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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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Nevada Sues Over Colorado River Cuts | Mesa News
Nevada is suing the federal government over a Colorado River water-cutting plan, arguing it unfairly singles them out and threatens Las Vegas’ economy—despite…
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Father and Son Break Into Arts Center | Mesa News
A 31-year-old man named Jean Zintz pulled off a bizarre heist at the Mesa Arts Center—complete with his 10-year-old son tagging along and allegedly stealing…
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James Lew, Action Legend, Passes at 73 | Mesa News
Veteran action star, stuntman, and martial artist James Lew, known for his iconic roles in films like “Big Trouble in Little China” and “Timecop,” has died at…
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The Witness Tree Still Standing | Mesa News
An ancient oak tree in Eutaw Springs, over 300 years old and a living witness to the Revolutionary War’s Battle of Eutaw Springs in 1781, is getting a…
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Boat Explosion on Lake Havasu | Mesa News
A boat erupted in flames on Lake Havasu, injuring two women from Ontario, California, who were rushed to the hospital with serious burns. Deputies arrived to…
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Screens and Language: What the Data Shows | Mesa News
New research reveals that 87% of kids under age seven are spending too much time on screens — and it’s starting as early as infancy. While most screen time…
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Tragedy, Betrayal, and Family Loss | Mesa News
A chilling series of events unfolds across the U.S.: in rural Oregon, a mass killing suspect is found dead after a fiery vehicle discovery; in Tempe, a school…
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Janie Bradford Hobbs: Motown’s Hidden Muse | Mesa News
Janie Bradford Hobbs, the unsung architect behind Motown’s greatest hits, has died at 87 — leaving behind a legacy that shaped music history and inspired…
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Rare Brain Infection Claims 8-Year-Old Girl | Mesa News
A Louisiana girl, Lillian Smart, died from a rare and deadly brain infection caused by the amoeba Naegleria fowleri, likely contracted while swimming in a…
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Two Officers Charged After Deadly Traffic Stop | Mesa News
Two Phoenix cops face serious charges after a traffic stop spiraled into violence — tasing, punching, and threatening to shoot a couple, all without filing a…
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Pierce Park Gets Major Sports Upgrade | Mesa News
Phoenix just leveled up Pierce Park with six brand-new pickleball courts, two fresh tennis courts, and a resurfaced basketball court—plus new benches, picnic…
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Colombia Earthquake Relief Efforts | Mesa News
A devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on August 10, killing over 300, injuring more than 4,500, and leaving 400 missing. Nearly 134,000 homes…
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Zaxby's Expands West in Phoenix | Mesa News
Zaxby’s is making a major westward push in Phoenix, opening a new 3,000-square-foot drive-through location in west Phoenix — and it’s just the start. After a…
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Phoenix Central Avenue Then | Mesa News
Step back in time with a vivid look at Phoenix’s Central Avenue in the 1970s—when it was still called Centre, bustling with open spaces, construction, and the…
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Arizona’s Measles Vaccination Crisis | Mesa News
Arizona’s kindergarten measles vaccination rate lags dangerously behind the national average and herd immunity threshold, leaving kids vulnerable to outbreaks…
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Volunteers Heal Grand Canyon After Fire | Mesa News
A dozen passionate volunteers descended on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim to help heal land scarred by the Dragon Bravo Fire—a blaze that ravaged 150,000 acres…
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Volunteers Rebuild Grand Canyon's Forest | Mesa News
Volunteers plant 1,000 ponderosa pine seedlings in Fuller Canyon, a fire-ravaged zone of the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, as part of a major restoration effort…
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Bisbee’s Staircase to Art and Soul | Mesa News
Bisbee, Arizona, once a booming mining town, reinvented itself into a vibrant arts hub with over 3,000 winding stairs, epic annual stair climbs, historic…
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Six-Year-Old Sues After E. coli at State Fair | Mesa News
A six-year-old boy is suing the Arizona State Fair after contracting a life-threatening E. coli infection from its petting zoo, leading to 21 days in the…
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Arson Devastates Home, Puppy Lost | Mesa News
