Newmark is marketing a portfolio of J.C. Penney stores which could reshape the retail landscape. Three key Arizona locations are for sale, potentially impacting local malls. The sale of the wider portfolio may exceed $1 billion.

Comfort Dental provided free dental care to those in need during its 40th annual Care Day event, impacting over 3,500 individuals with services valued at $1.4 million.

The Desert Mountain High School band is selected to perform in London's New Year's Day Parade 2025, marking their first international appearance since the pandemic.

The stories of Arizona State University football enthusiasts Matt Miller and Bennett Black, and ASU senior wide receiver Xavier Guillory, showcase resilience and the power of friendship and family in overcoming life's adversities.

Mobile health clinics in Arizona provide healthcare to the underserved, conducting physicals, women's health care, and HIV testing with a focus on elimination of barriers to access.

A survey by CardRates.com found Gold Canyon, Fountain Hills, and Queen Creek to be Arizona's happiest cities, prioritizing quality of life over financial wealth, despite a separate study indicating a high income is needed for happiness in Arizona.

Mattamy Homes expands in Arizona by acquiring 73 lots in Blackhawk for $7.3 million and 22 acres in Marana for a new community, showcasing amenities geared towards outdoor and family-friendly lifestyles.

The Arizona Supreme Court formed a committee to integrate mental health considerations into the justice system, with a focus on blending judicial processes and behavioral health expertise.

The City of Peoria is offering tree recycling after the holidays, with drop-off sites like Peoria Sports Complex and local Walmart stores open from December 26 to January 2.

A man died after falling through ice at Woods Canyon Lake, with his body recovered by officials the next day. Witnesses attempted rescue; the cause of death is pending investigation.

Arizona State Sen. Anthony Kern was released from the hospital after a car crash in South Dakota, suffering from a collapsed lung, broken ribs, and fractured vertebrae.

Residents in Glendale are concerned about frequent speeding, with cars often exceeding the 25 mph limit. The local police have been informed and measures like speed bumps are suggested for long-term solutions.

Phoenix firefighters made a special birthday memorable for Beckham Botts, a 3-year-old with neuroblastoma, by giving him a tour of a fire station and celebrating his courage.