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Downtown Phoenix YMCA to Close Sept. 30, Possible Demolition
The Lincoln Family Downtown YMCA is set to close on Sept. 30, 2026, with its historic building possibly facing demolition after about 75 years of service to…
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Arizona Courts Cyberattack Triggers Alert Emails
A cyberattack on Arizona court networks caused email alerts to be sent to individuals with current or past protective orders about possible exposure of their…
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Vehicle Swept Away by Floodwaters Near New River
A vehicle was swept away by floodwaters near New River, Arizona, as reported by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office on September 29, 2026.
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Horse Found with Screwworm Infestation Near Arizona Border
A horse in Grant County, NM, was found with a screwworm‑infested wound, raising worries about the parasite moving toward Arizona.
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Judge Dismisses Green Party Fund Repayment Lawsuit
A judge dismissed a lawsuit by two Green Party candidates seeking to stop a repayment order for millions in public campaign funds.
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Chef Christopher Collins Closes Scottsdale Restaurant
Chef Christopher Collins shut down his Scottsdale eatery after two years, ending his second attempt at the concept.
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Three Injured in Peoria Head-On Collision
A head‑on crash near 93rd and Olive in Peoria injured three people on Tuesday night.
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Sheriff's Office rescues three from flooded Tonopah roads
Three individuals were rescued from flooded roads in Tonopah and New River by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office after heavy rain caused flooding and related…
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Road‑Rage Shooting Near Chandler Leaves One Critically Injured
A road‑rage shooting near Chandler on September 29, 2026 critically injured one person and led to a suspect being detained, according to the Maricopa County…
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Storms Fade Tonight, Flood Risk Persists in Phoenix
Storms will ease tonight in Phoenix while flood danger persists due to remaining moisture, with temperatures near 90°F and a shift to clear weather expected.
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County Probe Shows Most Flagged Voters Are Citizens
A review by the Maricopa County Attorney's Office found most people flagged as non‑citizen voters were citizens, following scrutiny over alleged illegal voting.
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Sheriff's Office seeks driver in West Phoenix fatal hit‑and‑run
The sheriff’s office is looking for the driver of a Dodge Charger involved in a fatal hit‑and‑run in West Phoenix on September 27, issuing a public appeal for…
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Arizona Court Cyberattack Affects Protective Order Holders
Arizona courts suffered a cyberattack that led officials to alert protective order holders about possible data exposure. The breach of the judicial network…
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Two Las Vegas Residents Charged After Lake Havasu Road‑Rage Shooting
Two Las Vegas residents were arrested and charged after a road‑rage confrontation in Lake Havasu City escalated into gunfire. City officials reported the…
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Woman Found Dead Inside SUV Recovered from Mesa Canal
A woman was found dead inside an SUV pulled from a Mesa canal on September 26, 2026.
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Data Center Planned Near Downtown Phoenix
A data center is planned south of downtown Phoenix near 7th Avenue and Grant Street, with the announcement made on September 28, 2026.
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Chandler Arts Center to Reopen in October After $3 Million Renovation
Chandler Arts Center will reopen in October 2026 after a $3 million renovation that adds new seating, interior finishes, and stage upgrades, marking a major…
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Fire Department Recovers Body from West Side Canal
The Phoenix Fire Department recovered a deceased person from a canal near 75th Avenue and Camelback Road on September 28, 2026.
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Scottsdale Residents Appeal to Overturn Voter Ban on Axon Project
Scottsdale residents and a taxpayer group have appealed to Arizona courts to strike down a law that blocks voter input on Axon’s development project, arguing…
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Man Killed in Phoenix Home Shooting, Suspect Still at Large
A man was killed in a Phoenix home shooting on September 27, and the suspect remains at large.
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Trooper Injured in I-10 Crash, Lanes Closed
A state trooper was injured in a crash on I-10 in southern Arizona on September 28, 2026, prompting the closure of multiple lanes. The trooper was transported…
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Rain Expected Across Arizona as Pacific Moisture Meets West Coast Low
Arizona will experience widespread rain on September 28 as Pacific tropical moisture combines with a west‑coast low‑pressure system, an uncommon event for the…
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Maricopa Probe Finds Eight Illegal Voters, Calls for Reform
A seven‑month Maricopa County investigation identified eight illegal voters and prompted a call for legislative action to fix the voting loophole.
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Phoenix Teen Packs Food Bags for Birthday During Hunger Action Month
A 13-year-old in Phoenix packed food bags for her birthday in October 2026, supporting United Food Bank’s Hunger Action Month to aid Arizona families and…