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The Arizona Cardinals head coach, Jonathan Gannon, faces a crucial final five weeks, with his job security hanging in the balance. Despite the teams poor record, Gannon has taken responsibility for their performance. However, his defensive schemes promise doesnt outweigh his overall record of fifteen wins and thirty-one losses over three seasons. A strong finish could secure his position, but a string of losses might lead to a change, especially considering the teams struggles with injured quarterback Kyler Murray.

Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan, despite a federal court order limiting his offices involvement in immigration enforcement, was exploring the idea of holding immigration detainees for ICE in April. This contradicts his public statement in August that the sheriffs office does not detain inmates on behalf of ICE. The sheriffs office has a friendly relationship with ICE, with Sheridan having worked closely with them from 2010 to 2016. Sheridan has expressed willingness to help ICE with immigration enforcement if its constitutional and legal, acknowledging the court order stemming from former Sheriff Joe Arpaios actions. Community activist Sylvia Herrera is concerned about the sheriffs office potentially housing civil immigration detainees for ICE, given the higher rate of arrests in the Hispanic community.

Two California men, Francisco Hernandez and Raul Rodriguez, arrested for alleged check fraud operation across northern Arizona, impacting multiple communities. Suspects accused of stealing mail, altering checks, and cashing them. At least fifteen victims, total losses over $15,000. Both face charges including fraud schemes, forgery, and theft. Investigation ongoing.

Tempes Mill Avenue is set for a culinary and entertainment boom, with new restaurants and venues like Culinary Gangster, Phantom Fox Beer Company, and RePUBLic opening in the coming year. Mayor Corey Woods vision for a diverse and appealing downtown Tempe is coming to fruition, attracting businesses and signaling a vibrant future for the area.

Larry Fitzgerald, former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver, has been named a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. With eleven Pro Bowl selections and numerous records, Fitzgeralds career is legendary. He joins a strong group of semifinalists, including Drew Brees, Eli Manning, and Frank Gore. Fitzgerald emphasizes that simply being a Hall of Famer is the true honor, and hes excited to be in this position. The list will be narrowed down to fifteen finalists in February, with the final selections announced at the NFL Honors event.

Pompeii: The Exhibition at the Arizona Science Center, the S’edav Va’aki Museums Annual Indian Market, FuelFest car show, Phoestivus Holiday Craft Market, Cirque du Soleils Twas the Night Before…, Ballet Etudes The Nutcracker, and the Tianyu Lights Festival Phoenix are among the top events this holiday season in the Valley, offering a mix of family fun, shopping, and dazzling displays.

Arizona Lottery: Laveen Frys Store Ticket Wins $368K, Jackpot Resets to $50K - A Fantasy Five ticket bought at a Frys store in Laveen, Maricopa County, Arizona, is the big winner, claiming $368K. The winning numbers were 3, 18, 35, 39, and 41. The jackpot resets to $50K for the next drawing. Maricopa County, home to Phoenix and over 4.4 million people, boasts a vast park system and is named after the Maricopa Native American Tribe.

Former Sacramento County deputy, Marvin Morales, fatally shot after stabbing his eleven-year-old son and leading law enforcement on a car chase.

Federal Bureau of Investigation arrests Brian Cole in connection with pipe bombs found in Washington D.C. before Capitol riot, marking a significant development in a years-long investigation.