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US Postal Service seeking to hike cost of first-class stamp to 73 cents
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Asset Preservation Wealth and Tax gives help to single moms in the Valley
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US wildfires are getting bigger and more complex, prompting changes in firefighting workforce
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Cruise to restart driverless operation for data collection in Phoenix
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Man dead in Phoenix after speed leads to rollover crash
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VP Kamala Harris will visit Arizona days after court ruling banned most abortions in state
Arizona News
Investigators working to determine if e-scooter battery sparked Phoenix apartment fire
Investigators are working to determine if an e-scooter battery was the cause of a Phoenix apartment fire Tuesday morning.
Silver Alert issued canceled after missing 82-year-old Phoenix woman found safe
The Silver Alert for an 82-year-old Phoenix woman who went missing last week was canceled Tuesday after she was found safe.
Arizona man who exchanged gunfire with police sentenced to 20 years
A 35-year-old man from Prescott Valley named Joshua Schnoebelen is sentenced to spend 20 years in prison, authorities said.
Phoenix police arrest man accused of stabbing officer during gas station call
A man suspected of stabbing a Phoenix police officer was arrested on Monday after being released from the hospital, authorities said.
New therapy center through Centria Autism opens in Glendale
A new Life Skills Autism Academy (LSAA) center through Centria Autism opened in Glendale last week, officials announced Monday.
It's Country Thunder Arizona week: Here's what you should know about 2024 music festival
Country Thunder Arizona week is here, with Lainey Wilson, Eric Church, Jelly Roll and Koe Wetzel headlining the 2024 lineup.
ArizonaSports.com
NBA playoff standings: Phoenix Suns in battle to avoid play-in after loss to Clippers
Where are the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference standings? They're fighting for playoff positioning and hoping to avoid the play-in.
Coyotes shut out for 2nd time this season, Kraken’s Grubauer saves 39 shots
Philipp Grubauer made 39 saves in his second shutout of the season, and the Seattle Kraken beat the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday night.
Suns score 10 points in 1st quarter vs. Clippers, flirt with biggest comeback in history
The Phoenix Suns nearly set a franchise record for fewest points scored in a quarter to open Tuesday's matchup with the Clippers.
Injured Arizona Coyotes defenseman Travis Dermott will miss rest of season
Coyotes defenseman Travis Dermott will miss the rest of the season because of an upper-body injury, the team announced before Tuesday's game at the Seattle Kraken.
Grayson Allen wins Suns’ annual Dan Majerle Hustle Award
The Suns awarded wing Grayson Allen with the 2023-24 Dan Majerle Hustle Award ahead of Tuesday's game against the Clippers.
Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll lifts 1st career leadoff home run in win over Rockies
Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll hit his first home run of 2024, leading off Tuesday against the Rockies with an opposite-field shot.
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Arizona Business
TSMC getting $6.6B in new federal funding, to build 3rd semiconductor fab in Phoenix
There's a new TSMC facility coming to Phoenix, the company announced on Monday. It will also receive $6.6 billion dollars in federal funding.
Here are the 13 richest people in Arizona in 2024, according to Forbes
It was another strong showing for those with Arizona ties on the Forbes' 2024 billionaire list with 13 people to make the cut.
Construction starts on industrial outdoor storage facilities in West Valley
Workers began construction on a two-building storage facility in the West Valley called Camelback 303 Logistics Center.
Arizona Health
New therapy center through Centria Autism opens in Glendale
A new Life Skills Autism Academy (LSAA) center through Centria Autism opened in Glendale last week, officials announced Monday.
Chandler teen aiming to help fellow youth with mental health problems
A Chandler teen who started a nonprofit nearly two years after her own mental health struggles is continuing her mission to help youth suffering from the same problems.
Valley experts say parents, communities need to do more to combat violence, bullying
Valley experts believe the entire community needs to get on board with helping prevent bullying and violence in youth.
Arizona Votes
Reps. Andy Biggs, Paul Gosar reportedly subpoenaed in Arizona fake elector probe
Reps. Andy Biggs and Paul Gosar reportedly have been ordered to testify for the grand jury looking into Arizona's 2020 fake elector case.
AZ Political Podcast: Democratic political consultant Stacy Pearson hits the hottest topics
On this episode of AZ Political Podcast, Democratic political consultant Stacy Pearson discusses the latest, including Ruben Gallego fundraising numbers.
Arizona Democrat Ruben Gallego starts year with best fundraising quarter of his Senate run
Democratic U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego of Arizona announced Tuesday that he started 2024 with the best fundraising quarter of his Senate campaign.
Youth Violence
Queen Creek police chief explains why police left party area before attack on Preston Lord
The Queen Creek Police Department released a report on the investigation into Preston Lord's death last week.
Gilbert Police Department may add new position solely focused on helping youth, chief says
Gilbert Police Chief Michael Soelberg said his department may create a new position — youth engagement officer — to help kids in the town.
Preston Lord case a springboard for youth violence awareness, other issues in metro Phoenix
Youth violence was a minimally publicized phenomenon more than a year ago, but Preston Lord's death proved to be the impetus behind mass community awareness, anger and frustration.
