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Mesa Officials Unanimously Approve ‘Generational’ Legacy Park and Gateway Crossing Developments

September 17, 2026 9:50 amSeptember 17, 2026 12:35 pm

The Mesa City Council unanimously approved a development agreement dedicating over 230 acres of land for the Legacy Park and Gateway Crossing development on Monday, marking the latest win for a planned multi-billion dollar public-private partnership that city officials and...

Arizona Morning Briefing, Sept. 17: Sunshine Subpoenas, Peoria Water Deal, Heap Medical Drama, Meet the Candidates’ Wives, and More

September 17, 2026 8:58 amSeptember 17, 2026 9:16 am

Here are the Arizona stories we’re following today: •SUNSHINE SUBPOENA–Senate Government Committee Chairman Jake Hoffman issued subpoenas Wednesday to Gov. Katie Hobbs, AG Kris Mayes, members of their staffs, former DCS officials and Sunshine Residential owner Simon Kottoor, with a...

Lake Mead’s New Low Makes AZ First for Colorado River Cuts

August 13, 2026 12:11 pmAugust 21, 2026 8:16 am

Lake Mead has dropped to its lowest level since the reservoir was filled nearly 90 years ago, raising the prospect of deeper Colorado River cuts for Arizona cities, farms and tribes. The reservoir stood at 1,040.4 feet above sea level...