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Arizona Senate GOP Appoints Special Counsel for Hobbs Pay-to-Play Probe
Arizona Senate Republicans have named a special counsel to investigate alleged pay‑to‑play dealings linked to Governor Katie Hobbs, following the party’s…
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Proposition 316 Seeks 2% Grocery Tax Cap, Rural Cities Warn of Cuts
Proposition 316, appearing on Arizona’s November 2026 ballot, would cap grocery taxes at 2% and require voter approval for any increase, drawing support from…
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Glendale Carport Fire Injures Firefighter, Displaces Five Residents
A carport fire in Glendale, Arizona, on September 20 injured a firefighter and forced five residents to evacuate their home, prompting a swift response from…
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Rare Wood Stork Spotted at Phoenix Wetlands
Bird watchers observed a rare Wood Stork at the Tres Rios Wetlands near 91st and Southern avenues on September 21, 2026. The sighting underscores the uncommon…
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Arizona Mandates License Endorsement for New Motorcycle Registrations
Arizona's DOT announced that new motorcycle registrations must include at least one owner with a motorcycle endorsement, tightening licensing requirements to…
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Mesa Couple Avoids Eviction After HOA Pauses Action
Toby Newton and Sherrie Patton avoided eviction after the Mesa Homeowners Association paused action and agreed to negotiate a payment plan for their $977 debt,…
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Phoenix House Fire Displaces Four, Injures Two Dogs
A Phoenix house fire on September 21 displaced four residents and injured two dogs, which were taken to an animal hospital. The event highlights the typical…
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Southern Chef Takes Helm of Phoenix Restaurant Group
A renowned Southern chef has assumed leadership of several key Phoenix restaurants within a historic collective, aiming to blend his signature cuisine with the…
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Around 100 Flights Delayed at Phoenix Sky Harbor
About 100 flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor were delayed on September 21, with domestic departures held for roughly two hours and international flights for three…
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Grandmother Killed, Two Injured After Crash on Mesa Freeway
A suspected impaired driver hit a vehicle whose occupants were changing a tire on the Mesa freeway, killing a grandmother and injuring two family members.…
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Former Phoenix Police Chief Reviews Fatal Shooting Bodycam
A former Phoenix police chief analyzed newly released body‑camera footage showing officers fatally shooting Jacob Luthi, who was armed with a knife, in…
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Police Seek Leads After Teen Killed at Casa Grande Party
A young man was fatally shot at a house party in Casa Grande early Sunday, prompting police to request information from anyone who may have witnessed the…
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Man Hospitalized After Bullet Fragments Hit Him in Tempe Restaurant Shooting
A man was hospitalized after bullet fragments hit him during a fight‑turned‑shooting at a Tempe restaurant on September 20, 2026. Police are searching for a…
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Unstable Dynamite in Refrigerator Detonated in Eastern Arizona
Authorities detonated unstable dynamite discovered inside an old refrigerator in a remote part of eastern Arizona on September 19, 2026, after deeming it too…
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Pedestrian Critically Injured After Driver Collision in Surprise
A driver struck a pedestrian in Surprise, Arizona, on September 20, leaving the victim in critical condition. Police are investigating, noting no driver…
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California Storm Expected to Boost Arizona Rain Amid 102°F Heat
A California storm is forecast to bring rain chances to Arizona next week while temperatures rise to about 102°F, roughly two degrees above average for the…
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Outreach Group Teams with Mobile Clinic to Serve Phoenix Neighborhoods
An outreach organization and a mobile medical clinic teamed up on September 19 to deliver health services and hot meals to underserved Phoenix neighborhoods,…
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Truck Crashes Into Backyard Pool in Gilbert Neighborhood
A truck entered a backyard pool at a Gilbert home on September 19, 2026, with the driver suspected of impairment. Police are investigating the crash and the…
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Two Injured in Phoenix Shooting, Police Detain Person of Interest
Two people were injured in a Phoenix shooting on September 20, 2026, and police have detained a person of interest while the investigation continues.
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Man Shot After Alleged Road‑Rage Incident in Avondale
Police say a man was shot following a possible road‑rage dispute in Avondale; he is in hospital with an undisclosed condition and the investigation is ongoing.
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Clouds Lower Humidity, Making Phoenix Weekend More Comfortable
Cloud cover on Sunday lowered humidity in Phoenix, making the low‑100‑degree heat feel more comfortable. The temporary shift provided a brief reprieve from the…