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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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Avondale Murder, Death Row, and Fall Brews | Mesa News
Avondale authorities have escalated a missing persons case to murder after discovering human remains at a Litchfield Park home. Meanwhile, two death row…
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Mothers Wait Months for Food Aid | Mesa News
A Glendale mom, Monique Moody, endured a grueling two-month wait for food assistance—complete with multiple calls, interviews, and even a trip to the…
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Mesa Schools Launch Integrated High Schools | Mesa News
Mesa’s largest school district kicked off its new school year with a bold twist: two brand-new high schools rolled out—not as standalone campuses, but…
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Low Key Piano Bar’s Final Night | Mesa News
Low Key Piano Bar in Tempe is closing its doors for good after 12 years on Mill Avenue, and the final weekend is shaping up to be a bittersweet farewell. Known…
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Phoenix Fire Deploys Rescue Truck for Weekend Peaks | Mesa News
Phoenix Fire’s launching a weekend mountain rescue truck to tackle a surge in calls—up 22% since last year—with crews stationed at Station 12 near Camelback…
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Phoenix Fights Unfair River Cuts | Mesa News
Phoenix is preparing legal and political action against proposed Colorado River water cuts that could disproportionately impact Arizona. Mayor Kate Gallego…
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BASE Jumper Rescued from Cliff Face | Mesa News
A BASE jumper got stuck on a cliffside in Arizona, dangling precariously after clipping a rock face—until Ranger 1 helicopter crew swooped in for a high-stakes…
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Teen Boyfriend Accused in Phoenix Shooting | Mesa News
A shocking tragedy unfolded in Phoenix when a 21-year-old woman and her 16-year-old boyfriend are now facing serious charges after the fatal shooting of a…
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Move Over Law Saves Lives | Mesa News
A Tennessee Highway Patrol cruiser was violently struck from behind during a traffic stop, sending the patrol car into the vehicle already pulled over and…
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Death Row Inmates Face New Death Penalty | Mesa News
Two death row inmates in Arizona, Pete Van Winkle and Tracy Hampton, now face the death penalty for allegedly brutally killing another inmate, Kenneth…
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Firefighter Sentenced After Secret Cameras | Mesa News
A Fountain Hills firefighter stunned the community when he was sentenced to ten years probation and forced to register as a sex offender after secretly…
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Miss NC Crown Stripped Amid Conduct Review | Mesa News
Miss North Carolina USA Brittany Boltinhouse has been stripped of her crown just weeks before the national pageant over a pattern of conduct violating pageant…
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Government Targets Organ Donation Group | Mesa News
The U.S. government is cracking down on organ transplant practices, targeting Network for Hope after allegations they prepared to harvest organs from patients…
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U-Haul Tragedy Ends in Shooting | Mesa News
A brutal workplace shooting erupted at a U-Haul facility on Annex Avenue when a 23-year-old employee, Devin Rice, allegedly argued with a 56-year-old coworker…
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Student Loan Defaults Surge Amid Economic Pressure | Mesa News
Student loan defaults are exploding—nearly 10 million borrowers are now more than nine months behind, a jump of over four million since the pandemic pause…
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Memorial Removed Despite Community Grief | Mesa News
A grieving mother fights to keep her son’s memory alive after the school district dismantled a beloved memorial—built over a year by students, families, and…
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Salad and Go Closes, Workers Get New Jobs | Mesa News
Salad and Go’s sudden shutdown across Arizona and Nevada left thousands unemployed after filing for Chapter eleven bankruptcy—but here’s the twist: Dutch Bros…
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Heatwave Ends with Monsoon Relief | Mesa News
Phoenix is baking under a relentless heat dome, with feel-like temps hitting 110-120 degrees—even with clouds. Dust storms earlier this week degraded air…
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New Mexico vs Justice Dept Over Epstein Files | Mesa News
New Mexico is suing the Justice Department to force disclosure of unredacted Epstein files, claiming federal authorities are withholding critical evidence tied…
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Avondale Police Investigate Backyard Remains | Mesa News
