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DEVELOPING: Firefighters responding to wildfire north of Phoenix near State Route 87
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100 years ago, Native Americans got US citizenship without equal voting rights
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Taiwan bioscience delegation set to explore innovation in Phoenix
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Northbound Interstate 17 reopened north of Anthem after brush fire
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Northbound State Route 87 reopened north of Phoenix after fire closure
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Simmons Fire evacuation orders lifted 3 days after blaze started in Pinal County
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Mesa City Council approves project to transform motel into housing community
The Mesa City Council has unanimously approved a zoning application to transform the former American Inn & Suites motel into a multifamily housing community called "Venture on Country Club."
PV adds 7 more tenants as 1st phase of Phoenix mall redevelopment nears capacity
The first phase of PV, the mixed-use redevelopment of the former Paradise Valley Mall site, is almost fully booked with the addition of seven tenants.
Sky Harbor International Airport records busiest tourism season ever
The Valley’s 2024 tourism season ended up being the busiest ever at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Police arrest suspect week after fatal shooting in north Phoenix motel
Authorities booked 34-year-old Solomon Smith on May 29, 2024 in connection to a fatal shooting in a north Phoenix motel last week.
Westbound US 60/Grand Avenue reopened in West Valley after crash
Westbound U.S. 60/Grand Avenue was reopened in the West Valley after a crash during evening rush hour on Friday, authorities said.
Silver Alert canceled for 81-year-old man who went missing in Phoenix
A Silver Alert was issued Friday after an 81-year-old man went missing in Phoenix.
ArizonaSports.com
Arizona State football adds 3-star ATH in Lee Fuimaono
Three-star athlete Lee Fuimaono committed to Arizona State football following a visit to Tempe over the weekend, he announced on X.
Yahoo! Sports’ Nate Tice is ‘very bullish’ on the Arizona Cardinals
It's hard to find positives in a four-win season, but the Cardinals' power run game was a bright spot last year and it's only improved since.
Coach Emma Hayes makes successful debut with US women’s national team in win over South Korea
Coach Emma Hayes made a successful debut with the U.S. women’s national team in a 4-0 win over South Korea in a friendly match on Saturday.
Dallas Baptist baseball knocks out host Arizona at Tucson Regional behind Tom Poole’s two home runs
Tom Poole belted two home runs and Dallas Baptist knocked off Arizona 7-0 at the Tucson Regional of the NCAA Tournament.
Kevin Ginkel takes comebacker to leg, exits after 8 pitches
Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Kevin Ginkel exited the sixth inning against the New York Mets on Saturday after a comebacker hit his leg.
Christian Walker’s grand slam puts chaotic D-backs on the board vs. Mets
Christian Walker hit his second-career grand slam on Saturday after he homered in the bottom of the ninth on Friday.
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Arizona Business
PV adds 7 more tenants as 1st phase of Phoenix mall redevelopment nears capacity
The first phase of PV, the mixed-use redevelopment of the former Paradise Valley Mall site, is almost fully booked with the addition of seven tenants.
Sky Harbor International Airport records busiest tourism season ever
The Valley’s 2024 tourism season ended up being the busiest ever at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Phoenix celebrates new civic holiday with deals, business promotions and freebies
Dozens of businesses, from attractions and restaurants to shops and museums, are offering special deals to celebrate 602 Day in Phoenix.
Arizona Health
Here are warning signs of body image issues as Arizona summer nears
Summer is nearing in Arizona, but for many teens it can be a time of deep insecurity for fear of having to put on a bathing suit.
Arizona Attorney General sues health care facility over illegal secrecy clause, elder abuse
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes accused a Sun City West facility of using illegal secrecy clauses to hide elder abuse on May 20, 2024.
Executive order from Gov. Katie Hobbs expands contraceptive access in Arizona
Gov. Katie Hobbs issued an executive order protecting reproductive freedoms through increased access to contraception, officials said.
Arizona Votes
Arizona Republicans, including Kari Lake, denounce Donald Trump guilty verdict: 'Egregious'
Arizona Republicans, including Kari Lake, were quick to express their frustration over their party's presumptive presidential nominee, Donald Trump, being convicted on all counts in his hush money trial in New York.
Watch: Arizona Congressional District 4 Republican primary debate
Four Republican candidates looking to unseat Greg Stanton in Arizona Congressional District 4 debate on May 29 ahead of the primary.
Republicans, Democrats running for CD-3 debate on economy, border, abortion before primary election
Did you miss the two Arizona CD-3 primary debates between Republicans and Democrats on May 22, 2024? This recap covers the important parts.
Youth Violence
Chandler City Council passes 2 new laws banning brass knuckles, unruly gatherings
Chandler residents who host unruly gatherings or give brass knuckles to minors may get a $2,500 fine due to two new ordinances.
Gilbert Council approves ordinance changes targeting teen violence
The Gilbert Town Council Tuesday approved two ordinance changes that target teen violence, including a ban on brass knuckles.
Defendant pleads guilty to aggravated assault in youth violence cases in Gilbert, Mesa
Christopher Fantastic, a defendant in two East Valley youth violence cases, entered guilty pleas Thursday, according to court records.
Border and Immigration
Leader of Arizona human smuggling operation sentenced to 10 years in prison
A Honduran woman was sentenced to 10 years of prison on Tuesday after pleading guilty to human smuggling, authorities said.
Speaker believes Arizona House has enough votes to pass Secure the Border Act, send to ballot
Speaker Ben Toma believes the Arizona House has the votes to pass the Secure the Border Act, which would send the controversial measure to the ballot in November.
