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KTAR News holds ‘The Issues That Matter’ town hall to break down ballot propositions

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

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These 7 local restaurant brands are coming to Sky Harbor International Airport

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Nation’s largest homebuilder buys last 232 lots at Estrella’s newest village

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

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

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

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

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State’s 1st primary care medical clinic for autism opens in Phoenix

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

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

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