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Hail, tornado risk threaten Phoenix area as severe thunderstorm watch continues

The watch runs through 11 a.m. Thursday. The National Weather Service in Phoenix warned of potential wind gusts up to 70 mph, hail up to 2 inches in diameter and heavy rainfall.

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Suspected tornado injures 1, damages up to 30 buildings in Heber-Overgaard area

Most of the damaged buildings were homes, although a church was also hit, according to a preliminary count from the Navajo County Sheriff's Office.

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Man dead following suspected road-rage shooting in Mesa

Mesa Police responded to multiple calls regarding a shooting near Alma School Road and the U.S. 60 highway shortly before 2 p.m.

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Lin’s Grand Buffet opening Gilbert location later this year

The new Lin's Grand Buffet set to open in winter 2026 will mark the chain’s ninth location in the Phoenix metro area and 19th overall.

16 hours ago

Lawsuit alleges Phoenix police killed father defending his home

Christian Diaz Rendon was subduing an alleged intruder when an officer shot him, the lawsuit says. The complaint names the officer, city and other police personnel.

17 hours ago

Valley storm brought threat of destructive baseball-sized hail

Storms are most likely north and east of the Valley Wednesday evening, with heavier overnight rain and flood watches continuing through Thursday.

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Cam Skattebo to the Cardinals? Don’t even think about it

After seemingly falling out of favor with the Giants last week, Cam Skattebo's name has been thrown around…

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Report: Jeremiyah Love expected to miss Cardinals-Broncos game

Jeremiyah Love missed the Cardinals' Week 6 game against the Rams with an ankle issue.

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Larry Fitzgerald’s Cardinals Ring of Honor induction will be his long-overdue curtain call

Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald is looking forward to thanking Cardinals fans during his Ring of Honor ceremony.

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Suns forget they are the ‘try-hard team’ in blowout opening loss

What was all that about culture and continuity again?

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Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd expresses frustration at RJ Godfrey’s eligibility issues

A Georgia judge initially cleared Godfrey to play, but the decision was stayed. Lloyd argues that it's unfair…

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Oso Ighodaro exits Suns-Trail Blazers with apparent hip injury

Ighodaro previously missed the Suns' final preseason game with minor hip soreness.

Oct 21, 2026

New state assessment program helps Arizona teachers use data to personalize lessons

NAVVY+ is an online platform that allows districts to conduct assessments and use the results to adjust curriculum to improve standardized test scores.

Oct 19, 2026

Arizona ESA parent charged with submitting forged receipts for musical instruments

Shawn Hantke, 55, was indicted on fraud and forgery charges after allegedly using falsified documentation of Guitar Center purchases to be reimbursed for over $4,000.

Oct 19, 2026

$600,000 NASA grant to help Arizona universities teach AI for aerospace jobs

Embry-Riddle and the University of Arizona will split the funding, with students in Prescott helping faculty shape how AI fits into future classes.

Oct 21, 2026

AZ Political Podcast: JoAnna Mendoza brings ‘servant leader’ approach to congressional bid

The Marine Corps veteran challenging Rep. Juan Ciscomani discusses lowering costs, rolling back tariffs and how military service and single motherhood shaped her approach to leadership.

Oct 21, 2026

Biggs accuses Hobbs of ‘slanderous’ accusations, says he’s confident he’ll win governor’s race

"After she's blown all that money against us and a lot of slanderous things that she said about me, she can't shake us and we're going to win this," Andy Biggs said.

Oct 21, 2026

Rep. Andy Biggs calls for end to threats, says he’s been targeted during run for governor

“Just last week, I get the threat, ‘We're going to put a bullet between your eyes, we're going to Charlie Kirk you,’ those types of things,” the Arizona Republican said.

Oct 21, 2026

Terry Black’s buys Old Town Scottsdale property for $11.2 million for barbecue joint

The Texas barbecue brand purchased nine parcels at Brown Avenue and Main Street. An opening date for its first Arizona restaurant has not been announced.

