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Phoenix, Tucson among U.S. cities with highest motorcycle death rates
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 … more
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Arizona ranks third in the nation for spam call complaints
Getting more spam calls lately? You’re not alone. Spam calls remain a frustration for Arizona residents, and new federal data show complaints are climbing again after several years of decline. … more
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Arizona schools face tough choices over education spending
Arizona ranks near the bottom nationally in per-student education spending, while just over half of school districts’ operating budgets go directly toward classroom instruction. more
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Phoenix among best markets for small business expansion
Phoenix is one of the nation’s stronger markets for small-business expansion, but Tucson is facing a more challenging economic outlook, according to a new study comparing 56 major U.S. metropolitan areas. more
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Gilbert was the highest-ranking Arizona city in a new report listing the nation's safest cities for new homeowners. (Facebook)
Arizona cities named among nation’s safest for new homeowners
For people shopping for a home in Arizona, safety is often part of the calculation before the moving truck ever arrives. more
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An airplane flies past the air traffic control tower at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Nov. 8, 2025 in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Report: Phoenix Sky Harbor ranks among least-stressful airports
For travelers flying out of Phoenix, getting to the airport may be one of the easier parts of the trip. more
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More Arizonans living alone as households get smaller
Arizona is adding people, but the state’s households are not necessarily getting bigger. more
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Arizona’s child divide
Arizona continues to attract new residents, but the state’s growth is creating very different communities for children and families. more
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Rattlers quarterback Max Meylor (7) runs for the end zone to score one of his 5 total TDs in Sunday’s title game win over Green Bay. (Photo courtesy Josiah Lopez Photography/Indoor Football League)
MAX REDEMPTION: Meylor leads Rattlers back to promised land
TUCSON — After winning his first Indoor Football League championship and earning game Most Valuable Player honors this past weekend, Arizona Rattlers quarterback Max Meylor couldn’t stop smiling. more
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Arizona Rattlers Head Coach lifts the IFL Championship Trophy on Sunday in Tucson after a 62-51 win over the Green Bay Blizzard. The title was the Rattlers' 8th overall and Guy's 6th as the Arizona Head Coach. (Photo courtesy Josiah Lopez Photography/Indoor Football League)
GREAT 8! Rattlers ice Blizzard 62-51 to win IFL title
TUCSON — A season ago, Arizona Rattlers Head Coach Kevin Guy stewed in his office until 3 a.m. wondering how an official's incorrect call could cost his team its season. Quarterback Max Meylor lamented how he fell just inches shy of winning an Indoor Football League championship on a scramble halted at the goal line. more
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Phoenix intersections account for Arizona’s most dangerous roads
For many drivers in the Valley, sitting at a red light on 67th Avenue or navigating a busy intersection during rush hour is just another part of the daily commute. more
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Home financing remains big challenge in Arizona
For many residents, the cost of financing a home in Arizona remains a huge obstacle. more
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