An arrest has been made in the case of Mercedes Vega, who was found deceased in a burned car in April 2023. Sencere Hayes, 22, was apprehended in Tennessee and is being extradited to Maricopa County.

Efforts are underway to replant saguaros in Arizona’s Tonto National Forest after the 2020 Bush Fire, with collaborations between local nurseries, businesses, and organizations aiding in the restoration.

School districts in Phoenix and El Paso are planning school closures in response to budget deficits and falling enrollment, with votes on the proposals imminent.

Teens in Peoria can construct gingerbread houses at local libraries on December 2, 2024, using supplied candies and snacks. Registration is required due to limited space.

Scottsdale reports its highest voter turnout in 40 years with 89% in the general election, awaiting official results for mayoral and council positions and two approved city propositions on sales tax and expenditure limitations.

The RTA is seeking public input on their $2.46 billion, 20-year transportation blueprint for Tucson, with open houses and online resources at RTAnext.com.

Australian Embassy officials visited Pima County to discuss trade and investment opportunities in industries like energy and aerospace, aiming to strengthen economic ties with the U.S.

Queen Creek celebrates the opening of new downtown core connectors with an event on November 30, aimed at enhancing the area's walkability and retail appeal.

The Apache Junction annual Holiday Program & Light Parade offers festive activities, including a tree lighting and parade, set for December 7th at Flatiron Community Park.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety launched a podcast, "Seven Points," to offer insights into the lives of its personnel and to potentially attract new recruits.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs reports progress in combating drug trafficking, noting Task Force SAFE's seizure of over 6 million fentanyl pills and 1,400 pounds of drugs since July 2024.

A Maricopa County teenager, Guillermo Amador III, received a 31-year sentence for second-degree murder and aggravated assault related to a deadly drug robbery.

Arizona Representatives Nguyen and Bliss urge AG Mayes to review Sedona's gun ordinance, claiming it violates state law by restricting firearms on trails.