PHOENIX - Alleged robbery suspect shot by deputy in Southern Arizona; Pete Hegseth sued over Mark Kelly censure; and more - here's a look at your top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Monday, January 12, 2026.
1. Foot chase in southern Arizona ends in shooting
An alleged armed robbery suspect was shot at by a deputy while fleeing through a hotel in southern Arizona over the weekend.
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Pima County deputies tried serving an arrest warrant on Jan. 11 on a man and woman wanted in connection to an armed robbery investigation, and investigators say the two "suspects fled on foot through a hotel where they were believed to be staying."
2. Proposal aims to criminalize interfering with officers
Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller (pictured) is proposing a new bill that would impose serious penalties for people who interfere with officers during a lawful arrest.
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Miller's announcement on Jan. 12 was interrupted by protesters. Miller said it was "welcomed protected speech."
3. Mark Kelly files lawsuit over censure
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U.S. Senator Mark Kelly announced on Monday he has filed a lawsuit after being censured by Pete Hegseth.
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The lawsuit came after Sen. Kelly was censured by Hegseth. The censure was over Kelly's participation in a social media video, where he and other lawmakers called on troops to "refuse illegal orders."
4. Governor Katie Hobbs gives State of the State Address
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Affordability a main theme in Gov. Hobbs' address
Lawmakers in Arizona have returned to the State Capitol for a new legislative session, and Governor Katie Hobbs encouraged lawmakers to pass a tax cut for Arizona families during her annual State of the State Address.
A new session of the Arizona State Legislature opened today with the annual State of the State Address by Governor Katie Hobbs.
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During her speech, Gov. Hobbs said affordability is her number one priority. The address comes amid big year for Arizona politics, with every state legislative seat up for reelection, along with key state offices such as the Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General and all congressional districts.
5. Mesa spelling bee contestant learned English a few years ago
A 12-year-old is headed to Mesa's district-wide spelling bee, having won her school’s spelling bee only a few years after she started learning English.
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"When I came here, I was, like, thinking that I couldn't do it because it was, like, really hard," Althea Smith said. "When I was in second grade, I could not say octopus. I said 'octo-toe-pus.' But then, like, three months later, I learned how to say some sentences, and I was actually, like, really proud of myself."
A look at your weather for tomorrow
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Evening Weather Forecast - 1/12/26
FOX 10's Erica Horvatin has more on some of the weather changes we can expect this week from Mother Nature.