West Valley Flood Watch expires as storm threat eases
Updated 11:30 p.m. MST: The West Valley Flood Watch expired at 11 p.m. Wednesday. NWS extended the watch only for eastern Arizona zones.
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Three Cactus High students hospitalized after bus AC fails
Three Cactus High School JROTC students were hospitalized after air conditioning failed on a charter bus. Peoria Unified is investigating.
Surprise self-storage project secures $20.5M construction loan
Basis Industrial closed a $20.5 million construction loan for a 707-unit self-storage project at 17140 W. Waddell Road in Surprise, with construction expected later in 2026.
Maricopa County halves dog adoption fees Sept. 14-20
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control will offer 50% off adoption fees for every dog from Sept. 14 through Sept. 20 at three locations.
Abrazo West gains comprehensive stroke certification
Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear has earned DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center certification, expanding access to complex stroke care in the West Valley.
110th, 112th avenue closures begin Monday at Northern
Ten-day closures at 110th and 112th avenues begin Sept. 14 along Northern Avenue, with neighborhood access available through posted detours.
Noche UFC sets Desert Diamond Arena ticket-sales record
Noche UFC drew more than 16,900 people and generated over $4.4 million in ticket sales at Glendale’s Desert Diamond Arena on Sept. 12.
Arizona diesel climbs to record $6.21 average
Arizona’s statewide diesel average rose to a record $6.2094 per gallon Sept. 14, up 19.47 cents overnight. AAA listed the West Valley average at $6.2044.
Photo ID now required for in-person property recordings in Maricopa County
People who personally record documents in Maricopa County must now show photo ID under a new Arizona law aimed at deed and property fraud.
New Arizona laws change HOA, phone and drone rules
Arizona laws effective Sept. 12 change HOA rules, phone-use fines and drone restrictions, and make buying sex a felony.