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Monumento conmemorativo permanente en Mesa para Emily Pike

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:43:54 GMT

Un tributo a la adolescente asesinada Emily Pike, en Fitch Park, incluye un árbol Red Push Pistache, una placa de granito con su foto y una banca gravada.

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Man arrested for voyeurism after allegedly recording woman in ASU library restroom

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:27:25 GMT

According to court documents, the suspect told police he thought the victim was his friend.

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Early spring means early snake season in Arizona

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:49:20 GMT

A week of record-breaking temperatures means Arizona's snake population has decided it's time to come out of their dens early.

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Looking for a book for your next flight? Sky Harbor debuts Free Little Library

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:48:53 GMT

Travelers can take a book or donate one at the Free Little Library in Terminal 3.

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Permanent memorial for Emily Pike established in Mesa

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:15:02 GMT

The tribute to murdered teen Emily Pike, located in Fitch Park, includes a Red Push Pistache tree, a granite plaque with her photo and an engraved bench.

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La familia Guthrie visita el creciente monumento conmemorativo afuera de la residencia de su desaparecida mamá

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:38:09 GMT

Savannah Guthrie y su hermana fueron vistas agregando flores en el área afuera de la casa de su mamá cerca de Tucson, donde les siguen dejando muestras de cariño.

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Woman's body recovered from Lake Pleasant, sheriff says

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:05:25 GMT

MCSO received reports of a possible drowning on Sunday near Pipeline Cove at Lake Pleasant.

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Guthrie family visits growing memorial outside of missing mother's home

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:00:49 GMT

Savannah Guthrie and her sister were seen adding flowers to the memorial outside their mother's home near Tucson.

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Grand Avenue lanes reopened in West Valley after crash

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:20:24 GMT

The crash happened on Grand Avenue near Greenway Road Monday morning, according to authorities.

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Arizona married couple stuck in Dubai amid Middle East conflict

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:19:30 GMT

Lynda Pope and her husband, Jared, from Gilbert, traveled to Dubai for vacation and business reasons. The conflict in the Middle East has changed everything.

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1 dead after fiery crash in Mesa

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:00:03 GMT

The deadly crash happened Sunday morning near State Route 87 and Baseline Road in Mesa.

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Una madre de 7 muere a causa de un balazo en la entrada de la casa de sus vecinos, dice su esposo

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:23:58 GMT

La policía de Mesa confirmó que María Lewis de 32 años murió de una aparente herida de bala.

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Child injured after car came crashing through backyard wall in Tempe, police say

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:11:17 GMT

A woman was also injured in the crash, police say.

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Fantasy 5 lottery ticket worth $330K sold in Tucson

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:24:02 GMT

A lucky winner is now six figures richer thanks to a ticket sold at a southern Arizona grocery store.

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3 people killed during alleged 'racing' incident in Arizona

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:23:30 GMT

One of the involved vehicles was allegedly "racing another vehicle" before the deadly crash, Tucson police said.

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Continúa el calor en Arizona...

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:13:21 GMT

Las temperaturas permanecerán arriba de lo normal al empezar la semana laboral, ¡mientras que se aproximan grandes cambios para el viernes! c

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And the heat goes on in Arizona...

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:07:37 GMT

Temps stay above normal to start the workweek, with big changes brewing for Friday!

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Monday is the last day to apply to be a Gilbert firefighter

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:54:41 GMT

The recruiting window is closing to apply to be a Gilbert Firefighter, and we put on the gear to show you what it takes to save lives.

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2 injured after wrong-way crash on I-10 in Phoenix

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:18:49 GMT

A wrong-way crash on I-10 in Arizona left two drivers injured, prompting an investigation into possible impairment.

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What is Read Across America Day?

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:04:08 GMT

The nation's largest celebration of reading all started in 1998. Here's how you can get involved and champion reading all month long.

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Arizona mother of 7 shot, killed on neighbor's doorstep, husband says

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:10:35 GMT

Mesa Police confirmed 32-year-old Maria Lewis died of an apparent gunshot wound.

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US 60 near Crismon Road in Mesa reopens after crash

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 04:51:15 GMT

The closure was due to a crash near Crismon Road, officials said.

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Man drowns in backyard pool in Phoenix

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:50:51 GMT

The man was found unresponsive in the pool, fire department officials said.

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California man last seen driving toward Grand Canyon

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:04:10 GMT

Jeremy Whisennand was last seen in Blythe, California, on Feb. 10. He was driving toward the Grand Canyon, police said.

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West Valley sushi shop owner released from ICE detention after eight months

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:35:17 GMT

A federal judge has granted Kelly Yu temporary freedom after she filed a habius corpus petition.

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Mixed emotions in Arizona after U.S. military strikes in Iran

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:44:26 GMT

U.S. military strikes in Iran elicit mixed reactions from Iranians in Arizona, highlighting divisions over the potential for political change amidst personal losses

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US 60 eastbound in Mesa reopens after crash

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:41:11 GMT

The US 60 reopened early Sunday morning after the crash.

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Teen killed in shooting in south Phoenix, police say

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:16:36 GMT

The shooting occurred around 2 a.m. near 19th and Southern avenues.

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Man dies after being crushed by car in Phoenix

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:09:36 GMT

Police said the man was working on the car when it crushed him.

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2 juveniles injured in north Phoenix shooting

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 01:15:54 GMT

The shooting occurred near Cave Creek Road and Cinnabar Avenue around 2:30 a.m.

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500 people gather for Black History Month 5K in Glendale

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 01:10:59 GMT

Organizers hope to make the first-ever Black History Month 5K and wellness festival a yearly event in the Valley.

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Arizona leaders respond to U.S.-Israel military operations against Iran

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 01:09:18 GMT

Arizona Senator Mark Kelly and others have responded to "Operation Epic Fury", a military operation executed between the United States and Israel against Iran.

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Phoenix police performing high-visibility patrols near houses of worship

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 01:07:16 GMT

The patrols come after a major military operation was carried out in Iran.

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Ramps from Loop 101 to northbound I-17 reopen after rollover crash

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:44:49 GMT

Traffic was heavily backed up in the area.

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Tucson woman seeks $3 million from Tempe after arrest over 'Game of Thrones' meme

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:12:42 GMT

Police evacuated a Tempe City Council meeting after a post showing Queen Cersei incinerating opponents.

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Man dead after shooting involving officers in south Phoenix

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:13:21 GMT

The fatal shooting happened near Interstate 17 and 19th Avenue, officials said.

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An Arizona house bill that would ban minors from attending drag shows heads to the Senate

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:44:43 GMT

House Bill 2589 was passed with 31 Republican Yeas and 22 Democrat Nays.

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Phoenix man indicted on child sex trafficking charges tied to area known as ‘The Blade’

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:30:46 GMT

Maricopa County Attorney said authorities are increasing enforcement along 27th Avenue near Grand Canyon University.

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Mesa clinic owners sentenced for $3.3M health care fraud targeting Native American residents

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:35:14 GMT

Eric Riley and Britney Gooch were sentenced to prison after exploiting an Arizona program to illicitly earn over $3 million.

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Exclusive: U.S. Attorney details federal case that shut down crime-plagued west Phoenix motel

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:46:27 GMT

A federal investigation has led to the closure of the Royal Inn in Phoenix, a hub for criminal activity, ushering in a new sense of safety and community restoration.

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