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  KYLIE WERNER | 5 hours ago

  Valley starts to see rain on what is expected to be an active weather day

  Scattered showers and storms in metro Phoenix could produce a half-inch to an inch of rain throughout Friday as a flood watch is in effect until 6 p.m.

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  KEVIN STONE | 6 hours ago

  1 dead after multivehicle pileup behind stopped bus in Phoenix

  The bus was not involved in the collision, but five vehicles were caught up in a chain reaction near 19th Avenue and Evans Drive.

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  KEVIN STONE | 7 hours ago

  Ahead of Election Day, new poll shows Democrats leading Arizona governor, secretary of state and attorney general races

  Gov. Katie Hobbs, Sec. Adrian Fontes and AG Kris Mayes each lead their Republican opponents with support from at least 50% of likely voters surveyed by Noble Predictive Insights.

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  BALIN OVERSTOLZ MCNAIR | 8 hours ago

  What’s on your ballot: Prop 319 would ban new red-light and speed cameras in Arizona

  The ballot measure would prevent local governments from adding photo radar camera systems to enforce speeding, traffic signal and traffic sign violations.

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  KTAR.COM | 8 hours ago

  Phoenix events calendar: Things to do Halloween weekend and beyond

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

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  DAVID VEENSTRA | Oct 29, 2026

  Indian citizen sentenced for defrauding elderly Arizona victims

  He was ordered to serve 96 months in prison and pay roughly $2.4 million in restitution to his victims.

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  DAVID VEENSTRA | Oct 29, 2026

  Flower Child announces openings dates for 2 new West Valley restaurants

  Flowerchild will open its Peoria location at The Trailhead on Nov. 17, followed by a Goodyear location at GSQ on Dec. 8.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Oct 29, 2026

  Arizona mail-in ballot ID rules fuel dispute between Justin Heap and ACLU

  The Maricopa County recorder wants an apology after the ACLU alleged a poll worker failed to explain that showing ID is optional when dropping off a mail-in ballot.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Oct 29, 2026

  Arizona to get $5.9 million in General Motors settlement over drivers’ data

  Attorney General Kris Mayes said drivers were enrolled in tracking without their knowledge. The $220 million multistate agreement requires GM to get permission before collecting or sharing driving and location data.

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  DAVID VEENSTRA | Oct 29, 2026

  Buckeye fiancé arrested after hiring stranger to sexually assault partner at home

  A review of the digital evidence revealed communications between the two men detailing the planned attack, according to police.

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  SHIRA TANZER | Oct 29, 2026

  What’s on your ballot? Prop 318 would restrict transgender athletes in Arizona schools

  The measure known as the Protect Girls’ Sports in Arizona Act would require K-12 schools to designate sports teams on the basis of biological sex.

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  SHIRA TANZER | Oct 29, 2026

  2026 Arizona letter grades are out: Percentage of schools getting D’s or F’s rises

  When schools get D or F grades, the Arizona Department of Education or the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools works directly with them to improve their results.

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  KEVIN STONE | Oct 29, 2026

  New World screwworm was detected in Arizona. What does that mean for beef prices?

  A cattle rancher says the parasitic fly's presence in Cochise County is a reason to be alert, but he does not think it will affect the market.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Oct 29, 2026

  Honeywell Aerospace plans $500 million Tempe factory, touts 600 new jobs

  Set to open in late 2028, the plant will manufacture aircraft parts and bring precision machining work in-house as suppliers struggle to meet demand.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Oct 29, 2026

  Mayor Kate Gallego urges Phoenix families who lost SNAP to get free city help

  The free program offers one-on-one help with applications, renewals and work requirements as the number of Arizona households receiving food aid has plummeted.

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  HEIDI HOMMEL | Oct 29, 2026

  What’s on your ballot: Arizona’s Prop 317 looks to designate drug cartels as terrorist groups

  Supporters say it would make the state safer, but opponents question whether it would have any practical purpose.

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  KEVIN STONE | Oct 29, 2026

  Phoenix hasn’t seen rain on Halloween in nearly 40 years; will weather play tricks this weekend?

  The Valley is heading into a multiday stretch with storms in the forecast, including Saturday’s holiday.

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  KEVIN STONE | Oct 29, 2026

  National Weather Service confirms 3rd tornado from last week’s storms in Arizona

  A twister touched down about 3.5 miles north of the Bellemont community west of Flagstaff and took out trees in Coconino National Forest before dissipating.

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  KEVIN STONE | Oct 29, 2026

  Gov. Katie Hobbs orders flags lowered to honor worker rights leader Dolores Huerta

  "Dolores Huerta spent her life fighting for farmworkers, working families and basic human dignity. Her courage will forever inspire us," Hobbs said in a statement.

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  COLTON KROLAK | Oct 29, 2026

  What’s on your ballot: Prop 316 would limit Arizona cities’ ability to increase grocery taxes

  Supporters say it will benefit shoppers, while opponents are concerned about how it could affect local governments' ability to provide important services.

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  ROSIE ROMERO, HOST AND OWNER OF ROSIEONTHEHOUSE.COM | Oct 29, 2026

  Aging in place: Create a safer, more comfortable living room

  From clear pathways to supportive seating, thoughtful changes can help you enjoy your living room as your needs evolve. Learn which updates to consider and when to seek professional guidance.

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  KTAR.COM | Oct 29, 2026

  Phoenix concert calendar: Papa Roach, Iron Maiden join list of upcoming Valley shows

  Here are all the headline acts set to perform at the Phoenix area's large-scale concert venues in the coming months.

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  DAVID VEENSTRA | Oct 28, 2026

  Westbound I-10 temporarily closed in Goodyear following multivehicle crash, vehicle fire

  The closure was located at Litchfield Road near milepost 127, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

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  JIM SHARPE | Oct 28, 2026

  AZ Political Podcast: Could Arizona’s midterms bring a Democratic shift?

  Matt Salmon weighs the chances of congressional seats flipping blue, Mike Noble breaks down statewide polling and campaign spending, and Christine Jones discusses what Trump’s approval ratings could mean for Republicans.

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  DAVID VEENSTRA | Oct 28, 2026

  Brother-vs-brother knife fight in west Phoenix leaves both hospitalized. Police say one started it

  Phoenix police detectives determined that Jacques Agent stabbed his brother Christopher Agent during a physical altercation.