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ADOT's Insurance Recovery Team recouped $6.4 million during 2024 fiscal year.

"Fully Committed," a hilarious one-person show by Becky Mode that takes audiences behind the scenes of a trendy high-end New York City restaurant, is playing now through Aug. 11. The production features a unique twist: two actors sharing the lead role of Sam, providing audiences with a double helping of comedy.

The public can submit traffic safety messages through Monday, July 29.

Through partnerships with nonprofits, volunteers, businesses and educational organizations, we have accomplished countless joint efforts that benefit both students and the community.

East Valley food bank provided immediate food and water supplies to Watch Fire victims. The Watch Fire in eastern Arizona is 100% contained now after burning over 2,000 acres and destroying almost 20 homes.

Ramp to close for approximately 60 days as part of widening project.

In the greater Phoenix market inventory is growing; prices continue upward tick, and days on market drop in June. See the single-family real estate market numbers for Queen Creek.

Controversial changes face multiple legal hurdles, says State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne, adding Arizona districts and charters should consult legal counsel to determine if they should delay implementing controversial new federal Title IX guidelines that may cause students to suffer damages. The new regulations are set to take effect on Aug. 1.

More than 30 kindergarten through 12th grade teachers will each receive between $500 and $1,500 in school supplies. In total, the local credit union will award $45,000 to Arizona educators. In 2023, Desert Financial gave back more than $150,000 to educators throughout Arizona through its Teacher Appreciation program.

As a reminder, Arizona State law ARS 28-857 requires motorists to stop for school buses with flashing lights or an extended stop sign, unless the school bus is stopped on the opposite side of a divided highway/roadway (i.e. there is a physical barrier between the opposite lanes of travel such as a raised median, guardrail or other longitudinal barrier system).