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A driver, who is suspected of impairment, crashed into a hospice facility in Phoenix early Saturday morning, authorities said.

Allegedly impaired driver crashes into hospice facility in Phoenix, police say

An Arizona teacher, who was arrested earlier this year on child sexual abuse charges, is facing additional charges after investigators discovered evidence he secretly recorded minors.

Arizona teacher accused of sexually abusing boy faces additional charges

A man is dead after being shot at an apartment complex in Tempe early Saturday morning, authorities said.

Man dies at hospital after shooting at apartment complex in Tempe

SAFE Alert for Mariana Magana-Morfin

SAFE Alert canceled after 18-year-old woman found safely

Luxury hotel with spa opening in downtown Phoenix

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First luxury hotel with spa in downtown Phoenix prepares to open

Mattel Adventure Park

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Developer Bilbo exits Mattel park development in Arizona, presses on with $539M Kansas City plan

ADWR Director Tom Buschatzky speaks to reporters Friday after the federal government ordered the largest mandatory cuts in Colorado River history. The Central Arizona Project canal delivers river water to Phoenix, Tucson and tribal communities across the state. (ADWR)

Arizona keeps legal options on the table after feds order historic Colorado River cuts

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DAVID IVERSEN | Aug 21, 2026
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DAVID IVERSEN | Aug 21, 2026
Arizona absorbs bulk of historic Colorado River cuts as Upper Basin states face none

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SHIRA TANZER | Aug 21, 2026
Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego ready to ‘get into the fight’ against proposed changes to Head Start

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DAVID VEENSTRA | Aug 21, 2026
43-year-old Mesa man located after SAFE Alert issued

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SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Aug 21, 2026
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KEVIN STONE | Aug 21, 2026
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KEVIN STONE | Aug 21, 2026
No relief: Extreme heat warning for Phoenix area extended through Aug. 28

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SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Aug 21, 2026
SAFE Alert canceled after nonverbal 23-year-old in Phoenix found safe

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KEVIN STONE | Aug 21, 2026
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KTAR.COM | Aug 21, 2026
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KTAR.COM | Aug 21, 2026
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DAVID VEENSTRA | Aug 20, 2026
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DAVID IVERSEN | Aug 20, 2026
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SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Aug 20, 2026
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