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There are 11 potential candidates for the Peoria Unified governing board election.
There are 11 potential candidates for Peoria Unified governing board election
With the deadline for candidate nomination packets for the Peoria Unified School District governing board election nearing, 11 potential candidates are considering running for a seat. more
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Five major housing bills have now reached Gov. Katie Hobbs' desk this legislative session. She vetoed the most sweeping measure, a bill backed by Republican leaders of the Legislature called the "Arizona Starter Home Act'' that preempted many city zoning laws and allowed very small lots and homes.
Scottsdale joins cities, groups trying to derail backyard casitas push
PHOENIX - Cities and neighborhood groups are making a last-ditch effort to derail a bill passed by the Arizona  Legislature that pre-empts city authority to regulate construction of backyard … more
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Wildcat Fire grows, crews stop progress of Basin Fire
More than 12,100 acres are involved in the Wildcat Fire, which began Saturday morning north of Dynamite Boulevard and 136 th Street, authorities said. Weather conditions led to the expansion of … more
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This is the card that state Rep. Cesar Aguilar received on his 18th birthday from then-Secretary of State Ken Bennett.
Group sees political clout in Arizona teens – if they choose to use it
PHOENIX - Saying they could affect the upcoming election, a national group is reaching out to the three out of four Arizona high-schoolers old enough to vote but who haven't bothered to register. … more
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The Glen Canyon Dam holds back Lake Powell. As the lake’s level has fallen to historic lows, some worry that wear on infrastructure inside the dam that was designed to cope with high water levels in the lake, could impede flow of the Colorado River. (Photo by Alex Hager/KUNC)
Lake Powell dam's plumbing issue could mean big trouble for Western water
Conservation groups are calling for changes to the management of Lake Powell, the nation’s second largest reservoir, after the discovery of damaged plumbing within the dam that holds it back. … more
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The bright lights and screens of the FanDuel Sportsbook attract fans inside Footprint Center, offering a unique sports betting atmosphere just steps away from the court. (File photo by James Franks/Cronkite News)
A new obsession: Sports betting’s relentless expansion grips Arizona and the nation
PHOENIX — As Tuesday marked the sixth anniversary of sports betting legalization in America due to the landmark 2018 Supreme Court decision that paved the way for states to legalize sports … more
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The Wildcat Fire has consumed 5,000 acres of the Tonto National Forest, authorities said.
Wildcat Fire grows near Bartlett Lake, East Valley crews help battle blaze
The Wildcat Fire has grown to 5,000 acres after first being reported Saturday morning, authorities said. Firefighters responded just after 9:20 a.m. May 18 to the Tonto National Forest near … more
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Police identify suspect in Surprise hostage, baby shooting case
A 51-year-old man has been identified as the suspect who died Friday in a hostage situation at a house in Surprise where a 6-month-old boy was shot multiple times before the home burned to the … more
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Nonprofit organizations Read On Arizona and Read On Tempe work in conjunction with partners to improve child literacy as third grade test scores show pandemic literacy loss. (File photo by Keerthi Vedantam/Cronkite News)
Arizona group, partners aim to bolster youth reading skills lost during pandemic
PHOENIX – Child literacy is at the forefront for many Arizona educators, as English language arts and reading comprehension prepare students for adulthood and future careers. Recent … more
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This artist’s rendering shows plan for a new transit station at the northwest corner of Central Avenue and Van Buren Street, along with a 32-story, mixed-use tower and 21-story student housing tower. Phoenix City Council on Wednesday advanced an effort to name the transit hub, scheduled for completion next year, after U.S. Rep. and former Phoenix Mayor Greg Staton. (Courtesy city of Phoenix)
Phoenix Council moves to name new downtown transit hub after Rep. Greg Stanton
Phoenix City Council advanced an effort on Wednesday to name a new downtown light rail and bus station after U.S. Rep. and former Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton. The 7-2 vote came over objections … more
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FILE - An election worker carries two ballots to be verified inside the Maricopa County Recorders Office, Nov. 10, 2022, in Phoenix. Arizona Republicans are trying to block the use of a federal voter registration form being used in the state. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)
Arizona Republicans again seek to bar federal form use in voting for president
PHOENIX — Republicans want a federal judge to let the state block those who do not provide proof of citizenship from voting in this year’s presidential election. In new legal filings … more
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There are four pickleball courts that have been converted from tennis at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley. Other courts have been brought to the town's attention about noise, traffic, and commercial use.
Pickleball noise complaints come to roost in Paradise Valley
As pickleball continues to grow in popularity around the world, and courts are added to recreation centers and neighborhoods, some controversy has developed between neighbors and players. One of … more
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