December 2025

ICFD says fireworks are illegal for New Year’s celebrations

December 31, 2025 8:41 AM Karina Bazarte

While some cities allow certain types of fireworks during Fourth of July celebrations, firefighters stress that fireworks are illegal during Christmas and New Year’s.

40 dogs and puppies rescued from small apartment in San Diego

December 31, 2025 8:18 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

San Diego Humane Society officials say conditions inside the apartment were horrific, and that it appeared the animals had been left alone since before Christmas.

Paramount unveils ‘Star Trek’ themed float ahead of Rose Parade

December 31, 2025 8:05 AM CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman

In Pasadena, California, Paramount, the parent company of CBS, unveiled a “Star Trek” themed float ahead of the Rose Parade, marking the sci-fi series’ 60th anniversary.

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Snow squall lashes suburb in Detroit

December 31, 2025 7:56 AM CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman

Footage taken by X user Brian Wheeler in Rochester, Michigan, a northern suburb of Detroit, shows low visibility amid blowing snow.

Several artists cancel scheduled performances at the Kennedy center

December 31, 2025 7:19 AM CNN Newsource, Dillon Fuhrman, Manoah Tuiasosopo

The center’s president, Richard Grenell, dismissed the cancelations, saying the artists were “booked by the previous far left leadership.”

Flu activity increase across the United States

December 31, 2025 6:50 AM CNN Newsource, Dillon Fuhrman, Skylar Heisey

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says seven-and-a-half million people have had the flu so far this year, and more than 3,000 have died, including eight children.

Three hikers found dead on Mount Baldy in California

December 31, 2025 6:29 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

Authorities in California say three hikers were found dead Monday on Mount Baldy in San Bernardino County.

Security measures underway ahead of Rose Parade in Pasadena

December 31, 2025 6:05 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

Security is a major focus for Pasadena, California officials as they prepare to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors for the Rose Parade on New Year’s Day, police officials say this is an all-hands-on-deck event.

Fire officials in Scottsdale have strict regulations permitting the use of certain types of fireworks

December 31, 2025 5:54 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman, Manoah Tuiasosopo, Skylar Heisey

Fountains, sparklers and poppers are all okay and legal in Arizona because they don’t leave the ground. These are fireworks people can buy at any of the white tents that pop up all over the valley.

CBS 13 SPORTS: Antelope’s Martin shines in L.A.

December 30, 2025 9:59 PM Samuel Kirk

Antelope High School senior Ozzy Martin gained national exposure and valuable recruiting momentum after competing in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl for the second straight year, this time taking the field at SoFi Stadium.

NBC 11 Sports: Larry Fitzgerald voted finalist for 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class

December 30, 2025 9:58 PM Morgan Feller

Cardinals wideout Larry Fitzgerald was voted a finalist to the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2026.

Antelope’s Ozzy Martin stands out at OD Bowl

December 30, 2025 9:56 PM Samuel Kirk

Antelope Senior Ozzy Martin recently competed in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl for the second straight year, this time taking the field at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles just one day after the Chargers and Texans played there.