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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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Busy Philipps Reveals Brain Tumor Battle | Mesa News
Busy Philipps bravely shares her harrowing journey after being diagnosed with a rare brain tumor—an oligodendroglioma—discovered during a scan she insisted on…
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Breakthrough Pill for Pancreatic Cancer | Mesa News
FDA just approved a groundbreaking pill for advanced pancreatic cancer—daraxonrasib, now branded Rasonque—targeting a previously “undruggable” protein found in…
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Phoenix Heat Wave Lingers Into September | Mesa News
Phoenix is still baking under relentless summer heat, with temps stubbornly clinging to the 100s into early September—some days even hitting 110—with lows…
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Phoenix in the 90s: Boom, Heat, and Legacy | Mesa News
In the 1990s, Phoenix exploded—freeways crisscrossed the Valley, malls sprang up, and downtown buzzed with the Arizona Center. But beneath the boom?…
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Ice Bucket Challenge Returns for ALS | Mesa News
The Ice Bucket Challenge is roaring back, fueled by NFL stars like Chris Johnson, who recently revealed his ALS diagnosis. What started as a viral 2014…
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Peter Cullen’s Legacy Lives On | Mesa News
Peter Cullen, the legendary voice behind Optimus Prime and countless beloved characters, has passed away at 85. His iconic voice defined generations of…
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Phoenix Water Stations Failing in Heat | Mesa News
Phoenix poured thousands into 24/7 water cooling stations meant to save unhoused residents during brutal heatwaves — but many are spitting out warm or even hot…
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Valley Weekend: Music Arts & Sports | Mesa News
This weekend, the Valley’s buzzing with non-stop action—Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube drop by Friday night, Karol G takes over Glendale Saturday, and Rick…
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Cave Creek Ends Flock License Plate Cameras | Mesa News
Cave Creek is shutting down its Flock Safety license plate readers after residents raised privacy concerns and one camera was stolen — sparking a town council…
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Surprise Ends Flock Cameras After Glitch | Mesa News
Surprise, Arizona, shut down its license plate reader program after a technical glitch—caused by a browser bookmark—created the illusion of misuse. Though the…
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Campwood Fire: Arizona’s Tough Battle | Mesa News
A fierce Campwood Fire in Arizona, sparked on August 23rd, has exploded across 176 acres and remains zero percent contained—thanks to steep, brush-choked…
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Tempe and Cave Creek Shut Down License Plate Cameras | Mesa News
Tempe and Cave Creek are shutting down Flock’s controversial license plate reader cameras, prioritizing community trust over surveillance tech—even though the…
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Cocaine Bust Ends in Car Chase | Mesa News
A 41-year-old man in Lake Havasu City was arrested after a high-speed, three-mile car chase on August 21st, during which he dumped two kilos of cocaine—worth…
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Air Force Vet Accused of Fraud | Mesa News
A former Air Force member in Tucson is facing serious charges after allegedly lying on federal job applications to land multiple lucrative contracts while…
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Phoenix Shooting Near 27th Ave | Mesa News
A wild shooting and break-in unfolded near 27th Ave and Baseline Rd in Phoenix around 5 PM, with cops arriving to find a homeowner safe but an armed intruder…
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Arizona Cities Pull Plug on License Plate Tech | Mesa News
Tempe and Cave Creek have joined Arizona’s growing list of cities shutting down Flock Safety’s automated license plate reader programs, citing privacy concerns…
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Phoenix Council Funds Officer Therapy Amid Scandal | Mesa News
Two Phoenix police officers were arrested and fired after a violent traffic stop turned deadly, sparking a citywide reckoning over police accountability and…
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Tucson Then: A City On The Cusp | Mesa News
Step back in time to Tucson’s mid-50s heyday—when streets buzzed with a different rhythm, downtown buildings stood proud, and the city teetered on the edge of…
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Arizona Man Arrested for Campus Voyeurism | Mesa News
A 33-year-old man was arrested at Arizona State University for allegedly secretly filming men in campus restrooms over months, claiming it was an…
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Arizona Heat and Headlines | Mesa News
