1,000+ flights canceled as FAA reduces traffic in shutdown

More than 1,000 U.S. flights were canceled for a second straight day on Saturday as the Federal Aviation Administration continued to reduce air traffic amid the ongoing government shutdown.

How the government shutdown will affect international flights

Federal government shutdown has snarled travel across the U.S. Here's what to expect if you have an international flight coming up.

'It's going to compound': Expert predicts more trouble for travelers after FAA cuts

The FAA's 10% flight reduction caused hundreds of delays & cancellations at Sky Harbor. An aviation expert warned the disruption will worsen, stating cuts do not ease the severe stress and financial burden on unpaid air traffic controllers & TSA agents.

Voters pass Prop 409, granting Valleywise Health $900M
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The campaign for Prop 409 declared victory, securing nearly $900 million for Valleywise Health to build a new mental health hospital. The funding for the proposition will come from property taxes.

Air traffic controllers working without pay leads to travel woes
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Hundreds of flights at Sky Harbor were canceled or delayed Friday as the FAA cut traffic due to controller shortages. An expert predicted the travel chaos will worsen, saying cuts fail to adequately relieve the pressure. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz has more.

Plans for Charlie Kirk memorial in Scottsdale move forward

The Scottsdale City Council is moving forward with plans to create a lasting memorial for the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was a resident of the community and was killed in September.

Foothills Food Bank sees surge in residents needing food assistance

The Foothills Food Bank in Cave Creek has seen a one-third increase in demand, driven by the high cost of groceries and the ongoing legal uncertainty surrounding the renewal of federal SNAP benefits.

Arizona SNAP benefits restored after Gov. Hobbs demands 'swift action'

Gov. Katie Hobbs says Arizonans are beginning to see their SNAP benefits being paid in full on Friday, Nov. 7. Here's what we know.

1,000+ flights canceled amid shutdown, FAA cuts
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More than 1,000 flights were canceled across the U.S. as of 5 p.m. Friday after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a reduction in air traffic at 40 of the country's busiest airports. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz has the latest.

Foothills Food Bank sees 33% spike
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A food bank in the Northeast Valley has seen a one-third increase in demand over the past few weeks, driven by the high cost of food and the recent suspension of SNAP. FOX 10's Brian Webb has the details.

UPS plane crash investigation; government shutdown | FOX 10 Talks
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Syleste Rodriguez, Ron Hoon, Ty Brennan, Anita Roman & Desiree Fluellen talk about the day's biggest stories + NY Times reporter Catie Edmonson talks to us about the government shutdown.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene: Senate Republicans should use nuclear option to pass continuing resolution

Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Green says she has urged Senate Democrats to pass the House’s Continuing Resolution and supports Senate Republicans using the nuclear option to kill the filibuster.

SNAP benefits pause: Gov. Hobbs considers options
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One of the issues resulting from the ongoing federal government shutdown revolves around SNAP benefits not being paid in full, but that could be changing soon. FOX 10's Dominique Newland reports.

Tolleson Union HS District reacts to bond, override defeat
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The Tolleson Union High School District is reacting after voters defeated both a bond and an override measure during the Nov. 4 election.

Sky Harbor faces cuts, delays as Mesa airport stays calm
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The FAA is implementing a 10% reduction in flights at 40 high-traffic airports, including Phoenix Sky Harbor, due to safety concerns. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz hears from Mesa Gateway Airport travelers who say there hasn't been any issues.

Conservation vs. commerce: The fight over Arizona's wolf population
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The recovery of the Mexican gray wolf is pitting Arizona ranchers, who cite mounting livestock losses, against conservationists, leading to legislation in Congress aimed at delisting the species from the Endangered Species Act. While ranchers criticize current compensation programs as ineffective due to the near-impossibility of obtaining proof of a wolf kill, conservationists stress the wolves' vital ecological role and the need for coexistence.