Heat Wave, Friday Freebie and Tennis Take Center Stage in Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ – March 12, 2026 – Triple-digit heat, a Friday food freebie, and major tennis action top this week’s local headlines.
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Record Heat Looms as Phoenix Hosts Major Events
Phoenix, AZ – March 12, 2026 – Record heat looms as Phoenix eyes 100 degrees, while the Arizona Tennis Classic and city aviation summit draw crowds.
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Mesa Fire Displaces Families, Sports Complex Booms, GLOW Market Opens Friday
Mesa, AZ – March 12, 2026 – Apartment fire displaces 15, sports complex reports record growth, and Mesa GLOW marketplace opens Friday.
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Crash Investigation, Park Upgrade, and Housing Initiative Lead Glendale Headlines
Glendale, AZ – March 12, 2026 – A major crash investigation, park upgrades, and new inclusive housing efforts are making headlines across the city.
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Gilbert Headlines: Fentanyl Indictment, Bakery Plans Stall, The Mission Expands
Gilbert, AZ – March 12, 2026 – A man faces 15 felony charges in a fentanyl death, a bakery expansion stalls, and The Mission opens at Agritopia.
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Crash Investigation, Housing Prices and Community Honors Lead Chandler Headlines
Chandler, AZ – March 12, 2026 – A deadly crash investigation, rising home prices, and local recognitions are drawing attention across the Chandler community.
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Tucson Marks First 90-Degree Day as Downtown Leaders Meet and Local Politics Stir
Tucson, AZ – March 11, 2026 – The city logs its first 90-degree day of the year as downtown leaders convene and local political groups draw crowds.
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Scottsdale road project fallout, flood access plans and a canceled meeting lead local headlines
Scottsdale, AZ – March 11, 2026 – City leaders face fallout over a costly road project reversal as residents review flood access plans and a canceled meeting.
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Heat Alert, Inflation Update and Big Weekend at Phoenix Raceway
Phoenix, AZ – March 11, 2026 – Record heat looms, new inflation data drops, and NASCAR caps a busy stretch of events across the Valley.
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Mesa Police Search, Development Plans Advance, Spring Events Fill Calendar
Mesa, AZ – March 11, 2026 – Police are searching for a missing man, city leaders advance development plans, and spring events ramp up across Mesa.
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Park Upgrade Unveiled, Serious Crashes Snarl Traffic in Glendale
Glendale, AZ – March 11, 2026 – Police investigate a West Side shooting, city unveils park upgrades, and serious crashes keep roads closed this week.
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Gilbert Headlines: Water Rate Vote, Police Investigation, Teen Crash Update
Gilbert, AZ – March 11, 2026 – A water rate vote, a police appeal in a major case, and a serious teen crash are leading local headlines.
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Crash Investigation, Home Prices Surge, and Festival Headliner Announced
Chandler, AZ – March 11, 2026 – A deadly crash investigation, rising home prices, and a major festival concert announcement lead today’s local headlines.
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Tucson Police Chief Named, Guthrie Case Developments, and Major Economic Boost from Gem Show
Tucson, AZ – March 10, 2026 – A new police chief steps in, investigators share updates in the Guthrie case, and the Gem Show delivers a major economic lift.
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Spring Training, Stargazing and Youth Showcases Highlight Busy Weekend in Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ – March 10, 2026 – Spring training crowds, stargazers and young gymnasts filled the city with energy over a busy early March weekend.
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Cold Front, Matsuri Festival and NBA All-Star News Lead Phoenix Headlines
Phoenix, AZ – March 10, 2026 – A cold front brings rain, Arizona Matsuri returns, and Phoenix lands the 2027 NBA All-Star Game after a deadly south Phoenix crash.
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Mesa Apartment Fire, City Council Debate and Weekend Music Fest Lead Local Headlines
Mesa, AZ – March 10, 2026 – A child was hospitalized in an apartment fire, residents addressed council on immigration policy, and a weekend music fest drew crowds.
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Gilbert Sets State of the Town as Police Investigate and Child Recovers
Gilbert, AZ – March 10, 2026 – Mayor sets State of the Town, police make armed robbery arrests, and a near-drowning child shows signs of recovery.
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New Police Chief Named, Crash Update and Gem Show Boost Lead Tucson Headlines
Tucson, AZ – March 9, 2026 – A new police chief is named, a major crash investigation updates, and the Gem Show’s $285M impact tops local headlines.
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Spring Training, Stargazing and Showcases Highlight Scottsdale Weekend
Scottsdale, AZ – March 9, 2026 – Spring Training takes the field, families gather for starry skies, and young gymnasts shine in a busy Scottsdale weekend.
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NASCAR Thrills, M3F Fest and Art Festival Draw Big Weekend Crowds in Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ – March 9, 2026 – NASCAR roared at Phoenix Raceway, M3F Fest filled Steele Indian School Park, and High Street Art Festival drew weekend crowds.
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Free Tax Help, Tree Care Sessions and Busy Weekend Events Highlight Mesa Headlines
Mesa, AZ – March 9, 2026 – Free tax help, city budget meetings and a packed weekend of concerts kept Mesa residents busy.