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Breast cancer diagnosis highlights exceptional Banner care

Breast cancer diagnosis highlights exceptional Banner care

  • Banner - University Medical Center Tucson

Pathology assistant Kayla Bissonette becomes a breast cancer patient and receives multidisciplinary care at the University of Arizona Cancer Center in Tucson.

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New I-40 interchange opens to traffic in east Kingman

New I-40 interchange opens to traffic in east Kingman

  • Arizona Department of Transportation

Arizona DOT opens the $44 million Flying Fortress Parkway I-40 interchange in east Kingman, improving access to the airport and easing traffic on Route 66.

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Next phase of I-10 widening between Phoenix and Casa Grande begins

Next phase of I-10 widening between Phoenix and Casa Grande begins

  • Arizona Department of Transportation

Construction has started on an 11-mile I-10 widening segment between Loop 202 and the Gila River, part of a 26-mile project scheduled for completion by late 2029.

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Adot earns 2 national awards for public outreach

Adot earns 2 national awards for public outreach

  • Arizona Department of Transportation

Arizona DOT’s communications office earned two AASHTO TransComm awards for SR 187 project outreach and Community Information Officer Kirsten Johnson.

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Adot’s weekend freeway travel advisory for Oct. 2-5

Adot’s weekend freeway travel advisory for Oct. 2-5

  • Arizona Department of Transportation

ADOT advises Phoenix-area drivers of Oct. 2-5 freeway and ramp closures for widening, paving and bridge work. Expect delays and use posted detours and AZ511 for updates.

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Arizona Highways magazine earns 23 IRMA awards

Arizona Highways magazine earns 23 IRMA awards

  • Arizona Department of Transportation

Arizona Highways magazine won 23 IRMA awards for excellence in writing, photography, design and digital content, continuing its century-long record of recognition.

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Celebrating the 87th anniversary of APFF Bavispe

Celebrating the 87th anniversary of APFF Bavispe

  • Sky Island Alliance

Sky Island Alliance and partners marked the 87th anniversary of the Bavispe protected area, highlighting its biodiversity, water resources, and community engagement.

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Arizona Highways magazine earns 23 IRMA awards

Arizona Highways magazine earns 23 IRMA awards

    Arizona Highways magazine won 23 IRMA awards for excellence in writing, photography, design and digital content, continuing its century-long record of recognition.

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    Celebrating the 87th anniversary of APFF Bavispe

    Celebrating the 87th anniversary of APFF Bavispe

      Sky Island Alliance and partners marked the 87th anniversary of the Bavispe protected area, highlighting its biodiversity, water resources, and community engagement.

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      Us 160 reopens east of Kayenta after flood repairs

      Us 160 reopens east of Kayenta after flood repairs

        ADOT has reopened US 160 east of Kayenta after repairing flood damage near Dennehotso; drivers should use caution as crews finish minor work over two weeks.

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        Adot seeks input on updated statewide freight plan

        Adot seeks input on updated statewide freight plan

          Arizona DOT is taking public comments on its updated State Freight Plan, outlining key projects and priorities to keep freight moving safely and efficiently.

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          Elk tag raffle deadline nears for Arizona hunters

          Elk tag raffle deadline nears for Arizona hunters

            Enter the Arizona Deer Association raffle by Sept. 30, 10 p.m. AZ time for a chance at a yearlong elk hunt-permit tag; tickets are $20 with no purchase limit.

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            Azgfd highlights conservation for Desert Tortoise Week

            Azgfd highlights conservation for Desert Tortoise Week

              Arizona Game and Fish highlights desert tortoise conservation, urges the public not to move wild tortoises, and offers guidance on adopting captive tortoises.

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              Hunting and fishing traditions support Arizona conservation

              Hunting and fishing traditions support Arizona conservation

                National Hunting and Fishing Day on Sept. 26 highlights how hunters and anglers fund Arizona wildlife conservation through WSFR excise taxes and outdoor recreation.

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                Sister parks build bridges for cross-border conservation

                Sister parks build bridges for cross-border conservation

                • Sky Island Alliance

                Sky Island Alliance and partners are expanding a Sister Parks program linking APFF Bavispe and U.S. parks to address shared conservation challenges and engage communities.

                Adopt a Highway volunteers mark National CleanUp Day

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                • Arizona Department of Transportation

                More than 224 volunteers in 33 groups collected 382 bags of trash from Arizona highways on National CleanUp Day as part of ADOT’s Adopt A Highway program.

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                Adot’s weekend freeway travel advisory for Sept. 25-28

                Adot’s weekend freeway travel advisory for Sept. 25-28

                • Arizona Department of Transportation

                ADOT warns of multiple Phoenix-area freeway and ramp closures Sept. 25-28 for widening, paving and bridge work. Drivers should plan detours and extra travel time.

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                Repair work underway on US 160 near Dennehotso

                Repair work underway on US 160 near Dennehotso

                • Arizona Department of Transportation

                ADOT is repairing storm-damaged US 160 near Dennehotso, aiming to restore two lanes by early October while closures and detours remain in place for drivers.

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                New batch of black-footed ferrets released in Arizona

                New batch of black-footed ferrets released in Arizona

                • Arizona Game and Fish Department

                Arizona Game and Fish released 24 captive-born black-footed ferrets in northern Arizona and is seeking volunteers to help monitor and support recovery efforts.

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                Motorcycle license required for registration renewals

                Motorcycle license required for registration renewals

                • Arizona Department of Transportation

                Starting Jan. 1, 2027, at least one registered motorcycle owner must hold a motorcycle license or endorsement to renew registration in Arizona.

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                SR 260 to close intermittently for rock blasting near Payson

                SR 260 to close intermittently for rock blasting near Payson

                • Arizona Department of Transportation

                Drivers on SR 260 east of Payson should expect up to one-hour delays for intermittent rock blasting closures on select Tuesdays as part of the Lion Springs project.

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                US 160 closed east of Kayenta after roadway damage

                US 160 closed east of Kayenta after roadway damage

                • Arizona Department of Transportation

                US 160 is closed in both directions east of Kayenta after heavy rain damaged the roadway near Laguna Wash. Closures are in place between mileposts 402 and 435.

                Hobbs launches program to cut red tape, lower housing costs

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                • Arizona Governor's Office

                Governor Katie Hobbs and the Arizona Finance Authority launch the SAID program, using tax-exempt bonds to fund infrastructure and help lower housing costs.

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                Adot weekend Phoenix freeway travel advisory Sept. 18-21

                Adot weekend Phoenix freeway travel advisory Sept. 18-21

                • Arizona Department of Transportation

                ADOT advises Phoenix drivers of Sept. 18-21 freeway closures and lane restrictions, with detours on I-10, Loop 101, Loop 202, Loop 303, SR 51 and SR 347.

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                Public meeting Oct. 6 on Loop 202 Santan widening in Chandler

                Public meeting Oct. 6 on Loop 202 Santan widening in Chandler

                • Arizona Department of Transportation

                ADOT will hold an Oct. 6 virtual public meeting on plans to widen Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) between I-10 and Loop 101 in Chandler and is accepting comments.

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                Mobile Meals and Community Food Bank announce planned merger

                Mobile Meals and Community Food Bank announce planned merger

                • Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona

                Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona will merge with the Community Food Bank to strengthen and sustain home-delivered meal services across Southern Arizona by 2026.

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