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Supreme Court Rejects Appeal Over Kari Lake Lawyers' Sanctions
The Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal challenging sanctions against Kari Lake's lawyers, keeping penalties of hundreds of thousands of dollars intact.…
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Arizona Secretary of State Race: Incumbent vs Election Skeptic
The November 2026 Arizona secretary of state race pits incumbent Adrian Fontes against a Republican candidate questioning election integrity, determining the…
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Clean Elections Director Criticizes Green Party Candidates in Court
Director Tom Collins told the Arizona Supreme Court that the two Green Party candidates under fraud investigation are hurting themselves by suing the…
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Attorney General Sues Tolleson Over Firefighter Exit Penalty
The Arizona attorney general sued the city of Tolleson on Oct. 13, 2026, over a policy that forces new firefighters to pay a penalty if they leave early.
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Arizona Voters Receive Guide to 2026 Polling Sites
Arizona election officials released a guide covering early‑voting sites, drop boxes, and deadlines across all 15 counties for the Nov. 3, 2026 general election.
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Layla's Bunnyville Moves Bunny Café Indoors in Gilbert
Layla's Bunnyville is shifting its pop‑up bunny café to an indoor location in Gilbert to keep the heat‑sensitive bunnies safe from Arizona's high temperatures.
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Arizona Lottery Announces Multiple Winners This Week
The Arizona Lottery said multiple players won prizes in various games across Arizona during the week of Oct. 6-12, 2026.
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Maricopa County Issues Map of Primary Drop Boxes
Maricopa County released a map of ballot drop box locations for the 2026 primary, which takes place from June 24 to July 21.
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Jefferson House to Open Trio of Restaurants, Bakery and Bar
The Jefferson House will open a West Valley venue with three restaurants, a bakery and a bar on October 13, 2026, as part of a new dining hub inspired by the…
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Just Blaze Opens Graffiti Supply Store Near Roosevelt Row
Just Blaze launched a graffiti supply store in downtown Phoenix near Roosevelt Row on Oct. 13, 2026, aiming to support local street art culture.
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Pedestrian Killed in Peoria Crash Near 75th Ave and Cholla St
A pedestrian was killed in an overnight crash near 75th Ave and Cholla St in Peoria, and police have not yet determined the cause.
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Cold Front Brings Wind and 70‑Degree Temps to Phoenix
A cold front is bringing wind, scattered rain, and 70-degree temperatures to Phoenix, offering a temporary break from the usual heat.
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Man Sentenced to 9.25 Years for Buckeye Heroin Trafficking
A traffic stop in Buckeye uncovered nearly 8,000 heroin pills, leading to a 9.25‑year prison sentence for the convicted trafficker. Similar Maricopa County…
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Tempe Police Seek 100 New Charges Over Changing‑Room Videos
Tempe police are seeking 100 new charges against a former school surveillance officer for illegally recording teenage girls in a changing room, centering the…
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Vehicle Hits Phoenix Townhomes, One Seriously Injured
A vehicle collided with multiple townhomes near 43rd and Glendale Avenues in Phoenix, leaving one person seriously injured.
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Mesa Considers Higher Fines for Neglected Yards
Mesa is looking at raising fines for owners of neglected yards in response to about 10,000 annual complaints.
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Scottsdale Begins Well Conversion to Boost Drinking Water
Scottsdale has begun converting a well near a Superfund site to boost groundwater capacity and reinforce its drinking water supply, part of a plan to meet…
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Arizona Voters to Decide on Mileage Tax Ban
Arizona voters will vote on Proposition 141 in November 2026, which would ban mileage‑based vehicle taxes.
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Dan Spindle Takes Anchor Role on Today in AZ
Dan Spindle started as anchor of Today in AZ on 12News in Phoenix on Oct. 12, 2026.
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Phoenix Sky Harbor Lifts Weather Ground Stop
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport ended a weather-related ground stop on Oct 12 after storms moved through, following an earlier temporary halt due to a…
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Arizona Enacts New Custody Standards Under Alec and Lydia Act
Arizona's new Alec and Lydia Act sets fresh standards for courts reviewing requests to change existing child custody orders.
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Phoenix Police Map Shows All Officer-Involved Shootings Since 2019
The police department unveiled a map plotting all officer‑involved shootings in Phoenix since 2019, showing both fatal and non‑fatal incidents.
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Valley Coffee Moves From Tempe to Mesa
Family‑owned Valley Coffee, a longtime Tempe study spot, is preparing to open a new location in Mesa after 11 years.
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Rain and Wind Sweep Across Phoenix as Storm Moves In
A storm system is delivering rain, wind and cooler weather to Phoenix and much of Arizona on October 12, 2026.