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

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Loop 202 Santan Freeway reopens 5 hours after deadly crash in Chandler

One person is dead after a pickup truck hit two other vehicles and rolled over near Cooper Road before 7 a.m.

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Vendor error blamed for over 3,100 Maricopa County mail ballots being sent out early

Runbeck erroneously delivered the batch to the U.S. Postal Service a week before early voting starts. The ballots remain valid, according to the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office.

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Amazing Arizonans: Ron Sites talks connecting community support to Arizona’s military

Ron Sites talks to Mike Broomhead about how the Fighter Country Foundation helps support troops and their families at Luke Air Force Base.

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Wrigley Mansion sold to Arizona Biltmore ownership group

The sale price was $17 million, according to Maricopa County real estate records.

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SAFE Alert canceled after 67-year-old Glendale man returned home safely

Michael Barnett was located by Mesa Police and returned home, according to the Glendale Police Department.

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Paris Johnson Jr. headed to IR with biceps injury, will miss rest of season

Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. went down with the injury in the final moments of Sunday's…

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Diamondbacks moving on from longtime broadcaster Steve Berthiaume

Steve Berthiaume was first introduced as the Diamondbacks' play-by-play voice ahead of the 2013 season.

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NFL takes action against referee for vulgar exchange with Cardinals’ Trey McBride

The NFL suspended a line judge who was caught on camera yelling a profanity toward Arizona Cardinals tight…

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Andrew Wingard suffered bone bruise vs. Giants, timeline for return uncertain

Cardinals safety Andrew Wingard went down with the injury during the first quarter of Arizona's Week 4 loss…

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Start time, channel announced for ASU football’s matchup with ranked Texas Tech

ASU football will take on Texas Tech on a national stage in less than two weeks.

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2 years means 2 years for Torey Lovullo contract, even with lockout potential

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo signed a two-year deal to return to the Diamondbacks, and his years do not…

Oct 2, 2026

Scottsdale Unified broke open meeting law during school closure process, prosecutors say

The district's board will vote Oct. 6 on closures. Parents say the committee overlooked financial data and alternatives to shutting down area schools.

Oct 1, 2026

Peoria Unified governing board members clash over teacher sex scandal

The current and former board presidents failed to find much common ground during an exclusive joint interview.

Oct 1, 2026

Did Peoria Unified leaders know about latest grooming allegations against Haley Beck?

PUSD Governing Board President Jeff Tobey said the details in a notice of claim filed last week are new, but his predecessor, Heather Rooks, disagrees.

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

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

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Vendor error blamed for over 3,100 Maricopa County mail ballots being sent out early

Runbeck erroneously delivered the batch to the U.S. Postal Service a week before early voting starts. The ballots remain valid, according to the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office.

Oct 2, 2026

Rob Schneider helps Andy Biggs mock Gov. Katie Hobbs’ debate refusal

Biggs announced that his campaign was hosting a debate Thursday. The “debate” turned out to be a campaign ad/skit.

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Wrigley Mansion sold to Arizona Biltmore ownership group

The sale price was $17 million, according to Maricopa County real estate records.

Oct 4, 2026

13-acre commercial development taking shape in Cave Creek

The commercial development is expected to significantly improve the town's sales tax base and economic vitality and has been planned for a while.

Oct 4, 2026

Taylor Morrison snags 406 lots near TSMC’s $265B Phoenix development

Homebuilders are shifting toward aggressive bulk lot acquisitions to lock down future inventory, with more to come.

Sep 30, 2026

Amazon launches collaborative initiative to fund Colorado River Basin water projects

The company is also investing $2.4 million in an Arizona irrigation efficiency project for tribal farmland.

Sep 24, 2026

Election-year backlash clogs Scottsdale’s water recycling plan

The city says candidates’ claims of “toilet to tap” or untested “poop water” marginalize the science behind the treatment program.

Sep 23, 2026

With Colorado River cuts looming, Peoria commits $104 million to bolster water supply

The West Valley suburb is buying roughly 176,000 acre-feet of long-term storage credits from the Vidler Water Company.

Sep 30, 2026

ICE contractor signs deal to reopen Arizona prison as immigration detention center

Management & Training Corp. expects the 775-bed facility to open within 60 days with about 338 workers. Rep. Adelita Grijalva criticized the deal.

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.

Oct 2, 2026

US Supreme Court won’t stop court-ordered takeover of Arizona prison healthcare

An outside corrections professional is set to take over healthcare management for 25,000 inmates Oct. 19 despite an appeal by the state.

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.

Oct 1, 2026

What a planned Phoenix data center could mean for nearby neighborhoods

"This is a little guy. It's about 24 megawatts, so dramatically smaller than the closest data center," Mayor Kate Gallego said of a planned facility near Seventh Avenue and Grant Street. "We do believe it will use APS power."

Sep 24, 2026

Gallego warns foreign adversaries are using American AI against the US, calls for guardrails

"We just, for example, learned that the Houthis were using Claude AI to figure out how to calibrate their missiles to better attack U.S. ships," Democratic U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego said.

Sep 23, 2026

Mark Kelly urges Congress to pass his AI bill, saying ‘No one else is coming to the rescue’

Kelly called for urgent action on artificial intelligence during a Tuesday speech on the Senate floor, announcing plans for new regulation.

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A lawsuit accuses Starbucks of mislabeling 8 ‘sugar-free’ protein drinks

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US envoy holds rare meeting with Sudan’s top general in push to seek end to fighting

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Woman charged with first-degree murder in fatal stabbing of 7-year-old girl in Chicago

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No arrests announced in shootings that killed 2, left dozens injured at Georgia block party

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Republican Sen. Tillis calls his vote for Hegseth the ‘biggest regret of my career’ in a new book

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Thom Tillis says in a new book that his deciding vote to confirm…

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AI industry insiders voice alarms to NYC council as local governments take up safety concerns

NEW YORK (AP) — Artificial intelligence insiders warned New York City's leaders about the dangers of the emerging…

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