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Concerns about a sharp decline in wildfire prevention work across the West have been raised by a group of U.S. senators, who say millions of Americans may face greater risk heading into next fire season.
Senators raise alarm over steep drop in wildfire prevention work
Concerns about a sharp decline in wildfire prevention work across the West have been raised by a group of U.S. senators, who say millions of Americans may face greater risk heading into fire season.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Concerns about a sharp decline in wildfire prevention work across the West have been raised by a group of U.S. senators, who say millions of Americans may face greater risk heading into next fire season.
Incredible! What started as a simple idea from a young woman in treatment for alcohol addiction is now a Valley nonprofit serving thousands of people every year.
Cave Creek woman turns her late daughter’s idea into acts of kindness for those in recovery
What started as a simple idea from a young woman in treatment for alcohol addiction is now a Valley nonprofit serving thousands of people every year.
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December 12, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Incredible! What started as a simple idea from a young woman in treatment for alcohol addiction is now a Valley nonprofit serving thousands of people every year.
Phoenix police say they are investigating a shooting after a man was found dead early this morning near Chandler Boulevard and 48th Street.
Man found dead after shooting at Ahwatukee apartment complex; police seek surveillance footage
Phoenix police say they are investigating a shooting after a man was found dead early Friday morning near Chandler Boulevard and 48th Street.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Phoenix police say they are investigating a shooting after a man was found dead early this morning near Chandler Boulevard and 48th Street.
Good Friday morning!
We're staying on top of the latest happenings from across the Valley, state, and our nation for Friday, Dec. 12; here’s what you need to know as you start your day:
We're staying on top of the latest happenings from across the Valley, state, and our nation for Friday, Dec. 12; here’s what you need to know as you start your day:
AM Roundup: Community aids coach after fire, man marks 45 years at Goodwill, holiday cheer at Casino Arizona
We're highlighting recent top stories and the latest forecast to start your day on Friday, December 12
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December 12, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Good Friday morning!
We're staying on top of the latest happenings from across the Valley, state, and our nation for Friday, Dec. 12; here’s what you need to know as you start your day:
We're staying on top of the latest happenings from across the Valley, state, and our nation for Friday, Dec. 12; here’s what you need to know as you start your day:
JUST IN: The Chandler City Council has unanimously rejected a rezoning for a proposed new data center in the city.
Chandler city council unanimously rejects proposed new data center
The Chandler City Council unanimously rejected to rezone 10 acres of land for a proposed new data center at their meeting Thursday night.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:38 AM
JUST IN: The Chandler City Council has unanimously rejected a rezoning for a proposed new data center in the city.
A new study of 3- and 4-year-old children in six countries suggests that growing up in high temperatures may hinder key early childhood developmental skills.
Growing up in extreme heat linked to slower early childhood development, study finds
A new study of 3- and 4-year-old children in six countries suggests that growing up in high temperatures may hinder key early childhood developmental skills.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:30 AM
A new study of 3- and 4-year-old children in six countries suggests that growing up in high temperatures may hinder key early childhood developmental skills.
A grand jury declined for a second time to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday, refusing to resurrect a mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Justice Department again fails to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, AP source says
A grand jury has declined to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, refusing to resurrect a mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Trump, an AP source says.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:00 AM
A grand jury declined for a second time to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday, refusing to resurrect a mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Some district leaders feel it will be more beneficial for students to return to school five days a week to help with academics and reduce absences in high school when they transition from the elementary district to the high school district, which goes all five days.
Cartwright School District weighing option of going back to five-day school weeks
The Cartwright School District has been on a four-day school schedule for the last several years after COVID, and now, the district and its board are considering moving back to five days a week.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Some district leaders feel it will be more beneficial for students to return to school five days a week to help with academics and reduce absences in high school when they transition from the elementary district to the high school district, which goes all five days.
Although 33 new troopers are joining the force with the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the department's director sat down with Nick Ciletti to talk about the recruiting and retention challenges the agency still faces.
