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WeatherSRP raised dam releases to 54,000 cubic feet per second, and Tempe Town Lake is closed to boatingIf you cross the Salt River bed or planned a paddle on Tempe Town Lake, heads up. Salt River Project raised its releases from Bartlett and Stewart Mountain dams to 54,000 cubic feet per second (403,000 gallons per second) as storms keep hitting the Salt and Verde watersheds. Several roads built in the riverbed in the East and West Valley will close.Today’s editionRead UtilitiesSRP's board weighs a data center pause, but its lawyer says state law likely stands in the wayIf you get power from SRP, whose territory includes parts of Mesa, Tempe and Chandler, the board talked data centers Monday. Members asked utility staff about curtailing new data center interconnection agreements, amid concerns that residential customers may end up subsidizing the AI boom. Director Krista O'Brien said she'd heard SRP plans to grow by 4,700 megawatts by 2035, with 3,000 of those going to data centers. Chief legal executive Michael O'Connor said that seemed plausible.Today’s editionRead

Around Chandler

From The State Press, AZ Family and 13 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. The State Press1 hour ago

    Live Updates: ASU voting locations, results for Arizona midterm elections

    Stay up to date on Election Day news and key results for Arizona governor, attorney general, Congress and other races.

  2. AZ Family1 hour ago

    WATCH: 2 beavers captured in wild chase at Tempe Town Lake

    Park rangers nearly found themselves chewing off more than they could handle during a wild waterfront chase with an unexpected animal at Tempe Town Lake.

  3. Tucson Spotlight2 hours ago

    Tucson documentary “The Backcourt” honors Sugar Hill legends

    The Backcourt, a documentary on Tucson High’s 1969 state champions and Sugar Hill, screens Nov. 7 at The Screening Room in downtown Tucson.

  4. azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic3 hours ago

    See the water gushing from Arizona reservoirs after heavy storms

    Salt River Project is releasing water from Horseshoe and Bartlett lakes after storm runoff started to fill the reservoirs.

  5. azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic3 hours ago

    See the signs up for Election Day in Arizona

    Lots of last-minute advertising greeted voters on Election Day in Arizona on Nov. 3, 2026.

  6. AZ Family5 hours ago

    Voter ID, DEI and more: What to know about Arizona’s 8 ballot propositions

    Arizona voters are deciding eight statewide ballot measures Tuesday, on issues from vehicle and grocery taxes to voter ID, DEI and more.

  7. azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic7 hours ago

    See Arizonans turn out to vote in 2026 midterm election

    Arizona voters turn out to decide the state's nine congressional districts and the statewide leadership offices.

  8. azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic7 hours ago

    Live Arizona election results for 2026 midterms

    See the latest vote totals from the 2026 Arizona midterm election.

  9. azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic7 hours ago

    Conservatives battle in northeast Mesa council runoff in 2026 election

    Northeast Mesa voters face a choice between incumbent Alicia Goforth and conservative challenger Aleks Vranicic.

  10. azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic7 hours ago

    Metro Phoenix voters decide ballot measures, council seats

    Metro Phoenix voters to decide key ballot measures in Tempe and Chandler, council races in El Mirage, among others.

  11. azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic7 hours ago

    Voters to decide school board seats for Arizona districts

    Arizona voters will decide school board elections in metro Phoenix and Pinal County. See the results.

  12. azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic7 hours ago

    Voters to decide bonds and overrides for Arizona school districts

    Voters in Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale and elsewhere are deciding funding questions for public school districts on November's ballot.

  13. 12News7 hours ago

    Nostalgic Music and Tradition Staples on the Menu, Take the Family to Organ Stop Pizza in Mesa

    54 years of dinner and entertainment at Organ Stop Pizza in the East Valley

  14. 12News7 hours ago

    What you need to know in Maricopa County Arizona on Election Day

    The Midterm Election is here and if you live in Maricopa County, Arizona, here's what you need to know.

