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ADOT crews work on a Phoenix-area freeway. Weekend closures will affect travel on I-10, Loop 101, Loop 202 and SR 51 through early Monday.

ARIZONA TRAFFIC

Five Phoenix freeways, one weekend: Closures and travel detours to look out for

Chandler drops Flock license plate reader cameras after audit flags potential misuse ‘T-bone type’ crash in Scottsdale leaves 1 dead, 1 in critical condition, police say

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SAFE Alert issued for Michael Chernek (DPS)

SAFE Alert canceled after 78-year-old man last seen in Gilbert found dead

Scottsdale-based MDF Development has sold a Paradise Valley home it is developing for $19 million — even before the drywall has been installed.

ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS

Luxury developer sells Paradise Valley estate for $19M and the drywall isn’t even in yet

Glendale firefighters ensured that peoples' special days weren't ruined by delivering their birthday cakes after an exterior fire at a local grocery store recently.

Glendale firefighters deliver endangered birthday cakes after grocery store blaze

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The Arizona Humane Society (AHS) is urgently asking for community members to come to its free adoption event for all pets on Saturday as its full shelters are being pushed to the limit.

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Arizona News

14 hours ago
The 233 Suites hotel celebrates debut in downtown Mesa

The hotel is located near Center and Main streets and has 76 rooms for guests.
15 hours ago
Man left in critical condition after 3-car collision in north Phoenix

Fire crews were called to an intersection near 51st Avenue and Cactus Road around 4 p.m. for the crash.
Aug 7, 2026
Police released new information about missing Avondale couple, search for son

The Avondale Police Department identified 27-year-old Matthew Flores, the missing couple's son, as a suspect in the homicide investigation.
Aug 7, 2026
Murder charge filed more than 3 years after Scottsdale woman disappeared

Erin Weber went missing in 2023. A breakthrough in the case came when Scottsdale Police identified 41-year-old Joseph Ryan Vigil as their suspect.
Aug 7, 2026
Arizona sheriff cancels Flock camera contract, citing Fourth Amendment worries

Pinal County Sheriff Ross Teeple says AI-powered surveillance cameras can track residents' movements, do facial recognition and collect data far beyond reading license plates.
Aug 7, 2026
Man found in ‘extremely critical condition’ after fight broke out at Maryvale soccer game

Officers responded to a report of an unconscious man found in Sueno Park around 8 p.m. Thursday.

Arizona Sports

9 hours ago
Larry Fitzgerald gets his forever threads in touching gold jacket dinner, moves closer to Hall of Fame immortalization

In a week filled with Hall of Fame honors, nothing has topped the gold jacket dinner for Larry…
11 hours ago
In most playoff-like game of the year, Diamondbacks rookie Ryan Waldschmidt walks off Dodgers

A frustrating loss quickly turned into a fantastic win with walk-off magic for the Diamondbacks.
12 hours ago
Merrill Kelly has cramping issues resurface vs. Dodgers

Merrill Kelly's cramping issues could be back after he pulled himself from Friday's start.
13 hours ago
D-backs OF Corbin Carroll leaps to unbelievably rob HR vs. Dodgers

Corbin Carroll may have made the best defensive play of his D-backs career with a full-extension robbery of…
14 hours ago
Michael Soroka trending toward Monday return, Jordan Lawlar could be back during upcoming road trip

The latest injury updates from Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo on Michael Soroka, Jordan Lawlar, Justin Martinez and others.
15 hours ago
ASU working to be ‘most connected team in college football’ as QB competition plays out

A player-led culture, including by a significant amount of players remaining from the 2024 Big 12 title team,…

Arizona Education

Aug 7, 2026
Phoenix kindergarten teacher wins Pay Tribute to a Teacher award for August

Leighanne Harrison, who has been in the classroom for 30 years, said she will use her award money to help fund K-Kids programs in her community.
Aug 5, 2026
Arizona’s Democratic superintendent nominee wants public schools to get stockpiled ESA funds

"Wouldn't it be amazing if we took that money and invested it in our schools?" Teresa Leyba Ruiz said of the estimated $350 million in leftover voucher funds.
Aug 4, 2026
AZ Political Podcast: Former math teacher Teresa Leyba Ruiz hopes numbers add up in November

After crushing her Democratic primary opponent by 60 points, Ruiz now faces Republican Kimberly Yee for Arizona superintendent of public instruction.

Arizona Votes

Aug 6, 2026
AZ Political Podcast: Andy Biggs’ running mate Sine Kerr outlines plans for Arizona

"People need to realize how critical it is to have a local food supply, to have that food security. What we are able to produce here in Arizona on such little ground ... it's astonishing."
Aug 5, 2026
Katie Hobbs’ reported running mate John Giles dropped GOP registration months before pick

Voter records show the former Mesa mayor switched from Republican to no party preference in May, months before Gov. Katie Hobbs reportedly tapped him as a running mate.
Aug 5, 2026
Scottsdale City Council runoff narrows as candidate exits to fight Axon apartments

A former council candidate will lead TAAAZE as the Axon apartment fight continues and three candidates seek two Scottsdale seats.

