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Do you have tickets for the Wait, Wait … Don’t Tell Me! Yet?
Join panelists Luke Burbank, Shantira Jackson and Tig Notaro at Arizona Financial Theatre on Dec. 4.
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Join panelists Luke Burbank, Shantira Jackson and Tig Notaro at Arizona Financial Theatre on Dec. 4.
🎫 Tickets → www.ticketmaster.com/event/190063...
Republican state Sen. Janae Shamp is going after what she calls a failed system for handing out probation to child sex offenders.
Arizona lawmaker targets probation rules after assault at Phoenix elementary school
Republican state Sen. Janae Shamp is going after what she calls a failed system for handing out probation to child sex offenders.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Republican state Sen. Janae Shamp is going after what she calls a failed system for handing out probation to child sex offenders.
Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a social media video urging U.S. troops to defy “illegal orders” say the FBI has contacted them to begin scheduling interviews, signaling a possible inquiry into the matter.
FBI seeks interviews over video as Gallego defends Arizona's Sen. Mark Kelly
Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a social media video urging U.S. troops to defy “illegal orders” say the FBI has contacted them to begin scheduling interviews, signaling a possible inquiry into t...
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November 25, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a social media video urging U.S. troops to defy “illegal orders” say the FBI has contacted them to begin scheduling interviews, signaling a possible inquiry into the matter.
Jen Urso is an artist here in Phoenix, and she’s just launched a new map-making project called “Treasured Trees.” It’s a collaboration with the city’s Office of Heat Response and Mitigation.
This artist wants Phoenix residents to tell her about their favorite trees
Jen Urso is an artist here in Phoenix, and she’s just launched a new map-making project called “Treasured Trees.” It’s a collaboration with the city’s Office of Heat Response and Mitigation.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Jen Urso is an artist here in Phoenix, and she’s just launched a new map-making project called “Treasured Trees.” It’s a collaboration with the city’s Office of Heat Response and Mitigation.
The Show's Lauren Gilger set down with her mom and her brother to talk about her mom's new book: "My Son, The Priest: A Mother’s Crisis of Faith."
This fallen-away Catholic made peace with her son's calling to priesthood through writing
The Show's Lauren Gilger set down with her mom and her brother to talk about her mom's new book: "My Son, The Priest: A Mother’s Crisis of Faith."
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November 25, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The Show's Lauren Gilger set down with her mom and her brother to talk about her mom's new book: "My Son, The Priest: A Mother’s Crisis of Faith."
More than 17.8 million people are expected to be traveling through U.S. airports in the coming days.
The FAA expects the busiest Thanksgiving in 15 years. Here's how to navigate Sky Harbor
More than 17.8 million people are expected to be traveling through U.S. airports in the coming days.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:19 PM
More than 17.8 million people are expected to be traveling through U.S. airports in the coming days.
The state Court of Appeals has thrown a hurdle into efforts by the Arizona Corporation Commission to expedite rate hike requests by utilities.
Arizona appeals court revives suit against Corporation Commission's new yearly rate adjustments
The state Court of Appeals has thrown a hurdle into efforts by the Arizona Corporation Commission to expedite rate hike requests by utilities.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The state Court of Appeals has thrown a hurdle into efforts by the Arizona Corporation Commission to expedite rate hike requests by utilities.
We’re grateful for creators like Ian, who jumped into our Boot Camp and After-School Program ready to learn, explore and create!
When you make a donation to SPOT127, you’re helping students like Ian gain skills in media! And all donations are eligible for state tax credit!
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When you make a donation to SPOT127, you’re helping students like Ian gain skills in media! And all donations are eligible for state tax credit!
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November 25, 2025 at 7:33 PM
We’re grateful for creators like Ian, who jumped into our Boot Camp and After-School Program ready to learn, explore and create!
When you make a donation to SPOT127, you’re helping students like Ian gain skills in media! And all donations are eligible for state tax credit!
bit.ly/spot127
When you make a donation to SPOT127, you’re helping students like Ian gain skills in media! And all donations are eligible for state tax credit!
bit.ly/spot127
As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history dragged on over the last several weeks, one lawmaker was at the center of it — even though she hadn’t officially been sworn in as a lawmaker yet: Adelita Grijalva.
Finally sworn in, Adelita Grijalva is ready to take on the border wall, ICE, tariffs and more
As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history dragged on over the last several weeks, one lawmaker was at the center of it — even though she hadn’t officially been sworn in as a lawmaker yet: Ade...