Head of DPS talks recruitment, retaining current troopers
The Arizona Department of Public Safety ranks grew by nearly three dozen Thursday. But the head of the department says they still have 300 trooper openings before they are fully staffed.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Although 33 new troopers are joining the force with the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the department's director sat down with Nick Ciletti to talk about the recruiting and retention challenges the agency still faces.
Foreclosure filings in November jumped 21% from last year, while completed foreclosures surged 26% year-over-year, according to real estate data firm ATTOM.
Foreclosure activity rises nationwide for ninth straight month, but experts say don't panic
U.S. foreclosure activity climbed for the ninth straight month, but analysts say it’s not time to worry about a housing crisis.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Foreclosure filings in November jumped 21% from last year, while completed foreclosures surged 26% year-over-year, according to real estate data firm ATTOM.
This December warmth isn't just above normal, some records could be broken in the coming days! FORECAST: https://tinyurl.com/2u2v789b
December 11, 2025 at 11:47 PM
This December warmth isn't just above normal, some records could be broken in the coming days! FORECAST: https://tinyurl.com/2u2v789b
After 12 years leading Valleywise Health, President and CEO Steve Purves is stepping down. He announced he’ll retire next year when his contract wraps up.
Valleywise Health CEO Steve Purves to retire in 2026 after 12 years leading Phoenix system
After 12 years at the helm of Maricopa County’s public health care system Valleywise Health, President and CEO Steve Purves has announced he will retire next year when his contract ends.
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December 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
After 12 years leading Valleywise Health, President and CEO Steve Purves is stepping down. He announced he’ll retire next year when his contract wraps up.
Twenty-one senators from the Republican supermajority and all 10 of the chamber’s Democrats voted down the redistricting proposal. Trump has urged GOP-led states to gerrymander their U.S. House districts ahead of the midterms to create more winnable seats for Republicans.
Indiana Republicans block Trump’s redistricting push in a rare break with the president
Indiana Republican state senators voted against a redrawn congressional map Friday that would have favored their party in the 2026 elections.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Twenty-one senators from the Republican supermajority and all 10 of the chamber’s Democrats voted down the redistricting proposal. Trump has urged GOP-led states to gerrymander their U.S. House districts ahead of the midterms to create more winnable seats for Republicans.
NXP Semiconductors is making a big shift in Chandler. The company says it’s shutting down its radio power product line and plans to close its RF gallium nitride fab by 2027.
NXP to exit radio power market and shutter Arizona manufacturing facility
NXP Semiconductors Inc. plans to cease production of its radio power product line and close its radio frequency gallium nitride fab in Chandler by 2027.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
NXP Semiconductors is making a big shift in Chandler. The company says it’s shutting down its radio power product line and plans to close its RF gallium nitride fab by 2027.
The Arizona Humane Society will open its doors today to pet owners as a new option for after-hours non-emergency pet care. The clinic will be open at the Arizona Humane Society’s Papago Park Campus Thursday through Sunday from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Arizona Humane Society opens new urgent care clinic for pets
Beginning Thursday, December 11, the Arizona Humane Society will open its doors to pet owners as a new option for after-hours non-emergency pet care.
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December 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The Arizona Humane Society will open its doors today to pet owners as a new option for after-hours non-emergency pet care. The clinic will be open at the Arizona Humane Society’s Papago Park Campus Thursday through Sunday from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, is set to make his first in-person court appearance on Thursday.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect Tyler Robinson to make 1st in-person court appearance
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, is set to make his first in-person court appearance on Thursday.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, is set to make his first in-person court appearance on Thursday.
Didn't win the Powerball last night? Well, guess what, no one else did either! Saturday's jackpot is now at least a BILLION dollars! 💰
Powerball jackpot jumps to $1B after no grand prize winner in Wednesday's drawing
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1 billion, after no one won the grand prize in Wednesday night's drawing.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Didn't win the Powerball last night? Well, guess what, no one else did either! Saturday's jackpot is now at least a BILLION dollars! 💰
In an interview you'll only see on ABC15, the woman who was rescued from a burning car on I-10 in the West Valley in May is telling her story of that scary morning and her long journey to recovery.
