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Parents Ask Scottsdale Schools to Minimize Closure Impact
Parents of Scottsdale Unified schools met with district leaders on September 22, 2026, urging that any closure of Copper Ridge and Laguna Prep be handled to…
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Four Injured, One Detained After Mesa Shooting
A shooting near West McKellips Road and North Center Street in Mesa injured four people and led to one detention, with police still investigating the incident.
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Senior Poodle Lucky Remains Unadopted at Maricopa Shelter
Lucky, a senior poodle at the Maricopa County shelter, remains the only dog without an adopter after all other dogs have been placed in homes.
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Police Probe Body Found After Shots-Fired Call in West Phoenix
Phoenix police are investigating a deceased person found on Broadway Road after a shots‑fired call near 107th Avenue on September 23, 2026. The department has…
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Body Found in Burned Car Near Higley and Williams Field
Gilbert police found a body inside a vehicle that had been set ablaze near the Higley and Williams Field Road intersection on Wednesday morning, launching a…
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Pedestrian Hospitalized After Phoenix Vehicle Crash
A pedestrian was seriously injured in a Phoenix vehicle crash on September 23, 2026 and taken to hospital, while the driver stayed at the scene as police…
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Impaired Driver Crashes Into Speed‑Enforcement Trailer in Apache Junction
An unidentified impaired driver collided with a speed‑enforcement trailer in Apache Junction on September 23, 2026, leading to a DUI arrest by local police.
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Phoenix Storm Risk Rises as Hurricanes Funnel Moisture North
Tropical moisture from Hurricanes Polo and Odalys moving northward has increased the chance of storms in Phoenix on September 23, 2026.
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Goodyear Police Offer $10K for House Party Shooting Leads
Goodyear Police, in partnership with Silent Witness, are offering up to $10,000 for video or witness information about a fatal shooting at an August 2026 house…
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Arizona State Lottery Sells $54,000 Fantasy 5 Ticket
The Arizona State Lottery sold a $54,000 Fantasy 5 ticket at its Phoenix office on September 23, 2026, highlighting a significant daily‑draw jackpot win.
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Phoenix Police Releases Body‑Camera Video of Fatal Shooting
Phoenix Police released body‑camera footage of a fatal shooting of a 20‑year‑old man who was in a mental health crisis, prompting family calls for review and…
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Glendale Police Arrest Man in Fatal Liquor Store Stabbing
Glendale police arrested a 41-year-old male suspect on September 22, 2026, for a fatal double stabbing at a liquor store near Bethany Home Road, using…
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Families Ask Arizona to Move Death‑Penalty Funds to Cold Cases
Homicide victims' families and an advocacy group asked Arizona officials to redirect death‑penalty funding toward cold‑case investigations, violence‑prevention…
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Arizona Man Arrested on Felony Charges After School Threat
Chandler police arrested an Arizona man on multiple felony charges after he allegedly threatened to use a vehicle to attack a local school, acting on a tip…
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Green Party Congressional Candidate Arrested in Arizona
Green Party candidate David Redkey for Arizona’s 3rd Congressional district was arrested on September 19, 2026, facing multiple charges, a development that may…
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Showers Expected in Eastern Arizona as Fall Begins
Showers and thunderstorms are expected in eastern Arizona on September 22, with possible outflow boundaries affecting the Phoenix Valley this evening as the…
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Tempe Community Honors Late Dive Bar Owner Chuck Marthaler
Tempe honored the late Chuck Marthaler, who operated the Palo Verde Lounge for 21 years, recognizing his role in providing a welcoming venue for musicians and…
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Mesa Fisherman Reports Mysterious Bag Found in Salt River
A 24-year-old Mesa fisherman and YouTuber found an unknown bag in the Salt River on September 22, 2026, and alerted the sheriff’s office for help. Authorities…
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Scottsdale Parents Meet District Leaders on School Closure Plans
Scottsdale Unified School District will meet with parents on September 22 to discuss proposed school closures and repurposing, gathering input before a board…
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Phoenix Moves Speed Cameras to New Intersections
In September 2026 Phoenix relocated its speed‑enforcement cameras to different intersections, continuing its automated traffic‑safety program. The Phoenix…
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Phoenix Police Reveal Identities of Officers in Alley Shooting
Phoenix Police released the names of the officers who shot and killed an armed man in a city alley after a family requested help, following a September 2026…
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Flagstaff Airport Urges Direct Flights to Denver or Salt Lake City
Flagstaff airport officials are urging airlines to add a nonstop flight to Denver or Salt Lake City to meet rising passenger traffic, emphasizing the airport’s…
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One Dead in Casa Grande Party Shooting as Trump Keeps Press Ban
A gunshot at a private house party in Casa Grande, Arizona, killed one person, while President Trump upheld his ban on news organizations entering the White…
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Cooler Temperatures and Rain Likely Across Arizona This Week
A low-pressure system moving into Arizona will lower daytime highs and raise the chance of rain this week, offering a temporary break from the state’s usual…