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A week before Christmas, the Valley is experiencing a shortage of Santas
There is currently a shortage of Santas in the Valley. And the reasons go beyond the fact that he’s busy overseeing toy-making and list-checking at the North Pole.
Dec. 19, 2022
How Valleywise is handling the tripledemic influx of sick kids
Kids are more likely to get seriously sick from the flu, RSV and COVID-19, all of which are seeing skyrocketing rates right now. So what does an influx of sick kids look like on the frontlines?
Dec. 19, 2022
Kari Lake continues allegations of fraud over 2022 midterms
Attorneys for Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake will be in court Dec. 19, arguing last month’s election had enough irregularities and fraud that Lake should be the next governor, not Katie Hobbs.
Dec. 19, 2022
BBC Look-Ahead: Argentina beats France in World Cup final
The World Cup wrapped up Dec. 18 with Argentina beating France in penalty kicks in a match that many are calling the greatest finals ever played, with many calling it a classic.
Dec. 19, 2022
ACLU attorney calls changes to Phoenixs handling of The Zone homeless encampment a good start
“The Zone" has become a flashpoint in the debate over how the city of Phoenix should handle its unsheltered population.
Dec. 19, 2022
Fontes on his dangerous opponent, plans for office
Former Maricopa County Recorder Adrian Fontes won Arizona's secretary of state race. Fontes shaped his campaign around his opponent and protecting elections in our state. The Show spoke with him how about he plans to tackle his new office.
Dec. 19, 2022
Q&AZ: Are children able to fly on domestic flights without a federal ID?
Through our Q&AZ reporting project, a listener asked if children would be able to fly on domestic flights without federal ID.
Dec. 19, 2022
Valley encounters mild cold weather during the holiday season
The weather for the workweek leading into Christmas should be pretty mild. Sean Benedict is with the National Weather Service in Phoenix. He says conditions will be ordinary with usual cold temperatures.
Dec. 19, 2022
Judge grants Kari Lake the opportunity to review ballots
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge has granted a petition from Kari Lake to inspect election ballots. Lake’s lawyer Christina Bobb praised the decision on Steve Bannon’s show, “The War Room.”
Dec. 19, 2022
WATCH: House Jan. 6 Committee holds final public meeting to vote on criminal referrals
The House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is holding a public meeting to discuss and vote on possible criminal referrals.
Dec. 19, 2022
Million-dollar question: How to find safe homes for people with complex needs
Despite strides in community-based services for people with disabilities, staff shortages and lack of training mean that individuals aren’t getting the services they need.
Dec. 19, 2022
More Phoenix officers to get non-lethal force equipment
More Phoenix police officers will be getting non-lethal weapons after the City Council approved $700,000 to expand a pilot program.
Dec. 19, 2022
Food banks still seeing record demand from AZ families
As the holidays approach, Arizona food banks report they are continuing to see record demand from families in need.
Dec. 19, 2022
Conservationists call for ban on seafood from Mexico
A new lawsuit seeks to force the United States to reach a decision on a 2014 petition that requested sanctions against Mexico for not adequately protecting the critically endangered vaquita porpoise in the Upper Gulf of California.
Dec. 19, 2022
Study casts doubt on benefits of exercise on aging brains
The U.S. population is aging, and more people than ever are experiencing a natural waning of cognitive function. But a new study suggests two candidates for slowing that decline — exercise and meditation — might not help after all.
Dec. 19, 2022
Lawsuit challenges constitutionality of Prop. 211
Two Arizona conservative groups have filed a lawsuit to try to keep dark money shielded from the public. The suit comes in response to Proposition 211, which passed with overwhelming support in November.
Dec. 18, 2022
Judge dismisses Mark Finchems election lawsuit
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge late Friday quashed a bid by Mark Finchem to overturn his loss to Adrian Fontes for secretary of state, saying he presented no evidence to support such a radical move.
More 2022 Arizona midterm election news
Dec. 16, 2022
ASU studies cost, benefits of making meals more accessible to families of all income levels
Researchers at ASU looked into the costs and benefits of making healthy school meals more accessible as the state considered its options.
Dec. 16, 2022
AMLOs ‘Plan B’ electoral reform is approved by Congress
That comes after a broader constitutional reform of electoral policy was unable to get enough votes to pass.
Dec. 16, 2022
Journalist attacked in Mexico, the world’s deadliest country for media workers
One of Mexico’s most prominent journalists was attacked on Thursday. The country is considered the deadliest in the world for media workers.
Dec. 16, 2022

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