  15. Arizona Daily Star7 hours ago

    Arizona-ASU Game 75: Farmer, Wade help Cats run by Sun Devils in 2001

    Clarence Farmer ran for 158 yards, and Bobby Wade set career highs with 11 catches for 157 yards as the Wildcats beat ASU in Tempe in 2001.

  16. Arizona Sports11 hours ago

    Arizona State opens Randy Bennett era with promising, but unpretty win

    Forward Paulius Murauskas finished with a team-high 21 points to lead Arizona State to a season-opening win against Eastern Tennessee State.

  17. gilbertsunnews.com12 hours ago

    No end to pain, injuries for Gilbert e-bike victim, 78

    On a Sunday afternoon in February, Don Walker said he was walking his dog on a path behind his home in Gilbert’s Power Ranch neighborhood when an e-bike rider left

  18. chandlernews.com12 hours ago

    Chandler Unified gets most ‘A’ schools ever

    Chandler Unified School District continued to improve in the grades its schools are awarded by the Arizona Department of Education for the 2025-26 school year.

  19. The Mesa Tribune12 hours ago

    Mesa voters who waited can expect a crowded ballot on Tuesday

    Local bonds and school board elections share the ballot with a host of federal and state races and Arizona propositions for Mesa voters going to the polls Nov. 3.

    Also reported bygilbertsunnews.com

  20. Mesa Legend12 hours ago

    MCC hosts preview event for high school students

    High school students explored what MCC has to offer.

  21. 12News13 hours ago

    Owl rescued from power line in Mesa released back into the wild

    The great horned owl had become tangled in fishing line that was then hung on a power line. After being rescued and rehabilitated, the bird was released.

    Also reported byFOX 10 Phoenix

  22. 12News13 hours ago

    Mesa owl rescued from power line gets second chance at life

    Weeks after a dramatic rescue, a great horned owl returned to the wild at a Mesa park, released by a SRP worker who saved her.

  23. AZ Family13 hours ago

    Tempe Town Lake closed as SRP releases water

    After days of rain, SRP started releasing water from its reservoirs to make room. That water is flowing into Tempe Town Lake.

  24. AZ Family14 hours ago

    Why water was released from reservoirs into Tempe Town Lake

    After days of rain, SRP started releasing water from its reservoirs to make room. That water is flowing into Tempe Town Lake. Steven Sarabia reports.

    Also reported byFOX 10 Phoenix

  25. azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic15 hours ago

    Arizona State women's basketball season opener vs. Jackson State in photos

    Arizona State women's basketball faced the Jackson State Tigers on Nov. 2, 2026, at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe.

  26. azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic15 hours ago

    Arizona State men's basketball faces East Tennessee State in 2026-27 opener

    The Arizona State men's basketball team took on the East Tennessee State Buccaneers in the Sun Devils' season opener.

  27. KTAR News 92.3 FM15 hours ago

    SAFE Alert issued for missing 62-year-old woman in Mesa

    Marina Herrera was last seen near 56th and Main streets on Sunday, driving a silver 2011 Volvo V50 with an Arizona license plate that read P0A2H7.

  28. azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic16 hours ago

    How Arizona's Halloween weekend storms impacted the state

    From evacuations to road closures, here's how Arizona's deadly Halloween weekend storms impacted communities statewide.

  29. AZPreps36516 hours ago

    Scoring isn’t everything: The challenges Mesa players face during volleyball season

    While performance and winning are important parts of the sport, players have to balance personal responsibilities and pressure to succeed

  30. The State Press16 hours ago

    Illustration Story: Inktober 2026

    A showcase of 31 Halloween illustrations made by State Press illustrators.

  31. The State Press17 hours ago

    Sun Devil debrief: Cougars, Huskies and Wildcats, oh my

    Catch up on everything you might have missed in ASU athletics, from true freshmen starts to sweeps and a rivalry win.

