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Wednesday, December 24th, 2025
Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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 Arizona Republic
- ➤ The Salvation Army is preparing to serve 4,500 Christmas meals to local residents in need this holiday season (supporting families in Maricopa). 12 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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). 12 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Maricopa County
- ➤ 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. 12 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. KTAR
- ➤ 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. The Arizona Republic
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