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Jasenko Kajic / via Tornado TacklersGov. Katie Hobbs is still weighing an emergency declaration a week after a tornado damaged dozens of homes in Navajo County. -
Richard Alun Davis/KNAUBoth a Flagstaff institution and Route 66 turn 100 this year. Our Lady of Guadalupe was the first Mexican-American chapel in the city. While born out of racial division, the community still thrives today. -
Michael Tidwell/Creative CommonsPaintbrush wildflowers have a secret: They steal nutrients from neighboring plants. But these “vampire plants” may actually help their plant communities thrive. -
Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice PresidentMuddy, inaccessible roads continue to hamper efforts to restore electricity and water to dozens of communities on the Navajo Nation following recent heavy rainfall.
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A resident of Rock Point, a Four Corners community impacted by recent flooding, described it as a once-in-a-generation event. -
A breakdown of the propositions on the Nov. 3 ballot, who they would affect and the most basic arguments for and against. -
Northern Arizona voters will decide on several local ballot measures during the midterm election on Nov. 3. Here’s a breakdown of the most prominent initiatives. -
Parts of the Southwest's Four Corners region remain under a flood warning as saturated neighborhoods begin cleaning up and assessing damage after days of flooding. -
A grease clog at a Sedona restaurant like caused between 1,000 and 5,000 gallons of untreated sewage spilled into Oak Creek Sunday. The city is testing water quality after the spill. -
The National Weather Service confirmed two EF-1 tornadoes touched down in northern and central Arizona last week. They damaged homes, buildings and trees in Heber-Overgaard and near Prescott.
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Artificial intelligence is making drones faster and more capable. Russia and Ukraine both use AI-powered drones, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that AI could lead decisions on the battlefield as soon as next year. -
The campaign to defend access to transgender healthcare for young people in Missouri is taking an unhurried approach to talking with voters about the proposed ban.
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Learning about money is becoming a growing part of the high school curriculum. -
Missouri voters could ban abortion - after they just removed a ban two years ago. California voters could tax billionaires 5% of their wealth. -
American auto companies say they are paying more for key components like computer chips, steel and copper — plus the fuel needed to transport their products.
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A quiet, mild and partly cloudy Friday precedes an active forecast ahead, as pair of Pacific storms are set to bring more soaking rain to the region. Friday the first system will bring a cool and showery close to the week. Halloween Saturday expect a brief break ahead of a very wet Sunday. Flooding and the threat of severe storms will be a concern Sunday, stay tuned.
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