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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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SpaceX Launches 24 Starlink Satellites | Mesa News
SpaceX is launching its 51st West Coast mission of the year this Saturday, July 25th, sending 24 Starlink satellites into orbit from Vandenberg Space Force…
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Tempe’s Dorsey Station Affordable Housing Push | Mesa News
Tempe is turning a former Food City site into Dorsey Station — a massive mixed-use development with 400 apartments, 90% of them affordable for locals earning…
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Disney’s Pixar Layoffs Amid Box Office Shifts | Mesa News
Disney’s latest wave of layoffs hits hard—over 300 employees cut across Pixar, Disney TV, Studios, and ESPN—despite Pixar’s blockbuster “Inside Out 2” raking…
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Major Freeway Closures This Weekend | Mesa News
This weekend’s freeway chaos is real — major closures and lane reductions hit key routes across the valley. Southbound Loop 101 is fully shut down between Loop…
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Social Security Payment Dates Explained | Mesa News
Social Security checks are hitting the banks in August — but your exact payday depends on your birthday: first ten? Second Wednesday. Eleventh to twentieth?…
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Phoenix Freeway Closures This Weekend | Mesa News
Phoenix drivers brace for major freeway chaos this weekend—big closures and lane restrictions hit Friday night through Sunday morning as ADOT pushes ahead with…
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Arizona News Quiz: What You Missed | Mesa News
Arizona’s latest news roundup drops with the AZCentral News Quiz—your quick, smart check-in on the biggest stories from July 17–23. Test your civic pulse, dive…
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Arizona Gas Prices Soar Amid Global Tension | Mesa News
Gas prices in Arizona are surging for the second straight week, climbing to a national seventh place as Middle East tensions push oil to $90 a barrel—forcing…
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East Mesa’s Rapid Transformation | Mesa News
East Mesa is transforming fast—new housing, restaurants, and even a brand-new Target at Medina Station are reshaping the desert landscape, bringing convenience…
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Biggs vs Hobbs on Arizona Taxes | Mesa News
Arizona’s GOP gubernatorial hopeful Andy Biggs is pushing to eliminate the state’s income tax, arguing it’s essential to make Arizona competitive with tax-free…
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Phoenix Heat Records and Trends | Mesa News
Phoenix is blazing hot this year, with 63 days over 100 degrees already — second only to 2020 — but surprisingly few days over 110 (just seven, ranking 17th in…
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Arizona's Mine Inspector Race | Mesa News
Arizona’s mining safety watchdog race just got wild — two candidates, both deeply experienced engineers, are vying for the state mine inspector role, a job…
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Dog Found With Bullet In Leg | Mesa News
A brave dog named Walter was found in Surprise with a shattered femur and a bullet lodged in his leg—no visible wounds, but a grim story of trauma. After…
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Peoria Schools Under Fire | Mesa News
Peoria Unified School District is under fire as police raid its offices in a probe involving two former teachers accused of inappropriate conduct with a…
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Arizona Reports First Clade I Mpox Case | Mesa News
Arizona confirms its first case of the more deadly Clade I mpox strain, picked up abroad — but officials say public risk remains low, with no local spread…
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Wanted: Tattooed Suspect in Cold Case | Mesa News
A month into the manhunt for Isabelle Johnson, the prime suspect in the murder of 43-year-old Jason Coulthart, authorities are intensifying their search with…
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Teen Stabbing Plea Deal Sparks Outcry | Mesa News
A teen accused of first-degree murder in a brutal Maryvale High stabbing is facing a plea deal that could cut his charge to second-degree — potentially…
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Phoenix’s New Dark Sky Discovery Center | Mesa News
Get ready to explore the cosmos up close—Fountain Hills’ brand-new International Dark Sky Discovery Center is almost done, set to open in February 2027…
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Lost in the Grand Canyon at 83 | Mesa News
An 83-year-old hiker vanished in the Grand Canyon after getting separated from his partner near Dog Saddle—lost for over 24 hours before a massive search…
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Arizona Flash Flood Warning | Mesa News
