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  KEVIN STONE | 8 hours ago

  Fugitive wanted for child sex crimes in Arizona captured in Mexico after 9 years on run

  Adalberto Rodriguez fled in 2017 before going to trial for sexually abusing a family member who was younger than 12. He had been drumming in a band and producing music in Jalisco.

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  DAVE BISCOBING/ABC15 ARIZONA | 9 hours ago

  Internal investigation of 2 Buckeye firefighters finds ‘severe and pervasive’ sexual harassment

  Witnesses said cadets and ride-along program participants were questioned about their sexual preferences, virginity and sexual experiences. Examples cited in the city’s final report are more explicit.

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  HEIDI HOMMEL | 10 hours ago

  Roosevelt Lake rises 22 feet as wet October boosts Salt River Project water supply

  Roosevelt Lake rose 22 feet, and river flows were among the highest since 1993. SRP says a bigger Bartlett Dam could have captured even more.

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  KYLIE WERNER | Nov 10, 2026

  Arizona confirms 6th screwworm case in Cochise County, expands infested area

  The sixth New World screwworm case was confirmed in a horse near Pearce in Cochise County around 5 miles from the state's first confirmed case.

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  KYLIE WERNER | Nov 10, 2026

  Man sentenced to death for sexually assaulting, killing woman at Phoenix gas station in 2020

  Humphry Dixon Dogbe was caught on surveillance camera dragging Lori Lynn Blankenship across the pavement before choking and sexually assaulting her.

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  KTAR NEWSROOM | Nov 10, 2026

  Mesa’s newest chophouse, The William, is now open

  The restaurant at Gallery Park near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport serves shareable feast boards, wine flights and craft cocktails.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Nov 10, 2026

  Democrats bring a new agenda to the Arizona Legislature, starting with school vouchers and abortion defense

  Data centers could be next. With no House votes to raise taxes, incoming Senate President Priya Sundareshan is eyeing tax breaks both parties might be willing to cut.

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  KYLIE WERNER | Nov 10, 2026

  Military Times ranks University of Arizona as best public US college for veterans

  Among 370 universities and colleges, the Tucson-based university took the top spot among public universities but came in second overall.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Nov 10, 2026

  Interstate 10 eastbound reopens in Buckeye after crash

  Eastbound Interstate 10 in Buckeye reopened after a closured caused by a crash near state Route 85.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Nov 10, 2026

  Mesa expands Signal Butte Park with specialized BMX track

  On the new track, riders build speed over rolling bumps and banked turns by pumping their bodies up and down instead of pedaling. The 43-acre expansion also adds 1.5 miles of LED-lit walking trails and three ramadas.

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  KEVIN STONE | Nov 10, 2026

  Dual-branded Hilton hotel coming to Phoenix healthcare corridor near Mayo Clinic

  Hotel Six Four, Mayo Blvd will combine the Tapestry Collection and Homewood Suites brands under one roof at the southeast corner of 64th Street and Mayo Boulevard.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Nov 10, 2026

  5 Arizona restaurants make OpenTable’s top 100 list

  Phoenix’s Christopher’s at Wrigley Mansion, Steak 44 and Uppercut joined Scottsdale’s Cafe Monarch and Ocean 44 on the 2026 list. It’s based on more than 11 million reviews from verified diners.

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  KEVIN STONE | Nov 10, 2026

  Meghan McCain ‘furious’ with Turning Point’s Tyler Bowyer for pointing finger at her family after GOP losses

  "I am not in any way responsible for the cataclysmic bloodbath that just happened in Arizona," the daughter of the late John McCain said.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Nov 10, 2026

  Equipment from 33 shuttered Salad and Go locations in Arizona up for auction

  Furniture, fixtures and commercial kitchen equipment, including refrigeration units and prep tables, are available to bidders.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Nov 10, 2026

  With Democrats in control, Teresa Leyba Ruiz sees an opening to put public schools first

  "This is really a great time for Arizona because public education must be prioritized, and we have the leaders in place to ensure that this happens," Ruiz said.

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  KEVIN STONE | Nov 10, 2026

  Roka Akor bringing authentic Japanese robata grilling, sushi and seafood to Gilbert

  The acclaimed Scottsdale Japanese steakhouse aims to open its second Valley location by mid-2027 at the Northside at SanTan Village development.

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  BALIN OVERSTOLZ MCNAIR | Nov 10, 2026

  2026 Phoenix Veterans Day Parade features 100-year-old WWII veteran grand marshal

  The parade kicks off at 11 a.m. Wednesday with a new route, traveling north on Third Street from McDowell Road to Indian School Road.

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  KEVIN STONE | Nov 10, 2026

  Northbound Loop 101 reopens in Glendale after investigation into deadly crash

  The Agua Fria Freeway was closed temporarily at Union Hills Drive after one person was killed in the one-vehicle collision.

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  KTAR.COM | Nov 10, 2026

  Phoenix concert calendar: Marc Anthony, Fall Out Boy 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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  KYLIE WERNER | Nov 9, 2026

  Man arrested for 2013 Phoenix murder of unarmed security guard after witnesses comes forward

  Joe Gerardo was booked into jail on a first-degree murder charge after being taken into custody in Globe on Nov. 3.

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  BAILEY LEASURE | Nov 9, 2026

  Dillon Brooks pleads guilty to speeding charge stemming from January citation

  Brooks was previously cited and released for reckless driving and exceeding the speed limit by 40 miles per hour on Jan. 12.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Nov 9, 2026

  ICE detention center would triple water use, force Surprise to speed up new well

  A city water rule adopted three days before ICE bought the warehouse could require the facility to bring its own water. The draft review is open for public comment.

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  KYLIE WERNER | Nov 9, 2026

  Outspoken partners with UMOM on collection drive to help families in need

  Outspoken for Families in Need is running a collection drive to support UMOM New Day Centers help struggling Valley families get back on their feet. Text "CARE" to 620620 to donate.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Nov 9, 2026

  Man buried in Arizona desert in 1992 identified through DNA

  DNA testing and genetic genealogy identified Willie Blanton Mills as the victim in an unsolved 1992 cold case near Lake Havasu City.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Nov 9, 2026

  Yassamin Ansari pledges ‘yes’ vote on Pete Hegseth impeachment

  A House vote could come by midweek on a resolution focused on the Iran war and allegations that Hegseth retaliated against Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly.