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AZDHS issues standing orders ahead of 2026-27 flu season

SERENA O'SULLIVAN

Arizona health officials issue orders to preserve timely access to flu and COVID vaccines

Arizona ID photos will remain good for 16 years instead of 12 under a new state law. (ADOT photos)

ADOT changing timetable for when ID photos need to be updated

A Phoenix e-bike rider died after crashing into the back of a parked tractor-trailer. (Pexels stock photo)

62-year-old man dies after crashing e-bike into back of tractor-trailer in Phoenix

Jesse Rodriguez, an 82-year-old fugitive convicted of child sex crimes in Arizona nearly 20 years ago, was captured last week in Texas. (Bexar County Precinct 2 Constable’s Office photo via Facebook)

82-year-old Arizona fugitive captured in Texas 2 decades after conviction for child sex crimes

Fired Phoenix police officers Luis Vasquez Jr., left, and Antonio Felix pleaded not guilty to multiple felony charges. (MCSO photo)

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2 Phoenix officers fired for ‘off-the-books traffic stop’ plead not guilty to multiple alleged crimes

Peoria carjacker sentenced to 14 years in prison

SERENA O'SULLIVAN

Arizona man gets 14 years for shooting victim, then stealing and burning his car

The next Phoenix First Fridays art walk is Oct. 2. (Visit Phoenix photo)

Proposed First Fridays vendor pilot program is on Phoenix City Council agenda

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KYLIE WERNER | Sep 8, 2026
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KYLIE WERNER | Sep 8, 2026
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DAVE RAMSEY | Sep 8, 2026
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DAVID IVERSEN | Sep 8, 2026
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DAVID IVERSEN | Sep 8, 2026
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SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Sep 8, 2026
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KEVIN STONE | Sep 8, 2026
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SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Sep 8, 2026
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KEVIN STONE | Sep 8, 2026
Your guide to Arizona’s 2026 general election debates: Candidates face off in top races

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KEVIN STONE | Sep 8, 2026
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SHIRA TANZER | Sep 8, 2026
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