Noon Weather Forecast - 12/19/22
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Clear skies and cool temps in the Valley with a high in the low-60s.

Cardinals' Steve Keim takes leave of absence, Brittney Griner returning to WNBA: top sports stories

After she was freed from a Russian prison in a high-level prisoner exchange, WNBA star Brittney Griner announced she will return for the Phoenix Mercury's upcoming season, and the general manager of the Arizona Cardinals is taking an immediate leave of absence from the team – these are the top stories in the world of sports from Dec. 12-18.

Cuban refugees rescued in the middle of the ocean by cruise ship with Arizona family on board

An Arizona couple got quite an adventure while on a Caribbean cruise after their ship ran across a rickety old boat with a broken engine filled with Cuban refugees. "They were out on the seas floating around for six days, and they finally got help from us."

Idaho murders, a major drug bust, Betty White's home demolished: this week's top stories

From 2 officers being killed after talking with a woman for 30 minutes, Betty White's Los Angeles home being demolished, and more details about the Idaho murders coming out – here are the top stories from Dec. 11-17.

'Seusspicious' passenger, hippo swallows toddler, big hats: This week's heartwarming, unusual headlines

Need a break from bad news? Here's some stories about a "Seusspicious" HOV lane violation, a Phoenix-based big hat company, a hippo swallowing a toddler and more to spice up your week.

Metal scrapyard fire in Manatee County may burn for hours, officials say

Multiple agencies were battling an "extensive" fire at a Manatee County metal scrapyard on Friday, according to the fire marshal with the North River Fire District. The column of smoke created by the fire could be seen for miles around Tampa Bay. 

Teen and his mother killed in north Phoenix apartment shooting, police say

A double shooting at an apartment complex in north Phoenix left a teenager and his mother dead, police say. The circumstances of the shooting remain unclear.

Amazon warehouse shooting in Chandler leaves suspect dead, 1 injured

According to Chandler Police, the shooting happened at an Amazon Flex Warehouse located near McQueen and Queen Creek Roads, when a suspect drove to the back employee parking lot, jumped out, and opened fire.

Things to do in the Phoenix area this weekend: Dec. 16-18

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? From the circus to the Fiesta Bowl Parade, here's some events to check out in the Phoenix area on Dec. 16-18.

Morning Weather Forecast - 12/16/22
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A cool, partly cloudy day for the Valley with a high in the low 60s.

Arizona man killed his roommate after argument over microwave: sheriff

"Through the investigation, Detectives learned that the roommates had an argument the day prior over a damaged microwave," the sheriff's office said.