues in an op-ed.

Lake Havasu City's administrative offices will close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day but essential services like police, fire, and trash collection will continue.

Israel and Hamas are set to begin a ceasefire, with responses ranging from hope to caution. The ceasefire involves hostage releases and increased aid to Gaza.

A security guard named Willie Harvey was killed in a shooting in Phoenix. Jovante Harvey, not related to Willie, was arrested and faces multiple charges. The community mourns Willie's death.

The Phoenix Police Department is investigating the death of a 33-year-old man, Turrell Dantae Clay, after a confrontation and subsequent medical complications following his arrest.

A school bus collided with a pickup in Buckeye, causing injuries to eight students and others; the community calls for safety measures at the accident-prone intersection.

A man was fatally shot during a freeway altercation in Phoenix, resulting in a crash and major traffic. Police seek witnesses to clarify the incident's circumstances.

Gavin Harbour, 18, was arrested by Mesa police for alleged groping and indecent exposure along a canal. He admitted to the incidents and cited struggles with sex and pornography addictions.

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren delivered the Second People’s State of the Navajo Nation address, focusing on 2024 achievements and plans for 2025, emphasizing infrastructure and healthcare. A detailed report is available online.

Supervisors Horstman and Fowler join Grand Canyon Monument Advisory Committee, bringing experience in environmental and cultural conservation for its sustainable management.