Good morning, Arizona. Here’s what our reporters are working on and what you should know before you start your day.
Five major Phoenix-area highways will be closed or narrowed for construction between Friday night and into Monday morning, including Interstates 10 and 17.
Here’s what drivers need to know .
Other big stories
➤ Just before early voting is set to start, Democrat Ruben Gallego leads Republican Kari Lake in polling in Arizona’s U.S. Senate race .
➤ On Saturday, Arizona State faces Texas Tech in its Big 12 conference opener for the 2024 season. Here’s what fans need to know .
➤ Did you pay attention to the top headlines in Arizona this week? Test your knowledge with azcentral.com’s news quiz for Sept. 21.
➤ Democrat Tyler Kamp and Republican Jerry Sheridan are running to be the next Maricopa County sheriff . Find The Republic’s coverage of the race here .
➤ Today, you can expect it to be sunny with a high near 92 degrees. Expect it to be clear at night with a low near 71 degrees. Get the full forecast here .