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Traffic stop leads police to alleged robbery victim with gunshot wound in Phoenix

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Oct 24, 2026

Gas prices drop over 10 cents in Arizona despite higher than usual October costs

The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in the Grand Canyon State has dropped 11 cents from $4.66 last week to $4.55.

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KTAR’s October ‘Pay Tribute to a Teacher’ award goes to Gilbert first-grade teacher

Candice Smith, who is in her 23rd year of teaching, said she will use the prize money to help fund classroom projects or the art club she runs at school.

Oct 21, 2026

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

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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 23, 2026

Justin Heap to reinstate ballot access for 25 citizens after mediation with Arizona officials

The voters' ballot access being restored came after a judge told the county recorder and state officials Friday to sit down together and fix the issue.

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

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Oct 24, 2026

Consumer sentiment slides in Phoenix as gas prices, mortgage rates climb

The lowest overall consumer sentiment in the country can be found in Arizona in Tucson, which had a score of 69.41 in September.

Oct 21, 2026

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Gudeng Precision opens semiconductor component facility in Glendale

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