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'You had me at trees': An easy fix for Arizona school shade takes root. But will it grow?

State lawmakers win $300,000 for trees and $100,000 for school gardens, bringing greenery to campuses that need it. But it may require ongoing action.

 

Survey: Tucson residents want broad approach to community safety

A new survey conducted in Tucson has found that residents think of community safety in broader terms than simply crime and punishment.

 

Tom Horne, conservative lawmakers to speak at Moms for Liberty town hall in Mesa

School superintendent Tom Horne is set to speak at a town hall hosted by Moms for Liberty, a controversial "parental rights" group founded in Florida.

 

No violations of ethics found in 4 complaints filed against Gilbert council

Gilbert Town Council will discuss four ethic complaint reports on Sept. 19. Here's what's in the reports of five complaints filed to the town council.

 

Developers 'knocking on the door,' but will Scottsdale listen?

The City Council sent a message when it nixed an incentive program: Scottsdale isn't looking to court developers, no matter the economic climate.

 

'They were prostitution ads': Backpage founder testifies website was used to sell sex

One of the founders of Backpage.com took the stand in federal court in downtown Phoenix on Tuesday as the state's first witness.

 

'Weirdest lightning ever': Thunderstorm rolls into Chandler, Arizona

'Weirdest lightning ever' Republic staffer Bill Goodykoontz explained as he shared this video of lightning over Chandler, Ariz., on Sept. 12, 2023.

 

Lightning flashes in the clouds over east Mesa after rain and wind estimated at 80 mph

Lightning flashes in east Mesa near Power and McDowell roads after rain and winds estimated at 80 mph hit on Sept. 12, 2023.

 

Kroger settles for $1.37 billion with Arizona, other states for role in opioid crisis

The Arizona Attorney General's Office announced that a $1.37 billion settlement had been reached with Kroger for its role in the opioid crisis.

 

Body found in northwestern Arizona identified 27 years later as California veteran

Officials say the body of a California man, Sherman George, has been ID'd more than 27 years after being found in the Arizona desert near Kingman.

 

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