Good morning, Maricopa.

Hot Dog on a Stick, a classic chain that closed its Arizona locations in 2014, is returning as Amazing Brands negotiates leases on six sites in the Valley while planning a flagship spot on the Las Vegas Strip, said founder Stephen Siegel.

ADOT has launched its 10th annual contest for creative freeway safety messages + invites locals to submit ideas for display on LED signs.

Submissions are open through Tuesday.

On Feb. 5, an Army Black Hawk helicopter dumped fuel over populated areas in Tempe & Phoenix to reduce weight for an emergency airlift after maintenance issues, leading one resident to visit a hospital; the Army has invited affected individuals to file a claim with the Fort Huachuca Claims Office.

The Interior Department released its final environmental impact statement that outlines a plan over the next decade to cut Colorado River water allocations affecting the Central Arizona Project that supplies city water.

Expected new rules for the first two years may bring stricter watering limits and higher future rates.