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Teen critically injured after log rolls under tree in Arizona
An 18-year-old suffered critical injuries in Tucson when a log rolled under a tree after her clothing caught, and was taken to hospital.
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Mesa Library Launches Jimmy Eat World Card for 120th Anniversary
Mesa Public Library unveiled a Jimmy Eat World‑themed library card designed like a vintage concert ticket to mark its 120th anniversary.
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Fatal Crash Closes I-10 Lanes Near Buckeye
A fatal two‑vehicle crash on I‑10 near Buckeye on Oct. 5, 2026 closed lanes, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
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Chef Gabby Chu Opens New Thai Restaurant in Phoenix This Week
Chef Gabby Chu will open a new Thai‑style restaurant in Phoenix during Oct. 5‑11, 2026, following praise for her earlier Phoenix venue.
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Pedestrian Killed After Vehicle Drag in North Phoenix
A medical episode caused a driver to lose control of a vehicle on a north Phoenix sidewalk, dragging and killing a pedestrian.
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One killed, another injured in Loop 202 crash
A crash on Loop 202 near Cooper Road caused one fatality and one injury, leading to a road closure. The freeway is a major east‑west corridor where accidents…
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One critically injured, suspect arrested after north Phoenix stabbing
One person suffered life‑threatening injuries in a north Phoenix stabbing on Oct. 5, and police arrested the suspect.
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One Dead After Multi‑Vehicle Crash on Chandler Loop 202
A multi‑vehicle crash on Loop 202 in Chandler on October 5, 2026 resulted in one fatality and led to a partial freeway closure and traffic delays.
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USPS Refutes Recorder's Claim of Phoenix Post Office Shutdown
The Postal Service denied the recorder’s claim that a major Phoenix post office was shut down, confirming the facility remains open and ballots are not delayed.
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Arizona Special Agent Charged in Mesa Mother’s Fatal Shooting
A grand jury indicted special agent Dulance Morin on one count of negligent homicide for a February shooting that killed a Mesa mother.
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Maricopa County Starts Review of Early Mail‑In Ballots
Maricopa County has initiated a review after over 3,000 mail‑in ballots were mailed earlier than planned, examining the cause of the premature distribution.
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Phoenix to See Calm Winds and Triple‑Digit Heat on Monday
Monday will bring calmer winds and temperatures exceeding 100°F in Phoenix as a weakening pressure gradient eases gusts.
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Arizona DPS Seeks Help Identifying Cyclist Found Dead Near Seligman
Arizona DPS is seeking public help to identify a cyclist found dead near Seligman on Oct. 2, 2026.
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AZK9 Rescue Holds 14th Annual Running for the Bulls 5K
AZK9 Rescue held its 14th annual Running for the Bulls 5K in Peoria on Oct. 4, 2026, to promote pit bull adoption and raise money for rescue animal care and…
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Four Dogs Die in Glendale Kitchen Fire
A kitchen fire on Oct. 4 in Glendale, Arizona, killed four dogs, according to local officials.
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Sunny, windy Sunday precedes 100°F heat wave in Phoenix
Phoenix will see sunny, windy weather on Sunday, with a later heat wave bringing temperatures over 100°F.
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Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Alleged Drunk Driver Collision in Tempe
A motorcyclist was hit by a suspected drunk driver in Tempe and hospitalized, according to police.
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Viral Clip Lures Young Diners to Historic Tempe Eatery
A viral video is attracting younger customers to El Rey Cafe in Tempe, a Mexican restaurant that began in 1938 and is now run by Joanne Reynoso.
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Apache Junction Police Search for Owners of Two Stray Horses
Police in Apache Junction are looking for the owners of two horses found near Starr Road and Broadway Avenue on Sunday morning.
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Two Injured in Shooting Outside Phoenix Restaurant
Two people were shot outside a Phoenix restaurant, leaving one in critical condition; police are investigating.
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Suspect Arrested After Fatal Shooting at Phoenix Intersection
A suspect was arrested after a fatal shooting at the 39th and Grand Avenue intersection in Phoenix on Oct. 4, 2026.
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County Official Refutes Claim Phoenix Post Office Shutdown Affects Ballots
Justin Heap claimed a Phoenix post office shutdown would reroute early ballots to San Diego, but elections chief Adrian Fontes said no evidence exists for the…
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Police Arrest Suspect After Downtown Phoenix Fatal Shooting
An unidentified male victim was killed in a downtown Phoenix shooting, and police arrested a suspect the following day.
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Multi-vehicle crash on southbound I-17 in central Phoenix
A multi-vehicle crash on southbound I-17 in central Phoenix was investigated by state police on October 4, 2026.