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Senator Mark Kelly's office has been helping Arizonans navigate bureaucratic challenges with federal agencies. In 2024, Kelly's team assisted over 4,700 constituents, resulting in more than $8.6 million being returned to Arizona residents, according to Arizona Senator Mark Kelly's website.

Chandler will host its 30th annual Multicultural Festival on January 18th, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park: Stage Plaza. Organized by the City of Chandler’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Division, the event will feature live performances, storytelling, art, and a range of international cuisines. According to the City of Chandler, this year's festival is expected to be the largest to date.

An Arizona man faces serious charges after federal authorities allege he made threats against the President-elect and lied to buy guns. Manuel Tamayo-Torres, from Tolleson, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple offenses including making threats toward the President-elect and firearms charges, according to a report by the United States Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona. Tamayo-Torres is accused of attempting to purchase firearms on two occasions in November 2023 while providing false statements regarding his criminal record and restraining order status.

A fatal domestic dispute in Glendale on Sunday morning has left a neighborhood in mourning after a man was shot and killed, reportedly by his son. Glendale police were called to the scene at 59th Avenue and Greenway Road at around 9:30 a.m., where they discovered a man suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite emergency response efforts, the man was pronounced dead at the scene, as reported by AZFamily.

Chaos ensued on the streets of Phoenix this past weekend as a delivery truck, belonging to e-commerce giant Amazon, was abruptly stolen. The Phoenix Police Department reported that the vehicle was taken around 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, with the driver quickly alerting authorities. According to FOX 10 Phoenix, "Once officers got the initial information about the vehicle, they began to check the neighborhoods." The diligent search led to the location of the vehicle near 89th Avenue and McDowell Road.

An Arizona man from Tolleson has been struck by the hammer of justice, facing an array of federal charges for threats made against President-elect Donald Trump and his family. The U.S. Attorney's Office announced that a grand jury indicted Manuel Tamayo-Torres following a string of alarming activities, including an illegal attempt to purchase firearms and a series of violent threats on social media, according to FOX 10 Phoenix.

As the holiday season reaches its peak, the Chandler Police Department is cautioning shoppers to stay alert due to an increase in a particular crime trend known as "jugging." According to AZCentral, the term "jugging" refers to perpetrators following victims from a bank or retail outlet with the intention to rob them. This warning comes amidst reports of a significant rise in such crime over recent months in the area.

A man was arrested in connection with a collision in Maryvale that resulted in the deaths of two people, authorities said. The destructive event unfolded in the early hours of Dec. 15, when Francisco Heredia-Mendivil, 28, lost control of his Chevy Camaro while attempting a passing maneuver gone awry, as reported by FOX 10 Phoenix.

The close of 2024 marked a year of significant change within the restaurant and retail landscapes of the Valley. As noted by ABC15, several enduring establishments turned their signs to close for the last time, bidding farewell to decades of operations and community presence. While Barrio Café and Serrano's Mexican Restaurants ended long-running ventures, Big Lots commenced "going out of business" sales and Microchip Technology Inc. announced the shutdown of its Tempe factory amidst cost-cutting efforts.

Fans of rock ballads and iconic guitar solos, rejoice. Toto, Christopher Cross, and Men at Work are teaming up for a North American tour in 2025, promising a nostalgic throwback to yacht rock and timeless beats.