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  AMY EDELEN/PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL | Oct 2, 2026

  Gen Digital submits preliminary offer to acquire GoDaddy in potential Valley mega-deal

  Gen Digital (Nasdaq: GEN), the parent company of Norton, Avast and LifeLock, submitted a preliminary acquisition offer to GoDaddy.

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  KYLIE WERNER | Oct 2, 2026

  Former Supreme Court chief justice to complete independent review of Matthew Mayich collapse

  Scott Bales has been retained by ASU to complete an independent review into the circumstances surrounding the Aug. 20 outdoor workout that left hockey player Matthew Mayich on life support.

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  KYLIE WERNER | Oct 2, 2026

  Arizona doctor sentenced for his role in a $36.5 million Medicaid fraud case

  Irfan Fazil entered a plea deal to serve 7.5 years in the Arizona Department of Corrections, which will be followed by seven years of probation.

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  KEVIN STONE | Oct 2, 2026

  Rob Schneider helps Andy Biggs mock Gov. Katie Hobbs’ debate refusal

  Biggs announced that his campaign was hosting a debate Thursday. The “debate” turned out to be a campaign ad/skit.

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  KYLIE WERNER | Oct 2, 2026

  Stage 12 West, a new restaurant and live entertainment venue, opens in downtown Mesa

  The business is celebrating its grand opening with performances on Friday and Saturday nights. It is also giving guests who visit Friday evening a sneak peak at Jolie's Secret Speakeasy.

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  KEVIN STONE | Oct 2, 2026

  It’s another busy weekend of construction across the Valley freeway system

  Roadwork will disrupt traffic on Loops 101, 202 and 303, State Route 51, and SR 347 over the next few days, ADOT says.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Oct 2, 2026

  Monday is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 3 general election

  Arizona voters will weigh in on eight propositions and choose the state's next governor, secretary of state and superintendent of public instruction, among other roles.

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  KEVIN STONE | Oct 2, 2026

  Portland Trail Blazers fire former Valley sports broadcaster over old social media posts

  Braiden Bell, an ASU graduate who called games for the Phoenix Mercury and Valley Suns, abruptly lost his new job after offensive posts he made as a teenager surfaced.

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  ASSOCIATED PRESS | Oct 2, 2026

  US Supreme Court won’t stop court-ordered takeover of Arizona prison healthcare

  An outside corrections professional is set to take over healthcare management for 25,000 inmates Oct. 19 despite an appeal by the state.

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  KEVIN STONE | Oct 2, 2026

  Glendale intersection closed after pedestrian hit by truck, critically injured

  The man was hit while running to catch a bus, police said. Commuters are advised to avoid the area of 51st and Glendale avenues.

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  KTAR.COM | Oct 2, 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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  KEVIN STONE | Oct 2, 2026

  SAFE Alert issued for 67-year-old man who went missing in Glendale

  Michael Barnett was last seen about 6:30 a.m. Thursday near 95th and Georgia avenues, north of Camelback Road.

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  SHIRA TANZER | Oct 2, 2026

  Scottsdale Unified broke open meeting law during school closure process, prosecutors say

  The district's board will vote Oct. 6 on closures. Parents say the committee overlooked financial data and alternatives to shutting down area schools.

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  KTAR.COM | Oct 2, 2026

  Phoenix concert calendar: Greta Van Fleet, A Perfect Circle 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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  DYLAN KANE | Oct 1, 2026

  Chiricahua National Monument one signature away from becoming Arizona’s 4th national park

  The Chiricahua National Park Act awaits final approval from President Donald Trump, which would have the southeastern Arizona monument join the Grand Canyon, Saguaro and Petrified Forest as the state's fourth national park.

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  DYLAN KANE | Oct 1, 2026

  Construction starts on Embassy Suites at The BLVD development in Avondale

  The six-story, 180-suite, full-service hotel will serve as a cornerstone of The BLVD.

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  DYLAN KANE | Oct 1, 2026

  Arizona AG Kris Mayes sues pharmacy benefit managers for contributing to opioid epidemic

  The attorney general's office claims that Express Scripts and Optum unlawfully partnered with opioid manufacturers to increase dispensing of drugs responsible for addiction, overdose and death in Arizona.

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  ROSIE ROMERO, HOST AND OWNER OF ROSIEONTHEHOUSE.COM | Oct 1, 2026

  Arizona HVAC rebates expand homeowners’ options

  Existing heat pump owners may now qualify for up to $8,000 in rebates. Eligible households can keep gas furnaces, but approval is necessary before installation.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Oct 1, 2026

  Arizona appeals court tosses killer’s sentence over AI-generated video of victim

  Gabriel Horcasitas will be resentenced after an appeals court found an AI-generated victim video made his hearing unfair. His conviction still stands.

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  KEVIN ZIMMERMAN | Oct 1, 2026

  ASU athletic director speaks on Matthew Mayich investigation, hockey team’s next steps

  Arizona State AD Graham Rossini said ASU is collecting information about the events that put Matthew Mayich on life support.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Oct 1, 2026

  Queen Creek Marketplace announced 5 new tenants, including Barnes & Noble

  Barnes & Noble, Jinya Ramen Bar, LongHorn Steakhouse, Aubergine Kitchen and LaserAway will open at the East Valley shopping center either later this year or in early 2027.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Oct 1, 2026

  Man fatally shoots another during argument in south Phoenix, police say

  Deavantae Lowery, 25, faces a manslaughter charge after a fatal south Phoenix shooting. Police say an argument preceded the gunfire.

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  SHIRA TANZER | Oct 1, 2026

  Peoria Unified governing board members clash over teacher sex scandal

  The current and former board presidents failed to find much common ground during an exclusive joint interview.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Oct 1, 2026

  Feeling spooky? Raise your spirits at these Halloween bar crawls and cocktail pop-ups

  Halloween may be more than a month away, but metro Phoenix bars are already lighting candles, carving jack-o’-lanterns and serving up scares despite the lingering heat.

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  KEVIN STONE | Oct 1, 2026

  Did Peoria Unified leaders know about latest grooming allegations against Haley Beck?

  PUSD Governing Board President Jeff Tobey said the details in a notice of claim filed last week are new, but his predecessor, Heather Rooks, disagrees.