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The Longest Heatwave Ever to Scorch the Southwest

In the sweltering summer of 2023, the Southwest United States was subjected to an unprecedented and prolonged heatwave. As temperatures soared beyond historical records, the region was plunged into a fiery ordeal, affecting both urban and natural environments. This heatwave was not only notable for its intensity but al
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Woman ‘Completely Shocked’ When She Finds a Bobcat ‘Den’ in Her Attic After Hearing...

“Based on the sounds, they knew it was likely something larger than rodents,” Critter Evictors owner Verner Swenson tells PEOPLE
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Realtors Predict House Prices Will Plummet In These 9 Popular Arizona Towns

If you're looking to purchase a house in Arizona, these popular towns could see falling home prices. Find out more with insights from real estate agents.
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Mesa man who called 911 to report girlfriend’s death arrested for her murder

MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A Mesa man who called 911 claiming he found his girlfriend unresponsive has been arrested and charged with her murder, police said. Officers responded just after 11 p.m. Tuesday to an apartment complex near 1st and Hibbert streets in downtown Mesa. The caller, identified as...
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Beloved Arizona Italian restaurant closes for good after 24 years in business

Another longtime neighborhood restaurant has quietly served its last meal, marking the end of an era for loyal customers who made it a favorite gathering place for more than two…
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Fans drive hours, stay up late for rare IMAX 70mm showing of ‘The Odyssey’...

TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — High demand for a rare large-format film experience is pushing moviegoers to stay up until the middle of the night — and some are driving hours to get there. Harkins Theatres at Arizona Mills in Tempe has added 1 a.m. showings of “The Odyssey”...
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State Route 51 road closures to impact Phoenix drivers for weeks

Starting at 5 a.m. on July 27, northbound lanes on SR-51 between Highland and Camelback roads will be narrowed to two lanes for a seven-week repair project. The Arizona Department of Transportation recommends drivers utilize Interstate 17 or surface streets, such as 7th Street or 16th Street to avoid expected delays.
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It’s my last day leading New Times’ news coverage. I’ll miss this place

We need to raise $15,000 by August 9 to support the reporting our community depends on. Reader support keeps us independent and is playing a larger role in funding local journalism and shaping what comes next. If you believe independent local journalism matters, make a contribution today. Editor’s note: We’re...
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Arizona heat wave: Temperatures reach 117 in Phoenix on Friday, a new record

PHOENIX - Friday set a new daily record high of 117 degrees in Phoenix, kicking off what the National Weather Service says will be a sweltering few days. "It's really hot, like a jalapeño," one Phoenix resident told Fox 10. Another man added, "People say it's a dry heat...
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Phoenix breaks daily heat record amid extreme heat warning

The scorching summer heat across the Valley reached new heights Friday afternoon as Phoenix shattered a daily temperature record. As of 3:14 p.m., the temperature at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport hit 117 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. That tops the previous daily record of 116 degrees, w

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