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Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Mesa News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Mesa—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Mesa News Today is your daily…
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Oklahoma Car Chase Ends in Crash | Mesa News
A wild drone-captured car chase in Oklahoma City ended in chaos when the fleeing driver ran a stop sign, causing a collision that sent their car spinning…
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Shott's Tots Builds Hockey's Future in Arizona | Mesa News
Shott’s Tots is igniting hockey’s future in Arizona, with clinics this August and September teaching kids ages four to ten the game’s fundamentals — all in…
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Flock Safety Under Fire in Valley | Mesa News
Police departments across Arizona’s Valley are facing backlash over misuse of Flock Safety’s license plate reader tech, with four officers already stepping…
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Cooling Center Keeps Community Safe | Mesa News
A massive $61,000 donation from the Tempe Community Action Agency keeps the Church of Epiphany’s cooling center open all summer, offering a vital refuge for…
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Vote for Phoenix's Best Concha | Mesa News
Seven Phoenix bakeries are battling for the title of best concha — a sweet, shell-topped Mexican bread beloved across the country. From giant XL versions at…
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APS Rebate Program Pays Hundreds | Mesa News
If you’re an APS customer in certain Phoenix-area neighborhoods, you might be eligible for a cash payout—up to hundreds of dollars—thanks to the Annual…
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Three Rescues on Camelback Mountain | Mesa News
Phoenix Fire Department raced to Camelback Mountain for three harrowing rescues in one day—two heat-related emergencies and a chest pain case—all on Echo…
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Phoenix Parks Go Smart on Water | Mesa News
Phoenix is stepping up to save water with smart upgrades at Madison Park and Los Olivos Park, thanks to a $115K grant from TSMC Arizona. New tech like…
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Tempe Apartment Fire Displaces Ten | Mesa News
Tempe Apartment Fire Displaces Ten | Mesa News
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Jackrabbit Trail Upgrade in Buckeye | Mesa News
Jackrabbit Trail in Buckeye is getting a major upgrade—wider lanes, new traffic lights, sidewalks, and turn lanes are all part of a $25 million project to…
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Man Wanted in Fatal Parking Lot Shooting | Mesa News
A 21-year-old man, Tristen Lee Alvarez, is wanted for fatally shooting Jacob Encinas in a parking lot near the interstate on August 15th—Alvarez fled the scene…
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Judy Tincher Builds Inclusive Outdoors | Mesa News
Judy Tincher is redefining outdoor adventure in Flagstaff—not just as a trailblazer on bike and snow, but as a fierce advocate for inclusivity. After earning…
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Alameda Good Samaritan Shot in Robbery | Mesa News
In Alameda, a bystander bravely stepped in to stop a robbery attempt at a TJ Maxx parking lot — only to be shot in the leg during the scuffle. The suspect, who…
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Judy Tincher Builds Confidence in the Wild | Mesa News
Judy Tincher didn’t just fall in love with skiing—she turned it into a mission to empower Arizona women to conquer the outdoors. Since moving to Flagstaff in…
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Arizona’s First Joint Governor Ticket | Mesa News
Arizona’s political landscape is shifting as Governor Katie Hobbs and independent running mate John Giles hit the campaign trail together — a historic first…
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Hurricane Lala Hits Big Island | Mesa News
Hurricane Lala has ramped up to a Category 1 storm, barreling toward Hawaii’s Big Island with 75 mph winds and deadly potential. Officials are on high alert as…
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Tempe Honors Late Mayor Harry Mitchell | Mesa News
Tempe bid a heartfelt farewell to beloved former Mayor Harry Mitchell, whose eight-year tenure reshaped the city and left an indelible mark on Arizona’s…
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Mark Rydell, Golden Pond Director, Passes at 97 | Mesa News
Legendary director Mark Rydell, Oscar-nominated for the beloved classic “On Golden Pond,” has died at 97. His film, a 1981 smash that earned Henry Fonda his…
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Hiker Rescued from Camelback Heat | Mesa News
A hiker on Camelback Mountain in Phoenix collapsed from heat exhaustion Sunday morning, prompting a dramatic rescue involving a sheriff’s helicopter as the…
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Two Deaths at Eleven Mile Reservoir | Mesa News
