LIST: Arizona cities celebrate tree lightings, Christmas lightshows – kicking off holiday fun

Many in the Phoenix area and across Arizona are getting into the holiday spirit by heading to tree lightings, taking photos with Santa, ice skating and more. We have the latest holiday happenings from across the state.

Pima County reinstates indoor mask mandate as Arizona omicron cases rise

Pima County's Board of Supervisors voted to reinstate its indoor mask mandate on Dec. 21 as Arizona omicron cases rise. The county says it's seeing more cases at this time of year than it did in 2020.

Family of Najib 'Jubi' Monsif speaks after man's remains were found in Mesa

As they continue to grieve, loved ones of Najib "Jubi" Monsif, a Scottsdale man with autism whose remains were found at a canal pump station in Mesa say they still have questions over his death.

Tempe's 'House of Tricks' owners announce retirement in June 2022

Downtown Tempe's House of Tricks is closing after more than three decades of business. The owners have chosen to retire, calling the decision "bittersweet." Don't worry, you still have until June 2022 to visit.

LIST: Top 10 stories you missed in the news Dec. 13-18

Violent TikTok trends, a missing man's skeletal remains being found and a truck driver being sentenced to more than 100 years in jail causing a public outcry. We have the top stories from Dec. 13-18.

Omicron forces wave of closures nationwide as Biden warns winter of 'death' encroaching

As the omicron variant of the coronavirus is poised to become the new leading variant in the United States, many schools and businesses are closing their doors over what President Biden is predicting to be a winter of "severe illness and death."

Morning Weather Forecast - 12/19/21
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A beautiful sunny day with a high of 69? today, but there's a chance for rain later in the week.

3 seriously hurt, including a pregnant woman, in Phoenix crash

Three people were seriously hurt in a crash on I-10, including a pregnant woman, says the Phoenix Fire Department.