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Friday, December 12th, 2025
Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local Catholics observe Dec. 12 as a day to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe, a symbol of unity, faith, and heritage. The revered image, with elements echoing its historical roots and role in Mexico’s War of Independence, inspires shared resilience *and hope*. The Arizona Republic
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The annual Geminids meteor shower will peak on the night of Dec. 13-14 and show dozens to over a hundred meteors per hour from dark-sky spots in Arizona; skywatchers should look northeast for debris from asteroid 3200 Phaethon during an event lasting up to 8 hours. The Arizona Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers can sleep in their vehicles if parked in permitted areas such as rest stops or approved business lots, but sleeping by the roadside is illegal and may lead to towing and fines— officials advise stopping if too tired to drive. The Arizona Republic
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt is exploring transfer options including Texas Tech — a leading candidate among Big 12 schools — after entering the transfer portal. His potential move may affect local Sun Devil fans as he weighs offers from several conferences. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ After Michigan fired coach Sherrone Moore, college football chatter turned to Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham as a potential replacement; Dillingham remains committed to ASU while his innovative offense+team-building approach is drawing attention as Michigan seeks change. The Arizona Republic
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.
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