Two paddleboarders lost their lives in just nine days at Eleven Mile Reservoir, sparking a somber call for water safety. One man was rescued by a bystander…
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Fatal Stabbing in West Phoenix | Mesa News
A fatal stabbing in west Phoenix late Saturday night leaves a community reeling — 29-year-old Lonnie Shepherd Junior was fatally injured during an argument…
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Historic Cross-Party Ticket Takes Shape | Mesa News
Arizona’s Governor Katie Hobbs has chosen former Mesa Mayor John Giles, a lifelong Republican turned independent, as her running mate for lieutenant governor —…
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Teen Soccer Player Fatally Assaulted in Phoenix | Mesa News
A tragic soccer game turned deadly in West Phoenix when 19-year-old Tumusifu Bazirake was fatally assaulted during a fight — he died en route to the hospital…
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Lacnola Granola Recall Alert | Mesa News
Hampton Grocers is recalling specific batches of Lacnola Lactation Granola after a Salmonella scare linked to organic moringa powder — no illnesses reported…
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Phoenix Travelodge Fire Evacuation | Mesa News
A fast-moving fire erupted at a Phoenix Travelodge around 3 AM, engulfing the second floor and attic within minutes—forcing over 30 guests to evacuate safely…
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Phoenix Hotel Fire Displaces Dozens | Mesa News
A major fire erupted early this morning at a Phoenix hotel near 25th Avenue and Greenway Road, forcing over fifty rooms to be evacuated and rendered unusable…
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Prison Wedding Plans for Chris Watts | Mesa News
Chris Watts, the convicted murderer serving multiple life sentences for killing his wife and two daughters, is reportedly set to marry a new woman named Lizzie…
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South Korea Bans Dog Meat Trade | Mesa News
South Korea is set to ban dog meat trade by 2027, ending decades of tradition as public support surges — with 90% saying they won’t eat it and 80% backing the…
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Free Pathway for Women in Semiconductors | Mesa News
A free, eight-week program in Arizona is opening doors for women to break into the high-paying semiconductor industry—no experience needed. Run by nonprofit…
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Hiker Rescued from Deadly Heatstroke | Mesa News
A hiker suffered catastrophic heatstroke on Camelback Mountain, with her core temperature soaring to 104°F—forcing rescue crews to airlift her off the peak…
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Phoenix Police Seek Witness in Fatal Stabbing | Mesa News
A fatal stabbing in Phoenix has left the city searching for answers. Lonnie Shepherd Junior, 29, died after being attacked outside a closed fast-food…
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Remembering Miguel Angulo, Phoenix Fire Hero | Mesa News
Phoenix honors fallen firefighter-paramedic Miguel Angulo with a street named in his honor, commemorating his 15-year service and sacrifice after he died from…
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Teen Soccer Player Dies in Alleged Homicide | Mesa News
A 19-year-old soccer player died weeks after a violent altercation at a game in Phoenix, now being treated as a homicide. Found unresponsive in a field, he was…
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Phoenix Stabbing Leaves Man Dead | Mesa News
A tragic stabbing in Phoenix on August 15th claimed the life of 29-year-old Lonnie Shepherd Junior after he was found injured outside a restaurant near 24th…
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Federal Agents on Tribal Land | Mesa News
Federal immigration agents raided the Gila River reservation, arresting three non-residents outside a smoke shop — a move tribal leaders condemn as a blatant…
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Three Generations at Deer Valley | Mesa News
Three generations of the Fellens family have shaped Deer Valley High School’s legacy—John, a 30-year veteran teacher and alum, now shares the classroom with…
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Navajo Code Talkers: Unbreakable Wartime Heroes | Mesa News
Navajo Code Talkers, some as young as sixteen, turned their native language into an unbreakable wartime code that helped win key Pacific battles—including Iwo…
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Cameras Targeted as Abuse Allegations Rise | Mesa News
Flock cameras, built to track cars and aid crime investigations, are now becoming targets themselves—vandalized across states from Michigan to Tennessee—with…
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The Navajo Code Talkers Legacy | Mesa News
Four hundred Navajo Code Talkers used their unbreakable language to turn the tide in WWII, saving countless lives — a secret kept for decades until 1968. Now…
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Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Taco Bell Lettuce | Mesa News
