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Thousands experience power outages amid heavy rain across Valley

Crews rescue 6 people trapped in 4 cars

Crews rescue 6 people trapped after 4 cars get stuck following heavy rain in Phoenix

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Investigation into Bernadette Green-Placentia’s sexual assault ‘remains active’

Gov. Katie Hobbs visits Heber-Overgaard following tornadoes

Gov. Katie Hobbs declares state of emergency for 2 northern Arizona counties following tornadoes

A teen tried to flee and assaulted an officer after causing a multivehicle pileup near a Phoenix bus stop that left a woman dead on Thursday night, authorities said.

Allegedly impaired teen tries to run, assaults officer after causing fatal Phoenix pileup

Prop 320 would require certain school districts to spend at least half of their budgets in the classroom. (Unsplash photo)

What’s on your ballot: Prop 320 would force certain schools to spend more in classrooms

Arizona's three public universities received a $4 million federal grant to help students who left school early complete their degrees. (Unsplash stock image)

Arizona’s public universities receive $4M grant to help returning students finish degrees

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KYLIE WERNER | 7 hours ago
Maricopa County Attorney’s Office says DOJ monitor had election-related conviction

The Phoenix-area prosecutor's office is asking the Justice Department to make sure future monitors don't have felony or election-related offenses on their records.
KEVIN STONE | 8 hours ago
Traffic trick or treat: Multiple Valley freeway closures scheduled for Halloween weekend

Closures are set for SR 51 and all three loops, but with rain in the forecast, the schedule could change.
KEVIN STONE | 9 hours ago
DOJ sending 1,000 monitors to polling sites across US on Election Day, including in Arizona

“We have every reason to believe that this is a good faith effort,” said Jennifer Liewer, Maricopa County Elections deputy director.
KEVIN STONE | 9 hours ago
Thunderstorms disrupt air travel to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop and a departure delay notice for the Phoenix airport Friday.
KYLIE WERNER | 10 hours ago
What’s that sound? West Valley nuclear plant testing emergency sirens

The testing involves 70 sirens within a 10-mile radius of the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station going off twice and a Wireless Emergency Alert being sent.
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KEVIN STONE | 11 hours ago
4 adults hospitalized after lightning strike at West Valley school bus drop-off site

The victims were in close proximity to the strike and felt its impact. They were all conscious when emergency responders arrived at El Mirage Elementary School.
KYLIE WERNER | 12 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.
KEVIN STONE | 13 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.
BALIN OVERSTOLZ MCNAIR | 15 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.
KTAR.COM | 15 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.