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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.
Cronkite News · Sep 28, 2026Nib used AI to summarize the linked public news sources. No Juncture editor reviewed this brief. AI summaries can miss context or make mistakes, so check the original sources before acting on this information.
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Homeowners face massive financial losses after an Arizona general contractor stopped work and cited bankruptcy. Customers and subcontractors have lost thousands of dollars.
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Thirty former Salad And Go stores across the Phoenix area are slated to become new locations for the national coffee chain, 7 Brew. A bankruptcy judge approved 7 Brew's acquisition of these sites on Tuesday. The judge also approved other locations in Arizona and neighboring states.
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