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Chad Daybell sentenced to death for killing wife and girlfriend’s 2 children
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Mesa City Council approves project to transform motel into housing community
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Westbound US 60/Grand Avenue reopened in West Valley after crash
Westbound U.S. 60/Grand Avenue was reopened in the West Valley after a crash during evening rush hour on Friday, authorities said.
Silver Alert canceled for 81-year-old man who went missing in Phoenix
A Silver Alert was issued Friday after an 81-year-old man went missing in Phoenix.
Phoenix man gets 6 life sentences for sexual abuse of daughter, stepdaughter
A Phoenix man convicted of sexually abusing his daughter and stepdaughter was sentenced to six life sentences plus an additional 73 years in prison on Friday, authorities said.
South Carolina man sentenced to prison for sex offenses related to 12-year-old Arizona girl
A South Carolina man accused of being a pedophile will spend 27 years in prison for abusing a 12-year-old Arizona girl, prosecutors said.
'Thong Thief' accused of swiping items worth $14K from West Valley Victoria's Secret stores
A woman was arrested recently in connection with multiple thefts from West Valley Victoria's Secret stores in what authorities are calling the "Thong Thief" case.
Westbound Interstate 10 reopened in West Valley after tractor-trailer crash
A tractor-trailer crash shut down westbound Interstate 10 in the West Valley for about an hour on Friday morning, authorities said.
ArizonaSports.com
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. scratched late from D-backs lineup with flu-like symptoms
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (flu-like symptoms) was a late scratch ahead of a matchup on Saturday against the Mets.
Diamondbacks’ Blake Walston focused on trusting his stuff to improve control
Blake Walston fits into a younger Diamondbacks rotation with Zac Gallen on the IL, and his command will make the difference.
High school drops ‘Sundevils’ nickname, Sparky mascot due to agreement ending with ASU
Eldorado High School will reportedly be changing its Sundevils mascote name due to a trademark agreement between it and ASU ending.
Diamondbacks’ MLB mock draft roundup: Potential targets in NCAA Tournament
The 2024 MLB Draft is less than seven weeks away on July 14-16, so which players do evaluators associate with the Diamondbacks.
Grand Canyon baseball defeats Arizona in NCAA tournament’s Tucson regional
Grand Canyon Antelopes baseball upset the Arizona Wildcats at the Tucson regional on the first day of the NCAA tournament on Friday.
Mercury extend losing streak to 4, end road trip with loss to Lynx
The Minnesota Lynx cruised to a victory over Phoenix on Friday night, handing the Mercury their fourth straight defeat.
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Arizona Business
Phoenix celebrates new civic holiday with deals, business promotions and freebies
Dozens of businesses, from attractions and restaurants to shops and museums, are offering special deals to celebrate 602 Day in Phoenix.
Groundbreaking held for industrial park near Westgate in Glendale
Developers hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the construction of VT 101, a new industrial park in Glendale, on Wednesday.
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.
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
Arizona Republicans, including Kari Lake, denounce Donald Trump guilty verdict: 'Egregious'
Arizona Republicans, including Kari Lake, were quick to express their frustration over their party's presumptive presidential nominee, Donald Trump, being convicted on all counts in his hush money trial in New York.
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.
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
New Phoenix ordinance bans urban camping near schools, parks, shelters and day cares
Certain types of street camping in Phoenix will be limited starting Sept. 1 due to the Council's passing of a new ordinance on Wednesday.
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.
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
Pulitzer Prize-winning AP photographer Ron Edmonds dies. His images of Reagan shooting are indelible
WASHINGTON (AP) — Newly assigned to cover the Reagan White House, Associated Press photographer Ron Edmonds knew the most important part of the job was to keep watch on the president “at all times.” He did that for 28 years. But there was never a day like March 30, 1981. That was when Edmonds, who […]
Downtown Atlanta water service disrupted, forcing business closings and water boil notice
Atlanta officials were slowly repressuring the city’s water system Saturday after corroding water pipes burst in downtown and Midtown, forcing many businesses and attractions to close and affecting water service in area homes. The city was handing out cases of water and setting up portable toilets at several fire stations and first responders were checking […]
An inflation gauge closely tracked by Federal Reserve rises at slowest pace this year
A price gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve cooled slightly last month, a sign that inflation may be easing after running high in the first three months of this year.
Biden details a 3-phase hostage deal aimed at winding down the Israel-Hamas war
President Joe Biden on Friday detailed a three-phase deal proposed by Israel to Hamas militants that he says would lead to the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza and could end the grinding, nearly 8-month-old Mideast war.
Ohio explosion caused by cut gas line thought to be turned off, investigators say
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — A crew working in the basement area of an Ohio building intentionally cut a gas line not knowing it was pressurized before a deadly explosion this week, the National Transportation Safety Board said Friday. NTSB board member Tom Chapman said preliminary investigation shows workers were in the basement to clear out […]
Trump tries to move past his guilty verdict by attacking the criminal justice system
Donald Trump sought to move past his historic criminal conviction on Friday and build momentum for his bid to return to the White House with fierce attacks on the judge who oversaw the case, the prosecution’s star witness and the criminal justice system as a whole.
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3 new rides for 3 new road trips in Arizona
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Beat the heat, ensure your AC unit is summer-ready
With temperatures starting to rise across the Valley, now is a great time to be sure your AC unit is ready to withstand the sweltering summer heat.
Condor Airlines can get you smoothly from Phoenix to Frankfurt on new A330-900neo airplane
Adventure Awaits! And there's no better way to experience the vacation of your dreams than traveling with Condor Airlines.
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.