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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 14, 2025

Police identify suspect in west Phoenix roadway murder

Police identified the suspect in a west Phoenix roadway murder on Tuesday, authorities said.

ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 14, 2025

SAFE Alert canceled after missing Sun Lakes woman found safe

Authorities canceled a SAFE Alert for an 88-year-old woman who didn't make it home after leaving an East Valley hospital on Monday night.

ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Oct 13, 2025

Evacuation orders due to threat of flooding issued and then lifted in Gila County

Evacuation orders were issued and then lifted in Gila County on Sunday night due to potential flash flooding in the Globe-Miami area.

ARIZONA BUSINESS | Oct 13, 2025

$1 billion Optima McDowell Mountain luxury community welcomes first residents

The first residents are moving into the $1 billion Optima McDowell Mountain luxury community being at Loop 101 and Scottsdale Road.

ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 12, 2025

Weekend wrap: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Oct. 10-12

From Phoenix receiving record rainfall to Kid Rock entering the Hondo Rodeo Fest concert lineup, here were some of the top Arizona news stories this weekend.

ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 12, 2025

Allegedly armed man killed in shooting with Phoenix police officers after threatening woman

An allegedly armed man was killed in a shooting involving officers with the Phoenix Police Department on Saturday night.

ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY NEWS | Oct 12, 2025

Applied Materials, ASU open $270M East Valley chip research center

Applied Materials Inc. and ASU opened a $270 million research, development and prototyping facility to support the Valley’s growing semiconductor ecosystem.

ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 11, 2025

SAFE Alert canceled for missing 82-year-old man last seen in Glendale

A SAFE Alert was canceled Saturday for a missing 82-year-old man who was last seen in Glendale, authorities announced.

ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Oct 11, 2025

Construction to begin on State Route 187 improvement project to reduce congestion

The Arizona Department of Transportation is preparing to add turn lanes and widen shoulders on State Route 187 on the Gila River Indian Community.

ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 11, 2025

Alleged car thief hospitalized after shooting involving Phoenix police officers

An alleged car thief is in the hospital after a shooting involving officers with the Phoenix Police Department on Friday night.

ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 11, 2025

Surprise City Council votes against BNSF’s $3.2B West Valley rail hub

Surprise’s City Council approved a resolution to oppose BNSF Railway Co.’s planned multibillion-dollar rail hub northwest of Phoenix.

ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY NEWS | Oct 10, 2025

Intel reveals Chandler plant’s key role in Panther Lake chip technology

Intel plans to enter high-volume production for its Panther Lake chips at its Ocotillo plant in Chandler later this year.

ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 9, 2025

Multiple ground stops issued at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport due to rain

The Federal Aviation Administration issued multiple ground stops at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Thursday due to rain.

BRIGHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | Oct 7, 2025

Why retirement planning should be personalized

When it comes to retirement, no two journeys are exactly alike. Here is how Bright Wealth Management can help you with a personalized plan.

ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 7, 2025

The Right to Disagree: Join KTAR, Arizona Talks and ABC15 for a Tuesday special roundtable

In an era of polarization and political violence, what does it mean to protect the freedom to debate, dissent and disagree, but in a civil manner?

ARIZONA BUSINESS | Oct 6, 2025

Milum Textile building sold after years of debate over historic preservation

An abandoned warehouse still bearing signage for Milum Textile Services on 7th Avenue in downtown Phoenix finally found a buyer.

ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 5, 2025

Weekend wrap: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Oct. 3-5

From a new Costco in Phoenix to an arrest in the murder of two teens found dead at a campsite, here's the top Arizona news stories from Oct. 3-5.

ARIZONA BUSINESS | Oct 5, 2025

Scottsdale Golf Retreat at Troon North to open in early 2026 with luxury suites

Scottsdale Golf Retreat at Troon North, a 26-suite property, is under construction and is expected to open in “early 2026.”

ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 4, 2025

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs surveys flood damage in Gila County

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs visited Gila County on Saturday and toured areas that were hit by severe flooding on Sept. 26

ARIZONA BUSINESS | Oct 4, 2025

Glendale’s VAI Resort adds more elements to sprawling project, while opening delayed

The VAI Resort in Glendale is approaching several construction milestones, bringing it ever closer to opening, according to project officials.

ARIZONA BUSINESS | Oct 3, 2025

Renewable energy firm to develop 2,000-acre solar project near Phoenix, powering 70,000 homes

A subsidiary of California-based Avantus Clean Energy expects to begin construction in the fall of 2026 on its Pinyon Solar Project.

ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 3, 2025

Man shot by police in Phoenix after allegedly charging officers with knife dies

The man who was shot by police in south Phoenix on Thursday morning has died, authorities announced Friday.

ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 2025

Man hospitalized after 2nd shooting of day involving Phoenix police officers

A man sustained injuries that aren't considered life-threatening Thursday night in the day's second shooting involving the Phoenix Police Department.

ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 2, 2025

National monument in Arizona turns away tourists after federal government shutdown

Tourists are being turned away from Arizona's Montezuma Castle National Monument as a result of the federal government shutdown.