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UPDATE: ASU Police make 72 arrests after pro-Palestine protestors set up tents at Tempe campus
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Authorities seeking help from community in 2019 Carlos Chavez stabbing case
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Chants of ‘shame on you’ greet guests arriving for the annual White House correspondents’ dinner
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Silver Alert canceled after 62-year-old Scottsdale man found safe
A Silver Alert was canceled on Sunday for a 62-year-old Hispanic man in Scottsdale, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
Crews plan to extinguish fire Saturday night from train derailment near Arizona-New Mexico line
Crews plan to extinguish a fire on Saturday night from a freight train derailment near the Arizona-New Mexico state line.
Phoenix police ask public to share information about homicide victim
Authorities asked the public to share information about a Phoenix homicide victim named Mohamed Toure on Saturday.
Phoenix police arrest 3 suspects for car vandalism near synagogue
Phoenix police arrested three suspects for scratching derogatory comments into the side of parked cars near a synagogue.
Man fatally shot by Peoria police officer after he opened fire on them
A man was fatally shot by Peoria police officers after he opened fire on them on Friday, authorities said.
Mill Avenue in Tempe hosting 3 interactive bike-themed art installations through end of April
A free interactive bike-themed art installation called "Light Lane" kicked off in Tempe on April 3. It is available through April 30.
ArizonaSports.com
Where did former Arizona high school players land in the NFL Draft?
Eight former Arizona high school football players were taken in the 2024 NFL Draft. Here is where they landed:
Where did former ASU Sun Devils and Arizona Wildcats land in the NFL Draft?
The 2024 NFL Draft has come and gone, and several players who played collegiately in Arizona are now slated to play on Sundays.
Diamondbacks’ Slade Cecconi notches career-high 8 strikeouts in loss to Mariners
D-backs' Slade Cecconi did all that he could Saturday against the Mariners at T-Mobile Park, but the Mariners defeated the D-backs 3-1.
Marvin Harrison Jr. reunites with Ohio State teammate Paris Johnson Jr. in Arizona
Former Ohio State teammates Marvin Harrison Jr. and Paris Johnson Jr. are reunited in Arizona. Johnson says that knew this day would come.
Marvin Harrison Jr. respects new Cardinals CB Max Melton’s game from college battles
New Arizona Cardinals draft picks Max Melton and Marvin Harrison Jr. are very familiar with each other going back to their college battles.
Tracking the undrafted free agents signed by the Arizona Cardinals
After selecting 12 players in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Arizona Cardinals got to work signing undrafted free agents. Here's the list so far.
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Arizona Business
New Fry’s grocery store ready to celebrate grand opening in Queen Creek
Fry's Food Stores is ready to celebrate the grand opening of its second Queen Creek supermarket.
‘If you build it, they will come,’ came true for a Valley business after working with Kevin Costner
A Valley-based dealership that builds out and sells used trucks got a nice endorsement after completing an order for actor Kevin Costner.
Biltmore luxury apartments move ahead after city scrutiny
A proposed luxury apartment community just east of Biltmore Fashion Park that has met steep opposition is a step closer to being built.
Arizona Health
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to let Arizona doctors provide abortions in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a proposal on Wednesday that could help Arizona doctors give their patients abortions in California.
Arizona Republican who approved repeal of near-total abortion ban explains his vote
An Arizona Republican who voted to repeal the state’s near-total abortion ban said he did so to combat an abortion rights ballot measure.
Democrats in Arizona House get enough GOP help to pass bill to repeal near-total abortion ban
Arizona House Democrats, with help from a few Republicans, passed a bill Wednesday to repeal the state’s near-total abortion ban.
Arizona Votes
AZ Political Podcast: Arizona House Speaker Ben Toma talks fake elector indictment
This episode of AZ Political Podcast features Arizona House Speaker Ben Toma, who shares his thoughts on the fake elector scheme.
State grand jury indicts 18 in Arizona Republican fake elector investigation
Eighteen defendants were indicted in a fake elector scheme on Wednesday, according to Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes.
Arizona indicts 18 in election interference case, including Giuliani and Meadows
President Donald Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows and lawyer Rudy Giuliani are among those indicted by an Arizona grand jury for their roles in a 2020 fake elector scheme.
Youth Violence
Here's a timeline of everything involving Preston Lord, Gilbert Goons, East Valley youth violence
Here's a timeline of everything involving Preston Lord, the Gilbert Goons and youth violence that has occurred in the East Valley.
Talyn Vigil, suspect in murder of Preston Lord, posts bonds and is released from jail
Talyn Vigil, one of seven suspects indicted in the murder of 16-year-old Preston Lord in Queen Creek, posted bond and was released from jail Friday, authorities said.
