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David Veenstra
ADOT leadership group formed to guide study of Phoenix-Tucson passenger rail service
ADOT is continuing to explore the possibility of a passenger rail service between the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas.20 minutes ago
Bailey Leasure
US 93 near State Route 71 closed due to crash
The US 93 highway near State Route 71 has closed in both directions due to a crash.2 hours ago
KTAR.com
Earnhardt to open Queen Creek location on Monday, original franchise owner’s birthday
Earnhardt Auto Centers will be celebrating the grand opening of a Queen Creek location and what would have been the 94th birthday of franchise founder, Tex Earnhardt, on Monday.3 hours ago
Bailey Leasure
Heard Museum receives $2.5 million for Native American engagement
The Heard Museum in Phoenix was granted $2.5 million that will be used to showcase and inform visitors about Native American religions.6 hours ago
David Veenstra
Feed My Starving Children charity relocates from Mesa to Tempe
The Feed My Starving Children charity has moved from Mesa into a new facility in Tempe after completing a new lease agreement.8 hours ago
Brandon Brown/Phoenix Business Journal
Price tag for Desert Diamond Arena increases as Glendale venue reimagined
The final price tag for the renovations of Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale will end up being higher than expected.11 hours ago
Kevin Stone
Additional water restrictions implemented at Grand Canyon South Rim
Grand Canyon National Park officials are increasing water restrictions at the South Rim after a second recent pipeline break.12 hours ago
Serena O'Sullivan
ADOT completes I-17 pavement, bridge projects in Flagstaff area
Traveling around Flagstaff streets will soon be safer thanks to the recent completion of two road improvement projects, officials said.21 hours ago
Greg Barr and Paul Thompson/Phoenix Business Journal
Microchip to close Arizona facility amid cost concerns
Microchip Technology Inc. said Monday it intends to shut down its Tempe computer chip factory as it tries to curtail costs amid an anticipated slowdown in sales.23 hours ago
Kasey Brammell/ABC15 Arizona
St. Luke’s Behavioral Health Center approved to reopen after AZDHS order to cease operations
St. Luke's Behavioral Health Center has been approved to reopen after being ordered to cease operations earlier this year.1 day ago
Danny Shapiro
Recount confirms winner in tight Pima County sheriff race
The recount for the Pima County sheriff's race has been completed, confirming Democrat Chris Nanos as the winner.1 day ago
Danny Shapiro
Health officials report 1st Arizona cases of bird flu in humans
Health officials on Friday reported the first Arizona cases of bird flu in humans, stemming from a poultry outbreak at a Pinal County farm last month.1 day ago
Kevin Stone
Unseasonably warm Valley weather to continue through weekend before cooldown
The ongoing stretch of unseasonably warm metro Phoenix weather will last through weekend, but a cooling system is looming.1 day ago
Kevin Stone
Arizona AG takes step toward seeking execution warrant for Aaron Gunches
Attorney General Kris Mayes took a step toward seeking an execution warrant for convicted murderer Aaron Brian Gunches on Friday.1 day ago
Roxanne De La Rosa
New program provides esophageal cancer screenings to Arizona firefighters
A partnership with Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority and a DNA test company provides esophageal cancer screenings to firefighters.1 day ago
Kevin Stone
Roosevelt School District board votes to close 5 Phoenix schools, but not without opposition
The Roosevelt School District Governing Board voted to close down five schools in south Phoenix during a special meeting on Thursday evening.1 day ago
Associated Press
‘Doomsday Mom’ found competent to stand trial for murder conspiracies in Arizona
"Doomsday Mom" Lori Vallow Daybell was found competent on to stand trial on additional charges in Arizona.1 day ago
Kevin Stone
Survey provides insight into public perception of Phoenix Police Department
A recent independent survey delved into the public perception of how well the Phoenix Police Department performs its duties.2 days ago
Kevin Stone
Red light cameras coming to 14 Tempe intersections in 2025
An East Valley suburb is planning to install red light cameras next year as part of its road safety initiative.2 days ago
Jim Sharpe
AZ Political Podcast: Did President Biden make a mistake in pardoning his son Hunter Biden?
This week on the AZ Political Podcast is Republican strategist Sean Noble, who discusses the Hunter Biden pardon.2 days ago
KTAR.com
Here are the shows set for Phoenix area’s biggest concert stages in 2024, ’25
Here are all the headline acts set to perform at the Phoenix area's large-scale concert venues in the coming months.2 days ago
Serena O'Sullivan
Tempe launches new program to fight rising heat by expanding shade canopy with more trees
A new urban forestry initiative meant to promote sustainability and education called the Community Tree Stewards Program has launched in Tempe.2 days ago
Danny Shapiro
Former colleagues, Arizona politicians celebrate career of retiring KTAR News journalist Jim Cross
Friday is the final day in the career of KTAR News' Jim Cross and some of the legendary journalist's most influential figures made sure to send him out right.2 days ago
