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ADOT testing AZ511 updates on highway to Puerto Peñasco
PHOENIX — The Arizona Department of Transportation is adding AZ511 updates on the highway between Lukeville and Puerto Peñasco, in the Mexican state of Sonora, beginning the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, ADOT announced on Friday. AZ511 updates are real-time highway updates while Puerto Peñasco, known as Rocky Point, is...
Valley agency earmarks $4.2M to address US 60/Loop 303 congestion
PHOENIX — The Maricopa Association of Governments Regional Council approved $4.2 million to reduce the growing US 60 (Grand Avenue)/Loop 303 interchange congestion problem, according to a Thursday press release. This improvement plan also targets the intersection of US 60 and 163rd Avenue. The funding from the Proposition 400...
Arizona State University to lead research on warfare trends for Defense Department
PHOENIX — U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona on Thursday said Arizona State University will establish the Irregular Warfare Center, working directly with the White House and the Department of Defense. “After years of bureaucratic delays, I worked directly with the White House to establish the Irregular Warfare Center...
Arizona voter guide: What to know about 13 ballot measures in 2024 general election
PHOENIX — Arizona voters are being asked to weigh in on a whopping 13 statewide ballot measures in the 2024 general election. Two of the proposals qualified for the ballot through the signature collection process: Proposition 140, which seeks to overhaul the state’s primary election system, and the Prop 139 abortion rights measure.
Weekend Wrap: Here are the biggest Phoenix news stories from Oct. 25-27
PHOENIX — From a Tempe man being arrested for hiding a body in his freezer for more than four years to more daily heat records, here are some of the Valley’s top news stories from Oct. 25-27. The popular shopping and dining destination known as Scottsdale Quarter reopened a few current places while expanding with plenty of brand-name retailers.
ADOT gets $26M federal grant to widen US 93 highway northwest of Valley
PHOENIX — A $26 million federal grant was awarded to the Arizona Department of Transportation to widen US 93 to a four-lane divided highway northwest of Wickenburg. “Having US 93 divided all the way between Wickenburg and State Route 89 will enhance both safety and mobility in the area,” ADOT Director Jennifer Toth said in a release. “We are grateful to the U.S. Department of Transportation and our partners in Wickenburg for helping advance this high-priority work on a key link between the Valley and Las Vegas.”
Scottsdale Community College to begin offering fast-track pharmacy tech program
PHOENIX — Scottsdale Community College has launched a new pharmacy tech program which can be completed in one semester. The Accelerated Pharmacy Technician Certificate of Completion (CCL) is a new nine-credit program which begins in January and has been designed in tandem with local healthcare employers. The program will...
Israeli strikes on northern Gaza kill at least 33, while a truck ramming near Tel Aviv kills 1
RAMAT HASHARON, Israel (AP) — Israeli strikes on northern Gaza have killed at least 33 people, mostly women and children, Palestinian officials said Sunday, as Israel’s offensive in the hard-hit and isolated area entered a third week and the U.N. secretary-general called the plight of Palestinians there “unbearable.” Israel said it targeted militants.
Lara Trump to host a Team Trump Women’s Tour event in Phoenix
PHOENIX — Lara Trump, Co-Chair of the Republican National Committee and daughter-in-law of former President Donald Trump will host a Team Trump Women’s Tour event in Phoenix on Monday ahead of the Nov. 5 general election, according to a press release. The event will take place at Trump...
Kamala Harris, like Donald Trump, to be in metro Phoenix on Halloween
PHOENIX — In yet another sign of Arizona’s importance to winning the White House, Kamala Harris will be in metro Phoenix on Halloween, the same day Harris’ counterpart Donald Trump will visit the state. Harris will hold a rally in Phoenix on Oct. 31 in the afternoon,...
Phoenix breaks a daily heat record on Friday as fall heatwave continues
PHOENIX — Daily heat records are back on the menu as Phoenix broke another one on Friday afternoon. The thermometer at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, which the National Weather Service (NWS) uses for the city’s official records, hit 97 degrees at 2:15 p.m. The previous record of 96 degrees was set in 2014 and 1990.
Valley freeways haunted by closures over the weekend before Halloween
PHOENIX — The weekend before Halloween might be a little scary for metro Phoenix drivers. That’s because weekend closures are scheduled for five stretches of the Valley freeway system. In addition, several other areas will be impeded by lane restrictions, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)...
East Valley youth violence suspect sentenced to prison on assault, drug charges
PHOENIX — An East Valley youth violence suspect was sentenced to prison on assault and drug charges on Thursday, authorities said. Kyler Renner, 19, received a two-year sentence in connection with a December 2022 assault and drug-related offenses, according to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (MCAO). He pleaded...
Suspect arrested after multiple ballots damaged in Phoenix mailbox fire
PHOENIX – The man suspected of starting a Phoenix mailbox fire that burned multiple Arizona ballots early Thursday indicated that the crime wasn’t politically motivated, authorities said. The Phoenix Police Department identified alleged arson as 35-year-old Dieter Bradford Klofkorn. “Klofkorn was located and arrested for an outstanding and...
ASU issues traffic advisory for Trump rally at Mullett Arena
PHOENIX — Arizona State University is advising those in the Tempe area to expect significant traffic congestion around the campus on Thursday due to a scheduled rally at Mullett Arena for former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump. Heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic is anticipated from early in the...
Shot in the dark: Phoenix facility hosting nighttime target shooting games
PHOENIX – Shotgun enthusiasts can test their skills at night twice a month at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in north Phoenix. The venue’s Clay Target Center is now hosting an after-hours version of the popular 5-Stand shooting game, the Arizona Game and Fish Department announced last week.
Kari Lake campaign office in Phoenix evacuated after substance found
PHOENIX — Reports of a suspicious substance at Kari Lake’s campaign office in Phoenix forced an evacuation on Tuesday afternoon, according to authorities. The Phoenix Fire Department said the hazmat situation took place near 40th Street and Camelback Road after hearing one of the building’s tenants received an envelope with the substance.
Tempe police arrest man accused of threatening Charlie Kirk, Donald Trump Jr.
PHOENIX — A Tempe man accused of making online threats toward prominent Republicans has been arrested, authorities announced on Tuesday. Daniel Ashpes, 24, allegedly threatened Donald Trump Jr. and Charlie Kirk, both of whom were in Tempe for a political rally last week. The Tempe Police Department arrested Ashes...
Dave Ramsey says: Can they handle it?
My husband and I began your plan a few months ago. We love the process of living on a budget, and how it has helped us gain control of our finances. Our kids are 14 and 13 now. Do you think it’s a good idea to include teenagers in budget meetings and financial discussions?
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