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Phoenix man sentenced to 8.5 years for trying to hire hitman to kill mother of his children
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President Joe Biden defends right to protest but says 'order must prevail' on college campuses
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Congressman seeks answers after Phoenix basketball team's wheelchairs dismantled on flight
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Man dies after being struck by vehicle early Thursday in Glendale
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Sprouts Farmers Market hiring for new store opening soon in north Phoenix
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Phoenix Mercury’s Brittney Griner says she thought about killing herself while in Russian jail
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Whole Foods taking over former Fry's space near Old Town Scottsdale
A new Whole Foods grocery is coming to the Downtown East Shopping Center in Scottsdale, replacing a 48-year-old Fry's grocery store.
Phoenix firefighter brought to hospital after being injured while clearing out trash chute
A Phoenix firefighter was brought to a hospital after being injured while on the job on Wednesday, authorities announced.
Reconstructed Interstate 15 bridge near Beaver Dam in northwestern Arizona fully open
A portion of the recently reconstructed Interstate 15 bridge near the Beaver Dam in northwestern Arizona is now fully open, transportation officials said.
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport passenger numbers break another record
More travelers went through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in March 2024 than any other month on record.
Arizona Senate passes bill to repeal near-total abortion ban, sends it to governor
A bill to repeal Arizona’s near-total abortion ban is a signature away from becoming law after the state Senate passed it on Wednesday.
Heat Relief Network aims to reduce heat-related deaths during metro Phoenix's hottest months
The Heat Relief Network, an annual campaign to reduce heat-related deaths during metro Phoenix’s hottest months, is up and running for 2024.
ArizonaSports.com
Hero Beekeeper Matt Hilton getting own Topps baseball card
Matt Hilton, the beekeeper who cleared the bee swarm at Tuesday's game between the D-backs and Dodgers is getting his a Topps' baseball card.
Tetairoa McMillan among Arizona Wildcats projected as 1st-round picks in 2025 NFL Draft
Arizona enters 2025 with high expectations. It starts with Tetairoa McMillan's talent as a potential first-round pick in the NFL Draft.
What went wrong for Jordan Montgomery, Diamondbacks in loss to Dodgers
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said nothing went the way they expected after a blowout loss to the Dodgers.
Phoenix Mercury’s Brittney Griner says she thought about killing herself while in Russian jail
Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner says she thought about killing herself during her first few weeks in a Russian jail after her 2022 arrest.
Suns remain confident, paint picture beyond bleak end to season
The Phoenix Suns officially concluded the 2023-24 season with a strange end-of-season availability for Mat Ishbia and James Jones.
Diamondbacks prospect Blake Walston’s Las Vegas call-up: ‘I was at the table’
Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Blake Walston was at the Blackjack table when he received the news of a lifetime.
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Arizona Business
Whole Foods taking over former Fry's space near Old Town Scottsdale
A new Whole Foods grocery is coming to the Downtown East Shopping Center in Scottsdale, replacing a 48-year-old Fry's grocery store.
Reconstructed Interstate 15 bridge near Beaver Dam in northwestern Arizona fully open
A portion of the recently reconstructed Interstate 15 bridge near the Beaver Dam in northwestern Arizona is now fully open, transportation officials said.
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport passenger numbers break another record
More travelers went through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in March 2024 than any other month on record.
Arizona Health
Arizona Senate passes bill to repeal near-total abortion ban, sends it to governor
A bill to repeal Arizona’s near-total abortion ban is a signature away from becoming law after the state Senate passed it on Wednesday.
Informational reproductive health care website launches in Arizona
Arizona's launched a new reproductive health care website for access to resources and knowledge about health care rights in the state.
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 Votes
Arizona judicial review panel says 1 judge up for retention in 2024 doesn't meet standards
The Arizona judicial review panel gave passing grades to all but one of the judges eligible for retention votes in the 2024 general election.
Maricopa County looking to hire 2,000 temporary workers for primary election
Maricopa County Elections wants to hire 1,500 temporary poll workers, along with 500 additional positions like drivers, clerks and more.
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.
Youth Violence
Chandler mayor says city is exploring ways to address issue of youth violence
A day after a listening session on youth violence, Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke said his East Valley suburb is exploring ways to address the issue.
Chandler city leaders to host community listening session on youth violence
Chandler city officials will host a community listening session on teen violence and behavioral health in early May.
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.
Border and Immigration
Mexican officials regret US decision not to retry American rancher in fatal shooting of Mexican man
One Mexican official expressed regret over the U.S. decision not to retry George Alan Kelly in the fatal shooting of a Mexican man.
Prosecutors say they will not retry an Arizona rancher accused of murder near the US-Mexico border
Prosecutors said Monday they will not retry Arizona rancher George Alan Kelly, who was accused of killing Gabriel Cuen-Buitimea in 2023.
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.
Arizona Education
First lady Jill Biden to be special guest speaker at Mesa Community College graduation
First lady Jill Biden will be the special guest speaker at Mesa Community College’s 2023-24 graduation ceremony.
Community colleges across Arizona to offer new scholarships for high-demand jobs
A new $4.5 million scholarship called the Arizona Community College Workforce Scholarship Program will help students, officials said.
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.
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
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.
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.
United States
Police in Fort Worth say four children are among six people wounded in a drive-by shooting
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Four children are among six people wounded in a drive-by shooting at a Fort Worth, Texas, apartment complex, according to police. The six were shot about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and five were taken to a hospital while one refused treatment, according to Officer Brad Perez of the Fort Worth Police […]
Asian American Literature Festival that was canceled by the Smithsonian in 2023 to be revived
NEW YORK (AP) — A festival celebrating Asian American literary works that was suddenly canceled last year by the Smithsonian Institution is getting resurrected, organizers announced Thursday. The Asian American Literature Festival is making a return, the Asian American Literature Festival Collective said in a statement. It will take place Sept. 14-22 — but without […]
The Latest | Minnesota students to address regents about divesting from Israel
Arrests continue on campuses around the U.S. as police dismantle camps of students protesting Israel’s war in Gaza. At UCLA, officers arrested more than 100 people in sometimes violent confrontations. Most protesters left the library at Portland State University, where police on Thursday were preparing to arrest those who remained behind barricades. Other arrests were […]
The Latest | With no immediate ruling on sanctions, testimony resumes in Trump's hush money case
NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyer Keith Davidson returned to the witness stand in Donald Trump’s hush money trial on Thursday following a contempt hearing over whether the former president violated a gag order again. Judge Juan M. Merchan heard from both prosecutors and one of Trump’s defense attorneys about four more prospective violations, including comments […]
'What we have we done?' Lawyer describes shock at possible role in Trump's 2016 victory
NEW YORK (AP) — A lawyer who negotiated a pair of hush money deals at the center of Donald Trump’s criminal trial recalled Thursday his “gallows humor” reaction to Trump’s 2016 election victory and the realization that his hidden-hand efforts might have contributed to the win. “What have we done?” the attorney Keith Davidson texted […]
Police make dozens of arrests at UCLA in tense clashes with Israel-Hamas war protesters
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police arrested pro-Palestinian protesters on college campuses across the country overnight, notably at the University of California, Los Angeles, where chaotic scenes played out early Thursday as officers in riot gear surged against a crowd of demonstrators. Police removed barricades and began dismantling demonstrators’ fortified encampment at UCLA after hundreds of […]
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