Merry Main Street in Mesa offers a holiday ice rink until January 11 with tickets at $10, including skates. Find gnome Bingles for prizes and explore local businesses in the festive atmosphere.

A man died after his car crashed into a pole in downtown Phoenix on New Year's Day. Jesus Tapia-Serrano lost control of his vehicle, leading to the fatal accident.

Texas Longhorns defeat Arizona State Sun Devils in a double-overtime Peach Bowl thriller with a final score of 39-31.

Bryce James, LeBron James's son, commits to the Arizona Wildcats basketball team, enhancing their roster with his talent as a four-star shooting guard.

San Luis Public Works offers a Christmas tree drop-off program for sustainable disposal from Jan 2 to Feb 14, 2025, accepting only natural, undecorated trees for recycling.

"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" returns with a new season on ABC, featuring hosts from The Home Edit and focusing on families' emotional journey during the home renovation process.

The Apache Junction Police Department received $84,801 in grants from the Arizona GOHS to improve traffic safety with overtime funding and new equipment like Grappler devices.

An impaired driver struck an Arizona DPS patrol SUV on New Year's Day; no officers were injured, and the driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

San Luis is looking for applicants to join its Economic Development Commission to advise on city growth and strategies. Interested parties have until January 10 to apply, with qualifications including residency or business ownership in San Luis.

San Luis Finance Department won the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its Fiscal Year 2025 budget, recognized for its comprehensive policy statement and financial plan.

The search for Phoenix grandfather Darrel Johnson Sr., missing for six months in New Mexico, continues with intensive family effort.

New Year's Day in the Valley saw hazardous air quality due to firework pollution, prompting public health warnings and restrictions on activities to mitigate the smog, with experts noting fireworks as the main cause.

Two $1 million+ lottery jackpots from recent drawings in Arizona remain unclaimed; one from a December 30 Triple Twist draw, and another from a January 1 Powerball draw.