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Levees hold against record river
At 3 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, the Little Colorado River at Winslow crested at 25.29 feet according to provisional U.S. Geological Survey data from the gauge at the State Route 87 bridge, more than 3 feet above the previous record of 22.12 feet set in March 2023. The river held near that level for most of the day, reading 24.85 feet at 6 a.m., 24.97 feet at 12 noon and 24.99 feet at 6 p.m. and the gauge measured a peak flow of about 13,500 cubic feet per second at 6 p.m. By midnight the river had fallen to 23.94 feet and it stood at 23.05 feet at 6 a.m. Tuesday.
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AZFamily
Glendale village to provide 50 tiny homes for veterans experiencing homelessness
GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Construction is underway on a village of 50 tiny homes in Glendale that will provide transitional housing for veterans experiencing homelessness. The Veterans Community Project is building the village near 63rd Avenue and Grand Avenue and hopes to begin housing veterans by early 2027. The City of Glendale donated the land, and organizations, including the Arizona Housing Fund, have backed the project.
aerotechnews.com
U.S. pilot training at Luke Air Transitions to F-35
After nearly five decades as a training hub for F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots, the 56th Fighter Wing is shifting to exclusively F-35A Lightning II training for U.S. pilots at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This change will involve updating programs, remodeling infrastructure, and dismantling F-16 equipment to prepare for F-35...
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From Iraq burn pits to cancer treatment, Arizona veteran shares her fight
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Army veteran Amber Edens was given three to six months to live after doctors found cancer in multiple places. A year later, she is still fighting. Edens, whose cancer has been linked to burn pit exposure during her deployment to Iraq, continues to undergo chemotherapy and radiation. She receives chemotherapy every three months, with no end date for treatment yet.
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fox10phoenix.com
Ex-funeral director shows 'pattern of gross neglect' with human remains, ADHS records say
An investigation into a Mesa mortuary revealed a pattern of gross neglect involving unrefrigerated bodies and unsanitary conditions. Franklin Lambert has a history of violations dating back to 2011, but he retains his embalmer's license despite losing other credentials. Family Burial & Cremation Center surrendered its license and ceased operations...
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aerotechnews.com
Singapore Armed Forces arrive at Luke AFB
U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson 56th Fighter Wing and 425th Fighter Squadron leadership salute the arrival of Singapore Armed Forces Vice Adm. Aaron Beng, Chief of Defense Force, Oct. 9, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Luke AFB is home to the 425th Fighter Squadron, the longest operating overseas detachment for the Republic of Singapore Air Force. These visits contribute to Luke AFB’s longstanding commitment to advancing international partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson 56th Fighter Wing and 425th Fighter Squadron leadership salute the arrival of Singapore Armed Forces Vice Adm. Aaron Beng, Chief of Defense Force, Oct. 9, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Luke AFB is home to the 425th Fighter Squadron, the longest operating overseas detachment for the Republic of Singapore Air Force. These visits contribute to Luke AFB’s longstanding commitment to advancing international partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson 56th Fighter Wing and 425th Fighter Squadron leadership salute the arrival of Singapore Armed Forces Vice Adm. Aaron Beng, Chief of Defense Force, Oct. 9, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Luke AFB is home to the 425th Fighter Squadron, the longest operating overseas detachment for the Republic of Singapore Air Force. These visits contribute to Luke AFB’s longstanding commitment to advancing international partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)
Phoenix New Times
‘We live in garbage world’: Phoenix reacts to radio studio demolition
From the stories making headlines to the restaurants, music and culture that make Phoenix one of a kind, New Times is there. Help us raise $25,000 by December 31 to keep independent local journalism going strong in 2027. It’s game over for a landmark piece of Phoenix radio history. Demolition...
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Tempe Town Lake Closure Continues
Tempe Town Lake will remain closed a while longer due to water quality issues stemming from record water flows coming from two different river systems, as well as the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt. Salt River Project (SRP) said the flood is the biggest on the Salt and Verde rivers since...
KTAR News
Phoenix launches PHXLink on-demand transportation service with $2 rides
The City of Phoenix launched a new on-demand, shared ride transportation service called PHXLink last month. It has three service zones, located in north, west and south Phoenix. Each of the zones are meant to connect residents in underserved neighborhoods to existing public transportation services, such as transit centers, commuter bus routes and light rail stations.