A devastating arson fire tore through an Apache Junction home on July 22, claiming the life of a four-month-old puppy named Bruce while sparing its human…
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Arizona High School Transfer Rules Debate | Mesa News
Arizona’s high school athletes are caught in a heated debate over transfer rules, with top football players moving schools for better college exposure — often…
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Heat Stroke Hits ASU Hockey Player | Mesa News
A Arizona State University hockey player collapsed during an early morning outdoor workout on the first day of fall classes amid scorching 89-degree heat…
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Flash Floods in the Desert | Mesa News
Flash flood warning in Pinal County Sunday night—don’t drive or walk through flooded streets. Just six inches of moving water can knock you down, and a foot…
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Arizona Storm Warning Tonight | Mesa News
A severe thunderstorm warning hit Pinal County, Arizona, Sunday night with wind gusts up to 60 mph and small hail—prompting residents to seek shelter indoors…
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Peanut Allergy Cure via Gut Bacteria | Mesa News
Scientists are testing a radical new approach to peanut allergies: fecal transplants from non-allergic donors, aiming to reset the gut microbiome and build…
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Haboob Hits Pima County | Mesa News
A massive, life-threatening dust storm—known as a haboob—hit Pima County Sunday evening, slashing visibility to under a quarter mile and whipping winds over 50…
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Phoenix Heat and Police Under Fire | Mesa News
Phoenix police are under fire after new court docs reveal a violent traffic stop where a couple was allegedly assaulted and tased, sparking outrage over…
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Two Phoenix Officers Fired After Deadly Traffic Stop | Mesa News
Two Phoenix officers, Luis Vasquez Junior and Antonio Felix, are facing serious felony charges after a traffic stop turned violent — allegedly involving…
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Shelley Fabares Remembered | Mesa News
Shelley Fabares, beloved for her roles as Mary Stone on “The Donna Reed Show” and Christine Armstrong on “Coach,” has died at 82, leaving behind a legacy of…
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Mesa Crash Injures 6 Including 4 Kids | Mesa News
A harrowing crash near Mesa’s Country Club Drive and McKellips Road sent six people, including four kids, to the hospital—though thankfully none are…
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Severe Storm Hits Arizona Counties | Mesa News
A severe thunderstorm warning hit Pima and Santa Cruz counties with 60 mph winds and quarter-sized hail—prompting everyone to seek shelter indoors and avoid…
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72-Year-Old’s Desert Fall Leaves Him Facing Amputation | Mesa News
Seventy-two-year-old Grant Siler is fighting for his life after a harrowing desert fall in Arizona left him with catastrophic burns, organ failure, and heat…
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QuikTrip Shooting in Avondale Arizona | Mesa News
A deadly confrontation erupted at a QuikTrip in Avondale, Arizona, Saturday night when two men known to each other clashed near the gas pumps—one pulled a gun…
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Alfalfa Sprout Recall Linked to E. coli Outbreak | Mesa News
Alfalfa sprouts are being recalled nationwide after E. coli and Salmonella outbreaks sickened at least 55 people across 15 states — with some cases leading to…
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Arizona Teen Aubrey Hilgers Selected for Solheim Cup | Mesa News
Arizona teen Aubrey Hilgers is set to compete in the 2026 PING Junior Solheim Cup in Amsterdam, representing the U.S. against top European junior golfers — a…
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Teen in Critical Condition After Phoenix Crosswalk Crash | Mesa News
Teen in Critical Condition After Phoenix Crosswalk Crash | Mesa News
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Pilot Survives Ocean Crash Near Boca Raton | Mesa News
A small plane took off from Fort Myers bound for the Bahamas but ended up in the Atlantic off Boca Raton—thankfully, the lone pilot walked away unharmed after…
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Students Return, Tempe Revives | Mesa News
Students are flooding back into Tempe, reviving local businesses and turning the town into a buzzing hub of energy. Rusty Taco’s “Back to School Thursday”…
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Storm Hits Arizona Winery | Mesa News
A severe thunderstorm with 88 mph winds and hail slammed Old Pueblo Cellars in Willcox, Arizona, just before harvest—toppling silos, snapping power lines, and…
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Beef Shortage Hits Shelves | Mesa News
Beef prices hit record highs as the U.S. cattle herd plummets to a 75-year low, sparking holiday panic—and President Trump’s bold move to import cheaper beef…
