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1. Phoenix police increasing public records fees amid long backlog (abc15.com) — Phoenix residents requesting police reports or body-camera footage will soon face a new fee structure, as the City Council approved higher charges aimed at tackling a massive 40,000-request backlog. Police leaders say the added revenue will fund new staff to speed up access to records, while non-commercial electronic requests remain free and commercial users see the biggest cost increases.
2. The heat lingers and so do the risks on Arizona roads (azbigmedia.com) — As Phoenix slides into fall, drivers are warned that months of extreme heat still threaten vehicle reliability and safety on Valley roads. A local attorney notes that fatigue, tire blowouts, and heat-weakened batteries often show up after summer, urging residents to treat fall as a crucial time for car maintenance and extra caution.
3. Record diesel prices squeeze Arizona farmers (azpbs.org) — A Phoenix-based urban farm and other Arizona growers are struggling as record diesel prices drive up costs for running equipment and producing food. Local farmers describe thinner margins, fears of selling their land, and difficulty passing higher costs to customers, while experts explain how global conflict and inflation are squeezing Arizona agriculture's bottom line.
4. Phoenix man whose heart stopped twice thanks first responders (azfamily.com) — A Phoenix truck driver is crediting quick-thinking local paramedics with saving his life after he suffered a rare, often-deadly widowmaker heart attack on the job. His heart stopped twice in the ambulance, but repeated shocks and CPR kept him alive, and he recently reunited with the first responders to thank them while doctors highlight how few people survive such cardiac arrests.
5. Arizona Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Evening results for Sept. 25, 2026 (azcentral.com) — Phoenix residents can now check Friday's Mega Millions, Pick 3, Fantasy 5, and Triple Twist numbers and see if they've won. If you're lucky, the Arizona Lottery explains exactly how to claim prizes by mail or in person at Phoenix offices, including the Sky Harbor location that can cash winnings up to $49,999.
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