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NEW: Arizona Republicans, including Kari Lake, denounce Donald Trump guilty verdict: 'Egregious'
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Phoenix father sentenced to 37 years in prison for severely abusing his 3 children
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Woman sentenced to 3½ years for 1st conviction of Arizona Medicaid fraud scandal case
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Driver in wrong-way crash that killed 3 in Fountain Hills taken from hospital to jail
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Poll: Maricopa County transportation sales tax ballot measure is on road to success
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New Phoenix ordinance bans urban camping near schools, parks, shelters and day cares
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Silver Alert for West Valley man canceled after he was found safe
A Silver Alert for a West Valley man was canceled Thursday morning after he was found safe, authorities said.
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.
White Castle restaurant set to open in Goodyear in June
Craving a burger in the West Valley? Mark your calendars because a new White Castle restaurant will soon open in Goodyear.
Closures of State Route 89A north of Sedona for rockfall project to start next week
Drivers who would typically use State Route 89A at the switchbacks in Oak Creek Canyon north of Sedona should know about this closure.
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.
Woman killed, man injured in crash in north Phoenix
A woman was killed and a man was injured in a two-vehicle collision in north Phoenix on Wednesday afternoon.
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Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen exits vs. Mets after 6 pitches
Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen came off the field with training staff six pitches into his start Thursday against the New York Mets.
Cardinals questions post-NFL Draft: Who takes the reins as CB1?
There are candidates aplenty when it comes to the Cardinals' starting cornerback situation. But who has the lead for the role of CB1?
Report: Suns adding former Jazz, Bucks assistant Chad Forcier to Mike Budenholzer’s staff
The Phoenix Suns are reportedly bringing in veteran assistant coach Chad Forcier to join head coach Mike Budenholzer's staff.
Arizona Cardinals sign safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson to 4-year contract
The Arizona Cardinals signed rookie safety Dadrion "Rabbit" Taylor-Demerson to a four-year contract on Thursday.
HOW many tendies?! Cardinals O-line ate its way through a Diamondbacks game
A much better offseason narrative: The Arizona Cardinals' offensive line can house baskets upon baskets of chicken tenders.
Big 12 releases kickoff times for Arizona State football’s early schedule
The Arizona State Sun Devils will open their Big 12 football schedule in 2024 with a visit to the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
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Arizona Business
Construction starts on Park Algodon, a Phoenix industrial and mixed-use project
Developers broke ground on a $250 million industrial and mixed-use project called Park Algodon on May 22, 2024, officials said.
Apache Junction spends $2.9M on historic property in move to help revitalize downtown area
Apache Junction paid $2.9 million for a historic piece of downtown property as the East Valley suburb works to redevelop its core.
Canada-based Porter Airlines to make Arizona debut with Phoenix-Toronto route
Porter Airlines, a Canadian carrier, will make its Arizona debut later this year with a new nonstop route between Phoenix and Toronto.
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
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.
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.
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
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
UN extends arms embargo on South Sudan despite appeals from African Union, Russia and China
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The divided U.N. Security Council voted Thursday to extend an arms embargo on South Sudan despite appeals from the world’s newest nation, the African Union and half a dozen countries including Russia and China to lift or at least ease the restrictive measure. The U.S.-sponsored resolution got the minimum nine “yes” […]
Boeing firefighters ratify a contract with big raises, which they say will end a three-week lockout
Boeing firefighters ratified a new contract with major pay increases and expect to return to work this weekend after a lockout that has lasted more than three weeks, their union said Thursday. The deal covers about 125 fire and emergency-service workers in the Seattle area, who were locked out by Boeing when their previous contract […]
The Latest | Trump becomes first former US president to be convicted of felony crimes
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Thursday was found guilty on all 34 felony counts in his criminal hush money trial. It was the first time a former U.S. president was ever tried or convicted in a criminal case, and was the first of Trump’s four indictments to reach trial. Prosecutors accused […]
New Hampshire refuses to reinstate license of trucker acquitted in deadly crash
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire safety officials on Thursday upheld the license suspension of a commercial truck driver who was acquitted in the 2019 deaths of seven motorcyclists but said another hearing will be held to determine how long the suspension will last. A jury in 2022 found Volodymyr Zhukovskyy not guilty of multiple […]
Doomsday plot: Idaho jury convicts Chad Daybell of killing wife and girlfriend's 2 children
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho jury has convicted Chad Daybell of murder in the deaths of his wife and his girlfriend’s two youngest children. The verdict marks the end of a years-long investigation that included bizarre claims of zombie children, apocalyptic prophesies and illicit affairs. Now the jury will be tasked with deciding if […]
Minnesota police officer cleared in fatal shooting of man who shot him first
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A St. Paul police officer was justified when he fatally shot a man who shot him first, Minnesota prosecutors announced Thursday. The Ramsey County Attorney’s Office said it concluded that the use of deadly force by Officer Michael Tschida against Brandon DaleShaun Keys, 28, of Maplewood, on Dec. 7 complied with state […]
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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.
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.