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Fugitive Arrested in Tucson Ends 17-Year Hunt
Arizona law enforcement captured a fugitive in Tucson in September 2007 after a 17‑year search, aided by a seizure of 11,000 pounds of marijuana that linked…
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Human Remains Found in Submerged Car at Scottsdale Lake
In August 2026, a helicopter patrol found a submerged car containing human remains in Scottsdale Lake, Arizona. Law enforcement has taken the vehicle and…
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Senior Poodle Lucky Finds Home After Shelter Event
Lucky, a senior poodle at the Maricopa County shelter, was adopted on September 25, 2026 after being the only dog left unadopted at a free event. He now has a…
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Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Peoria Crash Involving Fire Truck
A motorcyclist was critically injured after colliding with a fire truck and then hitting two cars near 79th and Olive avenues in Peoria on September 25, 2026.…
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One Dead After SUV Pulled From Mesa Canal
A person was found dead on Friday after an SUV that crashed into Mesa's East Valley canal was recovered about three hours later. Officials are investigating…
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Out‑of‑State Police Use Arizona Traffic Camera Data Heavily
Arizona's Maricopa County and Lake Havasu police confirm that out‑of‑state agencies heavily used Flock traffic‑camera data and are now restricting its sharing…
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Shooting in Mesa Bass Pro Shops Parking Lot Injures One
A gun sale dispute turned violent in a Mesa Bass Pro Shops parking lot on September 24, 2026, leaving one person hospitalized after a shooting. Police are…
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Three detained after gunshots near 39th Ave, Osborn Rd in West Phoenix
Police detained three individuals after reports of gunfire near the 39th Avenue and Osborn Road intersection in West Phoenix, prompting a temporary shutdown of…
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19-Year-Old Suspect Shoots Four in Mesa Street Gunfight
A 19-year-old opened fire during a gang-linked street confrontation in Mesa, injuring four people, and remains at large as police continue their investigation.
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One Critically Injured in Phoenix Shooting, Suspect Fled
Police responded to a Friday morning shooting at 39th Avenue and Van Buren Street, leaving one person critically injured while the shooter fled. The…
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Suspect Wounded in ATF‑Backed Shooting Near Black Canyon City Restaurant
A suspect was shot and injured during an ATF‑backed law‑enforcement operation outside a restaurant near Black Canyon City on September 25, 2026. No other…
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Phoenix Police Headquarters Shut Down Due to Water Damage
The Phoenix Police Department closed its main headquarters on September 25, 2026 due to water damage, halting all functions in the building, including the…
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El Rinconcito Mexican Imports Expands to Four Mesa Market Place Shops
Maria Borquez’s El Rinconcito Mexican Imports now operates four shops within Mesa Market Place, expanding its availability of imported Mexican food and…
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Ex-bodyguard Charged Over $200K Damage to Sinema Home
A former bodyguard of ex‑Senator Kyrsten Sinema has been criminally charged for allegedly causing over $200,000 in damage to her Cave Creek home, and Sinema…
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Clean Elections Commission Seeks Dismissal of Green Party Suit
The Arizona Citizens Clean Election Commission asked a Maricopa County judge to dismiss a lawsuit by two Green Party candidates seeking to stop an…
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Lightning Hits Verrado Heritage Elementary Minutes After Students Arrive
Lightning struck Verrado Heritage Elementary in Buckeye, Arizona, minutes after students entered, during a Thursday morning thunderstorm that shook the West…
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Chef Matt Carter to Open All-Day Restaurant in Scottsdale This Fall
Chef Matt Carter will open an all‑day restaurant in Scottsdale this fall, adding a continuous‑service dining option to the city’s food scene. The new venue…
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Experts Clash Over Arizona's Prop. 320 School Funding Plan
Two education experts debated Arizona's Prop. 320, a ballot measure that seeks to fund schools without new money while penalizing districts that miss…
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Shooting After Private Gun Sale Injures Woman, Two Arrested in Mesa
A woman was injured after gunfire broke out during a private gun sale outside Mesa's Bass Pro Shops, leading to the arrest of two suspects. Police are…
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University of Arizona Fraternity Suspended Amid Investigation
The University of Arizona has suspended a fraternity’s activities pending an internal investigation into disturbing allegations, halting all operations until…
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1982 Mesa‑Phoenix Commuter Train Costs $11,000 Daily
In 1982, a commuter train between Mesa and Phoenix operated at a cost of $11,000 per day as officials tested its ability to ease traffic and evaluate financial…
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14-Year-Old Arrested After Door‑Kick Challenge Video in North Phoenix
Phoenix police arrested a 14‑year‑old after a video showed him kicking open a north Phoenix home’s front doors as part of the viral “Door Kick Challenge,” amid…
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Mansour and Norton Face Off in Arizona Treasurer Debate
Democratic candidate Nick Mansour and Republican Elijah Norton debated Arizona’s state treasurer race on September 23, 2026, outlining their approaches to…
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Arizona SNAP Enrollment Halved, 330,000 Lose Benefits
Arizona's SNAP enrollment dropped by 50% between May and June 2026, leaving over 330,000 people without benefits, while a nationwide loss of five million…