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Airlines Float Merger Idea

Sky Harbor Airport officials are among those in the airline industry monitoring talk of a possible merger between United Airlines and American Airlines.

The airport is a major hub for American Airlines. A merger could lead to gate consolidation, with United potentially maintaining a smaller presence and shifting terminals, one industry expert said.

Regulators might be wary of allowing such a merger, as it would create an airline giant that would control close to half of the U.S. market.

American and United declined to comment.

Phoenix Eyes Lower Speed Limits

Phoenix will consider dropping speed limits to as low as 25 mph on some roads, citing traffic studies that found the current limits are too high.

The proposed changes were unanimously approved by a city subcommittee and will now go before the full council for a final vote. You can see a list of streets and proposed speed limits here.

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➤ Seligman: A semi-truck crash shut down I-40 early Thursday. The truck hit a power pole, sparking a fire and leaving nearly 800 customers without power. (Photos)

➤ Statewide: Power utility APS agreed to a $7 million settlement after a state investigation into extreme-heat shutoffs. (Watch)

➤ Tucson: A 16-year-old will be tried as an adult for second-degree murder after police say he was speeding—possibly racing—when a crash killed a 3-year-old girl and injured her pregnant mother. A second suspected driver faces the same charge. (More)

➤ Phoenix: FBI agents arrested a suspected scam artist who allegedly led a 78-year-old woman to convert hundreds of thousands of dollars into gold. (Watch)

➤ Phoenix: U.S. Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Phoenix, filed articles of impeachment against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. A Pentagon spokesperson called the action politically motivated. (More)

➤ Bisbee: Police are investigating a series of incidents involving simulated explosive devices used to threaten residents, with multiple cases reported since March. (More)

➤ Statewide: Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill expanding death benefits to more first responders in response to a fatal Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crash in February. (Watch)

➤ Adrian Del Castillo’s two-run homer in the 10th inning lifted Arizona to an 8-5 win over Baltimore, capping a 6-3 East Coast road trip for the Diamondbacks. (More)

➤ Arizona sports bettors wagered more than $1.6 billion in January and February, bringing total bets since legalization in 2021 to $33.1 billion. (More)

➤ The Arizona Cardinals launched a Canadian youth flag football league in Calgary, featuring about 700 players across six age groups. (More)

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➤ A Phoenix-area jobs expert weighed in on a national trend of companies rehiring workers after AI layoffs as they reassess the need for human workers. (Watch)

➤ Fry’s, WinCo, and Aldi were the only grocery chains to grow market share last year in Phoenix’s competitive market, an analysis found. (More)

➤ Select Arizona restaurants will be included in an upcoming edition of the Michelin Guide, a global restaurant rating system that awards stars for top dining experiences. (Watch)

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➤ Fort Huachuca is set to receive a new mission, possibly tied to the Space Force, bringing jobs and boosting the local economy. (Watch)

➤ Neighbors started a crowdfunding effort for a Goodyear man whose UTV was destroyed in a fire while he was helping rescue a missing woman. (Photo) 

➤ A mallard duck nesting near the road closed down a turning lane in Camp Verde, with officials urging the public to avoid disturbing the protected eggs. (Watch)

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