Good morning, Arizona. Here’s what our reporters are working on and what you should know before you start your day.
Valley drivers should expect notable freeway closures this weekend as improvement projects continue, including temporary closures along eastbound Interstate 10 and a permanent closure of a southbound State Route 143 ramp.
More about Phoenix-area freeway closures .
Other big stories
➤ The Arizona State Land Department canceled an auction for land in north Phoenix that had been seen as a home for the Arizona Coyotes, angering the hockey team .
➤ A second person serving probation for their part in a “Gilbert Goons” attack has been arrested.
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➤ Here’s how to register to vote in Arizona , how to confirm you are registered, how to request an early ballot and where to vote on election day .
➤ Today, you can expect it to be partly sunny and not as hot with a high near 106 degrees. Expect a thunderstorm in spots in the evening; otherwise, expect it to be partly cloudy and very warm; dry thunderstorms can produce damaging wind gusts and dust storms. Expect a low near 86 degrees at night. Get the full forecast here .