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Driver found dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound after vehicle crashes into Gilbert business
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NB State Route 347 south of metro Phoenix temporarily closed after rush-hour crash
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Mississippi homicide suspect killed in Arizona after shooting involving DPS officers
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Here’s what’s on the menu for 2024 Spring Arizona Restaurant Week
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New Mexico man indicted after 47 pounds of fentanyl found during traffic stop in Arizona
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Get ready to sweat: Childish Gambino to perform in Phoenix this summer
Arizona News
GM's Cruise to start testing robotaxis in Phoenix area with human safety drivers on board
General Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle unit said Monday it will start testing robotaxis in Arizona this week.
Arizona prisoner captured in Prescott more than a week after escape
An inmate at the Camp Verde jail in Yavapai County led authorities on an 8-day manhunt after disappearing on May 1, authorities said.
Arizona Supreme Court grants 90-day delay on enforcement of state's 1864 abortion law
The Arizona Supreme Court on Monday granted a 90-day stay on allowing the state's 1864 abortion law to go back into effect, clearing the way for a possible appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Camelback High School in Phoenix temporarily locked down after gun report
Camelback High School in Phoenix was temporarily locked down Monday after guns were reported on campus, authorities said.
Stephen Richer says defamation suit against Kari Lake not a 'political vendetta'
Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer wants to make it clear that his ongoing defamation case against U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake is solely to clear his name of any wrongdoing.
Silver Alert canceled for Scottsdale woman who suffers from cognitive condition
A Silver Alert was canceled Monday for a missing north Scottsdale woman who suffers from a cognitive condition.
ArizonaSports.com
Cardinals rookie Elijah Jones carves unique path out of New York
There were a lot of "coulds" when it comes down to Arizona Cardinals rookie cornerback Elijah Jones' career path.
Draymond Green’s and Jusuf Nurkic’s bickering continues on TNT’s Inside the NBA
Warriors forward Draymond Green took a subtle jab at Suns big man Jusuf Nurkic while guest-hosting on TNT's Inside the NBA.
2024 WNBA season storylines as Mercury open against title favorite Aces
How to watch the Las Vegas Aces take on the Phoenix Mercury in the 2024 WNBA season opener for both teams.
Diamondbacks overcome frustrating night as Kevin Newman walks off Reds
Kevin Newman delivered a walk-off single to beat the Reds on what was a previously frustrating ballgame for the Diamondbacks.
Joc Pederson thrown out late, D-backs and Kevin Newman walk off Reds anyway
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Kevin Newman knocked a two-run single in the bottom of the ninth to walk off the Cincinnati Reds.
Airborne meats are making their mark across Major League Baseball
Hijinks around Major League Baseball and the meats within have never been more unusual, many of which have been airborne.
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Arizona Business
GM's Cruise to start testing robotaxis in Phoenix area with human safety drivers on board
General Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle unit said Monday it will start testing robotaxis in Arizona this week.
Why this north Scottsdale ZIP code surpassed Paradise Valley in household wealth
The north Scottsdale ZIP code of 85262 has the No. 1 spot in household wealth, passing 85253 in Paradise Valley.
Scottsdale restaurant company closes last Sandbar Mexican Grill location, plans new concept
Sandbar Mexican Grill, once a thriving Mexican beach restaurant chain, is no more in the Valley after its last Gilbert location closed.
Arizona Health
Arizona Supreme Court grants 90-day delay on enforcement of state's 1864 abortion law
The Arizona Supreme Court on Monday granted a 90-day stay on allowing the state's 1864 abortion law to go back into effect, clearing the way for a possible appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Arizona health authorities launch new efforts to prevent suicide
The 2024-2026 suicide prevention plan from the Arizona Department of Health Services has three steps, according to an expert.
Steward Health Care, which has 4 hospitals in Arizona, files for bankruptcy
Arizona's attorney general is launching an investigation after a health care network with four hospitals in the state filed for bankruptcy.
Arizona Votes
Stephen Richer says defamation suit against Kari Lake not a 'political vendetta'
Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer wants to make it clear that his ongoing defamation case against U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake is solely to clear his name of any wrongdoing.
Arizona voters agree on transportation, family assistance and budget cuts, survey says
A new survey from The Center for the Future of Arizona analyzed voters of all political parties. Here's what Arizona voters want.
