Rebekah Baptiste reportedly sought help before her death, revealing a history of abuse allegations against her family that went ignored. Her father and his girlfriend face murder and abuse charges.

Phoenix, Arizona, forecast includes clouds, sunshine, and a chance of rain with comfortable temperatures as the year ends and mild, potentially wet conditions as the New Year begins.

Phoenix officials stress illegal fireworks crackdown for New Year's, citing fines and a near-miss firework incident, while promoting safety and legal alternatives.

The Peoria City Council is temporarily moving its meetings to the Public Safety Administration Building due to Council Chamber renovations, with continued live broadcasts and adjusted city hall entrance protocol during construction.

Peoria, Arizona, is hiring for their Field Maintenance team to care for parks and sports complexes, including professional baseball fields, at $17.45/hour.

The Scottsdale Video Network's January lineup features programs on local wildlife, gardening, history, the US Space Force, and veterans, as well as city meeting coverage.

The Lake Pleasant Parkway widening project in Peoria includes the addition of lanes, a bridge expansion, and infrastructural improvements. This project is part of Peoria's Innovation Core initiative.

The Phoenix Convention Center had 70 events, drawing 293,300 delegates through 2025, and generated $453.7 million. Cultural venues added 244 performances with 162,238 attendees. The Center anticipates a record-breaking 2026.

The City of Peoria warns of fire hazards from improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries and offers a collection service for hazardous household waste with appointment scheduling starting January 12.

A blood drive will take place at Sunrise Mountain Library in Peoria on January 2, 2026, rewarding donors with a WM Phoenix Open voucher and a $15 gift card.

Phoenix announces adjustments to city services for New Year's holiday, including solid waste pickup delays, public library closures, and changes to public transit schedules.

Peoria announces New Year's holiday hours for city services, with libraries, community centers, and recreation centers closing early on Dec 31 and remaining closed on Jan 1.

The Vista Grande Public Library is hosting a family-friendly New Year's Eve party and other engaging activities like a StoryWalk®, book clubs, and gardening sessions.