Arizona's 2026 Laws; Passenger Dies in I-10 Motorcycle Crash - Morning Update

From new laws taking effect nationwide, including in Arizona, to a tragic motorcycle crash south of the Valley, here are some of the top stories on this morning of January 1st. A variety of state laws will be implemented in 2026, impacting workers, students, renters, and businesses. Arizona's minimum wage is scheduled to rise, with Flagstaff having separate minimum wage requirements voted in by its residents in 2016. The city sees an annual wage increase, with changes coming in 2026. Read more. A motorcycle passenger was fatally ejected and struck by multiple vehicles on eastbound I-10 in Casa Grande following a collision with a car. Learn more here. On New Year's Eve, a 15-year-old driver reportedly ran a red light, causing a serious crash near 75th Avenue and Camelback Road. A pedestrian at the intersection was also injured. Read more. Following a New Year's Eve shooting near 45th Avenue and Encanto Boulevard, a man is hospitalized while the suspect remains at large. Details leading to the incident are currently unknown. Find out more. In Phoenix, a suspect involved in a fatal clash between rival motorcycle riders has been brought back to Arizona and incarcerated after the incident near I-17 and 7th Avenue. Read more about the tragic event here. Stay updated with the full forecast by clicking here.