Loop 101 to SR 51 ramp upgrade: ADOT will close the eastbound Loop 101 ramp at 10 p.m. Thursday for a $3.6 million widening project that will add a second lane, new concrete barrier and overhead signs, with night and weekend closures through next summer — see how to navigate the detour.
Dream Job Essay Contest: Arizona fifth- and sixth-grade students can describe their career aspirations for a chance to win $529 toward an AZ529 Education Savings Plan. Entries are open today through October 5 — find out how to enter.
Final Home and Garden Show: The last Maricopa County Home and Garden Show of the year will take place at Scottsdale’s WestWorld from Sept. 26–28, featuring more than 1,000 exhibits, expert demos, DIY workshops, upcycled tote initiatives and free parking — find out more.
Deputies rescue 60 dogs: Maricopa County’s Animal Crimes and MASH units removed over 60 dogs from a Litchfield Park home described as a filthy puppy mill, with one dog found dead and charges pending — find out what’s next.
Falcon 9 lights up Arizona: On Sept. 2, SpaceX launched 24 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base, and Arizonans could spot the rocket’s glow — find out the best viewing spots.
Other Phoenix headlines this week
- Phoenix hosts 12 Oktoberfest events this fall
- Phoenix nonprofit turns unused food into meals
- BLM lifts fire restrictions in central-western Arizona
- Federal job training centers in Arizona reopen
- Ozone advisory spanned September 2 and 3
- Community college bachelor's degrees fill workforce gaps
