Good morning, Arizona. Here’s what our reporters are working on and what you should know before you start your day.
Arizona’s economy remains on a roll and that shows up among the 100 top employers , but hiring has slowed . Nursing and other health-related jobs are in demand.
Arizona’s top employers ranked.
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➤ Places you can fly for $100 or less in September. From favorite vacation destinations to international gateway cities , here are the cheapest airfares from Phoenix this month .
➤ Zookeepers and botanists work overtime in extreme heat at the Phoenix Zoo and Desert Botanical Garden to keep animals and plants safe .
➤ Concerts playing Phoenix in September include Jason Aldean, Slipknot, Kacey Musgraves, Bret Michaels, Childish Gambino, Christian Nodal and Train. Here are the top shows.
➤ Today, you can expect it to be mostly sunny and hot with a high near 108 degrees. Expect it to be clear at night with a low near 86 degrees. Get the full forecast here .