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November 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history dragged on over the last several weeks, one lawmaker was at the center of it — even though she hadn’t officially been sworn in as a lawmaker yet: Adelita Grijalva.
Many college stadiums have signs or announcements about fan behavior — things fans cannot say or do, and what will happen if they do them. But Neal Ternes argues those rules may be unconstitutional.
Many college stadiums have rules about conduct. This professor says they can be unconstitutional
Many college stadiums have signs or announcements about fan behavior — things fans cannot say or do, and what will happen if they do them. But Neal Ternes argues those rules may be unconstitutional.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Many college stadiums have signs or announcements about fan behavior — things fans cannot say or do, and what will happen if they do them. But Neal Ternes argues those rules may be unconstitutional.
A pair of Phoenix Suns minority owners are again suing majority owner Mat Ishbia, this time over alleged misconduct and mismanagement of funds.
Phoenix Suns, Mercury minority owners sue Mat Ishbia a 2nd time
A pair of Phoenix Suns minority owners are again suing majority owner Mat Ishbia, this time over alleged misconduct and mismanagement of funds.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:49 PM
A pair of Phoenix Suns minority owners are again suing majority owner Mat Ishbia, this time over alleged misconduct and mismanagement of funds.
Jiffy corn muffins are an iconic, low-cost pantry staple introduced during the Depression. Thanksgiving is peak season for the company, which has been run by the same family for five generations.
75 years later, Thanksgiving staple Jiffy corn muffin mix still costs less than $1
Jiffy corn muffins are an iconic, low-cost pantry staple introduced during the Depression. Thanksgiving is peak season for the company, which has been run by the same family for five generations.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Jiffy corn muffins are an iconic, low-cost pantry staple introduced during the Depression. Thanksgiving is peak season for the company, which has been run by the same family for five generations.
Documents show the U.S. military is planning to sever all ties with the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts.
U.S. ready to cut support to Scouts, accusing them of attacking 'boy-friendly spaces'
Documents show the U.S. military is planning to sever all ties with the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Documents show the U.S. military is planning to sever all ties with the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts.
Instead of struggling with weekly injections, patients may soon be able to swallow a daily pill to lose weight. Both the makers of Wegovy and Mounjaro are seeking FDA approval for tablets.
5 things to know about the new obesity pills that are on the way
Instead of struggling with weekly injections, patients may soon be able to swallow a daily pill to lose weight. Both the makers of Wegovy and Mounjaro are seeking FDA approval for tablets.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Instead of struggling with weekly injections, patients may soon be able to swallow a daily pill to lose weight. Both the makers of Wegovy and Mounjaro are seeking FDA approval for tablets.
SRP says varying releases will continue for the next few weeks to balance the water supply between the reservoirs after recent storms.
Bartlett Lake levels expected to rise after water release from recent storms
SRP says varying releases will continue for the next few weeks to balance the water supply between the reservoirs after recent storms.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:09 PM
SRP says varying releases will continue for the next few weeks to balance the water supply between the reservoirs after recent storms.
Almost 230 miles of the Arizona-Mexico border was lined with a 30-foot steel bollard wall during the first Trump administration. So environmentalists breathed a sigh of relief when the San Rafael Valley was left unwalled back then. But that's changing now.
Long a relief zone for wildlife and water, San Rafael Valley is now in shadow of new border wall
Almost 230 miles of the Arizona-Mexico border was lined with a 30-foot steel bollard wall during the first Trump administration — part of a project that cost roughly $15 billion and covered just over ...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Almost 230 miles of the Arizona-Mexico border was lined with a 30-foot steel bollard wall during the first Trump administration. So environmentalists breathed a sigh of relief when the San Rafael Valley was left unwalled back then. But that's changing now.
Maricopa County’s Vector Control Division has received more than 6,000 complaints about mosquito bites this season. The division says mosquito bite complaints have substantially increased after recent rains.
Maricopa County has received more than 6,000 complaints about mosquito bites this season
Maricopa County’s Vector Control Division has received more than 6,000 complaints about mosquito bites this season. The division says mosquito bite complaints have substantially increased after recent...
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November 24, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Maricopa County’s Vector Control Division has received more than 6,000 complaints about mosquito bites this season. The division says mosquito bite complaints have substantially increased after recent rains.
Mexican truckers and farmers blocked multiple border crossings to the United States Monday to protest the Mexican government.
