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Newly released video shows moment suspect in robbery is fatally shot in Phoenix
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Watch: Arizona Congressional District 3 Republican primary debate
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64-year-old man accused of killing pedestrian while driving under influence in Phoenix
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Firefighters continue to gain containment on Wildcat Fire burning north of Phoenix
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Geeks invited to assemble at Phoenix Fan Fusion this weekend
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Amazing Arizonans: Suns radio legend Al McCoy discusses roots, career highlights
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Maricopa County plans to cut property tax rate for 4th year in a row as part of annual budget
How will the Maricopa County budget for 2025 benefit the community? A Monday announcement explains where the money could go.
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.
Arizona Humane Society's 1st bottle baby kittens of 2024 ready for adoption
The first batch of bottle-fed baby kittens of the year under the Arizona Humane Society's care are now ready for their forever homes.
Former Arizona grad student convicted of first-degree murder in 2022 shooting of professor
A former University of Arizona grad student was convicted of first-degree murder after fatally shooting a professor on campus two years ago.
Elderly woman presumed dead in northern Arizona after reporting her house on fire
An elderly woman was believed to have been found dead in her northern Arizona home after she had reported that it caught fire on Saturday.
19-year-old dies after falling from Gilbert parking garage, police say
Police said 19-year-old Mubasher Masood died after falling off the top of a Gilbert multi-story parking garage.
ArizonaSports.com
Valley Suns reopen avenue for development through G League
The Suns have to maximize every possibility for improving their roster and they reopened one of those avenues with a G League franchise.
Brandon Hughes recalled by D-backs, will start vs. Dodgers; Slade Cecconi optioned
The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled left-handed pitcher Brandon Hughes from the Triple-A Reno Aces on Wednesday.
Zaven Collins not letting Cardinals’ 5th-year option decision hold him back
Cardinals pass rusher Zaven Collins' mindset remains unchanged despite the team's decision against picking up his fifth-year option.
Report: Big 12’s Arizona, Big Ten’s UCLA finalizing men’s basketball series
The loss of the Pac-12 brought the loss of rivalries. The Arizona Wildcats and UCLA Bruins men's basketball teams are keeping theirs intact.
New G League team Valley Suns to play at Mullett Arena in Tempe
The Phoenix Suns announced that their new G League franchise will be called the Valley Suns and will play at Mullett Arena in Tempe.
Cardinals RB Michael Carter: Vibes are growing thanks to Kyler Murray, Arizona leaders
Cardinals running back Michael Carter has praise for Kyler Murray and how Arizona's leaders have united the team.
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Arizona Business
Oliver's Modern American to open in former Polynesian Dairy Queen site in Scottsdale
Oliver's Modern American, poised to take over the country's sole former Polynesian Dairy Queen site, will open in Scottsdale this Friday.
Arizona Biltmore sold for $705M — the Valley's largest hospitality deal this year
The Arizona Biltmore, one of the longest-running and most notable resorts in the Valley, is under new ownership and new management.
Phoenix still a top US market for big-box industrial growth, report says
Phoenix has kept its title as one of the top markets in the country for the growth of large warehouse space even as the sector has cooled off nationally, according to a CBRE Group Inc. report.
Arizona Health
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.
After multiple delays, new Valleywise Health Medical Center to open soon in Phoenix
The new Valleywise Health Medical Center will soon admit its first patients after four years of construction and multiple delays.
Arizona Votes
Ex-NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Arizona's Kelli Ward plead not guilty in fake elector case
Giuliani appeared remotely for the arraignment that was held in a Phoenix courtroom. His trial will take place in October.
Read the unredacted indictment in Arizona Republican fake elector investigation
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes on Monday released the unredacted indictment in the case where 18 high-profile suspects are accused of taking part in a Republican fake elector scheme in the state.
John Eastman pleads not guilty on charges connected to Arizona fake electors case
Attorney John Eastman pleaded not guilty on Friday to conspiracy, fraud and forgery charges for his role in the effort to overturn Donald Trump’s loss in Arizona in 2020.
Youth Violence
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.
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.
Border and Immigration
Arizona man accused of pointing gun at Border Patrol agent before arrest
An Arizona man was accused of pointing a gun at a Border Patrol agent prior to being arrested, authorities said Thursday.
Arizona Republican explains why he won't vote for current version of Secure the Border Act
Republican state Sen. Ken Bennett said he doesn't support the Secure the Border Act in its current form and won't unless he sees changes to the bill.
U.S. Sen. Kelly of Arizona urges GOP colleagues to consider bipartisan border agreement
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona urged Republicans to pass a bipartisan border agreement on the Senate floor Wednesday.
San Diego passes Tucson as busiest sector for illegal border crossings from Mexico into US
Arrests for illegally crossing the U.S. border from Mexico fell more than 6% in April to the fourth lowest month of the Biden administration.
Arizona Chamber of Commerce leader explains opposition to HCR2060, aka Secure the Border Act
The leader of Arizona’s largest business advocacy group explained Wednesday why he opposes HCR2060, aka the Secure the Border Act.
Most Arizona voters agree immigration reform is needed, survey finds
Most Arizona voters believe that immigration reform is needed and will require a bipartisan solution to fix ongoing problems, according to a survey released Monday.
Arizona Education
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.
Supt. Tom Horne asks 2 Valley schools to remove Amnesty International, citing antisemitism
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne is asking two Valley high schools to remove Amnesty International from campus, citing concerns about antisemitism.
Mesa High School student arrested after gun found by new detection system
A Mesa High School student was arrested Wednesday after a weapon was found by a newly implemented detection system, officials said.
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
Missouri prosecutors to seek death penalty in killing of court employee and police officer
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri prosecutors said Wednesday that they intend to seek the death penalty against a Kansas City-area man who is charged with murder in the killings of a court employee who tried to serve an eviction notice on him and a police officer who responded. Larry Acree, 70, of Independence, is […]
Person fatally shot by Washington state trooper during altercation on I-5 identified as Idaho man
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — The person who was fatally shot by a Washington state trooper during an altercation on Interstate 5 north of Seattle last week has been identified as an Idaho man. The Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office said the man was 31-year-old Marvin Arellano of Nampa, the Daily Herald reported. The office determined […]
Abrupt shutdown of financial middleman Synapse has frozen thousands of Americans' deposits
NEW YORK (AP) — The bank accounts of tens of thousands of U.S. businesses and consumers have been frozen in the aftermath of the abrupt shutdown and bankruptcy of financial technology company Synapse, which acts as a middleman between financial technology companies and banks. Synapse filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in April and has […]
National Folk Festival to be held in Mississippi's capital from 2025 through 2027
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s capital city has been tapped to host the National Folk Festival from 2025 through 2027. The free, three-day festival is set to be held in downtown Jackson during the second week of November in each of those years and will feature music, art, dance and food from cultures throughout the […]
Savannah police arrest suspect in weekend shootings that injured 11 in downtown square
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A suspect has been arrested in connection with an outbreak of gunfire that injured 11 people last weekend at a public square in the heart of Savannah’s downtown historic district, police announced Wednesday. William Anthony Mitchell, 20, was charged with four counts of aggravated assault as well as possessing a firearm […]
NAACP fund seeks to close Black voter registration and turnout gaps ahead of the November election
WASHINGTON (AP) — The NAACP on Wednesday announced that nonprofits engaged in a variety of voter-engagement efforts can apply for grant funding that helps local organizations register voters, boost turnout and guard against minority disenfranchisement. The leading civil rights organization said it hopes to raise $15 million for its Building Community Voice Fund. Dominik Whitehead, […]
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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
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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.