A Pinal County Sheriff’s deputy had an interesting encounter with a motorcyclist after a 31-year-old man was accused of fleeing from law enforcement in Queen Creek. The deputy attempted to stop the motorcycle for not having a working taillight when the Queen Creek man increased his speed, running a traffic light in the process.

Are you ready to celebrate the holidays and looking for a fun experience before the weekend’s festivities? Well, look no further than Casa Verde Estates’ annual luminaria night. On Dec. 23, the community will open for visitors to drive through and enjoy homes decorated with Christmas lights.

And in election news, defeated Republican candidate for Arizona governor Kari lake will get a chance to prove her election claims in a two-day hearing scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday. Although Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Peter Thompson dismissed eight of the 10 claims in Lake’s lawsuit, Lake will call witnesses for her two remaining claims.