Friday, November 21, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1902, the Arizona Daily Star reported that Tucson was gaining a widespread reputation as a health resort and as a hub for agriculture, ranching, and mining. This photo shows Tucson in the 1880s.

From intense lightning to pelting hail, Wednesday's weather put on quite a show across the Phoenix Valley. See the striking photos here and read more about the storms in Top Stories.

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Food Stamps Funding Fast Food

A study found that food stamp recipients spent $41.4 million at fast-food restaurants in Arizona over two years, one of the highest amounts among the nine mostly Democratic-run states that allow the spending.

Arizona ranked behind California. Other states that allow food stamp spending at fast-food restaurants are Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Rhode Island, and Virginia.

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, cited the spending in proposing the McSCUSE ME Act, seeking changes that would restrict the fast-food spending to grocery chains with hot food bars, end spousal eligibility, and expand reporting requirements.

Mall Reopens After Storm Damage

Severe weather in Phoenix caused a partial roof collapse at Desert Sky Mall on Wednesday evening, forcing a temporary closure. The mall reopened Thursday, with some retailers remaining shut.

The same storms triggered localized flooding, street closures, and some power outages in the area.

Officials reported several road closures due to flooding early Thursday in Maricopa County, including parts of 19th Avenue, Desert Hills Drive, and Lower Buckeye Road.

Meanwhile, the Arizona Snowbowl ski resort in Flagstaff reported 37 inches of snow this week and opened for the season on Thursday, a day earlier than planned.

Rock Slide Strands Train

A Verde Canyon Railroad train in Clarkdale was stranded when severe weather caused a rockslide that blocked the tracks Tuesday, leaving passengers stuck for several hours.

Emergency crews shuttled the passengers off the train in multiple trips, with several of the riders needing wheelchairs and one of them taken to the hospital.

The railroad canceled rides for Wednesday and Thursday while crews assessed and repaired track damage.

Passengers will receive full refunds.

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➤ Statewide: President Trump demanded the arrest of U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, and five other Democrats, accusing them of sedition for their video urging military personnel to defy what the group said were "illegal orders," though they gave no specifics. (More)

➤ Quartzsite: Authorities arrested a truck driver from Uzbekistan following an I-10 crash, revealing he held five licenses from New York and Ohio and was in the U.S. illegally. (Photo)

➤ Mesa: The city continues to explore possible solutions after complaints of noise from increased military training flights at Falcon Field. (Watch)

➤ Hereford: The owner of Ramsey Canyon Inn put the property up for sale for $1.5 million, amid a lawsuit over large weddings and parties allegedly exceeding its special use permit. (More)

➤ Tucson: Pima Animal Care Center will open an eastside adoption center early next year to ease overcrowding at its westside location and cut travel for potential pet owners. (Watch)

➤ Prescott: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University installed a high-tech weather radar on its campus to scan the sky and track precipitation across central Yavapai County. (Photos)

➤ No. 4 Arizona men's basketball defeated No. 3 UConn 71-67 on the road, powered by a dominant performance in the paint. The Wildcats outrebounded the Huskies 43-23, generating 16 second-chance points. (More)

➤ Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson was cleared to resume practicing, giving him a slight chance to play against Jacksonville on Sunday after being sidelined since his Week 4 knee injury. (More)

➤ The new MLB media rights deal lets ESPN stream in-market Arizona Diamondbacks games on its app while local cable broadcasts remain unchanged. (More)

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➤ Coconino County will replace its aged Bookmobile with one able to better travel to distant areas, including the Navajo Nation and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. (Photos)

➤ Phoenix Valley residents can submit their holiday light displays to be featured on ABC15's interactive 2025 holiday lights map. (More)

➤ More than 500 Arizona teachers received a combined $1.5 million in grants through the Wishes for Teachers program, helping fund equipment, supplies, and classroom improvements. (Photos)

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