**Top Arizona News Stories: Sept. 19-21**
From the Charlie Kirk memorial plans in Glendale to a hiker hospitalized in critical condition after being found on North Mountain, here are some of the top Arizona news stories from September 19-21.
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### Everything You Need to Know About Charlie Kirk’s Memorial on Sunday at State Farm Stadium
The life of slain conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was honored at a public memorial titled *Building a Legacy: Remembering Charlie Kirk* on Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.
The event was organized by Turning Point USA (TPUSA), the youth political action organization Kirk co-founded in 2012.
For those who missed the event or want a recap of what happened, be sure to check out our [live blog](#).
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### Charlie Kirk Memorial Live Blog: Memorial Ends with Trump Bringing Kirk’s Widow Back on Stage
Thousands gathered Sunday at State Farm Stadium to pay tribute to Charlie Kirk. The memorial concluded with former President Donald Trump bringing Kirk’s widow back on stage, an emotional moment for attendees.
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### Heavy Traffic Builds After Road Closures for Charlie Kirk Memorial
Heavy traffic formed Sunday morning as thousands of people headed to Charlie Kirk’s memorial at Glendale’s State Farm Stadium.
Authorities had initiated road closures starting Saturday to prepare for the event. The Arizona Department of Public Safety announced that the Glendale off-ramp from the Loop 101 Agua Fria Freeway was closed in both northbound and southbound directions on Sunday.
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### Police Warn of Super Bowl-Level Security at Charlie Kirk Memorial
Turning Point USA informed attendees to expect TSA-level security at the memorial for co-founder Charlie Kirk. Glendale Police Department is taking security a step further.
“This is at the level of the Super Bowl,” Glendale Police Department spokesman Jose Santiago told KTAR News 92.3 FM.
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### Elderly Hiker in Critical Condition After Being Rescued from North Mountain
An elderly woman was hospitalized Friday after apparently succumbing to heat-related issues while hiking in north Phoenix.
Technical rescue crews were dispatched to North Mountain around 1:15 p.m. following reports of the hiker experiencing heat distress, according to the Phoenix Fire Department.
Firefighters hiked up the trail, reached the woman, and carried her down the mountain to receive medical attention.
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### New Million-Dollar Community in Phoenix Celebrates Grand Opening
A new upscale neighborhood consisting of eight homes, each starting at $1.6 million, is celebrating its grand opening in midtown Phoenix.
The Viridian community is located near the intersection of 14th Street and Bethany Home Road. The grand opening event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 27.
Camelot Homes are the builders behind this exclusive new development.
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Stay tuned for more updates on these and other stories from around Arizona.
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