Arizona secretary of state says AI hoax knowledge still needs to improve before elections
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes has been training workers on AI hoax technology for months now but believes they, and the public, still need to improve their knowledge ahead of the upcoming elections.
Youth Violence
Defendants in 3 cases connected to Gilbert Goons plead guilty to assault charges
Defendants in three East Valley youth violence cases connected to the Gilbert Goons have entered guilty pleas.
Target trial date set for suspects accused in murder of Preston Lord
A target trial date has been set as six of the seven suspects in the Preston Lord case appeared in court on Thursday.
Chandler City Council moves forward plan to ban brass knuckles in the city
In a unanimous vote during a Thursday night meeting, the Chandler City Council voted to push forward a potential brass knuckles ban.
Border and Immigration
Arizona Border Patrol agent charged in case involving child sexual abuse material
A Border Patrol agent from Arizona has been charged in a case involving child sexual abuse material.
Arizona GOP lawmakers moving to put Secure the Border Act on ballot in November
Arizona voters will likely have the final say on the Secure the Border Act, a Republican proposal drawing staunch opposition from Democrats.
Arizona's Greg Stanton among Democrats asking Biden to take executive action at border
Arizona Rep. Greg Stanton joined 14 other Democrats in urging President Joe Biden to take action to address the border crisis on Tuesday.
Brandon Judd, president of the National Border Patrol Council, to retire
Brandon Judd, the president of the National Border Patrol Council, will retire on May 18 according to the Border Patrol Union.
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 Education
Jill Biden tells Mesa college graduates to tune out people who tell them what they 'can't' do
Jill Biden on Saturday told Arizona community college graduates to tune out the people who like to tell them what they can't do.
University of Arizona to launch MS in Business Analytics on downtown Chandler campus
Students at University of Arizona's campus in downtown Chandler will soon be able to earn a Master of Science in Business Analytics.
ASU police chief placed on leave while school investigates pro-Palestinian protests
Arizona State University has placed the chief of its campus police force on leave while it investigates complaints about his behavior during recent pro-Palestinian protests at the Tempe school.
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
FBI, Homeland Security warn of possible threats to LGBTQ events, including Pride Month activities
WASHINGTON (AP) — Foreign terrorist organizations or their supporters might target LGBTQ-related events and venues as part of June’s Pride Month, federal agencies warned in a recent public announcement. The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security issued the announcement May 10 to raise awareness of “foreign terrorist organizations (FTOS) or their supporters potential targeting […]
North Carolina bill to curb mask-wearing in protests could make it illegal for medical reasons too
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — People wearing a mask during protests in North Carolina could face extra penalties if arrested, under proposed legislation that critics say could make it illegal to wear a mask in public as a way to protect against COVID-19 or for other health reasons. Republicans supporters say the legislation, which passed its […]
Seattle Times publisher Frank Blethen to step down after 4 decades in charge of family-owned paper
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Times publisher and CEO Frank Blethen has announced he will step down at the end of next year after four decades leading the newspaper his family has owned since 1896. Blethen, 79, confirmed his plans Monday in a Seattle Times interview. He said he expects to retain his position as board […]
Boat that fatally struck a 15-year-old girl in Florida has been found, officials say
MIAMI (AP) — Investigators believe they’ve found the boat that fatally struck a 15-year-old girl off a South Florida beach, officials said Tuesday. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation and other law enforcement agencies had been searching for the vessel since Saturday, when Ella Adler was killed and the boat operator fled without stopping. “The […]
Feds urge people not to put decals on steering wheels after a driver is hurt by flying metal pieces
DETROIT (AP) — Federal auto safety regulators are warning people not to stick decals on their steering wheels because they can be hurled at drivers if the air bags inflate in a crash. The warning from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration comes after another driver was severely hurt by a flying emblem during a […]
Alice Munro, Nobel literature winner revered as short story master, dead at 92
Nobel laureate Alice Munro, the Canadian literary giant who became one of the world’s most esteemed contemporary authors and one of history’s most honored short story writers, has died at age 92. A spokesperson for her publisher confirmed the death of Munro, winner of the Nobel literary prize in 2013, but did not immediately provide […]
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