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Students roam around the campus at Cactus Shadows High School. An incident involving a firearm being brought on campus on Sept. 11 is still under investigation from the Scottsdale Police Department and the Cave Creek Unified School District, according to e-mails obtained by Independent Newsmedia.
Cave Creek Unified, police investigation into athletic director's handling of gun incident still ongoing
Cave Creek Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Nicole Regan sent a message to parents of Cactus Shadows High School on Oct. 22 regarding an update to an incident that happened on campus on Sept. 11. more
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The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors advanced several local irrigation water delivery districts and electrical districts across the county that are canceling their upcoming late-2026 and early-2027 elections after filling open board and trustee positions through direct appointments.
Board approves cancellation of elections, appoints members to water delivery, electrical districts
During its formal meeting on Oct. 21, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors advanced several local irrigation water delivery districts and electrical districts across the county that are canceling their upcoming late-2026 and early-2027 elections after filling open board and trustee positions through direct appointments. more
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Gas prices are seen at the Circle K at 99th Avenue and Bell Road in Sun City. Gas prices fell for the second straight week according to AAA Arizona.
Gas prices drop for second straight week
Gas prices in the Valley fell 13 cents a gallon this week to $4.51 a gallon as the transition to winter blend of gasoline is underway according to AAA Arizona. more
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Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chirwoman Kate Brophy McGee explain why she voted to deny a special use permit for Wranglers Roost near New River at its meeting on Oct. 21.
Special-use permit denied for facility near New River
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors denied a request for a special use permit for event venue rental for a business in New River at its meeting on Oct. 21. more
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From 2019 through 2023, more than 2,100 people were struck and killed while stranded or working along roadsides, according to a study from AAA. October 17 is National Slow Down, Move Over Day.
Drivers falling short on roadside safety, new AAA report shows
Most drivers say they slow down or move over when approaching vehicles stopped along the roadside, but observational research suggests actual behavior falls well short of those claims, according to a new survey conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. more
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Gas prices are seen at the Circle K located at 59th Avenue and Olive Road on Oct. 16, 2026. While the national average remains at record highs, the price of gas in the Valley fell 9 cents a gallon this week according to AAA Arizona.
Gas prices still at record highs despite drop in Valley
Despite the continued volatility in the crude oil market, gas prices dropped 9 cents this week in the Valley according to AAA Arizona. more
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Arizona announced construction on its second fab is completed during its third quarter earnings call early Thursday morning.
Second Arizona fab construction complete, TSMC says during 3Q report
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Arizona announced construction on its second fab is completed during its third quarter earnings call early Thursday morning. more
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Voters stand in line outside a polling place at Madison Church, Nov. 5, 2024, in Phoenix.
Groups creating safeguards as early voting begins
With early voting underway across Arizona, local and national civic organizations are ramping up efforts to empower voters and address concerns about election security and voter intimidation. more
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Gas prices are seen at the Extra Mile Convenience Store at 91st Avenue and Olive Road in Peoria on Oct. 9, 2026. Gas prices fell slightly around the Valley this week but still remain at historic highs.
Gas prices fall slightly around Valley but still remain at historic high
Gas prices fell 7 cents a gallon this week around the Valley, but the average still remains at historic highs, AAA Arizona said in a release. more
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The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved a pair of agreements on its consent agenda on Sept. 30 for services with the Department of Correctional Health Services.
Board of Supervisors approves agreements for correctional health services
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved a pair of agreements on its consent agenda on Sept. 30 for services with the Department of Correctional Health Services. more
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Maricopa County Board of Supervisors members, from left, Supervisor Steve Gallardo (District 5), Vice Chair Debbie Lesko (District 4), Chair Kate Brophy McGee (District 3), Supervisor Thomas Galvin (District 2), and Supervisor Mark Stewart (District 1). The Board of Supervisors approved a number of items on the consent agenda on Sept. 30 to provide funding for emergency shelters and groups involved with rapid rehousing services.
Board of Supervisors approves grant funding for emergency shelters, rapid rehousing services
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved a number of items on the consent agenda on Sept. 30 to provide funding for emergency shelters and groups involved with rapid rehousing services. more
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Gas prices are seen at the Circle K at 99th Avenue and Bell Road in Sun City on Oct. 2. Despite the highest average September on record, gas dropped 7 cents a gallon in the Valley last week according to AAA Arizona.
Gas prices in the Valley drop after record-breaking September high
Following the highest average price per gallon in September in history, gas prices dropped 7 cents a gallon this past week, according to AAA Arizona. more
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