Oct 20, 2026

German airline offering new service from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Munich

The route will operate on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, connecting Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport with Lufthansa's hub at Munich Airport.

Oct 19, 2026

Time Mission to bring 25-plus themed game rooms to Scottsdale

Arizona’s first Time Mission will open at Sonora Village in late spring or summer 2027, with teams racing to dodge lasers, crack codes and solve puzzles.

Oct 21, 2026

SRP pulls back curtain on Mormon Flat Dam maintenance work at Canyon Lake

The whole process takes about 16 weeks: four weeks for the drawdown, eight weeks for the maintenance and four weeks to fill the lake back up.

Oct 20, 2026

Democrat says ‘Arizona got screwed’ in Colorado River water agreement

U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton said the state is suing to prevent "even more draconian" cuts after the new two-year deal.

Oct 16, 2026

Arizona joins lawsuit over Colorado River plan, warns of deep water cuts

State water officials say federal rules could threaten supplies to Phoenix, Tucson and tribal communities while placing too much of the burden on Lower Basin states.

Oct 13, 2026

Democrats question $1.2 billion contract to expand Florence immigration detention facilities

Reps. Greg Stanton, Yassamin Ansari and Adelita Grijalva wrote to GardaWorld on Oct. 6 seeking details on its new contract and a response to their March inquiry about its separate contract to turn a Surprise warehouse into an immigration detention facility.

Oct 13, 2026

Neighboring sheriff refutes Santa Cruz County sheriff’s description of ‘peaceful’ protests

Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels says Lochiel protesters damaged equipment, used bear spray on agents and spit on them.

Oct 12, 2026

Santa Cruz County sheriff defends decision about border wall construction protesters

David Hathaway said the protesters do not pose a threat. “This was clearly a federal issue requiring federal decisions regarding appropriate action,” he said.

Oct 14, 2026

NIH gives Barrow Neurological Institute another $25.3M for ALS study

The new funding boosts total NIH investment in the Access for All in ALS (ALL ALS) Consortium to $76.5 million.

Oct 8, 2026

Boil water advisory in Maricopa canceled after negative E. coli tests

Global Water – Santa Cruz Water Company canceled a precautionary boil water advisory for the city of Maricopa.

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.

Oct 15, 2026

Phoenix police test AI tool from Axon that creates draft reports to speed up paperwork

"One of the biggest complaints I've heard from officers since being on council is how many hours they spend writing those reports. And they have been asking for this tool to come for a long time," Vice Mayor Ann O'Brien said.

Oct 14, 2026

Arizona AG Kris Mayes sues OpenAI for allegedly deceiving ChatGPT users

The complaint says the company harmed children by using deceptive practices to market the chatbot in violation of the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act.

Oct 12, 2026

Gudeng Precision opens semiconductor component facility in Glendale

The Taiwan-based firm plans to create dozens of jobs at its first U.S. manufacturing facility.

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Evacuation area around Toledo chemical tank leak reduced as conditions continue to improve

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West Virginia attorney general is investigating ‘deception’ by environmental groups

West Virginia's Republican attorney general has launched a broad investigation of the state's leading environmental groups, demanding a…

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What to know about the AI-detected security hole impacting wide swaths of the internet

The language that's known as the backbone of the internet is now subject to what experts describe as…

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The GOP is on a rescue mission in Kansas, where Dems haven’t won a Senate race in nearly a century

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Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt noncitizen voting investigation in 9 states

A federal judge in California has ordered President Donald Trump's administration to halt investigations in nine states into…

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2 killed in fire that destroyed Mississippi senior living center

CLINTON, Miss (AP) — Two people were killed when a fire tore through a Mississippi senior living center…

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The sensation of a back locking up is real, but it usually does not mean a vertebra has slipped out of place or the spine is physically jammed.

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Why retirement planning should start before you retire

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How proactive retirement planning can turn savings into a sustainable retirement paycheck

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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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Evolving a retirement plan can save you money in a changing economic landscape

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