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Arizona congressional candidate arrested for alleged threats against judge, attorney’s office

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Sep 21, 2026

Chandler Fashion Center expanding dining lineup with La Popular Cocina Mexicana

The eatery is expected to open at the shopping mall in fall 2027. It offers elevated traditional Mexican cuisine.

Sep 21, 2026

East Valley gym owners opening Arizona’s 1st Mahana Fresh restaurant next door

The restaurant's menu will consist of customizable bowls, wraps and smoothies. It also expects to cover a full range of protein and macro needs.

Sep 21, 2026

Tucson gang member gets nearly 28 years in racketeering case tied to 2 murders

David Kapone Williams, 36, is the last of eight Western Hills Bloods defendants sentenced after a decade-long ATF and Tucson police investigation into drug trafficking, witness intimidation and a 2015 killing near the airport.

Sep 21, 2026

Poll shows majority of Arizonans are against eliminating national monument lands

It found that 83% of voters were opposed to eliminating some national monument lands in Arizona, with 61% being strongly opposed. That included 71% of Republicans, 86% of independents and 96% of Democrats.

Sep 21, 2026

Chandler man accused of threatening to run over schoolchildren, kill Gov. Hobbs

Police say Daniel Lamb, 40, emailed his mother and a Pepperdine University contact describing plans to target BASIS Chandler Primary North, then was tracked by cellphone data to a Chandler home.

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Lawyer asks who will be punished for events leading to ASU hockey player Matthew Mayich’s collapse

Arizona State's review details the morning Matthew Mayich collapsed and creates an expert panel. His family's lawyer says…

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Marvin Harrison Jr.’s struggles aren’t about targets; they’re about effort and intensity

The tape on Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. shows exactly why he only has one reception this season.

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Jaxson Dart could be out for the season; Giants face Cardinals in Week 4

The Arizona Cardinals visit the New York Giants in Week 4.

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‘Be careful what you wish for’: D-backs could regret moving on from Lovullo

The Diamondbacks are at a crossroads when it comes to manager Torey Lovullo. Would firing him actually solve…

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ESPN ranks Dillon Brooks No. 76 in top-100 NBA players ranking

Brooks is coming off a career-best season, his first with Phoenix, averaging 20.2 points per game while being…

Sep 21, 2026

Kahleah Copper game-winning layup sees Mercury come from behind to top Wings

Kahleah Copper scored 16 of her 31 points in the fourth quarter, including a go-ahead layup with 2.4…

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.

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.

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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Arizona congressional candidate arrested for alleged threats against judge, attorney’s office

David Redkey qualified for the general election ballot as the Green Party nominee in CD3, but the party is actively opposing his candidacy.

Sep 21, 2026

Andrew Gould to lead Katie Hobbs investigation as Democrats question Hoffman’s role

The probe leaves Sen. Jake Hoffman's committee after Democrats flagged $1 million his firm took from Turning Point PAC.

Sep 21, 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.

Sep 21, 2026

Target replaces Harkins Theatres as anchor at Laveen retail project

Laveen Park Place has several other anchor tenants that are already open, such as Sprout’s Farmers Market, T.J. Maxx and Michaels.

Sep 20, 2026

Professional pickleball tour partners with Arizona facility, makes capital investment

The AAG's pickleball facility will be renamed to "PPA Campus at Arizona Athletic Grounds" to reflect the tour's year-round operations takeover.

Sep 20, 2026

Lennar snags 444 lots near TSMC’s $265B Phoenix project for $60M

AGWIP Asset Management, land banker for Miami-based Lennar Corp. plopped down $60.14 million in cash for the land spanning 132.24 acres near 117th Avenue and the Deer Valley Road alignment on Maricopa County land.

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.

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.

Sep 9, 2026

Woman running 2,000 miles in 100 days to sound alarm about Colorado River water crisis

Along the way, Mina Guli has been meeting people in communities whose economies rely on the river and listening to their stories.

Sep 14, 2026

3 arrested after allegedly trespassing at border wall construction site in Arizona

Deputies were called to a restricted construction area along the border for reports regarding multiple protesters trespassing. They were asked to leave by security but refused.

Sep 9, 2026

Rep. Yassamin Ansari says ICE was allowed to ignore detainee limits for a year

Rep. Yassamin Ansari says DHS quietly let ICE facilities exceed capacity and time limits for a year. She found no medical staff during her visit.

Sep 5, 2026

UNESCO is sending an international mission to assess border wall damage in Arizona

UNESCO's decision calls for an international assessment to be conducted to determine harm and disruptions caused by the wall to Arizona's Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument and Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge.

Sep 18, 2026

Trump announces that all 50 states are joining Medicaid drug pricing model

Friday's announcement comes as cost-of-living issues are at the forefront of voters’ concerns ahead of the midterm elections in November.

Sep 9, 2026

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

Without the orders, some residents might face delays or additional steps when trying to get vaccinated at a pharmacy.

Sep 7, 2026

Tempe developing first-of-its-kind dementia- and age-friendly park within Kiwanis Park

Arizona has the fastest-growing rate of Alzheimer's disease in the United States, and older adults make up 20% of the nation's population, but only 4% of them are park users.

Sep 13, 2026

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.

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.

Sep 10, 2026

While AI insiders warn of human extinction, an ASU expert isn’t buying it

An Anthropic researcher quit claiming AI could wipe out humanity within a decade. An ASU expert says the hype hides the technology's real dangers.

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Trump administration’s focus on noncitizen voting yields 160 arrests. Experts say cases remain rare

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Small bites from the UN: Music, a walkout and fighting gang violence

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Canada’s top diplomat talks up its ‘middle powers strategy’ at UN

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Justice Department charges Utah postal worker for dumping mail ballots in trash during state primary

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Judge orders Texas to have air conditioning at all prisons by end of 2029

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After decades of saving, many retirees struggle with the idea of actually spending their money.

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Arizona’s new water reality: Preparing for historic Colorado River cuts 

Arizona will experience its largest-ever reduction in Colorado River supply beginning in 2027. 

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Having a retirement plan that can evolve with today's changing economy plays a critical role in helping someone's savings plan last.

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Why it’s important to regularly reevaluate investments when planning for retirement

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