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  SERENA O'SULLIVAN | 5 hours ago

  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 | 6 hours ago

  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 | 7 hours ago

  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 | 7 hours ago

  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.

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  KEVIN STONE | Sep 16, 2026

  Your guide to Arizona’s 2026 general election debates: Candidates face off in top races

  KTAR News 92.3 FM will broadcast select debates as well as special reaction shows after the candidates square off in the biggest contests.

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  KEVIN STONE | Sep 16, 2026

  Eastbound US 60 reopens in East Valley after fatal collision

  A woman was killed when a vehicle ran into two other vehicles that had stopped to change a flat tire near Higley Road in Mesa.

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  SHIRA TANZER | Sep 15, 2026

  Arizona superintendent hopefuls debate ESAs, education funding and teacher pay

  Kimberly Yee and Teresa Leyba Ruiz agreed that the Empowerment Scholarship Account program needs guardrails, teacher pay should be raised and AI should be permitted in the classroom with limits.

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  KYLIE WERNER | Sep 15, 2026

  Prop 320 receives no support during KTAR News town hall, compared to ‘punishment referral’

  Panelists explained why they oppose a ballot measure that would force certain school districts to spend at least 60% of their budget on direct instructional expenses.

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  KYLIE WERNER | Sep 15, 2026

  Former Green Beret who led ASU hockey workout was reportedly not vetted, had no contract

  The Arizona Republic reported that Tim Zeisel did not sign the consultant policy form that's required by ASU's Athletic Department guidelines.

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  KYLIE WERNER | Sep 15, 2026

  Drunk driver sentenced to 24 years for crash in Gilbert that killed Lyft driver, 2 passengers

  Robb Louis Hintzsche pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder for his role in the fatal collision, according to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. 

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  DAVE RAMSEY | Sep 15, 2026

  Dave Ramsey says: One small step at a time

  A listener of The Dave Ramsey Show is scared to find out how much debt she is truly in and asks for advice on how to get her finances under control.

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  KEVIN STONE | Sep 15, 2026

  Flood watch issued ahead of possible storms in metro Phoenix

  The Valley forecast for Wednesday includes a 60% chance for rain in the morning and cooler temperatures.