Tomas Gamez-Robles was sentenced to 3.5 years for attempting to transport narcotics and conducting an illegal enterprise, plus 2.5 years for weapons misconduct in Arizona.

Goodyear inducts three councilmembers, including Laura Kaino for her second term, and newcomers Benita Beckles and Trey Terry, strengthening its local governance.

Avondale city facilities will close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but waste services will continue and Valley Metro buses will run on a normal schedule. Express buses and microtransit will not operate.

A fatal crash in Lake Havasu City left two dead after their Dodge truck collided head-on with a semi on SR 95. The semi driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries; the crash is under investigation.

Thomas Galvin becomes the first Latino Chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, focusing on law enforcement support, economic development, efficient budgeting, housing policy reform, and election administration.

A nonagenarian, Francis Tassinari, died after his car hit a light pole in Lake Havasu City, with an investigation ongoing into a possible medical emergency that may have caused the crash.

A single-vehicle crash in Lake Havasu City resulted in the death of 70-year-old Jeffery Azar, with the cause of the incident still under investigation.

Rachel H. Mitchell commenced her first full term as Maricopa County Attorney after an election victory in 2022, building upon a career focused on prosecuting sex crimes and legislative reforms.

The Arizona Supreme Court upheld the death sentence of Christopher John Spreitz for a 1989 Tucson murder, adhering to its original decision despite appeals and reconsideration of mitigating factors.

Arizona Reps Nguyen and Bliss criticize a report's suggestion to remove firearms from homes with children, calling it an unconstitutional attack on gun rights. They emphasize education over bans and defend Second Amendment liberties.

Arizona State Representative Lupe Diaz leads efforts to honor law enforcement on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, urging support amid national debates over policing.

Arizona State University's Research Park will host the National Semiconductor Technology Center, enhancing chip innovation and boosting local job creation.

Glendale Mayor Jerry P. Weiers hosts his 7th Annual Mayor's Blood Drive on January 7, collaborating with Vitalant to address the holiday blood shortage.