Arizona’s desert turned deadly yesterday as severe thunderstorms and flash floods slammed Coconino County, with warnings issued for hail the size of quarters…
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Veterans Seek Plant-Based Healing | Mesa News
This weekend in Phoenix, veterans are gathering for Operation Green Wellness — an eye-opening event spotlighting cannabis and plant-based therapies for PTSD…
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Ransom Note Revealed in Nancy Guthrie Case | Mesa News
A chilling ransom note sent to media outlets claimed Nancy Guthrie, mother of Savannah Guthrie, was in the captors’ custody—with her life in her daughter’s…
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Audio Evidence Shakes Phoenix Shooting Case | Mesa News
A trauma surgeon, Dr. Kris Johnson, is facing up to 20 years in prison after Phoenix police shot him in 2022—claiming he fired first. But forensic audio…
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Cyclospora Outbreak Mystery Deepens | Mesa News
A new cyclospora outbreak is unfolding, sickening 72 people with no confirmed food source yet—while authorities quietly track cases. This follows a separate…
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A Hero’s Last Act of Love | Mesa News
A heroic Arkansas police officer, Fred Marsh, 24, drowned while saving his fiancée Hailey from a canoe accident in Missouri—just hours after proposing to her…
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Tempe Marketplace Gets Major New Stores | Mesa News
Tempe Marketplace Gets Major New Stores | Mesa News
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Frozen Remains Found in Juneau Shed | Mesa News
A chilling discovery in Juneau, Alaska: human remains found inside a chest freezer in a locked shed on Glacier Highway, sparking an active police…
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AI Trash Trucks Hit Mesa Streets | Mesa News
Mesa, Arizona is testing AI-powered garbage trucks to slash accidents and protect workers—equipping just three of its 90 trucks with cameras and alarms that…
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Crime Rates Plummet Across the Country | Mesa News
Crime rates are plummeting nationwide, with homicides down 18% in the first half of 2026 — potentially the lowest in over a century. Violent crime continues…
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Mosquito Days Surge With Climate Change | Mesa News
Climate change is turning more U.S. cities into mosquito hot zones, with 95% now seeing 18 extra “mosquito disease days” annually—up from the 1970s—thanks to…
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Wild Gas Station Fire and Canyon Heat Warning | Mesa News
A gas station meltdown turned explosive when a man swore at a federal wildlife officer and ended up on fire—serious burns included. Meanwhile, a Grand Canyon…
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Guns on Campus: Who’s Still at Risk | Mesa News
New study reveals a 30-year drop in high school seniors carrying guns to school—but the decline isn’t equal across all groups. Non-Hispanic Black students saw…
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BMW Recall: Fix Starter Before It Burns | Mesa News
BMW is recalling over 318,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a potentially overheating engine starter that could cause fires — and it’s not the first time. Owners…
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Historic Tempe House Gets Ice Cream Makeover | Mesa News
Step back in time and sweeten your taste buds—Tempe’s 123-year-old Harry Walker House is getting a creamy makeover! This historic gem, relocated beside City…
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Tempe’s Dorsey Station Revitalization | Mesa News
Tempe’s tearing down the old Pollack Apache Center to make way for Dorsey Station — a bold new development with 400 units, 90% affordable, plus a grocery…
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Buyer’s Market Surge Across 19 Cities | Mesa News
The housing market is turning buyer-friendly across 19 major cities, with more homes on the market, longer listing times, and sellers eager to negotiate…
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Eighteen Fallen in Recent Conflicts | Mesa News
Eighteen U.S. service members have died in recent conflicts, including three killed in a Jordan base attack and one disarming a drone in Iraq — with over 400…
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Buc-ee's Pays Big Without Degrees | Mesa News
Buc-ee’s is turning heads again with jaw-dropping pay offers—up to $275K for store managers, no degree needed—and sparking debate about what makes a “good job”…
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Apache Junction House Fire Update | Mesa News
A house fire erupted in Apache Junction on Wednesday night, July 22, near Canyon Street and Warner Drive, quickly spreading to brush and nearby structures…
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Arizona Prisons Get New Healthcare Oversee | Mesa News
