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You might need a jacket this week. Jorge Torres, ABC-15 meteorlogist, is tracking a winter storm that will bring the coldest temperatures of the season yet and snow to the high country. 

The Cardinals have fired head coach, Jonathan Gannon. Now the search is on. Vince Marrota, co-host of Bickley & Marotta, breaks down how attractive the job is, who's best to fill Gannon's shoes and what is needed to turn this team around.

Back on this day in 1975 "The Wheel of Fortune" debuted on TV. Pat Sajak hosted the show for 41 seasons before retiring in 2024.

2026 is filled with Valley freeway projects. Doug Ninztel with ADOT talks about upcoming plans and how this will impact your Phoenix commute.

Four customers of McDonald's have filed a lawsuit alleging the fast-food chain does not use rib meat in its McRib. Jim Ryan, ABC News correspondent, explains the lawsuit and McDonald's defense.

Pete Hegseth, secretary of defense, announced he is going to censure Arizona Senator, Mark Kelly. Tim Stringham, former military lawyer, discusses what the next steps in the process will be.

Back on this day in 1980 Rapper's Delight became the first hip-hop single to hit the Billboard charts. 

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This month's KTAR Community Impact Spotlight highlights The Thunderbirds and their fundraising efforts for numerous valley organizations through their annual WM Phoenix Open tournament next month.  Waste Management Phoenix Open chairman Jason Eisenberg joined Arizona's Morning News to discuss the organization's community outreach. 

Will we see an influx of billionaire migrating from California becuase of their 5% wealth tax? And what would this influx do Phoenix's housing market?  Senior Housing Analyst Tina Tamboer of the Cromford Report joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about what changes we could be seeing. 

2025 was a strong year for the national economy and Arizona's economy alike. Can we expect the same market strength in 2026? It's Money Monday and Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Arizona's Evan Taylor joins the show to discuss all things money. 

What charges is Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro going to face when he makes his appearance in court today? And is the capture of the Venezuelan President by the Trump Administration legal? To help us answer these questions is ABC News Investigative Reporter Peter Charalambous.

Back on this day in 1974 President Nixon signs the national speed limit into law. He signed the federal law lowering the speed limit to 55 mph to be more fuel efficient. 

ACA subsidies have expired and the U.S. has struck more boats in Venezuela. Chuck Todd, political analyst, explains the local and national impact of these government actions.

The Cardinals play their final game of the season Sunday. Tyler Drake, host of Cards Corner, discusses what next season could look like with a rebuild in the off-season.

New York City is prepping to ring in 2026 with extra security. ABC News Correspondent, Peter Charalambous, explains what to expect.

According to the FBI, fraudsters netted over $330 million using bitcoin ATM's. ABC News Correspondent, Jim Ryan, explains how people are getting away with these scams.

While its not pool season, water safety is still critically important. Vice President of the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona, Jay Arthur, explains 2025 drowning stats and shares safety tips.

Back on this day in 1968 Frank Sinatra recorded the ballad: "My Way".

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OpenAI is hiring for a new role: "Head of Preparedness". CEO Sam Altman describes the role as "very stressful". What will the role invovle? And leaks have hinted at a new iPhone having folding capabilities. It's Tech Tuesday and Mashable Tech Editor Tim Werth joined Arizona's Morning News to break down these stories. 

Live lobsters headed to Costco locations in Illinois and Minnesota were stolen before they could arrive. Cargo theft is on the rise. Who is behind these crimes and how organized are these criminals? ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan has been looking into this and joins Arizona's Morning News to share the details.

We can't seem to catch a break from the flu. What can you do to help prevent you and your loved ones from contracting the flu? Dr. Joel Terriquez with the Arizona Department of Health Services joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about why the flu is spreading and important tips to remember. Dr. Joel Terriquez is the cross-cutting Medical Director of the Bureau of Infectious Diseases Services (BIDS) and the Bureau of Immunization Services with the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS).

Back on this day in 1973, Jim Croce's "Time in a Bottle" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. 

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The New Year is fast approaching, and many are recalling a tragedy from almost a year ago in New Orleans, where a man killed 14 people and injured 50 more using a car. What is law enforcement doing to help keep the Big Easy safe this New Year's? ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan joined Arizona's Morning News to discuss the National Guard deploying hundreds of guardsmen to patrol New Orleans and how the community is responding to their presence. 

We are nearing four years since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. Will we finally be able to see a resolution to the fighting? President Donald Trump met his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy yesterday in Mar-a-Lago to discuss peace proposals. ABC News National Correspondent Steven Portnoy joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about what the two leaders discussed. 

Back on this day in 1982 Time Magazine named the personable computer as Person of the Year. The editors chose the computer to reflect the technology that has been developing for decades.