Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
Good morning, Glendale. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Valley Metro to provide free transit rides on New Year's Eve with officials urging early arrival and safety precautions for revelers attending the Fiesta Bowl and other celebrations. The Arizona Republic
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two individuals were indicted for a tech support scam in Arizona, facing charges including money laundering and wire fraud, with potential 20-year sentences. KTAR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Arizona Cardinals may face their former quarterback Josh Dobbs in the season finale against the San Francisco 49ers, as 49ers' coach Kyler Shanahan deliberates between starting Dobbs or Brandon Allen. KTAR
- ➤ The Diamondbacks' signing of Corbin Burnes to a record contract boosts their pitching lineup, presenting both a surplus in starters and opportunities for trades. KTAR
- ➤ Ashton Jeanty's record-breaking attempt was thwarted as Penn State defeated Boise State 31-14 in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, marking a tough end to Jeanty's standout season. Glendale Independent
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2025 Desert Classic Half Marathon & 5K
The Desert Classic offers both a half marathon and a 5K race at Thunderbird Paseo Park, featuring professionally marked courses, aid stations, and awards for age groups.
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Organ Grinder Live Performance
Organ Grinder, a four-piece cover band from Glendale, Arizona, has been entertaining audiences with their music since 2007.
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~ Rumi
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