Police in Litchfield Park are investigating a grim discovery of unidentified human remains in a backyard after a welfare check was requested for a family of…
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Arizona’s Wild Week in Crime and Care | Mesa News
A Phoenix meth bust, a Tucson murder accusation, an ASU student’s viral arrest, a deputy’s heroic baby rescue, and a deadly West Valley crash—all packed into…
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Surprise ICE Center Pause Update | Mesa News
Surprise, AZ just launched a new website to update the public on its controversial ICE processing center—set to open in a massive warehouse on Sweetwater…
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Senators Challenge FAA’s Phoenix Flight Path Plan | Mesa News
Arizona’s senators are sounding the alarm over the FAA’s proposed flight path changes, warning they could unleash a repeat of past noise disasters that once…
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Edwards Drops Campaign Amid Ethics Fallout | Mesa News
North Carolina Congressman Chuck Edwards has dropped his reelection bid after the House Ethics Committee recommended censure over inappropriate conduct with…
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Seven Belugas Rescued to Texas | Mesa News
Seven beluga whales have arrived safely in Texas after a 2,000-mile rescue mission from a shuttered Canadian marine park, part of a larger effort to save 30…
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Infineon Closes Mesa Plant, 98 Jobs Lost | Mesa News
Infineon’s Arizona plant is shutting down—98 jobs lost as operations end by September 30, impacting production, quality control, and facility teams amid a…
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Tragic Multi-Car Crash on I-10 | Mesa News
A deadly multi-car crash on I-10 in Avondale shut down westbound lanes early Thursday, claiming one life and injuring others—forcing traffic diversions and…
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Jetstar Charges for Overhead Bins | Mesa News
Jetstar’s bold new move: pay $18–$37 to stash your big carry-on in the overhead bin—plus get priority boarding. The Aussie budget airline says it’s all about…
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Moderna’s Flu Vaccine Gets FDA Approval | Mesa News
Moderna’s new mRNA flu vaccine, mFlusiva, just got full FDA approval for ages 50-64 and accelerated approval for those 65+, marking a major leap in flu…
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Viagra May Block Cancer Spread | Mesa News
Viagra might just be the surprise weapon in cancer’s fight—new research reveals sildenafil could block cancer cells from using cholesterol to spread…
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Arizona's 1950s: Growth, Icons, and Change | Mesa News
Arizona in the 1950s buzzed with explosive growth and cultural shifts—Phoenix swelled past 220,000 residents, Goldwater entered the Senate, and new…
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Prime Perks You’re Not Using | Mesa News
Amazon Prime isn’t just about free shipping—millions are missing out on hidden perks that save hundreds yearly, from free photo storage and Kindle books to…
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Underwater Altercation in Miami Waters | Mesa News
A Miami diver faces attempted murder charges after allegedly cutting off an 18-year-old’s air supply during a heated underwater lobster hunt — but Simpson’s…
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Brother Attacks Sister With Machete | Mesa News
A chilling attack in Margate, Florida, left a woman critically injured and her one-year-old daughter covered in blood after a 36-year-old brother allegedly…
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Last Cottonwood Stands Against Border Wall | Mesa News
In Lochiel, Arizona, a fierce environmental battle rages as contractors tear down ancient cottonwood trees—some over 200 years old—to build a massive border…
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ReDiscover Logistics Park Rising | Mesa News
A new industrial powerhouse is rising in north Phoenix — ReDiscover Logistics Park, strategically positioned near major highways and just miles from TSMC’s…
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Arizona Resists Federal River Cuts | Mesa News
Arizona is fiercely resisting a new federal drought plan for the Colorado River, arguing it unfairly singles out the state for massive water cuts while…
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Ancient Cottonwoods Face Demolition | Mesa News
Ancient cottonwood trees in southern Arizona’s Roosevelt Easement are being uprooted to expand the border wall, sparking outrage as environmentalists and…
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New Vet Hospital Coming to Northwest Valley | Mesa News
Big news for pet parents in the northwest Valley: Livewell Animal Hospital is under construction and set to open soon, bringing top-tier veterinary…
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Dozen Dead Cats Found in Maricopa Home | Mesa News
A chilling discovery in Morristown has sent shockwaves through the community: over a dozen dead cats found inside a Maricopa County home, with the stench so…
