Sep 18, 2026

Phoenix police release body camera video of fatal shooting during mental health crisis

Body worn camera footage shows officers pleading with Jonathan Delgado, 20, to drop a knife before two officers opened fire Sept. 6.

Sep 18, 2026

Man rigs pickup truck with emergency lights, pulls over Tesla on I-17 in Phoenix, gets arrested

The suspect called authorities on himself after the stop near Dove Valley Road. DPS believes there may be more victims.

Sep 18, 2026

President Trump says he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House

Trump has long bristled at news coverage he maintains casts him in a negative light, and has a history of filing lawsuits against news organizations.

Sep 18, 2026

What’s next after The Salted Knot pretzel shop closes in downtown Mesa?

Sidewalk Coffee and Bagel Co., which has one location in Queen Creek, will be taking over the Main Street location.

Sep 18, 2026

Arizona man who was duct-taped to seat during flight told court he didn’t remember anything

“Oh my God. What a mess,” Arthur Layne Lundeen said, according to audio of his initial court hearing obtained by a Baltimore news outlet.

Sep 18, 2026

Phoenix haunted house map: Here’s where you can have a scary good time

Just click on the orange ghost icons for details about haunted houses and other other spooky season activities around the Valley.

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Cardinals to play on ‘Rivalries’ field design to match with uniforms in home opener

The Cardinals' Week 2 battle against the Seahawks will look a little different with a new, fan-favorite field…

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Cardinals mailbag: Just how surprising was Kendrick Bourne’s production?

You have questions. Our Cardinals reporter Tyler Drake has answers in his Week 2 mailbag ahead of Arizona's…

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Diamondbacks failing to stave off elimination, get crushed by Yankees

The Diamondbacks fell to five games back of the Padres for the final Wild Card spot with eight…

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Cardinals-Seahawks keys to victory: Turnovers, Marv and more

The Arizona Cardinals can really flip the NFC West (and the rest of the league) on its head…

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Why is Corbin Carroll batting 7th vs. Yankees?

Corbin Carroll moved down to a position in the batting order he hasn't held in two years.

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Will Seahawks’ Drew Lock build off Week 1 or revert back to who he has been?

Drew Lock has an extensive history of turnovers, and the Cardinals could come out with a win if…

Sep 17, 2026

School board protest halts business in Phoenix district

Two Cartwright members are using a school board protest to block agendas, leaving votes on safety, lunches and contracts in limbo.

Sep 17, 2026

Apache Junction offers a la carte public school classes for ESA families

The FLEX program lets ESA students take individual public school classes, join lunch periods and access sports or electives in Apache Junction.

Sep 17, 2026

Red Mountain High School stays open despite flooding, electrical issues

Classes on the flooded 100 Level were temporarily moved elsewhere on campus to preserve in-person instruction, according to Mesa Public Schools.

Sep 16, 2026

KTAR town hall panelists weigh on Prop 144, a ballot measure about elections

Should voters have to provide government-issued IDs to cast a ballot, whether in person or by mail?

Sep 16, 2026

Your guide to Arizona’s 2026 general election debates: Candidates face off in top races

KTAR News 92.3 FM will broadcast select debates as well as special reaction shows after the candidates square off in the biggest contests.

Sep 15, 2026

Prop 320 receives no support during KTAR News town hall, compared to ‘punishment referral’

Panelists explained why they oppose a ballot measure that would force certain school districts to spend at least 60% of their budget on direct instructional expenses.

Sep 18, 2026

What’s next after The Salted Knot pretzel shop closes in downtown Mesa?

Sidewalk Coffee and Bagel Co., which has one location in Queen Creek, will be taking over the Main Street location.

Sep 16, 2026

Spectrum takes over Cox in Phoenix, promises a free year of mobile

The transition marks the end of Cox in Phoenix as Charter Communications absorbs its customers, stores and service operations across 45 states.

Sep 15, 2026

Mesa City Council approves agreement for historic mixed-use project near Gateway Airport

The plans for the 200-acre Legacy Park and Gateway Crossing project include hotels, a public lake and park, retail shops, restaurants, office space and multifamily housing.

