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Holiday travel at TUS lighter than expected
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Did you go out of town to celebrate America's birthday? AAA says a record of over 72 million Americans traveled for the 4th of July this year, and more than 1.5 million are from Arizona alone. In the Grand Canyon State, more...

2026 ballot measure would ban tax or fee on vehicle miles traveled
Key Points: The shift to all-electric cars could undermine the state’s ability to build and maintain roads ADOT study to determine how the shift to electric vehicles will affect fuel use tax receipts More fuel-efficient vehicles also complicate...

Arizona (Neb.): Liquid Death courts small town in effort to gain ground on popular tea brand
ARIZONA, Neb. (WOWT) - A popular beverage company found themselves struggling with brand association against a long-standing canned iced tea staple turned to a small Nebraska town for help toppling its Goliath. Liquid Death makes and sells a...

Proposal would bar taxes based on ‘vehicle miles traveled’
PHOENIX – He’s describing the measure as a “freedom to travel’’ issue. But a proposal Sen. Jake Hoffman got colleagues this session to put on the 2026 ballot would remove one option that lawmakers have to ensure that the ever-increasing number of...

Weekend wrap: Here are the biggest Arizona news stories from 4th of July weekend
PHOENIX — From progress in fighting a wildfire to a Valley shelter waiving kitten adoption fees and everything in between, here are some of the top Arizona news stories from Fourth of July weekend. American Airlines is slated to launch a seasonal,...

2025 Arizona Travel Awards: Meet the Winners
La Paloma Spa & Salon, Tucson (Big Market) Tucson is known as a haven for healing, and there’s no place better for revitalizing your mind, body and spirit than this spa in The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa. In addition to the usual facial and...

Painting Party Fun with Jeremy Serna Aug. 2 at Art Center
Brownwood artist Jeremy Serna is a man on the move these days, traveling across the country to show and sell his art, and giving demonstrations. His impressionistic landscapes, cityscapes, portraits, and western-themed paintings are in galleries...

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After years of tough rules on liquids and footwear, US air travel may be on the cusp of a new era NEW YORK (AP) — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has hinted at possible changes to TSA's liquid restrictions. That could mean parting from the...

Solo Travelers Are Furious With American Airlines, And We Don't Blame Them
If you’re a solo traveler who enjoys flying, brace yourself. A quiet but deeply frustrating trend has emerged across major U.S. airlines. Solo passengers are now being charged more than those booking in groups of two or more. According to travel...

Sarah Porter: The future of Arizona’s water policy
Sarah Porter’s fondest memories of growing up in Phoenix include spending time with her family camping, hiking, and fishing. So when Porter saw an opportunity to transition from her career as a lawyer working in complex commercial litigation to...

Selling off our national heritage won’t solve America’s housing woes
By Daniel Keenan | DK Builders My fondest memories from growing up in Arizona are of the trips my family enjoyed to our national parks, monuments and forests. Like many Arizonans, I’m now sharing those same experiences with my kids as they spend...

Arizona needs a Stupid Hiker Law to pay for heat rescues
Two families with children were rescued from Arizona hiking trails on June 29 due to extreme heat exhaustion. Hikers ignored posted warnings about trail closures due to unsafe conditions. It's time to implement a 'Stupid Hiker Law' to charge...
Buc-ee's is expanding: Where future travel centers are set to open
(NEXSTAR) — It’s been a busy few weeks for Buc-ee’s, the Texas-based convenience store and gas station chain that has developed a cult following in recent years. In early June, Buc-ee’s opened its first Mississippi location in Harrison County....

At least 10 military museums across Arizona preserve history, drive tourism
With cellphones and cameras in hand, a crowd of enthusiastic people cheered and took photos and video of a Harrier AV-8B landing at Falcon Field, the latest addition to a museum celebrating the history of military aviation. Retired Marine Corps...

Hiking influencer's cause of death revealed after body found near Arizona trail
Coconino County Sheriff's Office rescue teams made a dramatic rescue after a woman who went on a hike with her father went missing for three days. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The cause of death has been revealed for a social media...

Alien Objects May Have Had a Hand in Creating the Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon isn't just one of Arizona's greatest monuments. Heck, it's not even one of America's greatest, but one of the most jaw dropping locations on planet Earth. A wide shot of the Grand Canyon Credit: Canva From the massive drops and...

Arizona Humane Society sets new adoption record
A man is dead and a woman is seriously hurt after a motorcycle crash in Mesa on Saturday night. Around 9:15 p.m., first responders were called to a collision involving a motorcycle near Extension Road and University Drive. Mesa police say a car...

The Arizona dancer so smooth, people think he's AI
Armando “Decoy” Munoz, inspired by his cousins and Missy Elliot, turned his passion for dance into a career. He specializes in popping, a street dance style originating in 1970s California. Despite a challenging upbringing and dropping out of high...

Roaring engines, blasting movies: Is air travel hard on your hearing?
By Andrea SachsThe Washington Post Airplanes are no libraries. Between the roaring engines, wailing babies and blaring public announcements, it can be difficult to nap, read or hear Paul Mescal’s grunts in “Gladiator 2.” In-flight dissonance,...

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The ancient meteor impact that formed Arizona's Barringer Crater sent shock waves through the Grand Canyon — likely triggering a landslide that dammed the Colorado River, a new study suggests. Barringer Crater, also called Meteor Crater, formed...