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Hobbs Picks Giles as Running Mate | Mesa News
Governor Katie Hobbs is poised to announce John Giles, former Mesa mayor and political maverick, as her running mate — a bold move designed to unify Arizona…
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Teacher Arrested for Meth at School | Mesa News
A 55-year-old teacher in Yuma County, Deana Flynn Salter, was arrested after a makeup bag found on school grounds allegedly contained over four grams of…
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August in the Valley: Events & Excitement | Mesa News
August’s heating up the Valley with non-stop fun—Julia Child’s life on display at the Arizona Science Center, family field days at Chase Field, and cool nights…
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Chandler Empowers Nonprofits with Blueprint Program | Mesa News
Chandler’s launching the Nonprofit Blueprint Program, teaming up with 15 local nonprofits to give them essential skills and a $5,000 grant to supercharge their…
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Pumpkin Spice Season Is Here | Mesa News
Pumpkin spice season is officially here — and Starbucks is leading the charge with a full fall menu drop on August 25th, featuring classic PSLs, new drinks…
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200g Meth Bust in Camp Verde | Mesa News
Early morning traffic stop in Camp Verde leads to massive meth bust—nearly half a pound seized by K9 units. Driver George Krekelberg, with a prior criminal…
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Three Vanished From Litchfield Park Home | Mesa News
A chilling mystery unfolds in Avondale as police search for a vanished family of three—husband, wife, and adult son—who disappeared from their Litchfield Park…
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Arizona Flash Flood Warning Live | Mesa News
Flash flood warning hits Arizona’s Coconino County as thunderstorms dump heavy rain—up to 1.75 inches in some spots—triggering life-threatening flooding risks…
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Judge Orders Prison Healthcare Takeover | Mesa News
A federal judge has blocked Arizona from halting a federal takeover of its prison healthcare, appointing receiver Annette Chambers-Smith to immediately step in…
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West Nile Surge in Maricopa County | Mesa News
Maricopa County’s facing a major West Nile virus spike this year, with 183 positive mosquito samples already — and it’s happening smack dab in the middle of…
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Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Primary | Mesa News
Abdul El-Sayed just pulled off a historic upset in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, edging out Rep. Haley Stevens by less than one percent — a stunning…
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FBI Offers $30K for Amberly Mendoza Case Clues | Mesa News
FBI offers up to $30,000 for info on the 1996 murder of 10-year-old Amberly Mendoza in Yuma — a brutal assault involving asphyxiation with no forced entry, but…
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Littlefield Withdraws From Scottsdale Race | Mesa News
Bob Littlefield, a 78-year-old Scottsdale City Council candidate with a 24-year legacy in local politics, has pulled out of the election after finishing fourth…
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Mass Shooting in Prospect Hills NC | Mesa News
A deadly mass shooting erupted in Prospect Hills, North Carolina, early Wednesday morning on Brooks Road. Law enforcement, including the Caswell County…
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Congressman Miller Faces Ethics Probe | Mesa News
Congressman Max Miller is demanding the House Ethics Committee investigate abuse allegations from his ex-wife, vowing full cooperation as he races for…
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Tupac Trial Set for August | Mesa News
Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder case is heating up as Duane “Keffe D” Davis, accused of orchestrating the Las Vegas shooting, prepares for trial on August 10th —…
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Killer Released After Serving Assault Sentence | Mesa News
Ronald Exantus, the man convicted of murdering six-year-old Logan Tipton, has been released from prison after serving his sentence for assaulting Logan’s…
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Las Vegas Officer Killed in Line of Duty | Mesa News
A Las Vegas police officer, a Marine veteran just 30 years old and only a year into his service, died heroically Tuesday while responding to a call involving…
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Arizona’s Top Hospital Streaks On | Mesa News
Arizona’s healthcare scene is booming—Mayo Clinic in Phoenix just claimed its 14th straight 1 spot in state rankings and made the national honor roll for the…
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WWE Royal Rumble Heads to Glendale | Mesa News
WWE’s Royal Rumble is headed to Glendale, Arizona, in February 2027 at State Farm Stadium — and it’s just the start. TKO Group Holdings, WWE’s parent company…