  32. ABC15 Arizona17 hours ago

    Don't toss them! What you can do with your Halloween pumpkins and candy

    See how an Arizona business and organization are putting leftover Halloween pumpkins and candy to good use.

  33. azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic18 hours ago

    Fire crews lift man from tree near Tempe after rising water

    A Tempe Fire crew rescued a man from a tree in the Salt River on Nov. 2 after he had escaped rising flood waters.

  34. ABC15 Arizona18 hours ago

    Gilbert parks help protect neighborhoods from flooding during storms

    After weekend storms brought rain to the East Valley, Gilbert reported no flooding. Town officials say parks that double as retention basins and infrastructure maintenance help reduce flood risks

  35. ABC15 Arizona18 hours ago

    Mesa considers ‘The Craftsman,’ a mixed-use project with high-end restaurants in the southeast Valley

    City economic development officials are working on an agreement with developers for The Craftsman, a proposed mixed-use project at Hawes and Elliot roads.

  36. azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic19 hours ago

    Man climbs tree to escape rising Salt River, gets stuck overnight

    A man was in the dry bed of the Salt River. But the dam's release flooded it and he couldn't escape.

    Also reported byAZ FamilyABC15 Arizona

  37. Arizona Sports19 hours ago

    Cardinals move into another phase of season with Gardner Minshew, Carson Beck decisions

    Carson Beck will see increased practice reps, as he is one step away from entering a game.

  38. azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic19 hours ago

    Vote for The Arizona Republic's top flag football teams, Nov. 2

    Here are The Arizona Republic's top 10 flag football teams as of Nov. 2, 2026.

  39. azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic19 hours ago

    Vote for The Republic's top flag football players, Oct 26-31, 2026

    Here is The Arizona Republic's list of top high school flag football performers from Oct. 26-31, 2026. Vote in our poll for No. 1.

  40. ABC15 Arizona19 hours ago

    AZ expands special education apprenticeship program to address teacher shortage

    Tempe Elementary School District is participating in the state's special education apprenticeship program for the first time this year, more than doubling its number of apprentices next semester.

In brief

The short notes of Good Day Chandler’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • CardinalsGardner Minshew is the Cardinals' starting quarterback, coach Mike LaFleur said Monday, after he led a 14-point comeback in a 33-30 overtime win over the Dallas Cowboys.

    Gardner Minshew is the Cardinals' starting quarterback, coach Mike LaFleur said Monday, after he led a 14-point comeback in a 33-30 overtime win over the Dallas Cowboys. He finished with 188 yards passing and three touchdowns. Rookie Carson Beck moves into the backup role over Jacoby Brissett.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: AZ Family, Arizona Sports

  • ASU footballArizona State will keep freshman Jake Fette as its starting quarterback while Mikey Keene works back from a knee injury, coach Kenny Dillingham said Monday.

    Arizona State will keep freshman Jake Fette as its starting quarterback while Mikey Keene works back from a knee injury, coach Kenny Dillingham said Monday. "I think he's earned it," Dillingham said.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Arizona Sports

  • Queen Creek"Cheap water is over," Queen Creek Utilities Director Mark Skocypec said at a recent town meeting, as the town debates a new water resource fee.

    "Cheap water is over," Queen Creek Utilities Director Mark Skocypec said at a recent town meeting, as the town debates a new water resource fee. KJZZ reported Monday that the plan would buy water from the Harquahala Valley, pump it out of the ground and move it by canal to the town.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KJZZ

  • Home pricesZIP code 85012, along Central Avenue from Thomas Road north to Glendale Avenue, posted the biggest price jump: 44.2% to a median of $724,500 for the year ended Sept.

    ZIP code 85012, along Central Avenue from Thomas Road north to Glendale Avenue, posted the biggest price jump: 44.2% to a median of $724,500 for the year ended Sept. 30. The Valley's median home price was flat at $450,000 in September, compared to a year ago.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Copper Courier