Surprise, AZ partners with Vitalant Blood Donation for holiday season blood drives, offering incentives like T-shirts and gift cards. Multiple dates and locations are available for donors.

Chandler, AZ hosts Holiday Traditions in the Park on Dec. 14 featuring local student performances, cultural displays, and food trucks. The free event encourages community bonding through festive activities.

Recent incidents in Peoria included a pedestrian sustaining serious injuries and another being fatally struck by cars. Investigations are ongoing, and the drivers involved are cooperating with the police.

The NTSB's preliminary report on the Falcon Field Airport crash found no mechanical failures; a plane failed to gain altitude, hit a fence, and struck a car, killing five.

Phoenix police are investigating assaults on a golf club employee and former NHL player Paul Bissonnette, with the employee recognizing assailants from a news report about Bissonnette's assault.

Two individuals have been indicted for allegedly attempting to defraud Arizona's ESA program by applying for funds for 50 children, most of whom were non-existent.

Yavapai County Sheriff's Office schedules a civil sale for the Prescott Gateway Mall parking lot on December 18, 2024, due to a legal judgment involving ZL PRESCOTT, LLC and MEHARAN KOHANSIEH.

Janay Arenas, Chair of the Pima County Small Business Commission, spoke before the Board of Supervisors to urge public support for local businesses during Small Business Saturday on November 30.

Fountain Hills, in collaboration with Dementia Friendly Fountain Hills, will host the 2nd Annual Dementia Caregiver Summit to support and educate caregivers.

Élephante, a coastal Italian restaurant, opens in Scottsdale, offering Mediterranean cuisine with a modern design and innovative cocktails, led by Chef Thomas Lim.

Arizona voters have passed an amendment protecting abortion rights, leading to potential legal challenges amidst existing restrictions. Attorney General Kris Mayes supports legal abortion, while medical providers await further clarity.

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has retired, leading to a temporary dual leadership and an increase in stock value. The company faces challenges, including job cuts and financial losses.

Interest rates cut by the Federal Reserve could benefit small businesses and pork producers, leading to optimism for easier loans and continued profitability in 2025.