Arizona senator who wanted amendments to Secure the Border Act explains why he voted 'yes'
An Arizona senator who wanted amendments to the Secure the Border Act before voting "yes" on May 22, 2024, explains why his tune changed.
Arizona's Kyrsten Sinema blasts 'bickering' Senate before border bill test vote fails
Arizona's Kyrsten Sinema expressed her frustration Thursday with the U.S. Senate's unwillingness to pass meaningful border legislation ahead of its failed test vote of a bill she helped negotiate.
Katie Hobbs believes Secure the Border Act would drive businesses out of Arizona
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs believes the Secure the Border Act would drive businesses out of Arizona if passed.
Arizona Senate passes controversial Secure the Border Act
The Arizona Senate voted to pass the Secure the Border Act on May 22, 2024, which sends the controversial law to the Arizona House.
Arizona Education
Arizona schools chief Tom Horne says tutoring program is boosting reading, math scores
The Achievement Tutoring Program, which is a one-on-one tutoring program for Arizona students, improves academic performance, Tom Horne says.
4 schools in Scottsdale Unified School District to offer no-cost meals next school year
The Scottsdale Unified School District will provide no-cost meals at four of its schools next school year.
ASU moving employees, classes off Tempe campus due to cooling issue
Arizona State University is moving employees and classes off the Tempe campus until further notice after a water line failed and caused a cooling issue.
Arizona Homeless News
New Phoenix ordinance bans urban camping near schools, parks, shelters and day cares
Certain types of street camping in Phoenix will be limited starting Sept. 1 due to the Council's passing of a new ordinance on Wednesday.
Tempe purchases 2nd motel to continue fighting homelessness
The city of Tempe purchased a second motel to further its efforts to fight homelessness, the city announced Monday.
Phoenix's Office of Homeless Solutions shares plan for new shelter with 280 beds
The city of Phoenix's Office of Homeless Solutions wants to create a new shelter in west Phoenix, according to a Wednesday announcement.
Arizona Technology
Elon Musk’s Neuralink begins clinical trials in Phoenix
Elon Musk’s neurotechnology company Neuralink is conducting clinical trials in Phoenix for its brain implant device.
Electrify Expo, a 2-day electric vehicle festival, is pulling into Glendale this weekend
Electrify Expo, which bills itself as the world's largest electric vehicle festival, is speeding into Glendale this weekend for the first time.
Glendale Community College represented at White House for jobs in cyber event
Members from Glendale Community College's Guacho Security Operations Center (GSOC) will visit the White House on Monday.
United States
California firefighters battle wind-driven wildfire east of San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California firefighters aided by aircraft battled a wind-driven wildfire burning Saturday in an area straddling the San Francisco Bay Area and central California, authorities said. Gusty winds have fueled the Corral Fire burning near the city of Tracy, 60 miles (96 kilometers) east of San Francisco, and the Lawrence Livermore National […]
Pulitzer Prize-winning AP photographer Ron Edmonds dies. His images of Reagan shooting are indelible
WASHINGTON (AP) — Newly assigned to cover the Reagan White House, Associated Press photographer Ron Edmonds knew the most important part of the job was to keep watch on the president “at all times.” He did that for 28 years. But there was never a day like March 30, 1981. That was when Edmonds, who […]
Downtown Atlanta water service disrupted, forcing business closings and water boil notice
Atlanta officials were slowly repressuring the city’s water system Saturday after corroding water pipes burst in downtown and Midtown, forcing many businesses and attractions to close and affecting water service in area homes. The city was handing out cases of water and setting up portable toilets at several fire stations and first responders were checking […]
Boeing's first astronaut flight called off at the last minute in latest setback
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Last-minute computer trouble nixed Saturday’s launch attempt for Boeing’s first astronaut flight, the latest in a string of delays over the years. Two NASA astronauts were strapped in the company’s Starliner capsule when the countdown automatically was halted at 3 minutes and 50 seconds by the computer system that controls […]
An inflation gauge closely tracked by Federal Reserve rises at slowest pace this year
A price gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve cooled slightly last month, a sign that inflation may be easing after running high in the first three months of this year.
Biden details a 3-phase hostage deal aimed at winding down the Israel-Hamas war
President Joe Biden on Friday detailed a three-phase deal proposed by Israel to Hamas militants that he says would lead to the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza and could end the grinding, nearly 8-month-old Mideast war.
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3 new rides for 3 new road trips in Arizona
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Beat the heat, ensure your AC unit is summer-ready
With temperatures starting to rise across the Valley, now is a great time to be sure your AC unit is ready to withstand the sweltering summer heat.
Condor Airlines can get you smoothly from Phoenix to Frankfurt on new A330-900neo airplane
Adventure Awaits! And there's no better way to experience the vacation of your dreams than traveling with Condor Airlines.
Desert Institute for Spine Care is the place for weekend warriors to fix their back pain
Spring has sprung and nothing is better than March in Arizona. The temperatures are perfect and with the beautiful weather, Arizona has become a hotbed for hikers, runners, golfers, pickleball players and all types of weekend warriors.
Here are 5 things Arizona residents need to know about their HVAC system
It's warming back up in the Valley, which means it's time to think about your air conditioning system's preparedness for summer.
Midwestern University Clinics: transforming health care in the valley
Midwestern University, long a fixture of comprehensive health care education in the West Valley, is also a recognized leader in community health care.