Border and Immigration
Arizona leaders urge federal officials to properly fund state's border shelter services
Arizona leaders are urging the Biden Administration to make sure the state gets its fair share of the $650 million recently allocated for border shelter services -- and soon.
We need an Easter basket of bucks delivered to the border—before Sunday
The recently passed budget signed by Joe Biden has border money in it, but Arizona needs that money right now, says KTAR News host Jim Sharpe.
Trial underway for Arizona border rancher charged with killing migrant on his property
A 75-year-old Arizona rancher went on trial Friday in the fatal shooting of a migrant on his property near Mexico.
Anticipation and anger on Texas border as strict immigration law again on hold
Texan leaders want to arrest and deport migrants accused of entering the U.S. illegally. Courts are fighting the Texas immigration law.
Here's what KTAR News learned from '48 Hours on the Border' immigration series
KTAR News, in conjunction with ABC15 Arizona, spent the last week examining the economic, social and political issues surrounding immigration.
Nogales business leader believes community hasn't been as affected by border crisis
Recent migrant surges strained cities and nonprofits across the Southwest, but a business leader said Nogales hasn't been hit as hard as others.
Arizona Education
New therapy center through Centria Autism opens in Glendale
A new Life Skills Autism Academy (LSAA) center through Centria Autism opened in Glendale last week, officials announced Monday.
Embattled University of Arizona President Robert Robbins won't stay on past current contract
Embattled University of Arizona President Dr. Robert C. Robbins will step down at the end of his current contract -- or sooner if a successor is in place.
Phoenix school launching immersive classroom program with virtual reality technology
A Phoenix school is launching an innovative immersive classroom program that utilizes virtual reality technology.
Arizona Homeless News
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.
State lawmaker wants to change Arizona law related to drug use and homelessness
Arizona state Rep. Matt Gress introduced a bill that would amend current law to create drug-free zones within areas around service providers.
Arizona Technology
Waymo, Uber Eats announce partnership for driverless food delivery in metro Phoenix
Waymo and Uber are expanding their partnership in metro Phoenix to include a driverless food delivery program through Uber Eats.
6 electric vehicle charging stations now available at libraries across Phoenix
Six electric vehicle charging stations are now available at public libraries across Phoenix.
Phoenix school launching immersive classroom program with virtual reality technology
A Phoenix school is launching an innovative immersive classroom program that utilizes virtual reality technology.
United States
Biden could miss the deadline for the November ballot in Alabama, the state’s election chief says
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — President Joe Biden could be left off the ballot in Alabama, the state’s elections chief said Tuesday, because the state’s certification deadline comes several days before the Democratic Party’s convention. Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen, a Republican, made the statement Tuesday, a day after a similar concern was raised in […]
Woman blamed in murder-suicide that left a man and a baby dead in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An infant girl and her 9-year-old sister who were found on a busy Los Angeles-area freeway were thrown from a moving SUV, and investigators believe their mother was responsible and died by suicide after also killing her partner, authorities said Tuesday. The 8-month-old was pronounced dead at the scene early Monday, […]
Warning light prompts Boeing 737 to make emergency landing in Idaho
BOISE, Idaho. (AP) — An Air Canada Boeing 737 Max 8 landed safely in Idaho after experiencing an in-flight emergency Tuesday when pilots received a warning light in the flight deck, airline and airport officials said. The issue was determined to be a faulty cargo hold indicator, Air Canada said in an email, without elaborating. […]
Warren Buffett has left the table. Homeless charity asks investors to bid on meal with software CEO
The California homeless charity that received $53 million over the years from investors who wanted a private lunch with billionaire Warren Buffett has found a new business executive to auction off a meal with. The Glide Foundation said Tuesday that it will hold an auction on eBay next month for a private lunch with Salesforce […]
Two tribal nations sue social media companies over Native youth suicides
Two tribal nations are accusing social media companies of contributing to the disproportionately high rates of suicide among Native American youth. Their lawsuit filed Tuesday in Los Angeles county court names Facebook and Instagram’s parent company Meta Platforms; Snapchat’s Snap Inc.; TikTok parent company ByteDance; and Alphabet, which owns YouTube and Google, as defendants. Virtually […]
Cirque du Soleil's Beatles-themed Las Vegas show will end after an 18-year run
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The final curtain will come down this summer on Cirque du Soleil’s long-running show “The Beatles Love,” a cultural icon on the Las Vegas Strip that brought band members Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr back together for public appearances throughout its 18-year run. The entertainment company on Tuesday announced that the […]
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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.
Sciatica pain is treatable but surgery may be required
Sciatica pain is one of the most common ailments a person can face, and if not taken seriously, it could become one of the most harmful.
Here's 1 way to ensure your family is drinking safe water
Water is maybe one of the most important resources in our lives, and especially if you have kids, you want them to have access to safe water.
Day & Night is looking for the oldest AC in the Valley
Does your air conditioner make weird noises or a burning smell when it starts? If so, you may be due for an AC unit replacement.