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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.

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  KEVIN STONE | Sep 16, 2026

  Phoenix-area storms prompt flash flood warnings, knock out power for thousands

  Multiple rounds of thunderstorms, with potentially heavy rainfall, are expected in central and southern Arizona throughout the day.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Sep 16, 2026

  Durant’s lands on New York Times’ 50 best restaurants in America list

  It was Arizona's only pick among America's 50 best. The Times also published the recipe for Durant's shrimp cocktail.

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  KEVIN STONE | Sep 16, 2026

  Temporary ground stop issued at Phoenix Sky Harbor amid thunderstorms

  Departures from certain zones into Phoenix were put on hold Wednesday because of the weather.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Sep 16, 2026

  Business owner accused of $33 million in fraudulent Arizona Medicaid billing

  Prosecutors also want to seize a Rolls Royce and other luxury assets that Maurice Williams allegedly bought with fraudulently obtained Medicaid funds.

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  KYLIE WERNER | Sep 16, 2026

  KTAR town hall panelists weigh on Prop 144, a ballot measure about elections

  Should voters have to provide government-issued IDs to cast a ballot, whether in person or by mail?

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  HEIDI HOMMEL | Sep 16, 2026

  Upper Verde River on verge of earning state’s highest water quality protection level

  The Governor’s Regulatory Review Council approved the Outstanding Arizona Waters designation for the waterway after the Sierra Club nominated it.

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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Sep 16, 2026

  Glendale officers shoot and kill man after he fatally shot his brother

  Before police caught up to him in Surprise, 64-year-old Terry Landos shot his younger brother at the family home in Glendale.