Phoenix sues Tempe over part of its Coyotes arena development plan

Study shows Arizona leads U.S. in COVID-19 death rate

Arizona will fail clean-air standards if other states aren't 'good neighbors'

Phoenix sues Tempe over part of its Coyotes arena development plan

PHOENIX — The city of Phoenix is suing Tempe over the residential portion of a planned hockey arena and entertainment district that Tempe voters will decide whether to approve in a May special election.

Todd Bailey, Joyce Bailey, Brenda Urquiza and Tara Kebbs, from left, gathered in March 2021 at the Arizona Heritage Center in Tempe to pay respects and honor the Arizonans who died from COVID-19. A Lancet study in March says Arizona recorded 581 deaths per 100,000 people – the highest rate in the U.S. (File photo by Sierra Bardfeld/Cronkite News)

Study shows Arizona leads U.S. in COVID-19 death rate

Arizona will fail clean-air standards if other states aren't 'good neighbors'

Shortstop Nick Ahmed returns to Diamondbacks in 2023

Zac Veen could be the future face of the Colorado Rockies

Phoenix sues Tempe, FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan

Shortstop Nick Ahmed returns to Diamondbacks in 2023

Zac Veen could be the future face of the Colorado Rockies

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