ARIZONA TRAVEL
Crews have reopened five miles of State Route 89A in Oak Creek after the road was damaged earlier this month by flooding, state transportation officials said Wednesday.
Concrete barriers remain …
community news
The Paradise Valley Town Council voted 6-1 to delay a proposed solar panel project at the Franciscan Renewal Center after residents raised concerns about the height of the structures and their …
CLUBS
Local organizations honored service members at the 2026 Veterans Day ceremony.
The ceremony, which was held at the Veterans Memorial on the morning of Nov. 11, was a joint effort between VFW …
A 58-year-old man has been sentenced to 121 months in prison after he was found guilty for conspiracy to commit money laundering that involved Arizona seniors, federal authorities said.
U.S. …
President Donald Trump’s administration wants to sell public lands to states, tribes and local governments as part of an effort to “decrease the size of the federal estate.” That’s according …
ARTS
Grammy-winning Phoenix Chorale will present the world premiere of “Our National Parks,” a new work by Los Angeles composer Jennifer Lucy Cook, at 3 p.m. Jan. 30 and 31, at Camelback Bible Church in Paradise Valley.
The Carolyn Eynon Singers will perform a Christmas concert 3 p.m., Dec. 13, at Camelback Christian Church, 6235 E. Camelback Road, in Scottsdale.
The singers welcome the holiday season with a …
NEIGHBORS
Someburros is hosting its 40th anniversary fiesta 3-9 p.m. Nov. 14 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale.
The family-friendly fiesta features live music from Rock …
In the wake of midterm elections, President Donald Trump said his immigration crackdown may have been “too tough” and suggested it was time to sit down with the Democrats. Despite those …
Community
Lynn Zambon got introduced to the Scottsdale Food Bank as a donor a long time ago, but she took things up a notch and started volunteering about 15 years ago when she retired. She likes the work; …
VETERANS DAY
When Grant Coffey dreams about his son, Keaton, he seldom sees the Marine who went to war. He sees a little boy, often at their family home or his grandmother’s house.
$50K
The Arizona Lottery has provided $50,000 to The Arizona Pet Project to help people in crisis stay together with their pets by connecting them with essential resources and services.
The …
GRANTS
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved grant funding through tribal gaming compacts with the Gila River and Salt River-Pima Indian communities in its consent agenda on Nov. 4.
Government
by Sophia Braccio, Ellis Preston and Eileen Mamaghani, Cronkite News November 9, 2026
Cronkite News offers an audio version of this story using an automated voice created by AI. …
NEIGHBORS
The Rosendin Foundation presented a $90,000 the 100 Club of Arizona as part of its annual charity golf tournament in Scottsdale Oct. 20.
The 100 Club of Arizona supports public safety personnel …
SEASONAL SIGN
The Arizona Department of Transportation this week will begin closing highway segments for winter.
Valley drivers planning trips to Arizona’s higher elevations should prepare for closures …
Nature
The city of Phoenix invites residents on Saturday, Nov. 14 to join the Nature Fest 2026 at the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area.
This fun and free community event celebrates urban wildlife …
Community
LAS VEGAS – The air is thick with heat and sweat. Reggaeton, Latin pop and rap songs pause every two to three minutes as the workout bell rings. Speed bags ricochet off their holders under fervent …
DATA DRIVEN
New data shows Phoenix is one of the nation's most dangerous cities in which to ride a motorcycle.
Motorcycle crashes claimed 424 lives in Phoenix between 2015 and 2024, giving the city the …
THINGS TO DO
S’edav Va’aki Museum and Cultural Coalition will host the eighth annual Portal to the Past Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in Phoenix.
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