Weekend wrap: Here are the biggest Arizona news stories from Dec. 26-28
PHOENIX — From upcoming freeway projects in 2026 to Arizona Lottery ticket winners and more, here are some of the top Arizona news stories from Dec. 26-28. Two Valley moving companies, Muscular Moving Men & Storage and M3 Commercial Moving & Logistics, broke ground on their joint headquarters in north Phoenix earlier...
Governor’s East Valley breakfast is Tuesday, Jan. 13
The East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance and PHX East Valley Partnership are presenting a breakfast where the guest of honor will be the Arizona governor.
10 Small Mexican Restaurants In Arizona Locals Recommend
Arizona has a rich culinary heritage deeply connected to Mexican traditions, and nowhere is this more evident than in the small, family-run restaurants scattered across the state. These hidden gems serve authentic Sonoran and regional Mexican dishes that have been passed down through generations, offering flavors you...
This Arizona Breakfast Spot Serves Creative Morning Plates Locals Say Are Worth The Wait
Craving a breakfast worth setting your alarm for in Phoenix? Snooze, an A.M. Eatery on East Camelback mixes playful vibes with seriously creative plates that locals swear are worth the wait. With a colorful retro feel, a buzzy patio, and a menu that never phones it in, you will find something you will daydream about...
Tempe bars could be required to have anti-drink spiking devices in 2026
TEMPE, Ariz. — The Tempe City Council is set to vote next month on a proposal that would require local bars to provide drug-testing kits and drink covers to patrons in an effort to curb drink spiking. The initiative, led by the city’s recently formed Drink Spiking Awareness and...
Valley law enforcement prep for DUI enforcement as New Year’s Eve approaches
With New Year's Eve coming up, law enforcement in the Valley are looking to crack down on drunk and impaired driving through DUI task forces.
Suspect tied to thefts at 15 Home Depot stores across the Valley arrested
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Scottsdale police have made an arrest following a series of thefts reported at Home Depot stores across the Valley. Jordan Morrell, 31, was arrested on Dec. 26 for allegedly stealing power tools from 15 different Home Depot stores throughout Maricopa County and selling the stolen items online,...
DUI suspect arrested after freeway crash in east Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A suspected impaired driver was arrested after a freeway crash in east Phoenix last week. State troopers responded Dec. 23 to a crash involving a Toyota 4Runner and a Porsche blocking the Loop 202 Red Mountain near 32nd Street, according to the Department of Public Safety.
Are fireworks legal in Arizona?
PHOENIX — With 2025 quickly coming to a close, some Arizonans are already thinking ahead to how they will be ringing in the new year. And if fireworks are on your list to kick off the new year, here are a few things to keep in mind to keep yourself safe.
Phoenix Zoo announces name for newly born giraffe
The votes are in, and the Phoenix Zoo’s new baby Masai giraffe now has a name. The winner is: Kasi. The name means “speed” in Swahili — a fitting name for the baby calf, who has been seen racing around her habitat in videos released by the zoo. She’s the fifth calf born to her mother, Sunshine.

















