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Thursday, November 20th, 2025
Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents near Falcon Field report a surge in training flights—many say the noise is unbearable—and they urge local officials to review the flight patterns. Community members believe the increase disrupts daily life and want immediate change. 12 News
- ➤ Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner and his wife Brenda surprised Valley moms by gifting new homes — a gesture that brings secure housing to local families. 12 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Harkins Theatre will host an advanced screening of the new Wicked movie (benefiting Phoenix Children's) that offers local viewers an early look at the film. 12 News
- ➤ Liberty Wildlife hosted its third annual Native American wildlife celebration on Nov. 16, where guests lined up for an hour to bless bald and golden eagles with tobacco for spiritual honor. Tribal leader Augustine Augie Molina led the ritual using sage bundles—continuing a tradition that supports Indigenous customs. KJZZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arizona filled thousands of teacher vacancies with substitutes, contract workers and student teachers after losing 1,000 teachers since July. State Superintendent Tom Horne said the kids are getting cheated—teachers need higher salaries and improved classroom discipline options. KJZZ
- ➤ The Arizona Board of Regents announced a new $50,000 College Ready AZ FAFSA Scholarship to encourage high school seniors to complete the FAFSA and write an essay if they plan to attend a public university or community college. The fund, supported by the Arizona Community Foundation & Helios Education Foundation & Valley of the Sun United Way, will give 25 students one-time $2,000 awards. KJZZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A state water agency voted Wednesday to pursue four water augmentation projects including desalination to boost Arizona’s water supply. The proposals (which may deliver up to 500,000 acre-feet annually if developed) will undergo public comment and environmental reviews before further work begins. KJZZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The FDA approved SetPoint therapy, a tiny implant that does not use drugs to treat rheumatoid arthritis, and Metro Phoenix rheumatologist Dr. John Tesser led its trial—showing the device lowers inflammation by sending a one-minute daily electrical pulse near the left vagus nerve. This new treatment offers a different option for patients who face hard side effects from regular drug therapies. KJZZ
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Chef Doug Robson, founder of Gallo Blanco Cafe—Otro Cafe and Tesota, outlined his plans on The Show to serve a traditional Thanksgiving meal featuring spatchcock turkey and innovative croissant rolls as he shared key baking tips like air-drying the turkey for crisp skin, all designed for his growing family gathering. KJZZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Phoenix native David Benavidez, who holds a 30-0 record, will defend his WBC light heavyweight title against England's Anthony Yarde on Nov. 22 in Riyadh + the fight airs on DAZN PPV for $59.99 and is part of The Ring IV fight card featuring several other title bouts. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Arizona State football team won a close game against West Virginia on Nov. 15th when senior Jesus Gomez kicked the game-winning field goal and Keith Abney made a key interception—improving their record in tight contests. Coach Kenny Dillingham said the team will face Colorado Buffaloes at 6 p.m. on Nov. 22nd as they look to build on their 5-1 record in games decided by seven points or fewer. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Junior wide receiver Jordyn Tyson may return to the ASU lineup later this week after missing three games with a pulled hamstring — his coach said he showed encouraging speed in recent 11-on-11 drills. Tyson, who has 57 catches for 628 yards this season, is being closely watched as he prepares for the game against Colorado — his progress will determine his readiness. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ The Suns defeated the Blazers 127-110 at Moda Center on November 18—Booker and Gillespie scored 19 points each while the bench set a season-high with 63 points. The team improved to a 9-6 record and remains shorthanded with injured players as it prepares for a three-game homestand starting November 21. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ After letting more than 40 points in two games for the first time since 2002, the Arizona Cardinals struggled with penalty calls and turnovers in a loss to the 49ers. Five key plays showed missed assignments and poor coverage (mistakes that led to easy scores) and left defense coach Nick Rallis saying the team must do better next time. The Arizona Republic
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