Pima County Board appointed Supervisor Rex Scott as Chair and Adelita Grijalva as Vice Chair and extended County Administrator Jan Lesher's contract with a salary increase.

Phoenix man Glenn Bales, 51, has been arrested in Mexico and extradited to the US to face charges for child exploitation after previously fleeing the country in 2018.

Tech investments in Arizona, including a $20 billion deal with DAMAC, are set to create jobs and fuel economic growth, complementing the state’s burgeoning tech ecosystem and educational partnerships.

New Arizona law allows homeowners in cities over 75,000 to build ADUs, despite concerns from Phoenix leaders about impacts on housing goals and local infrastructure.

Cory Young received a 3.5-year sentence for obstruction in the beating death of a gay man, while his wife got probation for hindering prosecution. Another defendant awaits trial for second-degree murder.

Phoenix's weather this week includes mostly sunny days with cooler temperatures in the high 60s, a slight chance of showers today, and mostly clear nights with lows in the low 40s.

Police recommend charges against a woman for her toddler's death in a hot car in Buckeye, AZ. The tragic incident occurred in September 2024, with potential charges of manslaughter and child abuse being considered.

Phoenix is showcasing its tech ecosystem at CES 2025, with Mayor Gallego's team aiming to attract talent and investors to the city's diverse innovation sectors.

Phoenix city offices will close for MLK Day 2025, but trash collection remains unchanged. Library and transfer station services are paused, parking meters are enforced, and public transit runs on a regular schedule, except for Express/RAPID buses.

Curbline Properties Corp. bought a portion of Prasada shopping center in Surprise, Arizona, for $32 million, adding tenants like Shake Shack to its portfolio.

Mayor Kate Gallego of Phoenix becomes the Chair of the Climate Mayors network, bringing her local sustainability experience to a national leadership role.

Peoria introduces WeRIDE, a new on-demand rideshare service providing convenient transit options to local destinations, with affordable fares and accommodations for riders with disabilities, seniors, veterans, students, and children.

Amkor Technology plans a new semiconductor campus in Peoria, with a community meeting set for January 8, 2025, to discuss the $2 billion investment expected to create 2,000 jobs.