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UPDATE: Southbound I-17 reopened at Indian School Road in Phoenix after police situation
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Poll: More Arizona voters think alleged fake GOP electors are guilty than innocent
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Dave says: Use rental property sale proceeds to pay off home, become debt-free
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After a deadly heat wave last summer, metro Phoenix is changing tactics
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Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers to open new location in Surprise
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Loop 101 off-ramp set to close in Scottsdale for highway expansion
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New Canada trade office unveiled in Arizona
A Canadian trade office is opening in the Valley to bolster ties between Arizona and its second-largest trading partner behind Mexico.
Southbound lanes of State Route 51 reopen near Bethany Home Road due to crash
Southbound lanes reopened early Tuesday morning after a SR51 closure of southbound traffic near Bethany Home Road on Monday night.
Donors to match contributions to Fountain Hills Dark Sky Center for limited time
From now until June 20, several donors are matching contributions made to Fountain Hills' International Dark Sky Discovery Center.
Weekend Wrap-Up: Here are the biggest Phoenix news stories from May 24-27
From new affordable housing to the Secure the Border Act, here are some of the biggest news stories in the Valley over the weekend.
United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona breaks ground on a $250,000 project
United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona broke ground on a $250,000 project to expand services for adults with special needs.
Intersection of Yale Street and 36th Street closed in Phoenix after shooting
Police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday around 12:30 p.m. in the intersection of Yale Street and 36th Street, police said.
ArizonaSports.com
Somebody who owns LeBron.com is teasing LeBron James to the Suns
Someone is toying with the emotions of fans considering the possibility of the Phoenix Suns drafting Bronny James and signing LeBron.
Bill Walton’s broadcast partner, Dave Pasch: ‘He brought the best out of me’
Dave Pasch remembers the late Bill Walton for making his a better broadcaster. And being a friend and sparring partner on Pac-12 games.
Boston Celtics sweep the Indiana Pacers to reach the NBA Finals
Derrick White's tiebreaking 3-pointer with 43 seconds left leads the Boston Celtics to a four-game sweep of the Indiana Pacers.
Report: MLB umpire Ángel Hernández to retire
Longstanding MLB umpire Ángel Hernández to reportedly retire from the MLB after over 30 years in the league.
Arizona State’s DeCarlos Brooks set to host 2nd Cutback Giveback Haircut Event
Arizona State running back DeCarlos Brooks announced on his X account he is hosting his second annual Cutback Giveback Haircut Event.
Report: Phoenix Suns to hire Vince Legarza as assistant coach
The Phoenix Suns have reportedly hired Vince Legarza as an assistant to work under head coach Mike Budenholzer.
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Arizona Business
New Canada trade office unveiled in Arizona
A Canadian trade office is opening in the Valley to bolster ties between Arizona and its second-largest trading partner behind Mexico.
Tempe biotech firm Nectero lands $96M VC investment to support clinical trials
A Tempe-based biotech company has landed one of the largest venture capital deals – if not the biggest – so far this year in Arizona.
Developer to breathe new life into abandoned Phoenix golf course, build 415 homes
An abandoned golf course at the southeast corner of 59th and Southern avenues in Phoenix's Laveen Village could get a new lease on life, after years of intense talks between the property's owner and community residents.
Arizona Health
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.
After multiple delays, new Valleywise Health Medical Center to open soon in Phoenix
The new Valleywise Health Medical Center will soon admit its first patients after four years of construction and multiple delays.
Arizona Votes
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.
Ruben Gallego maintains big lead over Kari Lake in race for Arizona US Senate seat, poll says
The race in Arizona to replace Kyrsten Sinema in the U.S. Senate continues to favor Ruben Gallego over Kari Lake, according to a poll released Thursday.
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego launches bid for final term
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego on Thursday launched her bid for a final term, aiming to build on her achievements over the past five years.
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
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 man accused of pointing gun at Border Patrol agent before arrest
An Arizona man was accused of pointing a gun at a Border Patrol agent prior to being arrested, authorities said Thursday.
Arizona Education
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.
Supt. Tom Horne asks 2 Valley schools to remove Amnesty International, citing antisemitism
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne is asking two Valley high schools to remove Amnesty International from campus, citing concerns about antisemitism.
Arizona Homeless News
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.
Valley nonprofit opens new Phoenix facility to provide mental health services
Gov. Katie Hobbs spoke at a Tuesday grand opening for a new community resource center from Southwest Behavioral and Health Services.
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
Reno police officer who accidentally shot suspect pulled trigger when hit by another officer's Taser
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A Reno police officer accidentally shot an unarmed suspect in 2020 when he flinched and pulled the trigger on his service revolver in an inadvertent response to being stuck by a Taser fired by another officer, a prosecutor said Tuesday. Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks cleared Officer Richard Jager of […]
Michigan State Police trooper charged with second-degree murder in death of Kentwood man
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan State Police trooper who drove his unmarked SUV into a 25-year-old Kentwood man that was fleeing from police has been charged with second-degree murder. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the charges against Detective Sergeant Brian Keely on Tuesday after Michigan State Police earlier this month concluded their investigation […]
Federal investigation of former Ohio House speaker ends with no charges filed
COLYUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Federal officials have notified Ohio’s former House speaker that they have closed their investigation of him and he will not face any charges. Cliff Rosenberger, a Republican from Wilmington, had resigned the post in 2018 after it went public that he was the target of a federal probe into his travel […]
Mother tells police she shot one child and drowned another. A third was found safe
FESTUS, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri woman went to a police station Tuesday and told officers that she fatally shot one of her children and drowned the other, authorities said. Jefferson County Sheriff Dave Marshak said at a news conference that both children were less than 10 years old. One child was found dead inside […]
Three people shot to death in tiny South Dakota town; former mayor charged
CENTERVILLE, S.D. (AP) — Three people were shot to death in a small South Dakota town, and a former law officer who once served as the town’s mayor is charged in the killings. Jay Ostrem, 64, was jailed on $1 million cash-only bond on three counts of first-degree murder, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley […]
A `gustnado' churns across a Michigan lake. Experts say these small whirlwinds rarely cause damage
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — An unusual weather phenomenon called a “gustnado,” which looks like a small tornado but is actually a type of whirlwind kicked up by thunderstorm winds, brought some dramatic moments to a western Michigan lake over the weekend. Video posted on social media shows the gustnado churning across Gun Lake south […]
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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.