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ADOT: No state highway closures over Memorial Day weekend

ADOT: No state highway closures over Memorial Day weekend

In addition to on-call statewide maintenance crews, the ADOT Incident Response Unit (IRU) patrols Phoenix-area freeways in Maricopa County from 4 a.m. to midnight on weekdays and from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends. The IRU operators assist state troopers as well as drivers in need of help.
Eyes on the road: Stay off your phone

Eyes on the road: Stay off your phone

Distracted driving presents in many forms whether a driver is answering a text message, changing the music or dealing with noisy passengers.
Friend of the Week: Lovebug is sweet, affectionate, enjoys toys

Friend of the Week: Lovebug is sweet, affectionate, enjoys toys

You can't buy love, but you can certainly adopt it. Lovebug is licensed, microchipped, spayed and current on vaccinations. Her adoption fee is $95.
APS offers simple tips to keep summer safe entering Memorial Day weekend

APS offers simple tips to keep summer safe entering Memorial Day weekend

To help ensure an enjoyable and safe holiday weekend and the rest of the summer, Arizona Public Service offers simple tips to prevent power outages and avoid hazards outside and around water.
Queen Creek offices closed May 29 for Memorial Day

Queen Creek offices closed May 29 for Memorial Day

Trash and recycling services will not be impacted by the holiday. Residents in Zone 1 need to have their carts out by 6 a.m. on Monday, May 29 for service.
National Safe Sun Week happening May 22-28

National Safe Sun Week happening May 22-28

National Safe Sun Week, founded by MedStar Health in 2021, is observed annually during the week before Memorial Day.
13 QCUSD students certified to become nursing assistants

13 QCUSD students certified to become nursing assistants

The nursing program is available at all QCUSD high schools in the upcoming 2023-2024 school year.
Horne submits filings to defend state law prohibiting biological boys from playing on girls’ teams

Horne submits filings to defend state law prohibiting biological boys from playing on girls’ teams

Female athletes praise stance
Waymo, Uber partner to bring Waymo Driver technology to Uber platform

Waymo, Uber partner to bring Waymo Driver technology to Uber platform

The partnership means Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail and local delivery services will be made available via the Uber platform, served by Waymo’s vehicles and technology, later this year in Waymo’s operating territory in Phoenix.
Queen Creek Town Council honors 2023 Citizen Leadership Institute graduating class

Queen Creek Town Council honors 2023 Citizen Leadership Institute graduating class

The 2024 Leadership Institute will begin in January, and participation is free. Anyone who lives or works in the Queen Creek area is welcome to attend, however most town committees require residency in the town limits in order to qualify for appointment.