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Randall Perry covers Arizona's water politics, border policy, and the rapid growth transforming the Phoenix metro and beyond. His reporting connects federal policy decisions to their on-the-ground impact across the Southwest, with particular focus on infrastructure, energy, and the political realignment reshaping Arizona's electorate.

Man charged with manslaughter months after crash that killed woman in Gilbert

Randall Perry Oct 26, 2026

: Man charged with reckless manslaughter in July Gilbert crash that killed 59-year-old Pauline Gray.

NWS confirms two EF1 tornadoes touched down during Wednesday’s storms in Arizona

Randall Perry Oct 25, 2026

NWS confirms two EF1 tornadoes touched down during Wednesday's storms in Arizona, near Lookout Mountain and Heber-Overgaard.

Fire crews battle 2-alarm recycling plant fire near McDowell Road

Randall Perry Oct 25, 2026

: Phoenix Fire crews battled a two-alarm recycling plant fire near McDowell Road Thursday; no injuries were reported and fire control was obtained.

Goodyear police finds former officer misused Flock license plate cameras

Randall Perry Oct 23, 2026

Goodyear police found ex-officer Kristopher Jackson misused Flock license plate cameras, citing three policy violations; no charges were filed.

Chandler approves solid waste rate hike and tentatively OKs water rate increases

Randall Perry Oct 20, 2026

Chandler City Council approves 4.5% solid waste rate hike and tentatively OKs water, wastewater, and reclaimed water rate increases effective Jan. 4, 2027.

Arizona joins Nevada’s lawsuit against U.S. over Colorado River cuts

Randall Perry Oct 16, 2026

Arizona joins Nevada's federal lawsuit challenging the US Bureau of Reclamation's Colorado River water cuts plan.

FBI arrests Encanto Elementary teacher accused of distributing child pornography

Randall Perry Oct 14, 2026

FBI arrested Gabriel Lorenzo Chacon, a third-grade teacher in Phoenix, on federal charges of distributing and possessing child pornography.

Teen accused of attempted murder in shooting after Mesa Halloween party rejection

Randall Perry Oct 13, 2026

A 16-year-old was arrested for attempted murder after a shooting at a Mesa Halloween party, where he was wounded following a gunfire exchange.

Phoenix to resume water shutoffs for more than 9,000 seriously delinquent accounts

Randall Perry Oct 3, 2026

Phoenix Water Services will resume water shutoffs in November for over 9,000 delinquent accounts to recover nearly $24 million in unpaid bills.

Arizona lawmakers call for independent investigation into ASU hockey workout

Randall Perry Oct 3, 2026

Arizona lawmakers urge an independent investigation into ASU men's hockey workout after player Matthew Mayich collapsed, questioning authorization and…

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