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  DAVID IVERSEN | 16 hours ago

  Former Cottonwood teacher pleads guilty in sex crimes case involving hidden camera

  A former Cottonwood teacher who secretly recorded students pleaded guilty to 15 sex crimes and agreed to a 50-year prison sentence.

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  KEVIN STONE | Oct 27, 2026

  Democrats have rarely controlled a chamber in the Arizona Legislature since the 1960s, but the state could see a seismic shift next week

  Pollster Mike Noble said his internal models project Democrats winning the state House and earning a split in the Senate as the most likely outcome of the Nov. 3 election.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Oct 27, 2026

  Ex-Prescott teacher pleads guilty in child exploitation case

  Former Prescott High School teacher Scott Miller pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a minor and faces 10 to 24 years in prison.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Oct 27, 2026

  Mark Kelly makes case for Democrats on ‘The View’ 1 week before Election Day

  "We have to deliver for the American people," Kelly said. "At the same time, we are a country of laws. And if we ignore the rule of law, then we become a banana republic. We cannot allow that to happen."

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  COLTON KROLAK | Oct 27, 2026

  What’s on your ballot? Prop 141 would ban vehicle miles traveled taxes in Arizona

  Arizona doesn't have VMT taxes, but opponents of the ballot measure worry about generating funds for future transportation projects if they are outlawed.

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  KEVIN STONE | Oct 27, 2026

  Key dates and deadlines for Arizona’s 2026 general election

  Early voting started across the state Oct. 7, and Election Day is Nov. 3.

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  KEVIN STONE | Oct 27, 2026

  Authorities say woman found in Mexico is not Arizonan Shayna Feinman, who went missing in 2024 and is presumed dead

  Citing U.S. authorities, the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office said reports that Feinman was found alive in Tijuana are not correct.

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  KEVIN STONE | Oct 27, 2026

  SB State Route 143 reopens after 5-vehicle crash near Phoenix airport

  The highway was closed at University Drive for more than an hour during the morning commute Tuesday.

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  KEVIN STONE | Oct 27, 2026

  Mesa police officers shoot, kill teen who tried to flee during traffic stop

  The 17-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene near Country Club Drive and Sixth Street, and a gun was found near him, police said.

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  KYLIE WERNER | Oct 26, 2026

  SAFE Alert issued for 68-year-old man last seen in Glendale

  Henry Moss was last seen on foot in the area of 59th and Northern avenues around 2 p.m. He has dementia and may be confused.

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  KYLIE WERNER | Oct 26, 2026

  Brothers stab each other after fight escalates in west Phoenix

  Both men were taken to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries.

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  KYLIE WERNER | Oct 26, 2026

  Several Grand Canyon trails reopen in wake of deadly flash flooding

  The South Kaibab Trail below the Tipoff, entire River Trail and The Bright Angel Trail between Mile-and-a-Half Resthouse and Havasupai Gardens have reopened for hikers.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Oct 26, 2026

  IQ score of 53 could spare Phoenix mother from death penalty in daughter’s killing

  Sophia Simmons scored 53 on an initial screening, prompting further review. An Arizona appeals court rejected prosecutors’ bid to speed up their expert’s examination.

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  KYLIE WERNER | Oct 26, 2026

  California man gets life sentence for conspiring to kill barber in Scottsdale

  Robert Celifie, 45, was found guilty by a jury on Aug. 25 of conspiracy, premeditated first-degree murder and first-degree burglary.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Oct 26, 2026

  Former World Series champ Cody Ross puts Scottsdale home on the market for $14M

  The former Diamondback's DC Ranch property features a putting green, golf simulator and a negative-edge pool overlooking the golf course.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Oct 26, 2026

  Outside groups pour millions into Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District in final weeks

  Groups backing Republican Rep. Eli Crane have outspent those backing Democratic challenger Jonathan Nez by more than 2-to-1, with nearly $5 million flooding the race in the past two weeks alone.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Oct 26, 2026

  Authorities ask public for help finding Mercedes linked to deadly hit-and-run on I-17 in Phoenix

  Investigators are searching for a silver Mercedes GLC model with front‑end damage.

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  KEVIN STONE | Oct 26, 2026

  2026 Arizona propositions: What to know about all 8 ballot measures

  Here’s a voter guide with videos, descriptions and summaries of the arguments for and against each of the statewide ballot questions.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Oct 26, 2026

  What’s next for Arizona’s schools and water? Andy Biggs makes his case 8 days before the election

  The Republican running in hopes of unseating Gov. Katie Hobbs sat down for a Q&A that also covered wildfire mitigation, forestry, mining and more.

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  KEVIN STONE | Oct 26, 2026

  Arizona man pleads guilty to charges related to monkey torture videos

  Ernest Chavez was among 11 people charged last year with conspiring to create and distribute "animal crush" videos.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Oct 26, 2026

  Home or car damaged in Arizona storms? What to know before seeking a payout

  Did hail crack your windshield? Did a fallen tree damage your home? Navigating an insurance claim can be daunting. An Arizona insurance official explains how to document the damage and what deadlines your insurer must meet.

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  KEVIN STONE | Oct 26, 2026

  Interstate 10 project could disrupt travel between Arizona and California through next summer

  I-10 will be reduced to one lane in each direction at times between the state line and Milepost 12 until the project is completed.

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  DAVID VEENSTRA | Oct 25, 2026

  Developer reveals timeline for new build-to-rent community in Laveen

  Farinosa Villas will be a 213-residence rental community spread across 17.4 acres near 35th Avenue and Dobbins Road in Laveen.

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  DAVID VEENSTRA | Oct 25, 2026

  Katie Hobbs faces pushback after not declaring state of emergency for Heber-Overgaard tornado

  State Rep. Walt Blackman, whose district includes Navajo County, took to social media to push back against the decision.

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  DAVID VEENSTRA | Oct 25, 2026

  ADOT sets 2 public meetings to discuss I-10 improvements through central Phoenix

  ADOT is hosting two public meetings next month regarding options for the I-10 between the Deck Park Tunnel and the I-10/I-17 Split interchange.