Good morning, Maricopa.

Seven organizations in Arizona filed WARN notices in October and November that will affect 3,512 workers in the final quarter of 2025.

Some companies are shifting staff to contract positions while remote layoffs continue for other firms, even though Verizon and Amazon have not issued local notices.

Lucy, a 12-year-old who visited the petting zoo at the state fair last fall, became ill from E. coli and faced kidney complications that led to dialysis and blood transfusions during an 18-day hospital stay.

Maricopa County public health officials confirmed that after two incubation periods no further cases emerged.

A newlywed in Maricopa learned she had cancer while expecting her first child, and her health care team is now reviewing treatment options to support her during pregnancy.

On Dec. 4, National Cookie Day brought special cookie promotions to local Maricopa stores as businesses like Chewk's Cookies & Corner Bakery offered free cookies and chains such as Dunkin’ and Dairy Queen provided bonus rewards and discounts, giving customers a sweet reason to celebrate the holiday.

Valley Suns won their first G League game at home against the Santa Cruz Warriors on Dec.

3. Rookies Khaman Maluach and Rasheer Fleming led the team with 27 points each as players celebrated with a water spray for coach Paul Jesperson in the 124-119 win.