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AZ will fund Grand Canyon with lottery cash in shutdown
Arizona’s governor vowed Wednesday to use an executive order to keep the Grand Canyon open if the U.S. government shuts down.
Public forum set to discuss controversial plan for new Flagstaff hospital
A rezoning referendum for building a new Flagstaff hospital campus near Fort Tuthill County Park will be decided by residents in November. Northern Arizona Healthcare, the organization in support of the campus’s development, will hold a forum to take questions about the project.
Sept. 25, 2023
Economist: Autoworker strikes, possible government shutdown are bruises to the economy
Scottsdale-based economist Danny Court with Elliot D. Pollack and Company noted that along with striking auto workers at Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, a government shutdown would be another detriment to the U.S. economy.
Sept. 25, 2023
Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health director resigns
The director of Arizona’s worker-safety program has resigned. As first reported by ABC15, Jessie Atencio has stepped down as the head of the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health.
Sept. 24, 2023
MGM Resorts computers back up after 10 days as analysts eye effects of casino cyberattacks
MGM Resorts brought to an end a 10-day computer shutdown prompted by efforts to shield data from a cyberattack on Wednesday, casino officials said. Rival casino owner Caesars Entertainment also disclosed last week to federal regulators that it was hit by a cyberattack Sept. 7.
Sept. 23, 2023
Phoenix to build structured campground after Zone ruling
Just as the courts ordered the city of Phoenix to clear a homeless encampment called the Zone, city council unanimously passed an ordinance Wednesday to build a structured campground for those living there.
Sept. 23, 2023
Flagstaff council, gun store in dispute over ad
What does the First Amendment say when it comes to advertising in city-owned spaces? What about when that advertising depicts something some people might consider violent?
Sept. 22, 2023
From Eggo to Dunkin to SunnyD, breakfast brands are getting boozy
Now you can get alcoholic coffee and tea drinks from Dunkin’ Donuts. Or if breakfast food is more your thing, you can try the frozen waffle-inspired offering from Eggo.
Sept. 22, 2023
University of Phoenix students get $37 million in federal loans forgiven
The U.S. Department of Education is forgiving $37 million in federal student loans borrowed by roughly 1,200 people who went to University of Phoenix. And the department is still approving applications from those who the Federal Trade Commission says were hoodwinked into enrolling about a decade ago.
Sept. 22, 2023
Interest but no buyer set for Turf Paradise racetrack
Turf Paradise in Phoenix will stop live horse racing at the end of the month. The racetrack at 19th Avenue and Bell Road is for sale, after a prospective buyer backed out.
Sept. 22, 2023
Over 200 homeless after recovery community closes
A huge addiction recovery community in Tucson shuttered suddenly this week, leaving more than 200 people homeless as Arizona investigates widespread Medicaid fraud largely affecting Native Americans, authorities said Thursday.
Sept. 21, 2023
MVD homeless tele-office office helps hundreds to get IDs
The Arizona Department of Transportation's Motor Vehicle Division says it has helped hundreds of people get state IDs in the first month since it opened a new office to serve homeless populations.
More Arizona housing news
Sept. 21, 2023
Maricopa County gas is now $4.98 per gallon on average
AAA Arizona spokesman Julian Paredes says the high prices are tied to the out-of-state refineries that supply our gas, in Texas and California.
Sept. 21, 2023
Hospitals worry about services if money for uninsured patients is cut
The Show spoke with Yuma Regional Medical Center president and CEO Dr. Robert Trenschel about a letter to Congressional leaders asking them to stop potential cuts to what's called the disproportionate share hospital.
Sept. 21, 2023
6 arrested at Phoenix Sky Harbor worker protest as strike looms
It was a dramatic scene on Wednesday outside of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, where more than 100 workers gathered to protest low wages and poor benefits. Six people were arrested. The Show spoke with the Arizona Republic's Perry Vandell about the protests.
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Sept. 21, 2023
Judge: Phoenix must clear The Zone by Nov. 4
It’s the latest decision in a case brought by business owners, who say crime, damage and human waste have made the area on the edge of downtown Phoenix public nuisance.
Sept. 20, 2023
Scottsdale approves contract with hotel for homeless program
Days after Scottsdale mayor’s defended a homeless aid program to state lawmakers, the City Council approved spending roughly $500,000 for another year of hotel rooms.
Sept. 20, 2023
What the future holds for Turf Paradise horse racing track
It’s the end of an era at Turf Paradise, the historic horse racing track in north Phoenix. The track’s owner, Jerry Simms, announced he would retire after 23 years running it and there would be no more live racing.
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Sept. 20, 2023
AZ will be No. 2 in the U.S. in spending on the 2024 election
Arizonans should brace themselves to be inundated with campaign advertising between now and the November 2024 election. A new report by AdImpact predicts candidates and issues will shell out more than $820 million this campaign cycle to reach Arizona voters.
Sept. 20, 2023
Governors from AZ, NM seek stronger economic ties with Taiwan
Governors from the Southwestern United States are pursuing stronger business ties with Taiwan in hopes of attracting new foreign investments and jobs to their landlocked states.
Sept. 20, 2023
An Airbnb stay at this hogan on the Navajo Nation is a glimpse into life without running water
Nearly a third of the Navajo Nation still lives without running water, but that doesn’t stop travelers from veering off the grid to find a place without a faucet, flushing toilet or shower to spend the night.
More tribal natural resoures stories
Sept. 20, 2023