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Thursday, December 11th, 2025
Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local family Pérez offers free meals to pilgrims walking challenging routes in Maricopa—especially easing the journey for children—and upholds a long-rooted tradition of solidarity in the community. The Arizona Republic
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Arizona's minimum wage will rise from $14.70 to $15.15 and tipped wages from $11.70 to $12.15, effective Jan. 1, 2026, as the Industrial Commission bases the increase on inflation adjustments. The Arizona Republic
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Edible cookie dough sold locally was recalled for salmonella concerns. Hudson River Foods pulled 12-ounce packages (expiring July 4) after the FDA issued a class I recall on Dec. 5, so shoppers should check their products. The Arizona Republic
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school wrestler Calvin Hughes, a heart transplant recipient from February, now competes for Canyon View while training hard with his teammates — his coach calling him the heart and soul of the team. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker was ruled out for his third game on Dec. 10 with a groin injury from a Lakers match on Dec. 1. He missed the NBA Cup quarterfinal at Paycom Center against defending champion Oklahoma City, with coach Jordan Ott noting progress (cautiously managing his return). The Arizona Republic
- ➤ A study by The Action Network reported that Arizona Cardinals fans were the heaviest drinkers in the NFL, with 18.5% drinking five or more beverages on game days. A survey of 3,058 fans found high rates before and during games — data that follows a season of heavy injuries. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Former ASU football standout Cam Skattebo became the fourth most searched athlete online in 2025 after a landmark rookie season with the New York Giants ended with an ankle injury on Oct. 26. He gained fans for viral moments, including a ringside appearance at WWE on Nov. 17. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ The Cardinals announced that running back Trey Benson will not return this season — he struggled with recovery — and Bam Knight is set to lead the early downs as the team prepares for Week 15 against the Texans. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ ASU football coach Kenny Dillingham explained on the Travis Take Two podcast on Dec. 10 that his agent reached out with other program interests, but he did not pursue any offers as he remains committed to his team after their Peach Bowl run. The Arizona Republic
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