Arizona ranchers brace for a beef avalanche as 660 million pounds of tariff-free imports threaten their markets, while Lake Havasu City cops chase a suspect…
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Arizona’s New Cost of Living | Mesa News
Arizona’s cost of living just hit a new threshold—$75K a year to live comfortably, experts say—as rent and groceries soar. Meanwhile, cattle trade between…
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Text Saved Two Hikers in Arizona | Mesa News
Two older hikers, one 62 and the other 88, got lost in Arizona’s Mount Trumbull Wilderness, ran out of water, and spent a cold, rainy night stranded. The…
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Trigg Kiser’s Tragic Drowning Case | Mesa News
Trigg Kiser’s tragic drowning death, ruled an accident by Maricopa County medical examiners, sparked a whirlwind of legal and emotional fallout — his father…
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Phoenix Eyes Rugby World Cup 2031 | Mesa News
Phoenix is officially in the running to host the Men’s Rugby World Cup in 2031, with city council backing Arizona’s bid — a historic first for the U.S. as the…
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Gold Medal Swim School Expands to Surprise | Mesa News
Olympic gold medalist Mike Troy’s legacy soars as Gold Medal Swim School expands to Surprise, bringing world-class swim lessons, crystal-clear water, and free…
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Arizona's Hidden Nuclear Past | Mesa News
Arizona’s Cold War legacy lives on underground—18 Titan II missile sites once stood ready to strike, serving as the longest-serving ICBMs of their kind before…
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Arizona's Hidden Nuclear Past | Mesa News
Step back into the tense Cold War era at Arizona’s only fully intact Titan II missile site, now a hauntingly preserved museum. Once home to eighteen massive…
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When Does Your Social Security Pay? | Mesa News
When do your Social Security checks arrive? It depends on your birth date and when you started receiving benefits. Most retirees, disabled, or survivors get…
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Shooting in Buckeye Leaves Father Dead Daughter Injured | Mesa News
A deadly home shooting in Buckeye leaves a father dead and his 17-year-old daughter critically injured just before 1 AM—police arrest a suspect on the scene…
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VAI Takes Over Mattel Park Amid Local Tragedies | Mesa News
VAI Resort is finally stepping in to revive the long-delayed Mattel Adventure Park in Glendale—hopefully bringing it to life soon. Meanwhile, a 92-year-old man…
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Tempe’s Homelessness Numbers Hold Steady | Mesa News
Tempe’s latest homeless count reveals steady progress despite shrinking pandemic funding—280 unsheltered residents, down from 515 in summer 2022. City leaders…
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USPS Holiday Shipping Costs Rising | Mesa News
The USPS is preparing for the holiday rush with temporary shipping price hikes starting early October and lasting through mid-January 2027, affecting Priority…
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Security Building Gets $135M Hotel Makeover | Mesa News
Downtown Phoenix’s historic Security Building, dating back to 1928, is getting a $135 million makeover into a 255-room hotel—thanks to developer Chris DeRose…
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Chickens on the Road and the Cop Who Helped | Mesa News
A flock of chickens went on an uninvited road trip in Ohio, causing a traffic jam—until a Dayton police officer stepped in, gently herding the clucking crew…
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Artemis II Crew Honored by President Trump | Mesa News
This Friday, President Trump will honor the Artemis II crew with the Congressional Space Medal of Honor at NASA’s Johnson Space Center — a historic moment…
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Tim Curry Remembered Through Iconic Roles | Mesa News
Legendary actor Tim Curry, best known for his unforgettable role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has passed away at 80. A towering…
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Social Security at Risk | Mesa News
Social Security faces a looming 22% benefit cut by 2032 unless Congress acts—sparking a bipartisan push for long-term solutions. Senators Durbin and Cassidy…
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Social Security at Risk | Mesa News
Social Security faces a looming 22% benefit cut by 2032 unless Congress acts—sparking a bipartisan push for long-term solutions. Senators Durbin and Cassidy…
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Council Seat Decided by Card Draw | Mesa News
In a wild twist of fate, a Gila Bend, Arizona, town council seat was won not by votes but by a card game—when Jesus Rubalcava drew the three of spades to edge…
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Retire Your Worn American Flag with Honor | Mesa News
