America 250: Big events across the country to have on your radar for 2026
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary in 2026, museums and historic sites are launching exhibitions and events that reflect on the nation’s history, democratic values, and global influence.
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary in 2026, museums and historic sites are launching exhibitions and events that reflect on the nation’s history, democratic values, and global influence.
How to make your New Year's Resolution stick
As we get closer to the year 2026, there are people who area preparing their New Year's Resolution. Making a New Year's Resolution is nothing new, but some people have trouble making them stick. Reporter Gary Baumgarten has some tips from health experts.
As we get closer to the year 2026, there are people who area preparing their New Year's Resolution. Making a New Year's Resolution is nothing new, but some people have trouble making them stick. Reporter Gary Baumgarten has some tips from health experts.
Mesa marks 'Noon Year's Eve' with celebration
A new year starts at the stroke of midnight, but in Mesa, some families celebrated early on Dec. 31 during a 'Noon Year's Eve' celebration in Downtown Mesa. FOX 10's Dominique Newland has more.
A new year starts at the stroke of midnight, but in Mesa, some families celebrated early on Dec. 31 during a 'Noon Year's Eve' celebration in Downtown Mesa. FOX 10's Dominique Newland has more.
New laws taking effect in 2026: What you need to know
A wide range of new state laws will take effect in 2026, bringing changes that impact workers, students, renters and consumers across the country.
A wide range of new state laws will take effect in 2026, bringing changes that impact workers, students, renters and consumers across the country.
A high-energy resolution to kickstart your New Year
As the new year approaches, many are finalizing their resolutions to improve their physical and mental well-being. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has the details on a workout designed to blow off some steam.
As the new year approaches, many are finalizing their resolutions to improve their physical and mental well-being. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has the details on a workout designed to blow off some steam.
Phoenix to crack down on illegal fireworks during New Year's Eve
"Anything that shoots up in the air and explodes or explodes on the ground, those are considered illegal," Phoenix Fire Captain DJ Lee said, as the city gets ready for New Year's Eve.
"Anything that shoots up in the air and explodes or explodes on the ground, those are considered illegal," Phoenix Fire Captain DJ Lee said, as the city gets ready for New Year's Eve.
New Year's Eve fireworks crackdown in Phoenix
While some fireworks are temporarily legal in Arizona for New Year's Eve festivities, many are not, and the City of Phoenix will be on patrol on Dec. 31 to crack down on them. Fire officials are also reminding the public about Shannon's Law. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz reports.
While some fireworks are temporarily legal in Arizona for New Year's Eve festivities, many are not, and the City of Phoenix will be on patrol on Dec. 31 to crack down on them. Fire officials are also reminding the public about Shannon's Law. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz reports.
Final New Year's Eve preparations in Times Square underway
Final preparations are taking place in New York City to ensure a spectacular celebration of the New Year that's just a few days away. FOX's Nate Foy learns about what last-minute touches are being done to make sure the start of 2026 goes off without a hitch.
Final preparations are taking place in New York City to ensure a spectacular celebration of the New Year that's just a few days away. FOX's Nate Foy learns about what last-minute touches are being done to make sure the start of 2026 goes off without a hitch.
Drive sober, or face jail time: Police ramp up DUI checkpoints
Officers will be out in force to keep people safe as they ring in 2026. Last year, statewide DUI patrols over Christmas and New Year's Eve led to nearly 1,400 arrests.
Officers will be out in force to keep people safe as they ring in 2026. Last year, statewide DUI patrols over Christmas and New Year's Eve led to nearly 1,400 arrests.
Holiday travel: Weather in parts of the U.S. affected flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor
Severe weather in other parts of the country did manage to cause some cancellations and delays at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, but overall, travelers say flights were smooth on Dec. 29.
Severe weather in other parts of the country did manage to cause some cancellations and delays at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, but overall, travelers say flights were smooth on Dec. 29.
Winter weather elsewhere affecting Sky Harbor
The post-Christmas travel rush is still on at airports across the U.S., and FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has more on how Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is faring on the Monday after Christmas.
The post-Christmas travel rush is still on at airports across the U.S., and FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has more on how Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is faring on the Monday after Christmas.
Phoenix opens Christmas tree recycling sites
As the holiday season concludes, Phoenix residents can now recycle their Christmas trees at more than a dozen locations across the city.
As the holiday season concludes, Phoenix residents can now recycle their Christmas trees at more than a dozen locations across the city.
Senior helpers spread holiday joy to lonely older adults
Loneliness among older adult is a physical and mental health concern. FOX 10's Dominque Newland learns how senior helps are providing joy to those in need this holiday season.
Loneliness among older adult is a physical and mental health concern. FOX 10's Dominque Newland learns how senior helps are providing joy to those in need this holiday season.
Phoenix shoppers react to restocking, shipping fees after the holidays
Shoppers doing their holiday returns are reacting to major brands charging fees for some returns. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz learns more on how consumers may be impacted.
Shoppers doing their holiday returns are reacting to major brands charging fees for some returns. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz learns more on how consumers may be impacted.
'Returnuary' begins, as more stores charge fees for returns by mail
The post-holiday return rush is on, but returning your items may not result in getting all your money back. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz learns more about how retailers could charge a restock fee.
The post-holiday return rush is on, but returning your items may not result in getting all your money back. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz learns more about how retailers could charge a restock fee.
Post-holiday returns may come with hefty restocking fee from major brands
Retailers are bracing for "return-uary" as post-holiday returns are projected to exceed $800 billion nationwide this year.
Retailers are bracing for "return-uary" as post-holiday returns are projected to exceed $800 billion nationwide this year.
From '6 7' to 'Skibidi': 15 of the most-used Gen Alpha slang terms of 2025
For anyone dreading sitting across from their teenage cousin and feeling like the oldest person to ever walk the earth as families gather over the next few weeks for the holidays, this one is for you.
For anyone dreading sitting across from their teenage cousin and feeling like the oldest person to ever walk the earth as families gather over the next few weeks for the holidays, this one is for you.
Noise, safety top of mind as fireworks become legal through Jan. 4
Through Jan. 4, fireworks sales and usage are legal in the Valley, but some Phoenix residents say they hear them all year long. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean learns how this is not only disruptive, but illegal most of the time.
Through Jan. 4, fireworks sales and usage are legal in the Valley, but some Phoenix residents say they hear them all year long. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean learns how this is not only disruptive, but illegal most of the time.
Some stores are charging for holiday gift returns: See the list
If you need to return holiday gifts this year, be ready to pay a price for avoiding return lines in some stores.
If you need to return holiday gifts this year, be ready to pay a price for avoiding return lines in some stores.
'Returnuary' begins after holiday shopping season
The gift-giving season is wrapping up, but "returnuary" is ramping up, as 17% of holiday sales is expected to be returned next month.
The gift-giving season is wrapping up, but "returnuary" is ramping up, as 17% of holiday sales is expected to be returned next month.