Phoenix|News|
Popular Phoenix Restaurant Vecina Expanding To Scottsdale
The Arcadia restaurant is expanding to Scottsdale with a larger location and the same Latin-inspired menu.
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Tucson, AZ|News|
America's Best Mexican Food Festival Brings 30+ Chefs To Tucson This August
Guests can sample dishes from regional Mexican traditions while proceeds help fund arts education and cultural programs.
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Scottsdale, AZ|News|
High Pollution Advisory Issued For Scottsdale Area As Ozone Levels Rise
ADEQ said weather conditions and existing ozone levels are expected to create a health risk Thursday.
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Tucson, AZ|News|
Man Dies Weeks After Tucson Hit-And-Run Crash, Driver Still Sought
The June 29 collision at Broadway and Cherry is now being investigated by Tucson police as a fatal hit-and-run.
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Phoenix|News|
Lane Restrictions Underway On Phoenix SR 51 As ADOT Starts Bridge Repairs
ADOT advises drivers to slow down, merge safely and consider alternate routes as SR 51 work continues into the fall.
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Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Whitehead Holds Narrow Lead In Scottsdale Council Primary As Ballots Are Counted
Three Scottsdale council seats remained undecided in unofficial returns posted early Wednesday morning.
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Tucson, AZ|News|
$25M Grant Will Fund Bridge Replacement On Tucson's 1st Avenue
Federal money will help fund bridge replacement and street reconstruction between Wetmore Road and River Road.
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Phoenix|News|
Measles Exposure Alert Issued For 2 Phoenix-Area Sites
County health officials said 25 measles cases have been confirmed among residents in 2026, far above the usual annual average.
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Tucson, AZ|News|
99 Jobs Cut As Tucson Hospital Prepares To Close This Month
The closure adds to strain in Arizona's mixed job market as the state's June unemployment rate ticked up to 4.9%.
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Phoenix|News|
Monsoon Storms Return To Phoenix Tuesday Before Dangerous Heat Builds
Storm chances continue Tuesday, with gusty outflow winds possible in Phoenix before hotter, drier weather arrives.
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Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Acclaimed Phoenix Restaurant Vecina Opening 2nd Location In Scottsdale
Vecina is opening its second restaurant in Scottsdale this August at the former Z’Tejas space in McCormick Ranch.
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Tucson, AZ|News|
Free Backpacks, School Supplies Available At Tucson Back-To-School Event
TUSD students can get free backpacks and supplies while families connect with district staff and community partners.
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Phoenix|News|
Phoenix Fire Department Looking For New Recruits, Applications Now Open
The department said applications opened July 20, with online testing available through Aug. 10.
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Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Take A Tour Of Scottsdale’s City Jail At This Week’s Open House
The public can visit Scottsdale's detention center Thursday to ask questions and learn about detention officer careers.
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Tucson, AZ|News|
Tucson Shooting Victims Recovering After Downtown Mass Shooting
Police said many victims have been released, and the suspect will be booked after leaving the hospital.
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Phoenix|News|
3-Year-Old Boy Dies After Phoenix Apartment Pool Drowning
The Maricopa County Medical Examiner ruled the boy's death was caused by complications of a drowning.
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Phoenix|News|
New Coffee And Gelato Café Coming To Phoenix’s Desert Botanical Garden This Fall
The new café near the admissions gate will serve coffee, tea, gelato and grab-and-go bites this fall.
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Tucson, AZ|News|
Major I-19 Irvington Rebuild Begins In Tucson: What Drivers Need To Know
ADOT says the 20-month Tucson project will widen Irvington Road and add overnight lane restrictions.
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Scottsdale, AZ|News|
3 Scottsdale City Council Seats Are Up For Grabs, Here Are The Candidates
Eight candidates are on the ballot, and voters can cast ballots at any Maricopa County voting center.
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Phoenix|News|
Monsoon Storms Can Send Trash Flying, Phoenix Offers Tips To Secure Bins
The city outlined how Phoenix residents can bag trash, handle storm debris and replace damaged containers.
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