Arizona Rep. Walt Blackman introduced HB2030 to impose stricter penalties for fraudulent veteran impersonation, addressing gaps not covered by the federal Stolen Valor Act.

Authorities in Tucson confiscated food and equipment from an unlicensed food vendor linked to foodborne illness cases, emphasizing health and safety regulations for local businesses.

Avondale will install a new HAWK signal on El Mirage Road to improve pedestrian safety, with construction to start in January 2025 and possibly end by March. Traffic will be reduced to one lane.

Matt Gress opposes the Phoenix Elementary Governing Board's move to terminate the lease for ASU Preparatory Academy, advocating for a reconsideration through a letter.

Senator Mark Kelly supports the Laken Riley Act for community safety, highlighting a bipartisan effort to address border security and immigration reform challenges.

An unarmed Tucson man was mistakenly shot dead by Glendale police; the actual suspect died from a self-inflicted wound. The incident, under investigation, raises issues about police use of force.

Wildfires in California forced the NFL to move the Vikings-Rams playoff game from SoFi Stadium to State Farm Stadium in Arizona due to air quality concerns.

An officer-involved shooting in Glendale resulted in a man's death and another individual critically injured after police responded to a domestic violence call. The incident is under investigation.

The weather forecast for Phoenix, Arizona, predicts a continuation of clear, sunny days with highs in the low 60s and cold nights in the mid-30s, suggesting a stable weather pattern into next week.

Lane restrictions on Loop 101 between 51st and 75th avenues will occur nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. from January 9 to January 17, 2025, due to a widening project.

Mesa City Manager Christopher J. Brady announces retirement for May 2025 after a long tenure of service, leaving a legacy of progress and fiscal prudence in the community.

The Scottsdale Civic Center Library earns Yelp's "People Love Us" award for high ratings and positive user feedback.

Scottsdale's new mayor and city council members will be inaugurated on January 14 at the Virginia G. Piper Theater. The event is free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.