ABC15 EXCLUSIVE: Woman rescued from burning car on I-10 shares harrowing experience
A woman rescued from her burning car on I-10 back in May by a Goodyear police officer is sharing her story for the first time and about her long road to recovery.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:18 AM
In an interview you'll only see on ABC15, the woman who was rescued from a burning car on I-10 in the West Valley in May is telling her story of that scary morning and her long journey to recovery.
Unfortunately for this crook, his getaway plans were capsized!
Paddle boat pirate: Glendale PD arrest man who used watercraft to steal from home
Police arrested a Phoenix man for stealing tens of thousands of dollars' worth of items from a Glendale home in November. His mode of transportation to get there? A paddle boat.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Unfortunately for this crook, his getaway plans were capsized!
Burger chain In-N-Out is taking a stand against a viral craze and eliminating the use of the number 67 for orders in its restaurants.
In-N-Out stops serving order number 67 because of a nonsensical meme
Burger chain In-N-Out is taking a stand against a viral craze and eliminating use of the number 67 for orders in its restaurants.
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December 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Burger chain In-N-Out is taking a stand against a viral craze and eliminating the use of the number 67 for orders in its restaurants.
The heartbreaking discovery that one of his own firefighters had cancer has a fire chief joining the call to fix what fire officials say is a punctuation problem in state law that’s forcing firefighters to battle for workers’ comp.
Fire chief joins fight to fix missing comma in AZ law that's forcing firefighters to fight for workers’ comp
The discovery that one of his own firefighters had cancer has a fire chief joining the call to fix a perceived punctuation problem in state law that’s forcing firefighters to battle for workers’ comp.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The heartbreaking discovery that one of his own firefighters had cancer has a fire chief joining the call to fix what fire officials say is a punctuation problem in state law that’s forcing firefighters to battle for workers’ comp.
Which Phoenix restaurant will win the Valley’s first Michelin star?
That is the question culinary industry professionals, as well as local foodies, will be asking next year as the famed Michelin Guide expands its reach to Arizona.
That is the question culinary industry professionals, as well as local foodies, will be asking next year as the famed Michelin Guide expands its reach to Arizona.
Phoenix restaurants to compete for coveted Michelin stars as guide expands to Southwest in 2026
Michelin announced this week it will create a Michelin Guide Southwest in 2026, which will highlight restaurants from Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Which Phoenix restaurant will win the Valley’s first Michelin star?
That is the question culinary industry professionals, as well as local foodies, will be asking next year as the famed Michelin Guide expands its reach to Arizona.
That is the question culinary industry professionals, as well as local foodies, will be asking next year as the famed Michelin Guide expands its reach to Arizona.
A new mixed-use retail project is in the works that will bring 120,000 square feet of commercial space to the West Valley city of Surprise.
Diversified Partners plans 16-acre retail development in fast-growing Surprise
A new mixed-use retail project is in the works that will bring 120,000 square feet of commercial space to the West Valley city of Surprise.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A new mixed-use retail project is in the works that will bring 120,000 square feet of commercial space to the West Valley city of Surprise.
Sophie Kinsella, the author of "Confessions of a Shopaholic" and a series of millions-selling sequels died Monday, her family said. She was 55 and had been diagnosed with brain cancer.
Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling 'Shopaholic' novels, dies at 55
Sophie Kinsella, the author of "Confessions of a Shopaholic" and a series of millions-selling sequels died Monday, her family said. She was 55 and had been diagnosed with brain cancer.
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December 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Sophie Kinsella, the author of "Confessions of a Shopaholic" and a series of millions-selling sequels died Monday, her family said. She was 55 and had been diagnosed with brain cancer.
Rod Paige, an educator, coach and administrator who rolled out the nation's landmark No Child Left Behind law as the first African American to serve as U.S. education secretary, died Tuesday.
Rod Paige, nation's first African American to serve as secretary of education, dies at 92
Rod Paige, an educator, coach and administrator who rolled out the nation's landmark No Child Left Behind law as the first African American to serve as U.S. education secretary, died Tuesday.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Rod Paige, an educator, coach and administrator who rolled out the nation's landmark No Child Left Behind law as the first African American to serve as U.S. education secretary, died Tuesday.