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A mid‑March poll gives JoAnna Mendoza a narrow lead over Rep. Juan Ciscomani in Arizona’s Sixth District, making the seat a top battleground as July’s primary approaches.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A man arrived at AZ Liquor in north Phoenix Tuesday night with a gunshot wound to the chest and is in critical condition. Police say the victim couldn't identify his shooter.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Maricopa County confirmed the area's first West Nile-related death of 2026 and reports 17 human cases as mosquito activity rises. Officials urge prevention steps.
SB 1400 would allow Arizona agencies to set up confidential wellness programs for first responders; the bill now awaits Gov. Katie Hobbs' signature.
Weather & Environment in ...
Triple‑digit highs near 110°F today and sticky nights in the 80s. Cooling centers and 2‑1‑1 support are available.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
An intergovernmental agreement clears the way to widen Power Road between Riggs and Hunt, with Queen Creek leading design and Maricopa County providing permits.
Sixty years after Miranda, Phoenix still wrestles with how police give warnings amid federal findings and new local policies. The anniversary has practical courtroom consequences.
Real Estate & Development in ...
PulteGroup and Tri Pointe paid $63M for the final Aloravita parcel in Peoria, opening the way for roughly 568 homes and grading set for summer 2026.
A climber in his 50s died after falling while rappelling into Keyhole Cave near Sedona's Sugarloaf Trailhead; deputies say they do not suspect foul play as they investigate.
Scottsdale emergency crews have logged a jump in e-bike calls this year, prompting enforcement of a 2025 ordinance on high-speed bikes. Officials cite teen riders and modified machines.
Acoya Shea in central Scottsdale sold for $109M — about $741K per unit — marking a new local benchmark for senior‑housing deals in the Valley.
Highs near 107°F Friday with nights stuck in the mid‑80s and only a slight chance of brief showers; cooling centers are available across the city.
A state bill on the governor’s desk would bar Phoenix and other Arizona cities from charging stores for abandoned cart retrieval, shifting a local cleanup tool to the state level.
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