Sep 16, 2026

ASU gets $2M federal grant to develop water reuse tech for semiconductor manufacturing

As part of the project, ASU's Macro Technology Works in Tempe will test and certify new water treatment technology, creating the data needed for the industry to adopt water-saving solutions.

Sep 16, 2026

Upper Verde River on verge of earning state’s highest water quality protection level

The Governor’s Regulatory Review Council approved the Outstanding Arizona Waters designation for the waterway after the Sierra Club nominated it.

Sep 9, 2026

Woman running 2,000 miles in 100 days to sound alarm about Colorado River water crisis

Along the way, Mina Guli has been meeting people in communities whose economies rely on the river and listening to their stories.

Sep 14, 2026

3 arrested after allegedly trespassing at border wall construction site in Arizona

Deputies were called to a restricted construction area along the border for reports regarding multiple protesters trespassing. They were asked to leave by security but refused.

Sep 9, 2026

Rep. Yassamin Ansari says ICE was allowed to ignore detainee limits for a year

Rep. Yassamin Ansari says DHS quietly let ICE facilities exceed capacity and time limits for a year. She found no medical staff during her visit.

Sep 5, 2026

UNESCO is sending an international mission to assess border wall damage in Arizona

UNESCO's decision calls for an international assessment to be conducted to determine harm and disruptions caused by the wall to Arizona's Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument and Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge.

Sep 18, 2026

Trump announces that all 50 states are joining Medicaid drug pricing model

Friday's announcement comes as cost-of-living issues are at the forefront of voters’ concerns ahead of the midterm elections in November.

Sep 9, 2026

Arizona health officials issue orders to preserve timely access to flu and COVID vaccines

Without the orders, some residents might face delays or additional steps when trying to get vaccinated at a pharmacy.

Sep 7, 2026

Tempe developing first-of-its-kind dementia- and age-friendly park within Kiwanis Park

Arizona has the fastest-growing rate of Alzheimer's disease in the United States, and older adults make up 20% of the nation's population, but only 4% of them are park users.

Sep 13, 2026

Sen. Ruben Gallego calls for oversight on AI, says Trump administration ‘not meeting the moment’

Gallego isn't alone in wanting oversight of AI as the chief executive of the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, Dario Amodei, recently called for its slowdown as well.

Sep 11, 2026

Amkor nearly doubles investment in Peoria advanced packaging facility to $12B

The company prepares for the second phase of construction in the West Valley to meet growing production demand from customers.

Sep 10, 2026

While AI insiders warn of human extinction, an ASU expert isn’t buying it

An Anthropic researcher quit claiming AI could wipe out humanity within a decade. An ASU expert says the hype hides the technology's real dangers.

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MS NOW says its journalists were denied access to the White House grounds

WASHINGTON (AP) — MS NOW said its journalists were denied access to the White House grounds Saturday morning.…

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For Palestinian aid groups, Macklemore’s $1M pledge brings relief and attention to ongoing suffering

NEW YORK (AP) — For the Palestinian relief nonprofits behind a $1 million pledge from rapper Macklemore, the…

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This swing state Republican keeps distancing himself from Trump. It may not save him in the midterms

YARDLEY, Pa. (AP) — Mary Ryan may be a registered Republican but she has never voted for President…

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Voting groups sound alarm on funding shortfalls that they say could affect midterm turnout

WASHINGTON (AP) — Several of the nation's largest left-leaning voter engagement and racial justice organizations are facing steep…

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Oil prices are high but could be much worse. Trump has China’s Xi to thank for that

WASHINGTON (AP) — It could be much worse. When President Donald Trump launched his war against Iran in…

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Even as trading and markets moved faster, Warren Buffett made patience profitable and cool

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Even in the age of algorithms, short attention spans and TikTok teases, Warren Buffett…

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Arizona’s new water reality: Preparing for historic Colorado River cuts 

Arizona will experience its largest-ever reduction in Colorado River supply beginning in 2027. 

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Having a retirement plan that can evolve with today's changing economy plays a critical role in helping someone's savings plan last.

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Though many are working to change aspects of the retirement system, it's most likely that it won't change more than once or twice each generation.