Good morning, Arizona. Here’s what our reporters are working on and what you should know about what’s happening across the state before you start your day.
An internal investigation by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office found two deputies acted inappropriately when they provided a court escort and valet service for the parents of one of the people charged with killing 16-year-old Preston Lord.
Other big stories
➤ These are the pets up for adoption in Phoenix-area shelters this week. Meet Beanie Baby, Tank and Abitail .
➤ Capitol Hill lawmakers have until midnight on Dec. 20 to pass a bill to fund the government through March after a package was shot down by President-elect Donald Trump. Here’s how a shutdown would affect Arizona .
➤ An animal cruelty investigation is underway nearly 100 animals were transferred from a nonprofit rescue to Pima Animal Care Center .
➤ Deb Haaland, the first Native American Interior Secretary , will depart her position at the end of Biden’s term on Jan. 20. Here’s what she said about the impact of her four years of service in an interview with The Arizona Republic .