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08/30/2025

Even with no planned lane closures planned for this weekend, it's important for motorists to check az511.gov for longer-term ramp closures and the Arizona Department of Transportation account on X for wrecks and other traffic developments. And at least one part of the Valley is back in the business starting Tuesday night. City of Scottsdale - Government

PHOENIX – The last 60-day closure of an on- or off-ramp for the Loop 101 widening project in Scottsdale starts Tuesday night, Sept. 2, state transportation officials said. The southbound …

08/29/2025

A one-time legislative appropriation of $2 million in support of Arizona’s arts and culture sector is reaching communities throughout the state with grants awarded to nonprofits, festivals, and arts learning programs.

A one-time legislative appropriation of $2 million in support of Arizona’s arts and culture sector is reaching communities throughout the state with grants awarded to nonprofits, festivals, and arts learning programs.

08/29/2025

While Minnesota grieves, Arizona leaders say the state is working to prevent tragedies by putting people at the center of school safety...

https://www.yourvalley.net/stories/arizona-tackles-school-safety-with-people-first-solutions,610283

08/29/2025

2025 Preps football preview: O’Connor

Coach Ben Kullos is taking over an O’Connor program that finished 4-7 and 5-6 in the last two years, but after spending the entire 2025 calendar year at the northwest Phoenix school, it doesn’t feel that way.

08/29/2025

ICYMI: Records obtained by the Chandler Police Department show Kiser wagered a $25 bet on Boston Celtics player Jayson Tatum scoring more than 40 points in the May 12 game that was taking place and being broadcast at the time Kiser's 3-year-old son drowned. Child Crisis Arizona

New information was revealed as part of a Chandler Police report released about the May 12 death of a 3-year-old child of a Chandler social media influencer. Brady Kiser, husband of social media …

08/29/2025

Jay Hastings will carry the official title of reigning Fan of the Year into the new season. The franchise bestowed the annual honor on the resident late last year.

Arizona Cardinals fans got to know more about the 2025 team over three preseason games, and there’s still more to come in terms of shaping the new club.

08/28/2025

The Arizona state schools superintendent and two City Council members are calling for the resignation of two Cartwright Elementary School District Board members who allegedly tried to smuggle a boxcutter onto Maryvale High School’s campus to test the school’s security days after a deadly stabbing on the campus.

The Arizona state schools superintendent and two Phoenix City Council members are calling for the resignation of two Cartwright Elementary School District Board members who allegedly tried to smuggle …

08/28/2025

Deer Valley Airport’s fixed-base operator is adding a new hangar for the second time in two years, with further growth at the airport likely.

Phoenix Deer Valley Airport’s fixed-base operator is adding a new hangar for the second time in two years, with further growth at the airport likely. The Phoenix Aviation Advisory Board …

08/28/2025

One Valley school board is wrestling with how far to aim in terms of requiring and/or incentivizing specific student proficiency scores. Arizona School Boards Association

There was plenty of feedback for Jennifer Fletcher at an Aug. 20 study session. Of course, Fletcher, the Chandler Unified School District’s assistant superintendent for pre-K-12 student …

08/28/2025

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Arizona broke ground and began construction this month on a planned 15-acre Industrial Reclamation Water Plant.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Arizona broke ground and began construction this month on a planned 15-acre Industrial Reclamation Water Plant, which has the company aiming for little to no …

08/27/2025

Construction of an on-site child care facility at Sky Harbor International Airport has resumed after a legal challenge against the city was settled out of court.

Construction of an on-site child care facility at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has resumed after a legal challenge against the city was settled out of court. The facility is being …

08/27/2025

Symphony members tour Valley providing music therapy

The Phoenix Symphony is counting down to its new season, which opens in October. While their gig on Tuesday of this week was smaller than those they’ll soon encounter at Symphony Hall, the connection proved just as deep.