42% of Arizona Schools Earn an A as Some Former Stars Crash to F
New state letter grades show 42% of Arizona schools earned an A, charters outpaced districts and Mesa’s six comprehensive high schools all earned A’s.
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Woman, 76, Killed in Phoenix Bus-Stop Pileup; Teen Kicked Officer: Police
Police say an 18-year-old showing signs of impairment caused a five-vehicle crash near 19th Avenue and Evans Drive that killed Frances Horner, 76.
Lightning Strike Near El Mirage Elementary Sends 4 Adults to Hospital: Police
Police said four adults were affected by a nearby lightning strike near the school’s bus drop-off Friday morning; all were conscious.
Flash Floods Trap Drivers Across Valley, 6 Rescued at 40th and Camelback
Friday storms dumped up to 3 inches in Paradise Valley, stranded cars in Phoenix and Scottsdale and knocked out power to thousands; more rain is expected for Halloween.
Hobbs Declares Emergency After Tornado Rips Heber-Overgaard, Reversing Course: Officials
The declaration releases $200,000 for recovery after Oct. 20-22 storms, including an EF1 tornado in Heber-Overgaard.
ASU Poll Finds Latino Voters Cooler on Voter ID, Photo Enforcement Props
A new ASU poll finds gaps between Latino and non-Latino voters, and between older and Gen Z voters, on four Arizona ballot measures.
‘Lives Are on the Line’: ADOT, DPS, Phoenix Fire Push Slow Down, Move Over
ADOT says 66 possible crashes in 2025 involved first responders or their vehicles; agencies will kick off Crash Responder Safety Week Monday at the Capitol.
Maricopa County Recorder Hands Off Vote Centers, Keeps Signature Checks: Office Says
The Recorder’s Office says its oversight of early voting locations ended Oct. 30, while signature verification, curing and provisional ballots stay with the office.
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Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren out 8 to 10 weeks with knee tendon tear: ESPN
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s brutal week just got worse. All-Star center Chet Holmgren is expected to miss eight to 10 weeks after undergoing treatment Friday for a small patellar tendon tear in his right knee.