Cyclospora outbreak hits 17 states with over 9,000 illnesses tied to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell — traced to a recalled Taylor Farms de Mexico…
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Top Jobs in the Valley This Week | Mesa News
Big job opportunities are popping up across the Valley — from sales and tech to healthcare and skilled trades, with top employers offering serious growth and…
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Housing Solutions for Rural Teachers | Mesa News
Rural Arizona school districts are outsmarting the teacher shortage by offering affordable housing—sometimes at half market rate—to lure and retain educators…
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Arizona’s Migration Secret by Generation | Mesa News
Arizona’s pulling in Baby Boomers and Gen X in droves, ranking fourth and ninth for net migration respectively — but millennials and Gen Z are largely ignoring…
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Journalist Settles Raid Lawsuit | Mesa News
A landmark $850,000 settlement resolves a lawsuit brought by Phyllis Zorn, a Kansas journalist targeted in a controversial police raid that sparked national…
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Navajo Code Talkers: Unbreakable Warriors | Mesa News
In a secret war against impossible odds, the Navajo Code Talkers turned their native language into an unbreakable code that helped win World War II in the…
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Tragic Chain Reaction on Loop 202 | Mesa News
Tragic Chain Reaction on Loop 202 | Mesa News
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Two Planes, Same Flight Number | Mesa News
Two Planes, Same Flight Number | Mesa News
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Road Closures This Weekend | Mesa News
This weekend’s road closures are major—ADOT’s widening and maintenance projects shut down key freeways including Loop 101 and Loop 202, forcing drivers to…
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Vandalism at WWII Memorial Draws Fury | Mesa News
A vandal sprayed “Clean hands dirty $” on the World War II Memorial and dumped soap into its fountain, turning it into a bubble bath—prompting swift arrest of…
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SpaceX Secret Launch Visible in Arizona | Mesa News
SpaceX is launching a classified U.S. Space Force mission on Saturday, August 15th, from Vandenberg—head southeast for a rare viewable streak across Arizona…
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Navajo Code Talkers: Voices That Saved Lives | Mesa News
In a stunning feat of wartime ingenuity, over 400 Navajo code talkers used their native language—largely unwritten and suppressed in boarding schools—to create…
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Most Homeowners Overpay on Mortgages | Mesa News
Nine out of ten homebuyers are overpaying on their mortgages—thanks to a lack of rate shopping, overwhelm, or blind trust in agents. If you bought between 2022…
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Scottsdale Speed Cameras Exposed | Mesa News
Scottsdale’s speed cameras are cash cows—earning nearly $3 million annually—but half the tickets over five years got tossed out because the city couldn’t…
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Coal Closures and Tribal Economic Hope | Mesa News
Arizona’s governor and tribal leaders from the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe have signed a landmark agreement to rebuild economies shattered by coal mine…
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Crayfish Invasion Threatens Grand Canyon | Mesa News
Crayfish are invading the Colorado River below Glen Canyon Dam in record numbers—over 3,000 caught this year alone, up from just 2 dozen last year. These…
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Son’s Tragic Act Against Parents | Mesa News
A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Arizona when parents Scott and Tina Turk, devoted caregivers to their adult son Jonathan who struggled with severe mental…
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Arizona Freeway Closures This Weekend | Mesa News
This weekend’s Arizona road trip just got a major detour warning: key freeways including Loop 101 and Loop 202 are shut down for major construction, with…
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Adam Sheafe to Face Life Sentence | Mesa News
A chilling case unfolds as 52-year-old Adam Sheafe prepares for sentencing on August 14th for the brutal murder of 76-year-old Pastor William Schonemann — a…
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Test Your Arizona News Knowledge | Mesa News
Test your Arizona awareness with this week’s news quiz—covering major headlines from August 7–13, 2026. See if you’re keeping up with the state’s biggest…
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Flock Cameras Under Fire Over Privacy | Mesa News
A Chandler, Arizona, police officer quit after admitting he used the city’s Flock cameras to search for an elderly relative—sparking a privacy crisis. The city…