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Winter closures coming to 5 Arizona high-country highways

Five Arizona highways will close for winter starting Thursday, including routes to Hawley Lake, Mount Graham, Big Lake and the Grand Canyon’s North Rim.

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Your next blind date could end in a proposal: ‘Love Is Blind’ is casting in Phoenix

The hit Netflix dating show is coming to the Valley of the Sun to help singles find love, sight unseen.

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Longtime NBC sportscaster Dan Hicks, an Arizona native, dies at 64

Hicks died Wednesday in Connecticut of an acute illness, according to his wife, ESPN host Hannah Storm.

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Superintendent-elect Ruiz lays out plans for improving the Arizona Department of Education

""We want to create an office of rural and small schools so that we can make sure our rural communities feel seen and heard and there's a direct pathway to get those needs met," Ruiz said.

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Phoenix concert calendar: Deftones, Marc Anthony join lineup 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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3 people detained after explosive device thrown at Mesa police officer’s patrol vehicle

The officer was taken to a hospital to be evaluated after the incident near 96th Street and Southern Avenue.

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Bickley: Carson Beck is ready to shoot his shot against the Rams

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Brennan: Big Noon Kickoff will showcase Arizona’s talent on national stage

Arizona is coming off of a narrow 29-28 win over TCU, while Utah beat BYU 28-20.

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Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic returns for 2nd year

The UCF Knights won the inaugural flag football tournament last season, beating in-state opponent Florida.

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Former Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians expresses interest in return to coaching

Arians last coached in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021.

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Report: Blue Jays have checked in on Ketel Marte

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Superintendent-elect Ruiz lays out plans for improving the Arizona Department of Education

""We want to create an office of rural and small schools so that we can make sure our rural communities feel seen and heard and there's a direct pathway to get those needs met," Ruiz said.

Nov 10, 2026

Military Times ranks University of Arizona as best public US college for veterans

Among 370 universities and colleges, the Tucson-based university took the top spot among public universities but came in second overall.

Nov 10, 2026

With Democrats in control, Teresa Leyba Ruiz sees an opening to put public schools first

"This is really a great time for Arizona because public education must be prioritized, and we have the leaders in place to ensure that this happens," Ruiz said.

Nov 11, 2026

Elijah Norton sues Kimberly Yee, claims false rumors sparked costly primary

The defeated GOP treasurer nominee is seeking about $2.6 million and says Yee targeted him after he refused to donate to a PAC.

Nov 11, 2026

MCAO dismisses Kimberly Yee’s campaign complaint against Teresa Leyba Ruiz

The county attorney's office said publishing photos and videos of a candidate's appearance at a school after the visit doesn't break the law, according to Ruiz's campaign.

Nov 11, 2026

Rep.-elect Mark Lamb says Democratic Congress will make it harder to lock in border gains

The former Pinal County sheriff said making border policy permanent remains his top priority.

Nov 10, 2026

Dual-branded Hilton hotel coming to Phoenix healthcare corridor near Mayo Clinic

Hotel Six Four, Mayo Blvd will combine the Tapestry Collection and Homewood Suites brands under one roof at the southeast corner of 64th Street and Mayo Boulevard.

Nov 10, 2026

Equipment from 33 shuttered Salad and Go locations in Arizona up for auction

Furniture, fixtures and commercial kitchen equipment, including refrigeration units and prep tables, are available to bidders.

Nov 10, 2026

Roka Akor bringing authentic Japanese robata grilling, sushi and seafood to Gilbert

The acclaimed Scottsdale Japanese steakhouse aims to open its second Valley location by mid-2027 at the Northside at SanTan Village development.

Nov 11, 2026

Phoenix plans to enter Stage 2 of drought management plan, which includes surcharge for certain customers

With Colorado River supply cuts looming, Arizona's largest city is encouraging residents to voluntarily cut their water use by 5%.

Nov 11, 2026

Roosevelt Lake rises 22 feet as wet October boosts Salt River Project water supply

Roosevelt Lake rose 22 feet, and river flows were among the highest since 1993. SRP says a bigger Bartlett Dam could have captured even more.

Nov 4, 2026

Arizona’s wet fall buys time for largest Colorado River reservoirs

Lake Mead and Lake Powell water levels have risen since hitting all-time lows, but long-term drought conditions persist.

Nov 11, 2026

Rep.-elect Mark Lamb says Democratic Congress will make it harder to lock in border gains

The former Pinal County sheriff said making border policy permanent remains his top priority.

Nov 9, 2026

ICE detention center would triple water use, force Surprise to speed up new well

A city water rule adopted three days before ICE bought the warehouse could require the facility to bring its own water. The draft review is open for public comment.

Oct 13, 2026

Democrats question $1.2 billion contract to expand Florence immigration detention facilities

Reps. Greg Stanton, Yassamin Ansari and Adelita Grijalva wrote to GardaWorld on Oct. 6 seeking details on its new contract and a response to their March inquiry about its separate contract to turn a Surprise warehouse into an immigration detention facility.

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Dual-branded Hilton hotel coming to Phoenix healthcare corridor near Mayo Clinic

Hotel Six Four, Mayo Blvd will combine the Tapestry Collection and Homewood Suites brands under one roof at the southeast corner of 64th Street and Mayo Boulevard.

Nov 7, 2026

Semi-truck rollover spills hydrated lime in Chino Valley, containment in progress

Responding crews found the vehicle significantly damaged, with white powder covering the surrounding area and the driver trapped inside.

Nov 2, 2026

2nd New World screwworm case in Cochise County confirmed by Arizona agriculture officials

The second New World screwworm case was confirmed in Hereford, about 45 miles away from the first confirm case in Cochise County.

Oct 15, 2026

Phoenix police test AI tool from Axon that creates draft reports to speed up paperwork

"One of the biggest complaints I've heard from officers since being on council is how many hours they spend writing those reports. And they have been asking for this tool to come for a long time," Vice Mayor Ann O'Brien said.

Oct 14, 2026

Arizona AG Kris Mayes sues OpenAI for allegedly deceiving ChatGPT users

The complaint says the company harmed children by using deceptive practices to market the chatbot in violation of the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act.

Oct 12, 2026

Gudeng Precision opens semiconductor component facility in Glendale

The Taiwan-based firm plans to create dozens of jobs at its first U.S. manufacturing facility.

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FBI says US has seized $1.2 billion worth of cryptocurrency stolen from Binance

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Navy has quietly fired some commanders and other officials, drawing congressional pushback

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Darth Vader’s light saber used in ‘I am your father’ duel sells for nearly $5 million

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Democrat Cindy Holscher is elected Kansas’ next governor, extending her party’s wave of victories

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Democrat Cindy Holscher wins election for governor in Kansas

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Witnesses who watched a Brooklyn building come crashing down felt helpless amid the chaos

NEW YORK (AP) — The loud popping sounds outside alarmed Dervie Mapp enough to make her bolt out…

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Mike was tired of reading glasses. Here’s what he did about it. The KTAR News host turned to K2 Vision in Scottsdale after years of struggling with worsening near vision. Now he says he’s reading his phone, computer screen and restaurant menus without readers.

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