Arizona Business

14 hours ago
The 233 Suites hotel celebrates debut in downtown Mesa

The hotel is located near Center and Main streets and has 76 rooms for guests.
Aug 7, 2026
New Tempe restaurant Roman God of Fire aims to transport guests to Italy

The latest venture from the Pretty Decent Concepts hospitality group opens Aug. 7 on Rio Salado Parkway near Tempe Town Lake.
Aug 6, 2026
Angie’s wants to recruit Salad and Go workers who lost their jobs after bankruptcy killed the chain

Angie's, a local restaurant chain founded by the entrepreneurs behind Salad and Go, is looking to help affected workers after the sudden closures.

Arizona Water News

Aug 7, 2026
Arizona congressman warns that unfair Colorado River cuts in his state will harm US

"If you hurt economic development here in Arizona, it doesn't stay in Arizona. It hurts the entire national economy," Rep. Greg Stanton said.
Aug 5, 2026
As the Grand Canyon’s river is drying up a $50 million industry is going with it

Record drought and fewer dam releases have cut Colorado River flows through the Grand Canyon, threatening wildlife and a $50 million boating industry.
Jul 31, 2026
Central Arizona Project president says feds ‘bought the lies’ on Colorado River plan

Terry Goddard says Arizona should be outraged that the plan requires lower basin states to cut water use by 20% while upper basin states face none.

Border and Immigration

Aug 6, 2026
Trump renews effort to limit birthright citizenship with scaled-back executive actions

Months after the Supreme Court struck down his first attempt, the president signed two narrower executive actions also targeting birth tourism.
Aug 6, 2026
Arizona demands border payback, requesting nearly $1 billion from federal government

Gov. Hobbs and Arizona sheriffs filed for federal reimbursement of border security costs spent fighting drug trafficking and human smuggling.
Aug 5, 2026
New website on Surprise ICE facility shows city still in the dark on key questions

The city of Surprise created a new website updating residents on the proposed ICE processing center planned for a warehouse on Sweetwater Avenue.

Arizona Health

Aug 5, 2026
Arizona erases more than $1 billion in medical debt for nearly 671,000 residents

Gov. Katie Hobbs partnered with nonprofit Undue Medical Debt to buy and forgive hospital bills using no state funds.
Jul 31, 2026
Arizona joins 22-state lawsuit to block federal insurance rule that would gut ACA protections

The Trump administration's own estimates project the rule will cause two million people to lose insurance coverage in 2027 and five million by 2030.
Jul 30, 2026
Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital expands capacity to meet Arizona’s growing heart care demand

Further details regarding the timeline and specific square footage of the expansion were not immediately released.

Arizona Technology

Aug 6, 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Trump admin ‘laser-focused’ on Arizona semiconductors

Along with House Speaker Mike Johnson and Arizona's own Juan Ciscomani, Bessent toured a factory in Casa Grande on Wednesday.
Jul 17, 2026
Phoenix mayor says TSMC’s $265 billion investment is historic on multiple levels

Kate Gallego called the chipmaker's financial commitment in her city the "largest single economic development investment in our country's 250-year history."
Jul 16, 2026
TSMC announces additional $100 billion investment in Arizona operations

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego celebrated the announcement, calling it “incredible news.”

United States

2 hours ago
A pillar of environmental enforcement is targeted by Trump and Musk’s AI company

WASHINGTON (AP) — Right-leaning legal activists along with Elon Musk ’s artificial intelligence company have brought sweeping challenges…
3 hours ago
How Troy Jackson went from Maine logger to the Democratic nominee for Senate against Susan Collins

ALLAGASH, Maine (AP) — Troy Jackson stood alongside a small group of loggers deep in the northern Maine…
3 hours ago
Anxious students who were unenrolled now moving into Howard University dorms

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nikiyah Clark had five boxes and a backpack when she ultimately received the keys to…
3 hours ago
Trump goes unmentioned but not ignored as Clinton, Bush and Obama step up as essayists on presidents

WASHINGTON (AP) — When George W. Bush wrote an essay this year about another president named George, he…
3 hours ago
With the right preparation, international trips with babies are possible and even fun

Traveling with babies and toddlers can be daunting for parents. Questions about air travel, what to pack and…
6 hours ago
Senators head for the exits without meeting Trump’s demands for voting bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators headed for the exits in the predawn hours Saturday, ending for now a crushing…

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