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  BAILEY LEASURE | Sep 19, 2026

  Sky Harbor lands high in JD Power rankings of best mega airports

  The Phoenix airport ranked in the top five of JD Power's recent list of best mega, large and medium airports in North America.

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  BRANDON BROWN/PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL | Sep 19, 2026

  DiMaggio’s Italian Restaurant to expand to Phoenix’s Uptown Plaza, looks at more growth

  The new location, which is slated to open in the fourth quarter of 2026, will have a similar design and feel to the Scottsdale location but is in a space that is about 30% bigger with a private dining room.

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  BAILEY LEASURE | Sep 19, 2026

  Vehicle crashed through residential wall into backyard pool in Gilbert

  Impairment is suspected to be a factor in the crash, police said. 

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  DOUGLAS SANTO | Sep 19, 2026

  Chandler launches free mediation program to resolve neighborhood disputes outside court

  The purpose of the program is to handle HOA conflicts, property maintenance issues, noise complaints, landlord/tenent disputes or other neighbor-to-neighbor issues, without going to court.

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  DOUGLAS SANTO | Sep 19, 2026

  Arizona investigators ask public to help in case of woman found dead in desert in 2005

  Over 20 years ago, Zuraida "Bee Bee" Lewis left for work on Friday, Jan. 28, at about 6:45 a.m. and never arrived for her shift.

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  DOUGLAS SANTO | Sep 19, 2026

  Super Bowl champion Jim McMahon to serve as Phoenix Veterans Day Parade celebrity grand marshal

  The theme of the parade is "250 Years of Freedom, 30 Years of Honor" to celebrate Honoring America's Veterans' 30 years of presenting the parade.

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  DOUGLAS SANTO | Sep 19, 2026

  SAFE Alert canceled after 72-year-old man last seen in Chandler found safe

  The alert was canceled Friday night when Ronnie Mellberg was found safely and returned home by the Mesa Police Department.

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  DAMON ALLRED | Sep 19, 2026

  Pedestrian struck while in Phoenix crosswalk, killed

  The woman had disregarded traffic signals and was crossing when signals were indicating it was not yet safe to do so, authorities said.

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  DAMON ALLRED | Sep 19, 2026

  Arrest made in Phoenix collision that left bicyclist dead

  The driver of the white GMC pickup truck involved in the collision left the scene before police arrived. The truck was located two days later.

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  BRANDON BROWN/PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL | Sep 19, 2026

  Cheesecake Factory coming to West Valley power center in late 2027

  The Cheesecake Factory will be taking up a 7,500-square-foot space on the restaurant row at Village at Prasada, located at Loop 303 and Waddell Road in Surprise.

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  KYLIE WERNER | Sep 18, 2026

  West Valley man accused of sexually abusing runaway teen

  Jaiden Orion Segundo, 26, was booked into Maricopa County Jail on Wednesday on six charges of sexual conduct with a minor and a probation violation charge.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Sep 18, 2026

  Preston Lord murder suspect arrested for third time after allegedly drag racing near ASU

  Talyn Vigil, 20, was previously arrested in Gilbert for violating an order of protection and for reckless driving. He pleaded guilty to both misdemeanors in July and avoided jail time.

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  KYLIE WERNER | Sep 18, 2026

  Calling all foodies! Arizona Restaurant Week returns for 10 days at almost 300 eateries

  The 10-day event runs through Sept. 27 with nearly 300 restaurants offering prix-meals meal options for $33, $44 or $55.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Sep 18, 2026

  Outgoing Democratic lawmaker endorses Warren Petersen for attorney general

  Rep. Lydia Hernandez crossed party lines for Warren Petersen after losing her primary and being censured by legislative district 24 democrats.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Sep 18, 2026

  I-10 downtown tunnels, Loop 202, SR 51 among Phoenix freeway closures this weekend

  ADOT has scheduled closures on I-10, Loop 101, Loop 202, Loop 303, SR 51 and SR 347 this weekend. Here are the detours you need to know.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Sep 18, 2026

  Phoenix police release body camera video of fatal shooting during mental health crisis

  Body worn camera footage shows officers pleading with Jonathan Delgado, 20, to drop a knife before two officers opened fire Sept. 6.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Sep 18, 2026

  Man rigs pickup truck with emergency lights, pulls over Tesla on I-17 in Phoenix, gets arrested

  The suspect called authorities on himself after the stop near Dove Valley Road. DPS believes there may be more victims.

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  ASSOCIATED PRESS | Sep 18, 2026

  President Trump says he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House

  Trump has long bristled at news coverage he maintains casts him in a negative light, and has a history of filing lawsuits against news organizations.

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  KEVIN STONE | Sep 18, 2026

  What’s next after The Salted Knot pretzel shop closes in downtown Mesa?

  Sidewalk Coffee and Bagel Co., which has one location in Queen Creek, will be taking over the Main Street location.

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  KEVIN STONE | Sep 18, 2026

  Arizona man who was duct-taped to seat during flight told court he didn’t remember anything

  “Oh my God. What a mess,” Arthur Layne Lundeen said, according to audio of his initial court hearing obtained by a Baltimore news outlet.

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  KEVIN STONE | Sep 18, 2026

  Phoenix haunted house map: Here’s where you can have a scary good time

  Just click on the orange ghost icons for details about haunted houses and other other spooky season activities around the Valley.

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  KTAR.COM | Sep 18, 2026

  Phoenix events calendar: Things to do this weekend and beyond

  Find festivals, haunted houses and other activities across the Valley.

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  KEVIN STONE | Sep 18, 2026

  Suspect seriously injured after fleeing police, crashing on US 60/Grand Avenue

  The eastbound lanes were closed for the investigation at Thompson Ranch/Thunderbird Road in El Mirage from Thursday night until Friday morning.

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  DAVID VEENSTRA | Sep 17, 2026

  Arizona monsoon rescue: Elderly couple saved from flooded sedan by MCSO helicopter

  Crews arrived to find the brown sedan surrounded by fast-moving water, which had reached the hood and windows and was pouring into the cabin.

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  DAVID VEENSTRA | Sep 17, 2026

  Glendale Police Commander Jay O’Neill under criminal investigation, no longer with city

  Commander Jay O’Neill’s employment ended, though authorities did not disclose the circumstances surrounding his departure.