Give your worn-out American flag a dignified retirement—Honoring America’s Veterans and Spencer’s are collecting flags across the Valley until August 31 for a…
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Samuel Bateman Gets 24 Years for Child Abuse | Mesa News
Fifty-year-old Samuel Bateman just got 24 more years behind bars for child abuse — caught in 2022 hauling three girls in a trailer that was basically an oven…
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Meta Settles for $16B to Protect Teens | Mesa News
Meta is on the verge of a historic $16 billion settlement after being accused of engineering addictive social media platforms that harm young users—forcing…
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Darline Graham Wins South Carolina Senate | Mesa News
Darline Graham has won the Republican nomination for South Carolina’s U.S. Senate seat, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman in a runoff that followed her brother…
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Dolly Parton Honored with Pink Lights | Mesa News
The Empire State Building lit up pink to honor Dolly Parton, the beloved “Queen of Country,” following her passing in Nashville after a battle with kidney…
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Ajo Arizona’s Historic Rebirth | Mesa News
Ajo, Arizona, is reinventing itself—turning its historic Curley School into apartments and a conference center while preserving its Spanish Colonial charm. As…
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Oatman’s Burro Boom | Mesa News
From uranium mines to burro strolls, Oatman, Arizona reinvented itself from a gritty mining town to a quirky desert tourist spot where wild donkeys rule Main…
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Tombstone Revived by Its Wild Past | Mesa News
Tombstone, Arizona—“too tough to die”—revived itself in the 1930s by weaponizing its Wild West past, turning decay into destination with events like Helldorado…
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Sacred Lands vs Security Walls | Mesa News
Tohono O’odham leaders return to sacred Quitobaquito Springs—where border wall construction unearthed human bones and shattered ancestral lands—to reveal how…
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Copper Mine Lawsuit Targets Galiuro Mountains | Mesa News
A major lawsuit is challenging a fast-tracked copper exploration project in Arizona’s Galiuro Mountains, alleging the Bureau of Land Management ignored…
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Sacred Land, Rising Tensions in Arizona | Mesa News
Tensions are rising along the Arizona-Sonora border as sacred O’odham land near Quitobaquito Spring faces renewed cattle trade, sparking cultural alarm—and…
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Border, Weather, and Canyon Updates | Mesa News
A hiker was attacked with a knife in Supai village, sparking an investigation. Meanwhile, cattle trade between Arizona and Sonora has resumed after a pause. In…
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Bluesky Thomas Death Ruled Homicide | Mesa News
A Tucson police recruit, Bluesky Thomas, died during a training exercise—officially called an accident, but now ruled a homicide by Pima County Medical…
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Surprise Arizona in the National Spotlight | Mesa News
Surprise, Arizona—once a sleepy town with a humble name—is now a national flashpoint. From controversial ICE detention centers and unpopular data centers to…
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Dolly Parton’s Legacy Lives Through Books | Mesa News
Country music legend Dolly Parton, beloved for hits like “Jolene” and “9 to 5,” has died at 80 — but her legacy lives on through her groundbreaking Imagination…
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Glendale’s Big Energy Project Sparks Outcry | Mesa News
Glendale is racing ahead with a major development: annexing 160 acres for a massive data center and natural gas plant, set to pump millions into the city and…
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Arizona’s Comfortable Living Cost | Mesa News
Living comfortably in Arizona costs way more than the national average—over $101K for a single adult and nearly $237K for a family of four, according to…
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Sacred Spring Under Threat | Mesa News
Tohono O’odham leaders return to Quitobaquito Spring — a sacred, ecologically vital site already scarred by the first border wall — warning that a proposed…
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Teen Girl Killed in Phoenix Crash | Mesa News
Teen Girl Killed in Phoenix Crash | Mesa News
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AI Chips and Surveillance Risks | Mesa News
AI chips are exploding in demand, with TSMC pouring $100 billion into Arizona—but hurdles remain. Meanwhile, AI is quietly infiltrating surveillance systems…
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Urban Hip-E Brings Fresh Eats to Tempe | Mesa News
Urban Hip-E just dropped its first Arizona location in Tempe, bringing its Colorado-born “Fresh is hip” vibe to the desert with zero seed oils and no high…