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NIPSCO Under Fire After Storm Outage | Mesa News
Northwest Indiana is still reeling from severe storms that left over 21,000 people without power for nearly two weeks. Governor Mike Braun has blasted NIPSCO…
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Teen in Critical Condition After Phoenix Crosswalk Crash | Mesa News
Teen in Critical Condition After Phoenix Crosswalk Crash | Mesa News
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Two Officers Charged in Unexplained Assault | Mesa News
Two Phoenix police officers are facing felony charges after a brutal, unexplained traffic stop that left a couple injured — and no body cameras were turned on…
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Peoria Water Quality Update | Mesa News
Peoria’s water near 71st and Olive hit slightly elevated TTHM levels—no health risk, just a localized issue caused by longer water sit-times in pipes. City’s…
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North Rim Rebirth After Wildfire | Mesa News
The North Rim of the Grand Canyon is bouncing back after the devastating Bravo Dragon Fire of 2025, thanks to tireless restoration efforts. Crews are…
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Mayor in Bar Stool Altercation | Mesa News
Prescott Valley Mayor Kell Palguta is facing criminal charges after a bar brawl sparked by a stool dispute — video shows him grabbing both the stool and…
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Saving North Canyon Creek After Fire | Mesa News
A wildfire that destroyed the Grand Canyon Lodge also threatened North Canyon Creek — one of only two spring-fed streams on the Kaibab Plateau. Now, crews are…
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From Budapest to Sedona | Mesa News
Did you know the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona almost began life in Budapest? Conceived in 1932 as a tribute to the Empire State Building, its journey was…
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Phoenix Police Seek Suspect in Tucson Recruit Killing | Mesa News
Phoenix police seek suspect in fatal shooting of Tucson recruit, with an arrest warrant issued and surveillance footage shared publicly—possibly tied to this…
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Two Phoenix Officers Fired After Alleged Brutal Stop | Mesa News
Two Phoenix police officers, Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez Jr., were arrested and fired after a damning investigation revealed they allegedly assaulted a…
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School Security Breach Under Investigation | Mesa News
A school security staffer in Tempe, Arizona, has been arrested after allegedly misusing security footage from high schools — downloading and misusing it in…
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Jaws Souvenirs Fire Shakes Beach Community | Mesa News
An early morning fire tore through Jaws Souvenirs, a beloved Panama City Beach landmark, sending flames roaring and leaving the community reeling. Firefighters…
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Phoenix Police Under Fire in Violent Traffic Stop | Mesa News
Two Phoenix cops face serious charges after a brutal, unrecorded traffic stop turned deadly—body cams off, windows smashed, Taser and punches flying, one…
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Phoenix Officers Arrested in Traffic Stop | Mesa News
Two Phoenix police officers face arrest after a horrifying traffic stop where they allegedly assaulted a couple with fists, a stun gun, and even threatened to…
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Seeking Witnesses in Tragic Soccer Incident | Mesa News
A tragic incident unfolded after a soccer game in Phoenix, where 19-year-old Tumusifu Bazirake was assaulted and died a week later. Police are urgently seeking…
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Tucson Police Recruit Murder Update | Mesa News
Tucson police make a major breakthrough in the tragic murder of recruit Carlos Ramirez, arresting 39-year-old Santiago Jorge Rogers after a joint SWAT-FBI raid…
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Arrest Made in Cadet Ramirez Murder | Mesa News
Tucson police arrest Santiago Jorge Rogers, 39, in connection with the murder of Cadet Carlos Ramirez. Surveillance footage from a Casino Del Sol-area store…
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Glenn Jordan’s Five-Year Comeback | Mesa News
Five years after a gas leak explosion shattered lives in Chandler, Glenn Jordan—severely burned and now a beacon of resilience—is turning his recovery into…
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Arizona Honors Farmworkers with New Day | Mesa News
Arizona is honoring farmworkers with a new official state holiday: Farmworkers Day on August 22nd, marking the 60th anniversary of the union that became the…
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Phoenix Officers Under Fire for Alleged Assault | Mesa News
Two Phoenix police officers face serious allegations after allegedly stopping a couple, failing to identify themselves, forcibly entering their car, and…