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Images from the most-viewed stories on KJZZ.org in 2016.

The KJZZ News team has spent the past year reporting on breaking news, business, education, politics and more around Arizona.

Here is a look back at the five most-viewed stories on KJZZ.org in 2016.

Goodbye, Metrocenter Mall: Why A Developer Plans To Demolish A Landmark

OCTOBER: When Metrocenter mall opened in 1973 many considered it "the place" to go in Phoenix. Located just off Interstate 17 between Dunlap and Peoria Avenues, Metrocenter was believed to be the first mall west of the Mississippi River to have five department stores. Today, just two remain open and the mall sits in the middle of a city-designated blight area. But, a major makeover is in the works.

MORE: A Note From The KJZZ Newsroom About The Metrocenter Mall Interviews

Tohono O'odham Tribal Leaders Say Wall With Mexico Will Not Be Built On Their Land

NOVEMBER: Tribal leadership of Tohono O’odham Nation in southern Arizona said they won't support a border wall project on their land. Part of their reservation extends into Mexico and covers 75 miles of the international border.

5 Candidates Vie For 2 Seats On Maricopa Community College Governing Board

OCTOBER: Voters chose representatives for the Maricopa County Community College District Governing Board when they went to the polls. Maricopa is one of the largest community college districts in the country, enrolling more than 120,000 students at 10 colleges.

UPDATE: Thor, Hendrix Win Seats On MCCCD Governing Board

Bell Road In Surprise Closes For Several Months

MARCH: The intersection closed for seven months, but Surprise worked with the 300 businesses affected to lessen the impact.

UPDATE: Bell Road Reopens In November

Students Spell Out Racial Slur On T-Shirts, Leading To Social Media Outrage

JANUARY: A photo of Ahwatukee high school seniors spelling out a racial slur on T-shirts triggered outrage across social media.