We start today with some national news, as Donald Trump was charged Tuesday in a Justice Department investigation into his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Read more about the charges the former president faces.

As the sweltering summer heat continues to affect residents, ideas of Christmas trees and Santa Claus may not be the first thing on anyone’s mind. However, staff and volunteers at First United Methodist Church are hoping to change that with their Christmas in August event. Click here to get all of the details.

Although it’s still hot outside, Phoenix did see some relief recently. A historic 31-day run of temperatures cracking 110 degrees in Phoenix came to a welcome end on Monday as the dangerous heat wave that suffocated the Southwest throughout July receded slightly with cooling monsoon rains.