A federal judge has stepped in to overhaul Arizona’s prison healthcare system after years of constitutional violations and deadly neglect. Appointing Annette…
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Arizona Headlines: Mpox, Justice, and Viral Video | Mesa News
Arizona’s election results are still rolling in, while a new Clade I Mpox case raises health alarms. A Hopi man gets life for killing an unarmed Navajo man…
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ASU Student’s Tragic Grand Canyon Fall | Mesa News
A 26-year-old Arizona State University computer science grad, Sandarsh Krishna Murthy, died by suicide after falling from the Grand Canyon’s South Rim in May…
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Early Ballots Verified Ahead of Schedule | Mesa News
Maricopa County election workers just crushed their deadline, finishing signature verification on tens of thousands of early ballots in just six hours—way…
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Bus Route Changes Spark Parent Safety Fears | Mesa News
Kyrene School District’s new bus route changes are sparking parent outrage as kids face mile-long walks to stops — especially in extreme weather — despite the…
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Out of Africa Park Rebuilds After Storm | Mesa News
Storms tore through The Out of Africa Wildlife Park, leaving mud, uprooted trees, and shattered fences in their wake. With the park closed indefinitely for…
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Missing Hiker at Grand Canyon | Mesa News
An 83-year-old hiker vanished on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon after separating from his partner—this isn’t the first disappearance this year, nor the…
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Arizona Reports First Clade I Mpox Case | Mesa News
Arizona confirms its first case of Mpox Clade I — a deadlier, broader-spreading variant that jumped from abroad. Unlike the previous Clade II strain, which…
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Kyrene Schools Realign Amid Closures | Mesa News
Kyrene schools are in flux as three campuses shut down last year and three more face closure by the end of the school year—driven by enrollment shifts and…
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Chandler’s New Mayor Emerge | Mesa News
Chandler’s got a new mayor on the horizon—Matt Orlando, the councilmember who just edged out Rep. Jeff Weninger in the primary, marking the first mayoral…
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Navajo Nation Demands Water and Land Respect | Mesa News
Navajo citizens are sounding the alarm over unchecked resource deals threatening their land, water, and future, demanding accountability and a sustainable…
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Missing Hiker at Grand Canyon | Mesa News
An 83-year-old hiker, Gerald Guinn, vanished near the Grand Canyon’s North Rim on July 21st while hiking without proper gear—last seen in a tan shirt, blue…
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Man Shoots Ex-Girlfriend Then Surrenders | Mesa News
A 53-year-old man, David Koepke, faces second-degree murder charges after shooting his 68-year-old ex-girlfriend, Yvette Appleby, during a heated argument in…
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Tropical Storm Bertha Heads for Gulf Coast | Mesa News
Tropical Storm Bertha’s barreling toward the US Gulf Coast could bring torrential rain, dangerous storm surge, and flooding—making it the second named storm of…
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Novo Nordisk Sues Lilly Over GLP-1 Ads | Mesa News
Novo Nordisk is suing Eli Lilly over aggressive advertising claims for Mounjaro and Zepbound, accusing them of spreading false info by comparing their drugs to…
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Tempe Police Body Cam Sparks Outcry | Mesa News
Body camera footage of a Tempe police officer punching a woman twice during a Mill Avenue altercation has gone viral, sparking outrage and calls for…
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Phoenix Mega Millions Winner Hits $3M | Mesa News
A lucky Arizona ticket holder hit a $3 million Mega Millions jackpot at a Fry’s in Buckeye—just in time to fuel dreams before the next draw hits an insane $743…
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Four Charged in Linked Murders | Mesa News
Four suspects face first-degree murder and conspiracy charges in the chilling, linked killings of Helen Marie Pullen Banks and 18-year-old Jayden McComber —…
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Measles Surge in Arizona | Mesa News
Arizona’s measles outbreak is escalating, with over 119 cases reported this year — including 25 in Maricopa County — pushing the state to sixth place…
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Doja Cat and Latto Hit Phoenix | Mesa News
Doja Cat’s “Tour Ma Vie World Tour” is hitting Phoenix this fall—October 29th at the Mortgage Matchup Center—and just dropped the bomb: Latto is officially…