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Quiet Weather Forecast for Arizona Friday and Weekend
Arizona will experience quiet weather on Friday and the weekend after a stretch of severe conditions.
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Arizona Supreme Court Limits Clean Elections Commission Authority
The Arizona Supreme Court barred the Clean Elections Commission from overturning the secretary of state’s candidate qualifications but permitted it to keep…
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New Store 45 Revolutions Opens to Boost Tempe Punk Scene
45 Revolutions opened in Tempe on Oct. 23, 2026, aiming to revive the city's punk music culture. The launch taps into Tempe's historic punk and alternative…
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Company fixes Phoenix resident's gas line for free
Two technicians repaired a Phoenix resident's gas line for free after a six-month outage.
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Former Goodyear officer resigns after misuse of license‑plate cameras
A former Goodyear police officer resigned after an internal probe found he misused the department’s Flock license‑plate cameras, a violation that could have…
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Councilwoman Launches Youth Mural Contest for Library's 50th
Ann O'Brien revealed a mural contest for young artists to celebrate the Cholla Library's 50th anniversary.
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Valley Highway to Close Sections Oct. 23‑26
Four sections of Valley Highway will close and two will have traffic limits from Oct. 23 to Oct. 26, 2026, affecting the Phoenix metro area.
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Phoenix Freeways Shut Saturday‑Sunday for Paving and Bridge Work
ADOT will close Phoenix freeways on Oct. 24‑25 for paving, widening and bridge projects as part of routine maintenance.
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Arizona DPS seeks drivers after fatal Avondale motorcycle crash
Arizona DPS is requesting details from drivers and witnesses after a multivehicle crash on I-10 in Avondale killed a motorcyclist.
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Fire Engulfs Travel Lodge Near I‑17 in North Phoenix
A large fire broke out early Friday at a travel lodge near I‑17 and Greenway Road in north Phoenix, drawing a response from fire crews.
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Judge Calls for Settlement on 24 Ineligible Maricopa Voters
The judge urged a settlement to address the eligibility of 24 Maricopa voters flagged before the early‑ballot deadline, amid ongoing county reviews ahead of…
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North Scottsdale Records Highest Rainfall in Phoenix Region This Week
Rainfall totals for Oct. 16–22, 2026 show north Scottsdale and Carefree recorded the highest precipitation in the Phoenix region, a notable event for the…
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Arizona Supreme Court Reviews Fraud Claims Against Green Party Candidates
The Arizona Supreme Court heard fraud allegations against two Green Party candidates, with the Clean Elections Commission director noting 17 voters denied…
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Armed Man Killed by Store Security After Glendale Confrontation
A loss‑prevention employee shot an armed man outside a Glendale beauty‑supply store, causing one fatality, and police are investigating.
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Rescue Crews Save Couple and Seven Dogs from Swift‑Water Crash
Phoenix rescue crews rescued a couple and seven dogs from a vehicle trapped in four feet of swift water on October 22, 2026. Swift‑water incidents can quickly…
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Road‑Rage Shooting Kills Driver Near Mesa Highway
A 33-year-old driver was fatally shot in a road‑rage incident near Alma School Road and U.S. Route 60; Mesa police are investigating.
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Prop 320 Calls for 60% Budget to Classroom Instruction
Arizona Proposition 320 would mandate that large school districts spend a minimum of 60% of their budgets on classroom instruction, appearing on the 2026…
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Six Arrested in Peoria for $1.4 Million Walmart Card Fraud
Six people were arrested in Peoria on suspicion of a $1.4 million Walmart credit‑card fraud that involved online buying and shipping goods to Vietnam.
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Arizona Insurance Dept. Closes BCBS Grievance Without Action
The state insurance regulator validated a complaint against Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona but closed it without further action.
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Phoenix Symphony Cancels 2026 Season, Refunds Uncertain
The Phoenix Symphony has suspended its 2026 season, with ticket refunds and a future restart still unclear.
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Cleanup Crews Respond to Suspected Tornado in Heber-Overgaard
A suspected tornado hit Heber‑Overgaard, leaving one injured and prompting extensive cleanup. The rarity of tornadoes in Arizona adds significance to the…
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Suspect Injured After Roof Incident at North Phoenix Strip Mall
A suspect injured after alleged roof damage at a north Phoenix strip mall was arrested and taken to a hospital. Police rescued the individual after responding…
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Tornado Watch Issued for Most of Arizona Thursday
Most of Arizona was put under a tornado watch on Thursday, and the state declared a First Alert Weather Day due to heightened risk of tornadoes, severe storms…
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Hailstorm Ravages North Phoenix Neighborhoods
Severe hail on October 21 damaged vehicles and houses in north Phoenix and surrounding cities as part of a broader rain‑and‑hail storm system.