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First Friday Art and History Festival Debuts in Maricopa
The Maricopa Heritage District will host its first First Friday Art and History Festival in October, uniting local businesses, artists and residents to…
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Arizona Study Finds New Blood Test Improves Early Alzheimer's Detection
Arizona researchers say a new blood test improves early detection of Alzheimer’s, addressing the lack of simple diagnostic tools for the disease.
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Desert Heat Powers Award‑Winning Wine at D‑A Ranch
The D‑A Ranch family is making award‑winning wine from desert‑grown vines in Arizona's Verde Valley, where the hot, dry climate is helping local winemakers…
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Driver flees after crashing into Phoenix 7‑Eleven, police search
A driver crashed into a Phoenix 7‑Eleven, caused a power outage and fled, prompting police to launch a night search with a helicopter and ground crews.
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Tropical Remnants Increase Arizona Rain Chance This Week
Tropical remnants are expected to bring moisture into Arizona, raising rain chances for the week of September 27, 2026.
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Tombstone Marshal's Office Recovers Phoenix Stolen Cars After Pursuit
The Tombstone Marshal's Office recovered multiple stolen vehicles from Phoenix after a pursuit that ended in a crash in Tombstone on September 27, 2026.
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Man detained after shooting wife following alleged knife attack
A man was detained after shooting his wife after she allegedly attacked him with a knife near Camelback and El Mirage Roads in Phoenix.
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Hit-and-Run Injures Two Amid Phoenix Pedestrian Crash Spate
Two pedestrians were injured in a hit‑and‑run, part of a string of Phoenix crashes that have killed one and injured at least six in a single day.
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Fire Crews Rescue One After Mesa Crash Injures Two
A Mesa crash on September 27 injured two people after a vehicle hit electrical equipment, and fire crews rescued one occupant while authorities begin an…
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Three Hospitalized After Phoenix Hit-and-Run
A driver fled after a crash in Phoenix that injured three people, who were hospitalized, prompting a police investigation.
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Phoenix Man Charged for Attempted Drug Smuggling at Sky Harbor
Prosecutors allege a Phoenix man tried to smuggle ketamine and cocaine through Sky Harbor Airport security on a flight to San Diego on September 27, 2026.
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Pedestrian Critically Injured in Phoenix Crosswalk Collision
A pedestrian was critically injured after being hit by a vehicle in a Phoenix crosswalk on September 27, 2026, prompting a police investigation.
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SWAT Team Conducts Night Operation in Casa Grande
On September 25, 2026, a SWAT team executed a night raid in Casa Grande using unmarked cars and a helicopter, linked to a Phoenix‑area investigation.
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Arizona Court System Hit by Cyberattack, Data at Risk
A cyberattack on Arizona's court network may have compromised personal data of numerous residents.
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Police Seek Gunpoint Robber in Cartoon Hat, Offer $1,000 Reward
Police are looking for a gunpoint robbery suspect in Phoenix who wore a Marvin the Martian hat, offering a $1,000 reward for tips.
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Eastmark Farmer's Market Switches to Fall Hours This Weekend
Eastmark Farmer's Market ended its summer hours on September 26-27 and adopted a fall schedule, reflecting cooler weather and expected larger autumn crowds.
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Two Arrested in Wickenburg Chop Shop Raid
Two people were taken into custody during a police raid on an alleged chop shop in Wickenburg on Saturday morning.
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Scottsdale Police Investigate Submerged Car Linked to 2015 Case
Police are investigating human remains found in a submerged car tied to a 2015 missing persons case.
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Tropical Moisture Expected to Bring Rain to Phoenix This Week
A tropical moisture surge is set to bring rain and mild temperatures to Phoenix and nearby areas from September 26 to 30, 2026.
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15 Plead Guilty in Phoenix‑Kansas Fentanyl Ring Tied to Cartel
Fifteen defendants pleaded guilty to a fentanyl ring that moved the drug from Phoenix to Kansas, with ties to the Sinaloa Cartel. Federal officials note the…
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Ahwatukee Residents Protest AI Data Center Construction
Dozens of Ahwatukee residents protested on Saturday against a new AI data center near 48th Street and Thistle Landing, citing air, water and noise concerns.
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Four Injured in Crash at 55th & Indian School
Four people were injured in a September 26 crash at 55th and Indian School, with one critically hurt, and police are investigating.
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Firefighters Contain Blaze at Phoenix Auto Body Shop
Firefighters fought a large fire that destroyed several cars at a Phoenix auto body shop on September 26, 2026, with no injuries reported.
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Botched Traffic Stop Leads to Discovery of Phoenix Car Theft Ring
A botched traffic stop near Tombstone on September 25 led to a crash, foot chase and the discovery of a Phoenix stolen‑car ring, giving investigators a…