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Remnants of Hurricane Polo brought heavy rain, crashes, power outages and flight delays across the Phoenix area Tuesday, September 29. A flash flood watch lasts until 9 p.m., and deputies searched near 14th Street and Carefree Highway for two box trucks. Phoenix has opened free sandbag stations at nine locations, and officials say desert washes can fill quickly.
FOX 10 Phoenix (KSAZ-TV) · Sep 29, 2026The Lincoln Family Downtown YMCA in Phoenix closes on September 30 after nearly 75 years. The building could face demolition, but eligibility for the Phoenix Historic Property Register may halt that process. A spokesperson says the group plans to reimagine the site for a new downtown YMCA, so the block's future remains open.
cronkitenews.azpbs.org · Sep 29, 2026The Phoenix Mercury plan to focus on free agency to improve their roster after missing the playoffs in 2026. General manager Nick U’ren says the team wants a better product on the floor. The biggest open question for Mercury fans is whether the team can re-sign guard Kelsey Plum.
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Spooky season has arrived in the Valley, with 13th Floor Haunted House welcoming guests back. The North Phoenix attraction features three themed sections and recommends children be at least 10 years old due to intensity. It is open on select nights now through Nov. 1 at 2710 W. Bell Road in Phoenix.
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Despite years of planning, millions in bond funding, and voter approval for a cultural center, the Latino Cultural Center site has never been built. Community advocates are questioning the delay while pushing for the center to be located on the south side of Phoenix.
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The Wigwam Motel in Holbrook, Arizona, offers unique stays in concrete teepees along historic Route 66. The motel has preserved its connection to the Mother Road despite bypasses and modern changes. A stay costs around $120 a night in 2026.
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