Queen Creek police chief wants to hold hosts of party where Preston Lord was attacked accountable
Queen Creek Police Chief Randy Brice explains why his department submitted charges against the hosts of a Halloween party where a teen died.
Border and Immigration
Arizona judge declares mistrial in the case of a rancher accused of fatally shooting a migrant
An Arizona judge declared a mistrial in the case of rancher accused of killing a Mexican man on his property near the U.S.-Mexico border.
Senate dismisses two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security secretary, ends trial
The Senate dismissed impeachment charges against Alejandro Mayorkas, ending House Republicans' bid to remove the Homeland Security secretary.
Two Arizona human smugglers sentenced for death of migrant
Two Tucson men were sentenced last month for their roles in the death of a 17-year-old migrant in 2022, authorities said.
Arizona officials announce nearly $55M in federal border response funds
AZ Senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema announced nearly $55M in federal border response funds to support Arizona's border communities.
Former U.S. border patrol agent sentenced to 18 years in prison for bribery and drug smuggling
A Buckeye man who served as a United States border patrol agent was sentenced to 18 years in prison and five years of supervised release.
Arizona leaders urge federal officials to properly fund state's border shelter services
Arizona leaders are urging the Biden Administration to make sure the state gets its fair share of the $650 million recently allocated for border shelter services -- and soon.
Arizona Education
West Valley high school ranked as best in nation by US News
The newly released 2024 best high schools rankings from U.S. News declared the BASIS Peoria high school as the best in the nation.
Gov. Katie Hobbs makes her first appointments to Arizona Board of Regents
Gov. Katie Hobbs recently made her first appointments to the Arizona Board of Regents, which oversees the state’s three public universities.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes school cellphone ban, says it's unnecessary
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a proposed student cellphone ban, saying "schools are already addressing" the issue.
Arizona Homeless News
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.
State lawmaker wants to change Arizona law related to drug use and homelessness
Arizona state Rep. Matt Gress introduced a bill that would amend current law to create drug-free zones within areas around service providers.
Arizona Technology
Arizona gets $156.12 million grant from federal Solar For All program on Earth Day
The Biden administration gave Arizona a nice Earth Day present in the form of a $156.12 million grant from the Solar For All program.
Amazon drone delivery landing in Phoenix area later this year, company announces
Internet retail giant Amazon announced plans to deploy its drone delivery service in metro Phoenix later this year.
Wafer production underway at TSMC’s Phoenix factory; Q1 earnings beat expectations
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is making “significant progress” on its north Phoenix site with engineering wafer production already underway.
United States
CDC says it's identified 1st documented cases of HIV transmitted through cosmetic needles
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Three women who were diagnosed with HIV after getting “vampire facial” procedures at an unlicensed New Mexico medical spa are believed to be the first documented cases of people contracting the virus through a cosmetic procedure using needles, federal health officials said. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in […]
Authorities name driver fatally shot by deputies in Memphis after he sped toward them
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities say they have identified a man who was fatally shot by sheriff’s deputies after he sped toward them in a vehicle while the officers were serving a drug-related search warrant in a Memphis neighborhood Friday. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says the man who died in the incident was 30-year-old […]
A Florida sheriff says 10 people were wounded by gunfire during an argument at a party venue
SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — Gunfire wounded 10 people early Sunday when an argument turned violent at a Florida party venue. None of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries, the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. Deputies arrested a 16-year-old suspect at the scene of the shootings, which happened shortly after midnight. A large crowd […]
New charges announced against 4 youths arrested in gunfire at event to mark end of Ramadan
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Authorities have announced new charges against four juveniles arrested following an exchange of gunfire earlier this month between rival groups that wounded three people and sent participants in a joyful celebration of the end of Ramadan in west Philadelphia running for cover. Prosecutors said Friday that the 15- and 16-year-old youths arrested […]
Tornadoes kill 4 in Oklahoma; governor issues state of emergency for 12 counties amid power outages
SULPHUR, Okla. (AP) — Tornadoes that tore through Oklahoma have flattened buildings across one rural town, killing at least four people, causing widespread power outages and leaving a trail of destruction, Gov. Kevin Stitt said Sunday. Nearly 30,000 people remained without power after tornadoes began late Saturday night. The damage was extensive in Sulphur, a […]
Arrests roil campuses nationwide ahead of graduation as protesters demand Israel ties be cut
Protests are roiling college campuses nationwide as administrators with graduation ceremonies next month face demands that schools cut financial ties to Israel against the backdrop of the Israel-Hamas war. Many campuses were largely quiet by early afternoon Sunday but about 275 people were arrested on Saturday at campuses including Indiana University at Bloomington, Arizona State […]
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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.
Sciatica pain is treatable but surgery may be required
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