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  DOUGLAS SANTO | 16 hours ago

  Sen. Ruben Gallego calls for oversight on AI, says Trump administration ‘not meeting the moment’

  Gallego isn't alone in wanting oversight of AI as the chief executive of the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, Dario Amodei, recently called for its slowdown as well.

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  BAILEY LEASURE | 17 hours ago

  Identities released in apparent murder-suicide in Phoenix

  When officers arrived, they met family members of Carol Williams and Michael Van Williams, who said their grandparents were dead inside.

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  BAILEY LEASURE | Sep 13, 2026

  Wildlife officials to release 4 captive-raised condors in northern Arizona

  The release of the condors will be done at the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument as part of National Public Lands Day.

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  KYLIE WERNER | Sep 13, 2026

  2 dead after boat hits peninsula, flips at Lake Havasu

  The Mohave County Sheriff's Office identified the deceased as 65-year-old Charles Romer and 59-year-old Jennifer Luzzi of Lake Havasu City. 

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  KYLIE WERNER | Sep 13, 2026

  Charlie Kirk statue vandalized at Turning Point headquarters in Phoenix

  The nonprofit said it is reviewing security footage and working with law enforcement to identify a suspect. 

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  KYLIE WERNER | Sep 13, 2026

  1 dead, 1 in critical condition after shooting in East Valley

  When deputies arrived at the scene, they found the victims in the roadway near Avenida del Yaqui and Calle Guadalupe.

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  KYLIE WERNER | Sep 13, 2026

  Noche UFC breaks Desert Diamond Arena’s all-time gross record

  It also claimed UFC's highest domestic fight night gate with ticket sales nearing $4.5 million.

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  KYLIE WERNER | Sep 13, 2026

  Man dead after robbery turns into shooting in south Phoenix

  The man was found dead in the yard of a nearby house around 2 a.m.

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  ANGELA GONZALES/PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL | Sep 13, 2026

  Developer pitches massive $3B Legacy Park project to Mesa officials

  Vestar presented plans for a 197-acre mixed-use development, the largest in Mesa's history, during a recent City Council study session.

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  BAILEY LEASURE | Sep 12, 2026

  Kiwanis Park celebrating reopening of north play area with free event

  The event will have several festivities, including a ribbon-cutting ceremony, food trucks, art activities and more.

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  BAILEY LEASURE | Sep 12, 2026

  Monsoon activity approaches Valley as thunderstorm warnings issued

  Avondale, Goodyear and Buckeye were among the affected cities by the severe thunderstorm warnings.

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  BAILEY LEASURE | Sep 12, 2026

  SAFE Alert issued for missing 72-year-old man last seen in Chandler

  According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, Ronnie Mellberg was last seen between 8 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. near Chandler Boulevard and Washington Street. 

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  BAILEY LEASURE | Sep 12, 2026

  Scottsdale ranked as one of the nation’s top places to retire

  Scottsdale was one of nine Arizona cities to appear on WalletHub's "Best & Worst Places to Retire" 2026 list.

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  DOUGLAS SANTO | Sep 12, 2026

  Twice-yearly cougar shadow returns to the Superstition Mountains

  From Sept. 13-19, the natural phenomenon will be visible on the Superstition Mountains around sunset each night, depending on the weather.

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  DOUGLAS SANTO | Sep 12, 2026

  Gilbert breaks ground on Vaughn Avenue Connector, a new access point to Heritage District

  The project is a development of existing transportation infrastructure, which is being funded by voter-approved transportation bonds, a news release said.

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  DOUGLAS SANTO | Sep 12, 2026

  Phoenix-area inflation up 2.5% over last year, less than national rise

  While the Phoenix area saw inflation rise by 2.5%, prices rose by 3.4% nationally over the last year.

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  DOUGLAS SANTO | Sep 12, 2026

  Vehicle lands upside down after crash in Phoenix leaves 3 hospitalized

  Everyone involved was able to get out of the crash on their own, and three were taken to the hospital in stable condition, police said.

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  BRANDON BROWN/PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL | Sep 12, 2026

  Arizona’s minimum wage set to increase by 50 cents in January

  With inflation for the year at 3.4%, Grand Canyon State workers will have to be paid at least $15.65 per hour at the beginning of 2027.

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  DAVID VEENSTRA | Sep 11, 2026

  Glendale finds temporary home for library after fire at downtown branch

  The new temporary location, situated at 5752 W. Glenn Drive, near 59th and Glendale avenues, is expected to fully open by Dec. 1.

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  DAVID VEENSTRA | Sep 11, 2026

  Suspect in custody following hours-long Mesa SWAT standoff triggered by road rage

  Mesa Police were called to the area of Val Vista Drive and the U.S. 60 freeway after receiving reports of a driver pointing a gun at another motorist.

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  DAVID VEENSTRA | Sep 11, 2026

  Man arrested on murder charge after 75-year-old found dead in Phoenix apartment

  Mateo Celaya was booked on one count of second-degree murder after detectives interviewed him Thursday.

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  DAVID VEENSTRA | Sep 11, 2026

  Federal judge denies request to end federal oversight of Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office

  In a ruling, a U.S. district judge denied the Motion for Relief from Judgment without prejudice, keeping MCSO under active federal monitoring.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Sep 11, 2026

  Phoenix murder fugitive returned after 25 years on run

  Abraham Pedroza-Garcia was wanted on charges of murder and assault in the fatal stabbing of his ex-girlfriend in April 2000. Now 65, he was just brought back to the states.

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  AMY EDELEN/PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL | Sep 11, 2026

  Amkor nearly doubles investment in Peoria advanced packaging facility to $12B

  The company prepares for the second phase of construction in the West Valley to meet growing production demand from customers.

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  DAVID IVERSEN | Sep 11, 2026

  Weekend travel alert as construction closes stretches of Loop 101, Loop 202 and SR 51

  Widening, paving and bridge projects shut down freeway stretches from Friday night to early Monday. Here are the detours to plan around the work.