Mexican protesters block border crossings to Arizona in Nogales, Sonoyta
Truckers and farmers in Mexico blocked the border on Monday to demand safer highways and better prices.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Mexican truckers and farmers blocked multiple border crossings to the United States Monday to protest the Mexican government.
Gov. Katie Hobbs tapped longtime health care leader Debbie Johnston to lead the Department of Health Services on Monday. Johnston is the third person to lead the agency in three years.
Hobbs taps new Arizona Department of Health Services director — the third in 3 years
Gov. Katie Hobbs tapped longtime health care leader Debbie Johnston to lead the Department of Health Services on Monday. Johnston is the third person to lead the agency in three years.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Gov. Katie Hobbs tapped longtime health care leader Debbie Johnston to lead the Department of Health Services on Monday. Johnston is the third person to lead the agency in three years.
When the NAU marching band gets its big moment in Herald Square, they’ll play a tribute to a big milestone for Flagstaff.
NAU marching band will play ‘Route 66’ in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Northern Arizona University's marching band will bring about 250 students to New York City to perform through Heritage Square at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:29 PM
When the NAU marching band gets its big moment in Herald Square, they’ll play a tribute to a big milestone for Flagstaff.
The Citizen Clean Elections Commission is calling on Secretary of State Adrian Fontes to reverse a decision allowing one of the state’s newest political parties to rebrand itself, arguing the party’s new name will cause mass voter confusion and logistical problems for election officials.
Clean Elections says Arizona Independent Party name change will lead to 'voter confusion'
The Citizen Clean Elections Commission is calling on Secretary of State Adrian Fontes to reverse a decision allowing one of the state’s newest political parties to rebrand itself, arguing the party’s ...
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November 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The Citizen Clean Elections Commission is calling on Secretary of State Adrian Fontes to reverse a decision allowing one of the state’s newest political parties to rebrand itself, arguing the party’s new name will cause mass voter confusion and logistical problems for election officials.
No freeway closures over Thanksgiving weekend, but that doesn’t mean no traffic.
No freeway closures scheduled for Thanksgiving weekend, ADOT says
The Arizona Department of Transportation is not scheduling any construction closures on state highways from Wednesday afternoon to Monday morning.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:36 PM
No freeway closures over Thanksgiving weekend, but that doesn’t mean no traffic.
The growing measles outbreak in Arizona and Utah could be putting the United States at risk of losing its status as a country that has eliminated the highly infectious virus.
As measles cases rise in Arizona and other states, could U.S. lose its measles-free status?
The growing measles outbreak in Arizona and Utah could be putting the United States at risk of losing its status as a country that has eliminated the highly infectious virus.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:19 PM
The growing measles outbreak in Arizona and Utah could be putting the United States at risk of losing its status as a country that has eliminated the highly infectious virus.
Several nonprofit organizations that support low-income and unhoused individuals are gearing up to provide Thanksgiving dinner this week. St. Vincent de Paul is one of them.
Volunteers with St. Vincent de Paul prepare for free Thanksgiving meal service
Several nonprofit organizations that support low-income and unhoused individuals are gearing up to provide Thanksgiving dinner this week. St. Vincent de Paul is one of them.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Several nonprofit organizations that support low-income and unhoused individuals are gearing up to provide Thanksgiving dinner this week. St. Vincent de Paul is one of them.
Sen. Mark Kelly is calling out President Donald Trump and other Republicans for not taking the incitement of political violence more seriously. This is after Trump called for the death penalty against Kelly and other Democrats last week.
Kelly calls out Trump, Republicans for not taking the incitement of political violence more seriously
Sen. Mark Kelly is calling out President Donald Trump and other Republicans for not taking the incitement of political violence more seriously. This is after Trump called for the death penalty against...
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November 24, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Sen. Mark Kelly is calling out President Donald Trump and other Republicans for not taking the incitement of political violence more seriously. This is after Trump called for the death penalty against Kelly and other Democrats last week.
John Hetrick, an avid reader based in the Valley, made it his mission to finish all 100 of the New York Times' top books of the 21st century.
The NY Times listed the top 100 books of 21st century. This reader shares his journey to read them
John Hetrick, an avid reader based in the Valley, made it his mission to finish all 100 of the New York Times' top books of the 21st century.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:29 PM
John Hetrick, an avid reader based in the Valley, made it his mission to finish all 100 of the New York Times' top books of the 21st century.