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2 passenger jets came dangerously close to each other in the skies over Phoenix

At their closest point, the two commercial jets flew within about 1,200 feet of each other laterally and 875 feet vertically.

Christmas shooting at Phoenix airport leaves 3 people wounded

Phoenix police say the evening shooting happened at a restaurant outside the security checkpoints in Terminal 4.

ADOT pauses highway closures for the holidays

The change accommodates increased holiday traffic.

Judge dismisses challenge to dual language program, citing lack of standing

This lawsuit was Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne's second attempt at targeting the learning model.

Phoenix ends its streak of 100-degree days at 113 consecutive days

The National Weather Service said Tuesday’s high temperature was 93 degrees Fahrenheit (33.8 Celsius) at 4 p.m. MST.

Southern Arizona's mortgage market rebounding

The number of loans for homes is among the fastest growth rates in the nation.

Phoenix police detail cases included in DOJ report outlining excessive force, racial discrimination

The website includes incident records, body camera footage and evidence in cases mentioned in the report.

A crisis fraught with possibility: How a massive canal set Arizona up for growth

The Central Arizona Project ensured that the states biggest cities had enough water and brought about a farm boom in the middle of the state.

NASA map shows temperatures up to 160 degrees on Phoenix streets, sidewalks

Surface temperatures that hot can cause severe contact burns within minutes or seconds.

Does Arizona have enough water?

Phoenix-area cities are spending big to make sure it does.

Conservation groups threaten legal action over Pinto Valley Mine expansion

Sierra Club and Maricopa Audubon Society claim violations of the Endangered Species Act, citing risks to wildlife and water resources.

The Buzz: Arizona's Economy and Water

We speak with economic experts about Arizona's economy, with attention paid to how water plays a role.

Judge pauses ballot printing in Maricopa County

A judge told Maricopa County to pause its ongoing ballot preparation process for the July 30 primary election as she considers a lawsuit by Republicans trying to add a new candidate to the ballot.

Coyotes officially leaving Arizona for Salt Lake City

The NHL announced the team was sold on Thursday afternoon.

Invasive Plant is Causing Concern in the Sonoran Desert

South African native can flourish in Central and Southern Arizona

Phoenix finishes clearing downtown homeless encampment after finding shelter for more than 500

The hundreds of tents that once lined blocks of streets in the area are now gone.

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