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  KYLIE WERNER | 15 hours ago

  2 injured, 1 detained after fight escalates into stabbing in Mesa

  One man was taken to a hospital in stable but critical condition. Meanwhile, the other's injuries were considered non-life-threatening. 

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  KYLIE WERNER | 16 hours ago

  Water expected to be restored to Grand Canyon’s South Rim in weeks following flash flood

  The National Park Service said crews will be constructing a temporary water intake at Bright Angel Creek to replace the one that was destroyed by the flood.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Sep 8, 2026

  Driver charged with manslaughter after passenger killed in Scottsdale crash

  Police say alcohol and speed contributed to the single-vehicle collision on Drinkwater Boulevard. Detectives are awaiting lab results before further charges.

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  KYLIE WERNER | Sep 8, 2026

  Queen Creek makes it a crime to misuse automatic license plate readers

  Anyone who is found to have knowingly misused the system could face a $2,500 fine and up to six months in jail.

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  KYLIE WERNER | Sep 8, 2026

  Driver charged with manslaughter after head-on crash kills 4 on SR 260 near Heber

  Two adults and two young children from the Valley died in the crash. Two other occupants were flown to Phoenix-area hospitals with serious injuries.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Sep 8, 2026

  Maricopa County voters to get single-page ballot for Nov. 3 election

  Fewer statewide measures and a single 20-inch page replace the two-page ballot from 2024. Voters decide 80-plus contests. Early voting starts Oct. 7.

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  DAVE RAMSEY | Sep 8, 2026

  Dave Ramsey says: Give a little grace when someone is struggling

  A listener of The Dave Ramsey Show asked for advice after his renter requested to cancel a new lease agreement to move closer to his ex-wife, who is sick, and their kids.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Sep 8, 2026

  Popup Bagels, Salt & Straw among first 5 tenants coming to Gilbert’s Heritage Park

  The first businesses at the mixed-use development under construction at Gilbert Road and Juniper Avenue are expected to open in 2027.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Sep 8, 2026

  Arizona high school closed for day after student found dead on campus

  Police in Marana say a student broke into the campus overnight and was found by staff. The death appears isolated, with no danger to the public.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Sep 8, 2026

  Phoenix man sentenced to 65 years for violent robbery spree that left two shot

  Trey Waters, armed with the same gun used in the shootings, was arrested without incident as he approached another convenience store.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Sep 8, 2026

  Hickman’s Egg Ranch giving 2.1M eggs to Arizona food banks as part of price-fixing settlement

  Like yolk into toast, the benefits of a multistate egg price-fixing settlement are soaking into Arizona communities this month.

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  KEVIN STONE | Sep 8, 2026

  Arizona passenger subdued with duct tape after outburst during flight

  The man was arrested after the flight was diverted, and he lost his job with a Tucson real estate company after the onboard incident went viral.

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  KEVIN STONE | Sep 8, 2026

  Only 1 Arizona candidate is on GOP midterm convention speaker list

  Jay Feely, the Republican nominee in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, is set to appear during the historic event in Dallas.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Sep 8, 2026

  West Valley sexual assault suspect returned to Arizona after arrest in UK

  U.S. Marshals brought Michael Munufie back to the country on Aug. 28. Surprise police then took custody of him at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

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  KEVIN STONE | Sep 8, 2026

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

  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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  DAVID VEENSTRA | Sep 8, 2026

  SAFE Alert canceled after missing 74-year-old Phoenix man returns home unharmed

  Martin Lopez had been missing since Thursday, police said.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Sep 8, 2026

  Craving adventure? Maricopa County residents can get up to 2 free nights of camping this fall

  The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is bringing back its popular camping promotion from Sept. 18 through Oct. 31.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Sep 8, 2026

  Which Arizona cities, counties, law enforcement agencies have stopped using Flock cameras?

  Questions about privacy and recent examples of misuse are pushing some communities to reconsider their reliance on Flock automated license plate readers.

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  KEVIN STONE | Sep 8, 2026

  Extreme heat warning issued for Tuesday-Thursday in metro Phoenix

  Highs are expected to reach about 108 degrees during that time, about 5 degrees above normal for this time of year.

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  SHIRA TANZER | Sep 8, 2026

  ASU named 1 of 8 schools to train manufacturers in new nationwide initiative

  The Foundry School is a State Department initiative that aims to develop the next generation of manufacturing workers.

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  ANGELA GONZALEZ/PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL | Sep 8, 2026

  Castle Hill Partners breaks ground on $10M Basecamp at Saddleback in Peoria

  A resort-style pool anchors the outdoor recreation zone, surrounded by shaded lounging areas, lush courtyards and a splash pad.

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  DAMON ALLRED | Sep 7, 2026

  Phoenix given Certified Autism Center designation, is nation’s largest municipality with honor

  To earn the designation, more than 80% of city employees in front-facing roles were specially trained to help people who are autistic or sensory-sensitive.

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  DAVID VEENSTRA | Sep 7, 2026

  Search for missing person in Tempe Town Lake scaled back after divers find nothing

  Witnesses told officials the person went under near the Rural Road bridge. 

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  KYLIE WERNER | Sep 7, 2026

  Valley officials celebrate grand opening of Surprise Community & Resource Center

  The 35,000-square-foot facility is meant to provide residents with a place to access critical services and resources.

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  KYLIE WERNER | Sep 7, 2026

  2 men arrested after allegedly impersonating officers, threatening people in Glendale

  The men were wearing "private security" clothing, police-style gear and carrying rifles as well as other equipment, police said.