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Phoenix has become the largest U.S. city to successfully challenge its population count from the 2020 census. City officials claimed that group homes, jails and drug treatment centers were overlooked during the nation’s head count.
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The American Lung Association says Phoenix is fifth worst city in the nation for ozone pollution.
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A judge has ordered Phoenix to clean up a homeless encampment that spans nearly 10 blocks in the city’s downtown area.
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Extreme heat is in the forecast for much of Arizona today. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for the interior of the Grand Canyon, and popular Phoenix hiking trails are closed for public safety.
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Heat associated deaths in Maricopa County have hit a half-year record with 17 such fatalities reported through the first week of July and many more under investigation.
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Hundreds of homeless people die in the streets each year from the heat, in cities around the U.S. and the world.
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Scorching temperatures are in store for the Southwest over the next several days with Phoenix expected to hit 114 by Saturday and parts of the Verde Valley at 107 Friday.
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New estimates released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau show only Phoenix and San Antonio gained new residents from 2020 to 2021.
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U.S. Census Bureau data released Thursday shows Sunbelt metros like Dallas, Phoenix and Houston have grown in population while other metro areas have seen big losses.
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The Arizona Department of Transportation is planning intermittent lane closures and restrictions along Interstate 17 between Flagstaff and Phoenix this week.