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Compton to Host Peeples Valley Town Hall Oct. 1

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Yavapai County Chairman Brooks Compton is scheduled to hold a town hall in Peeples Valley on Oct. 1.

Yavapai County Arizona DeskSep 25, 2026

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Court filing describes missing Tucson boy’s home as ‘deplorable’

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A court filing described the Tucson home of a missing boy as “deplorable,” the Arizona Daily Star reported.

Pima County Arizona DeskSep 25, 2026

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Coconino County announces Andreani retirement

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Coconino County has announced the retirement of Flood Control District Administrator Lucinda Andreani.

Coconino County Arizona DeskSep 25, 2026

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Coconino courts look ahead with 'Justice 2045'

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Justice 2045 is the name of a long-range planning effort focused on the future of Coconino County’s courts.

Coconino County Arizona DeskSep 25, 2026

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Pinal County sheriff calls for Flock camera oversight

Police, fire and courts

The sheriff is seeking oversight of Flock cameras, but the scope of the proposal and next steps have not been announced.

Pinal County Arizona DeskSep 25, 2026

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Navajo Nation election prompts questions about trust

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Distrust is shaping how some people view participation in a Navajo Nation election.

Navajo County Arizona DeskSep 24, 2026

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USPS Honors Two Clifton Rescuers for Saving Baby

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The U.S. Postal Service recognized a postal clerk and a police officer in Clifton for helping save a baby’s life.

Greenlee County Arizona DeskSep 23, 2026

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Arizona lowers its English fluency test standard

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Arizona has made its English fluency test easier to pass, raising concerns about how students will fare in school and beyond.

Cochise County Arizona DeskSep 22, 2026

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Big 12 Week 4 rankings put BYU, Utah atop

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BYU and Utah lead the Week 4 Big 12 rankings, while Texas Tech takes the top spot in the race for Arlington.

Santa Cruz County Arizona DeskSep 22, 2026

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Attorneys argue appeal in supervisor case came too late

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Attorneys say an appeal involving grand jury testimony in a Cochise County supervisor case was filed after the deadline.

Cochise County Arizona DeskSep 21, 2026

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Coconino County Rejected Offer to Buy Arizona Snowbowl

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Coconino County turned down an offer to purchase Arizona Snowbowl, a decision recorded in Flagstaff-area history.

Cochise County Arizona DeskSep 21, 2026

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TUSD holds public meetings on possible school closures

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Tucson Unified School District is hosting public meetings to hear community feedback about school closures.

Pima County Arizona DeskSep 21, 2026