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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | 15 hours ago

  Phoenix police seek public’s help for investigation into deadly hit-and-run

  The driver of the vehicle fled the scene, which was near 31st Drive and Northern Avenue, before police arrived.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | 16 hours ago

  Detours, Devils and dirndls: How to navigate Tempe closures this weekend

  Streets near Tempe Town Lake close Friday at 4 p.m. for Four Peaks Oktoberfest, and Saturday's ASU-Hawaii game brings more closures and bus detours.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Oct 9, 2026

  Arizona man accused of making mass bomb threat against White House, other D.C. targets

  The Wednesday arrest of 46-year-old Jacob Aaron Hicks came after he allegedly emailed a Tucson news station on Sept. 23 that there would be an imminent bomb strike, prosecutors said.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Oct 9, 2026

  Woman dies after fire pit incident in Prescott Valley, police investigation continues

  Relatives identified the woman as Tammy Dodson and said she died Oct. 4. Police have not confirmed her identity or announced whether anyone may face charges.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Oct 9, 2026

  Get ready for rain! Phoenix could see its last 100-degree day before weekend storms

  Here's where rain is most likely to fall, according to the National Weather Service, which forecasts that Friday could be Phoenix's final 100-degree day of the year.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Oct 9, 2026

  Phoenix freeway closures: How to steer clear of roadwork this weekend

  Construction will shut down stretches of Loops 101 and 202 and northbound SR 51, while overnight lane restrictions could slow SR 347 traffic.

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  KTAR.COM | Oct 9, 2026

  Phoenix events calendar: Things to do this weekend and beyond

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

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  KTAR.COM | Oct 9, 2026

  Phoenix concert calendar: Nickelback, Def Leppard 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 8, 2026

  Short-term rental properties keep Scottsdale police busy

  Between January and August, Scottsdale police responded to 665 calls for service at short-term rental properties.

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  DAVID VEENSTRA | Oct 8, 2026

  SAFE Alert canceled after missing 85-year-old Glendale man returned home safely

  Authorities canceled a SAFE Alert on Thursday after the subject, an 85-year-old man reported missing out of Glendale, was reunited with his family.

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  ASSOCIATED PRESS | Oct 8, 2026

  Bernadette Greene-Placentia, congressional candidate, recounts sexual assault

  “My takeaway is that I have a lot more empathy and understanding of why so many women don’t come forward,” Bernadette Greene-Placentia told the Associated Press.

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  DAVID VEENSTRA | Oct 8, 2026

  Vice President JD Vance to headline Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Phoenix

  AmericaFest 2026 will take place Dec. 17–20 at the Phoenix Convention Center, bringing four days of speeches and cultural discussions.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Oct 8, 2026

  Apache Junction police seek public’s help after woman kidnapped at gunpoint

  Pedro Torres, 32, faces eight felony charges. Detectives are asking about other possible victims and sharing photos of a Jeep linked to him.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Oct 8, 2026

  Arizona TikTok lawsuit alleges app hooks kids, hides risks from families

  Attorney General Kris Mayes says company records show about 543,000 Arizona minors used the platform monthly. The state wants TikTok to send out consumer refunds and pay penalties.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Oct 8, 2026

  Sen. Ruben Gallego says ASU should have fired hockey coach after workout injured player

  The Marine Corps veteran criticized Greg Powers over reports that players were denied water during military-style training. He also predicted Democratic midterm wins and warned of potential election interference.

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  KEVIN STONE | Oct 8, 2026

  Can Maricopa County change — or completely dump — third-party election vendors?

  Supervisor Thomas Galvin said contracts are reviewed after elections, but it is unlikely the county could run them without hiring outside companies.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Oct 8, 2026

  Man arrested in Phoenix double-murder investigation

  Charles Hendrix, 56, and Jerry Braggs, 64, were killed near 16th and McKinley streets. Jail records list Taishawn Bailey's bond at $2 million.

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  KEVIN STONE | Oct 8, 2026

  Vice President JD Vance accuses Arizona State, 8 other universities of visa abuse

  ASU denied the allegations, saying it is "in complete compliance with existing United States policy and law."

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Oct 8, 2026

  Rain chances, cooler temps heading to metro Phoenix as Hurricane Rachel moves north

  "Temperatures will be dropping down," NWS meteorologist Alicia Ryan said. "We're above normal right now, as I'm sure everyone can feel, but we're expecting by Saturday to drop."

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  KEVIN STONE | Oct 8, 2026

  Maricopa County official says recorder’s mail ballot claims reflect ‘pattern’ of failing to tell truth

  “I don't know if he's lying here, or I don't know if he's mistaken here,” Supervisor Thomas Galvin said after USPS refuted Justin Heap's warning about mail delays.

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  KEVIN STONE | Oct 8, 2026

  Fiesta Bowl Parade unveils Phoenix Children’s as title partner for 2027

  The 2027 Phoenix Children's Fiesta Sports Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe will march through Phoenix on Jan. 2.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Oct 8, 2026

  Camelot Homes to build 19-home gated enclave at Peoria’s Saddleback development

  The Scottsdale-based homebuilder will share pricing and lot selection details at an exclusive VIP preview event in December. Interested buyers can sign up online.

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  DAVID VEENSTRA | 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.

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  SHIRA TANZER | Oct 8, 2026

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

  Supporters say the ballot measure would increase teacher pay, but opponents say districts would lose local control and be forced to cut important services.

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  ROSIE ROMERO, HOST AND OWNER OF ROSIEONTHEHOUSE.COM | Oct 8, 2026

  What’s beneath your feet? A crash course in carpet

  Like any material, carpet comes with a particular set of considerations, from maintenance and durability to installation and wrinkles.