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Residents of Wittmann say their way of life is being threatened by a massive new rail hub that would overhelm their equestrian community with massive amounts of traffic and pollution and also attract crime and divert critical resources, such as water.
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Tim Agne/KJZZReverse traffic lanes — sometimes referred to as "suicide lanes" — are meant to ease congestion in central Phoenix, but critics say the road rules are confusing and dangerous. The lanes were added to Seventh Avenue and Seventh Street more than 40 years ago when Phoenix was growing its downtown core. -
Howard Fischer/Capitol Media ServicesKatie Hobbs is hurtling toward setting a new record in Arizona for the number of bills vetoed in one year. But the Democratic governor insists it's not because she lacks the ability to work across the aisle with Republican legislators.
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Federal officials recently signed off on environmental approvals for a new connector road planned to go near a commercial port of entry near Douglas. -
The Trump administration designated Mexico’s cartels as foreign terrorist organizations in February, giving prosecutors a new tool to charge suspects. But experts warn less likely suspects could get swept up in the cases. -
A 74-year-old man has died while attempting a rim-to-rim hike in Grand Canyon National Park. -
Another Democrat hopes to challenge Republican Congressman David Schweikert in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District. -
Last week, Arizona’s largest electricity provider notched two financial wins with the approval of new laws from Gov. Katie Hobbs. The victories for Arizona Public Service Co. have been years in the making. -
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge sent the criminal case against Arizona’s so-called fake electors back to the grand jury, which will further delay a case that has moved slowly through the courts since the original indictment came down over one year ago. -
State lawmakers continue their break this week, but even though they’ve been away from the Capitol, Gov. Katie Hobbs has still been going through bills they sent her before they left. -
Earlier this month, a Valley courtroom heard from the victim of a road rage shooting. But, the statement was from an AI version of the victim, who was killed in the incident. -
Negotiations continue between the seven Colorado River basin states over new rules dealing with use of the overallocated river, and the clock is ticking. -
Humor writer Dave Barry recently published a memoir. Barry is perhaps best known for his books, but for decades, he wrote a regular column for the Miami Herald.
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The luxury jet needs a security overhaul. That usually takes a few years, meaning it might not be ready until Trump is out of office. Shortcuts could create national security risks. -
In the wake of President Trump's decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization, the agency is holding its first major meeting. How will that affect WHO — and the United States? -
U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell ruled the USIP president and board members were unlawfully fired by President Trump and should be reinstated. -
The meeting appeared part of an effort to reset relations with the Vatican after Pope Francis repeatedly criticized President Trump's migration policy. Vance also gave Pope Leo a Chicago Bears jersey. -
Millions of people in central and eastern Oklahoma, as well as far northwest Arkansas, are in the path of numerous severe thunderstorms expected on Monday.
