Arizona health experts concerned for holiday COVID-19 surge as travelers arrive back from vacations

Arizona health experts are warning of a COVID-19 surge as vacationers are coming back from holiday trips. The omicron variant has added an extra layer of worry as pharmaceutical companies are working to adapt vaccines to fight the new variant.

Law enforcement across Arizona looking to bust DUI drivers during holiday season

Arizona law enforcement agencies up and down the state are looking for DUI drivers during the most dangerous time of year for impaired drivers, the holiday season.

Omicron variant emerges in more countries as world on high alert

In the U.S., Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government’s top infectious diseases expert, said he would not be surprised if the omicron variant was already in the United States, too.

CitySkate, Fantasy of Lights Parade kick off holiday season in Phoenix area

With the return of CitySkate and the Fantasy of Lights Parade following their cancellations in 2020, the holiday season is officially in full swing in the Phoenix area.

As new COVID-19 variant sparks global fear, Arizona health expert weighs in

As the omicron variant of COVID-19 sparks global fears, an Arizona public health expert is weighing in on the steps being taken so far to try and stop the variant's spread.

Omicron variant: World races to contain new 'highly transmissible' COVID-19 strain

The world is racing to contain a new coronavirus variant that is potentially more dangerous than the one that has fueled waves of infection on nearly every continent.

Child taken to hospital after being found in Scottsdale pool: FD

A 7-year-old was taken to the hospital following after the child was found in a hotel pool, according to authorities in Scottsdale.

$8.8M winning lottery ticket sold at Surprise Walmart

The Arizona Lottery says an $8.8 million winning ticket for The Pick jackpot on Nov. 24 was sold at the Walmart located near Cotton Lane and Waddell Road.

Omicron variant: WHO says new COVID-19 strain shows increased reinfection risk

The World Health Organization called a special session to flesh out information about a worrying new variant of the coronavirus that has been detected in South Africa.

2-year-old girl dies after being pulled from Phoenix pool: police

“Unfortunately, the 2 year old female did not survive,” Sgt. Ann Justus said Friday. "This is being investigated as a tragic accident at this time."

FDA finds Merck COVID-19 pill effective, seeks outside experts on safety

U.S. health officials say Merck's experimental COVID-19 pill is effective but they raised questions about its safety during pregnancy.

Body found in burning car: Buckeye PD

Police are investigating after the body of a man was inside a burning car in Buckeye.

Phoenix youth football squad spent Thanksgiving giving back

On a day when football and turkey take center a stage, a youth football squad in Phoenix took to the field to give back to those in need this holiday season.

New tradition continues as grandma and man she mistakenly texted to come to Thanksgiving dinner reunite

It's a new holiday tradition of sorts that has been going six years strong. On Thanksgiving day, two strangers who were brought together by a mistakenly-sent text message reunited again for Thanksgiving.