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Get ready for rain! Phoenix could see its last 100-degree day before weekend storms

Here's where rain is most likely to fall, according to the National Weather Service, which forecasts that Friday could be Phoenix's final 100-degree day of the year.

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Phoenix freeway closures: How to steer clear of roadwork this weekend

Construction will shut down stretches of Loops 101 and 202 and northbound SR 51, while overnight lane restrictions could slow SR 347 traffic.

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Phoenix events calendar: Things to do this weekend and beyond

Find seasonal festivals, haunted houses and other fun activities across the Valley.

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Phoenix concert calendar: Nickelback, Def Leppard join list of upcoming Valley shows

Here are all the headline acts set to perform at the Phoenix area's large-scale concert venues in the coming months.

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Dan Campbell says former Sun Devil Keith Abney will play more against Cardinals

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Diamondbacks bringing back hitting coach Joe Mather

Joe Mather has been the Diamondbacks' hitting coach since the start of the 2022 season.

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Cardinals mailbag: Whose seat is the hottest right now?

It's time for another Cardinals mailbag on Arizona Sports. Who could be on the outs sooner rather than…

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Cardinals GM: Marvin Harrison Jr. ‘is a big part of what we’re doing’ despite trade chatter

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. has been the focus of trade chatter recently. Where does the…

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Ex-Arizona basketball player Kerr Kriisa pleaded guilty to wire fraud

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Vice President JD Vance accuses Arizona State, 8 other universities of visa abuse

ASU denied the allegations, saying it is "in complete compliance with existing United States policy and law."

Oct 8, 2026

What’s on your ballot: Prop 320 would force certain schools to spend more in classrooms

Supporters say the ballot measure would increase teacher pay, but opponents say districts would lose local control and be forced to cut important services.

Oct 7, 2026

Here are all the Phoenix-area schools closed since 2024 or scheduled for closure

Over two dozen Valley campuses were shut down or repurposed in recent years, and more are scheduled to end operations in the future.

Oct 8, 2026

Sen. Ruben Gallego says ASU should have fired hockey coach after workout injured player

The Marine Corps veteran criticized Greg Powers over reports that players were denied water during military-style training. He also predicted Democratic midterm wins and warned of potential election interference.

Oct 8, 2026

Can Maricopa County change — or completely dump — third-party election vendors?

Supervisor Thomas Galvin said contracts are reviewed after elections, but it is unlikely the county could run them without hiring outside companies.

Oct 8, 2026

Maricopa County official says recorder’s mail ballot claims reflect ‘pattern’ of failing to tell truth

“I don't know if he's lying here, or I don't know if he's mistaken here,” Supervisor Thomas Galvin said after USPS refuted Justin Heap's warning about mail delays.

Oct 8, 2026

Arizona TikTok lawsuit alleges app hooks kids, hides risks from families

Attorney General Kris Mayes says company records show about 543,000 Arizona minors used the platform monthly. The state wants TikTok to send out consumer refunds and pay penalties.

Oct 6, 2026

True Food Kitchen files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, closes 12 restaurants

The former Sam Fox concept still has three Arizona locations, including the original Biltmore spot, as it looks to restructure and find a buyer.

Oct 5, 2026

Taiwan opens Phoenix office despite pressure from China

Gov. Katie Hobbs welcomed the Phoenix office after Chinese officials urged her to oppose it, citing Arizona's strong economic partnership with Taiwan.

Oct 7, 2026

Scottsdale considers new restrictions for large water users as demand rises

The proposal includes penalties for large water users who violate their conservation plans. The City Council is waiting for final language before voting on it.

Oct 5, 2026

Rep. Andy Biggs says ‘water’s No. 1’ as he hears from Arizonans during run for governor

The Republican nominee said resource management is key to securing the state's water future. “You’re not going to conserve your way out of this,” he said.

Sep 30, 2026

Amazon launches collaborative initiative to fund Colorado River Basin water projects

The company is also investing $2.4 million in an Arizona irrigation efficiency project for tribal farmland.

Sep 30, 2026

ICE contractor signs deal to reopen Arizona prison as immigration detention center

Management & Training Corp. expects the 775-bed facility to open within 60 days with about 338 workers. Rep. Adelita Grijalva criticized the deal.

Sep 14, 2026

3 arrested after allegedly trespassing at border wall construction site in Arizona

Deputies were called to a restricted construction area along the border for reports regarding multiple protesters trespassing. They were asked to leave by security but refused.

Sep 9, 2026

Rep. Yassamin Ansari says ICE was allowed to ignore detainee limits for a year

Rep. Yassamin Ansari says DHS quietly let ICE facilities exceed capacity and time limits for a year. She found no medical staff during her visit.

Oct 8, 2026

Boil water advisory in Maricopa canceled after negative E. coli tests

Global Water – Santa Cruz Water Company canceled a precautionary boil water advisory for the city of Maricopa.

Oct 2, 2026

US Supreme Court won’t stop court-ordered takeover of Arizona prison healthcare

An outside corrections professional is set to take over healthcare management for 25,000 inmates Oct. 19 despite an appeal by the state.

Sep 18, 2026

Trump announces that all 50 states are joining Medicaid drug pricing model

Friday's announcement comes as cost-of-living issues are at the forefront of voters’ concerns ahead of the midterm elections in November.

Oct 1, 2026

What a planned Phoenix data center could mean for nearby neighborhoods

"This is a little guy. It's about 24 megawatts, so dramatically smaller than the closest data center," Mayor Kate Gallego said of a planned facility near Seventh Avenue and Grant Street. "We do believe it will use APS power."

Sep 24, 2026

Gallego warns foreign adversaries are using American AI against the US, calls for guardrails

"We just, for example, learned that the Houthis were using Claude AI to figure out how to calibrate their missiles to better attack U.S. ships," Democratic U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego said.

Sep 23, 2026

Mark Kelly urges Congress to pass his AI bill, saying ‘No one else is coming to the rescue’

Kelly called for urgent action on artificial intelligence during a Tuesday speech on the Senate floor, announcing plans for new regulation.

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Boosting US oil supplies with Russian diesel unlikely to have much impact on prices, experts say

A new pact that calls for Russia to boost the U.S. supply of diesel over the next few…

2 hours ago

New York prosecutors seek to sustain their case against Luigi Mangione, despite his federal plea

NEW YORK (AP) — New York prosecutors sought Friday to keep their murder case going against Luigi Mangione,…

4 hours ago

Climbers scale St. Louis trees during international tree climbing competition

Nearly 100 arborists clad in helmets and rope harnesses scaled pine, sweetgum and oak trees in a St.…

5 hours ago

Trump names commentator Katie Zacharia of his media company as next White House press secretary

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Friday that Katie Zacharia, a communications adviser for his media company,…

5 hours ago

Justice Department won’t enforce registration rules on silencers and certain guns after court ruling

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department moved Friday to allow more people to purchase firearm suppressors — known…

7 hours ago

Congregants celebrate the reconstruction of one of America’s oldest Black churches

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — The reconstruction of one of the nation's oldest Black churches, where congregants gathered in…

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