The Embrace statue unveiled in Boston on MLK weekend

The four intertwined arms were inspired by a photo of the civil rights leader and his wife when they learned he had won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.

MLK holiday weekend to feature tributes, commitments to race equity

Some notable events include a civil rights training summit for youth and adults, a statue unveiling in Boston, a symposium on police brutality in Ohio, and community service projects nationwide.

Reservations required: White Castle brings back 'fine dining' for Valentine's Day

White Castle is now accepting reservations for its Valentine's Day dinner experience. The chain transforms into the “Love Castle,” with hostess seating and tableside service.

Dog accidentally starts fire at Frisco home on Christmas Day

Video inside the home shows the fire on Megan Black's stove. One of her two dogs had gotten past a gate and tried to get some cookies on the kitchen counter, turning on the stove. She called her neighbor who worked to put the fire out.

Promotions, not job cuts, follow Southwest Airlines holiday chaos

Southwest announced five promotions to help with operations. The airline canceled thousands of flights in late December because of a winter storm.

What's open and closed on Jan. 2, 2023, day after New Year

Because New Year’s Day fell on a Sunday this year, some businesses and offices observe Jan. 2 as the official holiday. Here’s what will still be closed on Monday.

Illegal NYE fireworks in Phoenix left neighbors upset, scared animals and dirtied the air

Dozens, maybe hundreds, of fireworks were set off into the air in Phoenix late Saturday and into Sunday morning to celebrate the new year, and neighbors aren't too happy about being kept up.

Phoenix area NYE celebrations underway after preps for the busy holiday weekend

New Year's Eve is here, and of course, our time zone is one of the last to celebrate when the clock strikes midnight, so that means NYE celebrations are well underway.

Children?s Museum of Phoenix helps kids celebrate NYE a bit earlier
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It can be hard to stay up until midnight, especially if you're a kid, so the Children?s Museum of Phoenix got started a little early to help little ones ring in the new year. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has the story.

Valley Metro offering free rides through 2 a.m. New Year's Day

For many, New Year's Eve is a time to celebrate, party, stay up all night to ring in the new year, and Valley Metro is making sure people can do safely by offering free rides. We have what to know.

Massive music festival 'Decadence Arizona' to celebrate NYE in Phoenix, rain or shine
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Rain or shine, a massive music festival and party is underway at the Phoenix Raceway in Avondale with revelers dancing away the very last hours of 2022. FOX 10?s Lauren Clark has the details for "Decadence Arizona."

New Year's Eve, holiday events happening in Phoenix area

Here's a list of holiday-themed events happening in the Phoenix metropolitan area this winter season.

World population projected to hit 7.9 billion on New Year’s Day

A combination of births, deaths, and international migration increases the U.S. population by a person every 27 seconds, Census Bureau data finds.

Southwest cancels another 2,300 flights, expects normal operations to resume Friday

Southwest is struggling to recover after being overwhelmed by a winter storm that left hundreds of pilots and flight attendants stranded out of position to operate flights.

Southwest flight cancellations continue to snowball as Congress vows investigation

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg also said his agency would examine Southwest's cancellations and whether the airline was meeting its legal obligations to stranded customers.