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Charlie Kirk statue vandalized days after Turning Point unveiling

Charlie Kirk statue vandalized days after Turning Point unveiling

A bronze statue honoring Charlie Kirk was vandalized with red paint just days after it was unveiled at Turning Point USA's Phoenix area headquarters.
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Arizona Republicans Question Closing of Probe into Governor Hobbs' Pay-to-Play Allegations

Arizona Republicans Question Closing of Probe into Governor Hobbs' Pay-to-Play Allegations

Arizona Republicans are questioning the closure of an investigation into alleged pay-for-play schemes involving Governor Katie Hobbs and Sunshine Residential Homes. Attorney General Kris Mayes, a Democrat, announced in August that Governor Hobbs would not face criminal charges, concluding that there was no evidence of a "pay-for-play scheme." This decision followed an investigation into whether political donations from Sunshine Residential Homes influenced the state's approval of rate increases for the company. Sunshine Residential Homes donated $200,000 to the Arizona Democratic Party and $100,000 to Governor Hobbs' inauguration fund in 2022, followed by another $100,000 to the Arizona Democratic Party in 2024. After the initial donations, the company's bed-per-day rate increased from $149.99 to $195 in 2023, and then to $234 in 2024, marking a 56% increase from 2019 to 2024. Republicans, including Arizona GOP Chair Sergio Arellano, House Speaker Steve Montenegro, and U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, argue that the ...
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Rain chances, cooler temperatures forecast for metro Phoenix

Rain chances, cooler temperatures forecast for metro Phoenix

The monsoon is expected to give the Valley a burst of rain as the season wraps up, bringing with it slightly cooler temperatures.
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Storm chasers capture thrill, frustration of erratic Arizona monsoon | Exclusive

Storm chasers capture thrill, frustration of erratic Arizona monsoon | Exclusive

This year, super El Niño, reduced weather balloons, dust and climate change add to the challenges of storm chasing in Arizona.
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Making chips takes water. Arizona wants to reuse it

Making chips takes water. Arizona wants to reuse it

Arizona State University received $2 million in federal funds to continue research on wastewater reuse in the water-intensive semiconductor industry.
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Man arrested in Mexico 26 years after ex-girlfriend's Phoenix murder

Man arrested in Mexico 26 years after ex-girlfriend's Phoenix murder

Abraham Rafael Pedroza-Garcia, wanted for 26 years in the murder of his former girlfriend in Phoenix, was arrested in Mexico.
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Memorial statue of conservative activist Charlie Kirk vandalized

Memorial statue of conservative activist Charlie Kirk vandalized

By Joseph Ax Sept 13 (Reuters) - A newly installed memorial statue of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk was vandalized overnight in Phoenix on Sunday, according to the organization that he founded. 
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Arizona Faces Water Challenges Amid Data Center Growth

Arizona Faces Water Challenges Amid Data Center Growth

Arizona is grappling with significant water usage concerns as the state faces a 27-30% reduction in its Colorado River water allocation, following a federal two-year plan announced on August 21, 2026. Data centers, which are growing rapidly in Arizona, are under scrutiny for their water consumption, particularly in the Phoenix area where many are located. A 2025 report by Ceres estimated that data centers in Phoenix use 385 million gallons of water annually for cooling, with total water usage, including power generation, reaching 3.3 billion gallons. However, agriculture remains the largest water consumer in the state, accounting for 72% of usage, according to the Arizona Department of Water Resources (Cronkite News, 2026). Source time: 2026-09-13 15:15:45 GMT.
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Peoria, AZ: UV Index Forecast Highlights High and Very High Levels Today

Peoria, AZ: UV Index Forecast Highlights High and Very High Levels Today

The UV Index in Peoria, Arizona, is currently at 0 (Low) as of 5:19 AM MST, according to NOAA data. However, the UV Index is expected to rise significantly throughout the day, peaking at 8.9 (Very High) between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM MST. The UV Index measures the level of ultraviolet radiation from the sun that reaches the Earth's surface, and it is updated daily. Nearby cities, including Phoenix, Glendale, and Scottsdale, are also experiencing similar UV Index levels. The forecast indicates a gradual increase in UV exposure during the morning hours, with moderate levels starting at 9:00 AM MST and high levels by late morning. Very high levels will persist from noon until mid-afternoon before declining to moderate and low levels by evening.
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Carjacker who shot victim in Peoria sentenced to prison

Carjacker who shot victim in Peoria sentenced to prison

Adonijah Josiah Ortega received more than 14 year prison sentence for a violent 2022 carjacking and shooting in Peoria.
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Arizona Muslims fight back against discrimination 25 years after 9/11

Arizona Muslims fight back against discrimination 25 years after 9/11

Arizona Muslims face a surge in discrimination and political rhetoric 25 years after the Sept. 11 attacks as they fight to protect their rights.
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Poolside bites to celebrity chef restaurants at Marriott Desert Ridge

Poolside bites to celebrity chef restaurants at Marriott Desert Ridge

You could spend a weekend at JW Marriott Desert Ridge and never leave for a meal. Here's a guide to every restaurant at the north Phoenix resort.