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  KTAR.COM | 9 hours ago

  Phoenix events calendar: Things to do this weekend and beyond

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

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  KEVIN STONE | 9 hours ago

  Suspect seriously injured after fleeing police, crashing on US 60/Grand Avenue

  The eastbound lanes were closed for the investigation at Thompson Ranch/Thunderbird Road in El Mirage from Thursday night until Friday morning.

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  DAVID VEENSTRA | Sep 17, 2026

  Arizona monsoon rescue: Elderly couple saved from flooded sedan by MCSO helicopter

  Crews arrived to find the brown sedan surrounded by fast-moving water, which had reached the hood and windows and was pouring into the cabin.

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  DAVID VEENSTRA | Sep 17, 2026

  Glendale Police Commander Jay O’Neill under criminal investigation, no longer with city

  Commander Jay O’Neill’s employment ended, though authorities did not disclose the circumstances surrounding his departure.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Sep 17, 2026

  Maricopa County measles cases hit 27, the most in 30 years

  Health officials identified a new public exposure at a Scottsdale Walgreens. Officials say 96% of the county's cases are in unvaccinated individuals.

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  DAVID VEENSTRA | Sep 17, 2026

  Arizona woman sentenced to 14 years in prison for $69M Medicaid fraud scheme

  In addition to her prison term, 54-year-old Rita Ntusa Anagho was ordered to pay nearly $55 million in restitution.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Sep 17, 2026

  New Grand Canyon flood damages water system crews were rebuilding after deadly storm

  No injuries were reported. The park remains open on both rims under Stage 4 water restrictions, but inner canyon areas are closed.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Sep 17, 2026

  Tropical storm soaks Phoenix’s east side, turning streets to streams

  The system rolled up from the Gulf of California, overwhelming washes from Apache Junction to Anthem. The west side? Barely a drop.

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  SHIRA TANZER | Sep 17, 2026

  School board protest halts business in Phoenix district

  Two Cartwright members are using a school board protest to block agendas, leaving votes on safety, lunches and contracts in limbo.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Sep 17, 2026

  Arizona politicians across the aisle honor Jon Kyl, a political giant who shaped the state for decades

  Scroll down to read their memories and see how political leaders across the aisle are honoring his life and legacy.

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  KEVIN STONE | Sep 17, 2026

  Driver arrested for manslaughter after deadly crash on US 60 in Mesa

  Zachary Robert Penrod, 21, of Queen Creek was booked into jail in connection with a collision that killed one person and seriously injured two others.

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  KEVIN STONE | Sep 17, 2026

  Arizona Republicans launch Sunshine Residential Homes probe, subpoena Katie Hobbs, Kris Mayes

  State Sen. Jake Hoffman questioned how Mayes cleared Hobbs of wrongdoing, while a spokesman for the governor called it a "desperate political stunt."

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  SHIRA TANZER | Sep 17, 2026

  Apache Junction offers a la carte public school classes for ESA families

  The FLEX program lets ESA students take individual public school classes, join lunch periods and access sports or electives in Apache Junction.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Sep 17, 2026

  Red Mountain High School stays open despite flooding, electrical issues

  Classes on the flooded 100 Level were temporarily moved elsewhere on campus to preserve in-person instruction, according to Mesa Public Schools.

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  KEVIN STONE | Sep 17, 2026

  Jon Kyl sat down for an exclusive podcast interview 20 months before his death

  The Republican talked to Amazing Arizonans host Mike Broomhead about his career and legacy and urged the public to stay engaged with the government.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Sep 17, 2026

  North Rim closed after 2nd flash flood tears through Grand Canyon in less than a month

  Highway 67 closed between Lindbergh Hill and the North Rim developed area due to flooding and debris on the roadway.

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  KEVIN STONE | Sep 17, 2026

  Human remains found at Grand Canyon confirmed as last man missing after flash floods

  The wife of Timothy Smith, who was swept away by floodwaters along with two friends on Aug. 29, announced his death Thursday.

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  KEVIN STONE | Sep 17, 2026

  Jon Kyl, an Arizona political giant who served in Congress for nearly 3 decades, has died

  Kyl's family announced Thursday that he died at 84 due to complications from a neurological disease.

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  KTAR.COM | Sep 17, 2026

  Phoenix concert calendar: Jason Aldean, Harry Styles 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 | Sep 16, 2026

  Woman dies after early morning hit-and-run in east Phoenix

  The Phoenix Police Department identified the woman who died as 40-year-old Jennifer Knephfler.

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  KYLIE WERNER | Sep 16, 2026

  ASU gets $2M federal grant to develop water reuse tech for semiconductor manufacturing

  As part of the project, ASU's Macro Technology Works in Tempe will test and certify new water treatment technology, creating the data needed for the industry to adopt water-saving solutions.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Sep 16, 2026

  Spectrum takes over Cox in Phoenix, promises a free year of mobile

  The transition marks the end of Cox in Phoenix as Charter Communications absorbs its customers, stores and service operations across 45 states.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Sep 16, 2026

  Congressman Andy Biggs proposes $19B plan to boost Colorado River water supply

  The sweeping proposal would slash permit timelines, reopen a Yuma desalination plant and cover two-thirds of new water project costs across the Lower Basin.

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  KYLIE WERNER | Sep 16, 2026

  Arizona man accused of stealing deceased mother’s Social Security benefits

  Ruffin Alford III is alleged to have kept $104,013 in Social Security benefits. He faces a maximum of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. 

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Sep 16, 2026

  Jason Aldean returns to headline Birds Nest at 2027 WM Phoenix Open

  The country star joins Snoop Dogg, T-Pain and Riley Green on a nearly complete four-night concert lineup at TPC Scottsdale.