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Q&AZ: Who is responsible for cleaning up metro Phoenix freeways?
The Arizona Department of Transportation has hired a new contractor to clean up trash along east Maricopa County freeways, but some areas remain littered.
Nov. 27, 2023
Arizona doctors among boycott of journal Nutrients
More than 1,100 experts have joined the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine in boycotting the medical journal Nutrients over ethical concerns. The move follows a tepid response to a letter sent last year and signed by 800 doctors, nurses and scientists, several from Arizona.
Nov. 27, 2023
An energy company wants to build hydropower projects on the Navajo Nation. Not everyone is on board
There’s been an increase in hydropower projects across the U.S., including on different tribal reservations. But some advocates say tribes like the Navajo Nation aren’t being consulted enough about their development.
Nov. 27, 2023
Deed restrictions could block short-term rentals in Sedona
Sedona is offering homeowners a way to prevent their home from being used for short term rentals even after they’ve sold the property.
Nov. 27, 2023
Governors office to get Christmas tree from Fort Apache
The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management reports that this year's state Christmas tree will come from Fort Apache.
Nov. 26, 2023
Cardinals and stadium owner sue Glendale over parking garage plan
The Arizona Cardinals and the owner of State Farm Stadium want a judge to block Glendale from letting the developer of a nearby unfinished resort build a parking garage. A new lawsuit against the city says there’s a thread-the-needle construction timeline to avoid conflict with major sporting events.
Nov. 25, 2023
AZ DPS troopers escort bull off I-17 early Friday morning
A bull got loose on the I-17 freeway after it escaped through an opening in a fence. DPS troopers were able to corral the bull early Friday morning near Happy Valley and Jomax roads in north Phoenix.
Nov. 25, 2023
Snow blankets northern Arizona on Black Friday
A winter storm dropped snow over parts of northern Arizona at higher elevations Friday.
Nov. 24, 2023
Road closures planned for Fantasy of Lights Street Parade in Tempe
The Fantasy of Lights Street Parade will close some streets in Tempe tonight (Nov. 24), including Mill Avenue between University Drive and Rio Salado Parkway.
Nov. 24, 2023
Flu, RSV cases are on the rise in Arizona
This fall, the Arizona Department of Health Services has already tracked more than twice as many flu cases than what’s typical for this time of year. RSV caseloads are about average, but they’ve increased about 21% just since last week.
Nov. 24, 2023
Help the Desert Botanical Garden track Arizonas monarch butterflies this winter
Arizona’s cooler months are when you’re most likely to spot monarchs fluttering around the state, and the Desert Botanical Garden is asking for your help tracking the beloved butterflies this winter.
Nov. 24, 2023
Retailers hoping for lucrative Christmas season, changing return policies
Arizona retailers are hoping for a lucrative Christmas shopping season this year, while return policies are changing for some stores.
Nov. 24, 2023
Horse racings future in Arizona remains uncertain
The future of horse racing in Arizona is up in the air — multiple race tracks across the Valley are struggling financially. The uncertainty of when and where to hold races has affected thousands of workers in the horse racing industry.
Nov. 24, 2023
Arizona man killed in plane crash at the doorstep of Texas mall
Plano police on Wednesday identified the pilot of the single-engine Mooney M20 as 87-year-old Elzie Monroe McDonald, of Arizona, The Dallas Morning News reported.
Nov. 24, 2023
Surprise police: Zero tolerance on shooting in city limits
Earlier this month, Surprise police warned against firing guns in a desert area of the city. They recently arrested eight people for shooting near McMicken Dam.
Nov. 24, 2023
Arizona cities, groups promote ‘healthy giving’ during holidays
This time of year, many cities and nonprofits encourage "healthy giving" to help unsheltered people.
Nov. 24, 2023
Report: Grandfamilies face heightened mental health concerns due to trauma
More than 62,000 Arizona grandparents are responsible for their grandchildren. It’s a number that continues to grow. Now, a new report shows the emotional toll it can take on both grandparents and the kids they raise.
Nov. 24, 2023
UA team spots Chinese rocket booster, raises questions
In March 2022, a rocket booster slammed into the far side of the moon, creating two craters 100 feet apart. A UA team finds the object came from a Chinese rocket that likely carried an additional undisclosed payload.
Nov. 24, 2023
Public can comment on proposal to add 40 miles of trails around Sedona
The U.S. Forest Service is taking the public’s input on a series of proposals that would add nearly 40 miles of trail in the forest around Sedona.
Nov. 24, 2023
U.S. attorney for AZ, Homeland Security charge more with illegal entry
Federal prosecutors in Arizona say they’re working with the U.S. Border Patrol on an enforcement surge in the Tucson Sector of the Mexico border. The number of migrants charged with illegal entry rose roughly 46 percent in a single week.
Nov. 23, 2023

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