Good morning, Maricopa.

On Dec. 23, 2025, the Phoenix Zoo announced its newborn Masai giraffe, born Nov.

16, is named Kasi after a seven-day online vote where community members selected the Swahili word for speed + zoo staff plan to introduce the calf to the herd in January.

The Salvation Army is preparing to serve 4,500 Christmas meals to local residents in need this holiday season (supporting families in Maricopa).

This week, Waiting to Exhale marks its 30th anniversary as a box-office hit and cultural classic, with its debut in Arizona noted for shaping local film appreciation (a point of lasting pride).

Supervisor Stewart and the District 1 team sent holiday greetings on Tuesday, Dec.

23+ wishing residents happy Hanukkah, blessed Christmas and a joyful New Year as they reflected on a year of service to the community.

Arizona drivers can get up to $900 in emission-repair costs through the Voluntary Vehicle Repair Program, now available statewide.

Eligible vehicles receive help for emission-related repairs + meeting state standards.

Local leaders working to bring NHL hockey back to Arizona named an advisory panel Tuesday to help find an ownership group and site for a new arena.

The panel is led by Andrea Doan (wife of former Coyotes captain Shane Doan) and includes former mayors and community figures.

The Cardinals will face a Bengals defense in Week 17 with Michael Carter set to lead early-down runs, while Michael Wilson may see increased targets if Marvin Harrison Jr. (healing from a heel injury) remains limited.