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Holiday rain: Strong weather system to hit Phoenix area over Easter weekend
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Man found guilty of second-degree murder of girlfriend in Phoenix
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Garden Bros. Nuclear Circus sets up big top for 26 shows over 11 days in West Valley
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Scottsdale man arrested for allegedly stabbing roommate to death at mobile home park
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Fallen crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison
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This stinks. A noxious weed forces Arizona national monument's picnic area to close until May
Arizona News
Goodyear police arrest Michigan man wanted for crimes against children
The Goodyear Police Department arrested a Michigan fugitive who is wanted for crimes against children on Monday, officials said.
Maricopa County to provide Gila Bend Fire Department with new medical, safety equipment
Maricopa County officials will give the Gila Bend Fire Department new safety and medical equipment, according to a Monday announcement.
Iconic R&B girl groups Xscape and SWV to grace Phoenix with '90s beats in July
Two classic '90s girl groups are set to fill Phoenix's Talking Stick Resort with music for a stop of the Queens of R&B Tour.
Work starts on Buckeye Commons, a West Valley retail center anchored by existing Costco
Sunbelt Investment Holdings, Inc. recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for Buckeye Commons, a retail center on Verrado Way just south of Interstate 10.
ESPN’s College GameDay coming to Westgate in Glendale for Final Four
The famed set of ESPN's College GameDay will be hosted at Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale ahead of the nearby NCAA Men's Final Four.
Georgia man found guilty of child sex crimes in Arizona
A Georgia man was found guilty by a jury of child sex crimes in Arizona on Tuesday, authorities announced.
ArizonaSports.com
Ketel Marte to lead off Arizona Diamondbacks’ Opening Day lineup
The Arizona Diamondbacks' Opening Day lineup is set ahead of their matchup against the Colorado Rockies on Thursday.
Hall: Diamondbacks’ addition of Jordan Montgomery ‘made a lot of sense’
The Diamondbacks' addition of Jordan Montgomery puts a bow on a rotation that should be in the conversation for the top spot across MLB.
Roundtable picks: One Diamondbacks young player to watch in 2024
Which Arizona Diamondbacks player should continue an upward trend in 2024? Gabriel Moreno, Brandon Pfaadt and Alek Thomas are possibilities.
Diamondbacks’ Hall ‘battling’ to keep Chase Field roof open for Opening Day
The roof at Chase Field continues to be a hot button topic, especially after an exhibition game was rained out on Monday.
Meet the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 2024 Opening Day roster
The Arizona Diamondbacks finalized their 26-man Opening Day roster on Thursday ahead of their matchup against the Rockies.
GCU’s Tyon Grant-Foster improved NBA Draft stock in March Madness
After leading Grand Canyon to its first NCAA Tournament win, ESPN and USA Today said Tyon Grant-Foster has improved his NBA Draft stock.
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Arizona Business
Work starts on Buckeye Commons, a West Valley retail center anchored by existing Costco
Sunbelt Investment Holdings, Inc. recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for Buckeye Commons, a retail center on Verrado Way just south of Interstate 10.
J. Crew Factory, See's Candies and Fan Outfitters coming to The Promenade Scottsdale
Three tenants have recently secured a spot at a well-known shopping center in north Scottsdale, with plans to open by the end of summer, officials have announced.
Mesa crepe restaurant to celebrate grand opening with free food, live music
Local dessert chain The Crepe Club will celebrate the grand opening of its first Mesa restaurant over two days next month.
Arizona Health
Terros Health deploys vans as part of Valley homelessness outreach program
Terros Health launched the Outpatient Portable Pilot Program earlier this month. The two mobile clinics help Valley people who are homeless.
Arizona AG asks courts to take over Mesa elder care facility accused of abuse and consumer fraud
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes asked courts to take over a Mesa elder care facility accused of abuse and consumer fraud.
Dignity Health reaches in-network coverage deal with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
A contract dispute between Dignity Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona is over, the health care network announced Thursday.
Arizona Votes
Maricopa County's Stephen Richer: 'We now have a judgment saying that Kari Lake lied about me'
Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer feels vindicated after Kari Lake requested a default judgment in his defamation lawsuit against her.
Kari Lake asks court for default judgment in Stephen Richer's defamation lawsuit
A Tuesday court filing from Kari Lake requested a jury to decide damages in the ongoing defamation case filed by Stephen Richer.
'Just say no' to election threats in Arizona and beyond
After the latest person was sentenced to prison time for threatening an Arizona elections official, KTAR News host Jim Sharpe reminds to just say no to threats and conspiracies.
Youth Violence
15-year-old arrested in connection with recent East Valley youth violence incident
A 15-year-old suspect was arrested last week in connection with a recent case of youth violence in the East Valley, authorities said.
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.
2 MCSO deputies reassigned after incident involving parents of Preston Lord murder suspect
Two Maricopa County deputies were reassigned after reportedly escorting the parents of a suspect in the Preston Lord murder case out of a courthouse without authorization last week.
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
ASU in Tempe to begin offering graduate degree in business AI this fall
Arizona State University will soon offer a master’s degree in business artificial intelligence.
Scattered rain showers fall over metro Phoenix area
A cold front arrived in the metro Phoenix area overnight, leading to cooler temperatures and scattered rain showers on Sunday morning.
Aircraft mechanic school opens near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
The Aviation Institute of Maintenance recently opened a new campus in a former call center near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
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
Arizona joins federal lawsuit against tech giant Apple over alleged smartphone monopoly
The Justice Department and 16 attorneys general, including Arizona’s, filed a blockbuster lawsuit accusing Apple of monopolizing the smartphone market.
President Joe Biden talks up computer chip investment at Intel campus in Chandler
President Joe Biden touted a federal investment into Intel in Arizona while visiting the semiconductor manufacturer’s Ocotillo campus.
President Joe Biden to tout huge semiconductor industry investment during Valley appearance
President Joe Biden will tout a new multibillion-dollar semiconductor industry investment when he visits Intel's campus in Chandler on Wednesday.
United States
Massachusetts joins with NCAA, sports teams to tackle gambling among young people
BOSTON (AP) — Top Massachusetts officials joined with NCAA President and former Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday to announce a new initiative aimed at tackling the public health harms associated with sports gambling among young people. Baker said those harms extend not just to young people making bets, but to student athletes coming under […]
Older Florida couple found slain in their home; police believe killer stole their car
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida police are seeking the public’s help in finding a car stolen from an older couple who were found shot to death in their home. Fort Lauderdale Police on Thursday reissued an all-points bulletin for a red 2014 Ford Fusion that belonged to Major Melvin, 89, and his 87-year-old wife, […]
For-profit school accused of preying on Black students reaches $28.5 million settlement
A for-profit college accused of targeting women and Black students with false advertising about how long it would take to complete a degree, then extracting millions of dollars in extra tuition payments, agreed to a $28.5 million settlement announced Thursday. The class-action lawsuit alleged that Walden University generated millions of dollars in excess tuition and […]
Michigan GOP lawmaker claims that buses carrying March Madness teams are 'illegal invaders'
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (AP) — A right-wing Michigan state lawmaker who has been tied to former President Donald Trump and his election denials is being widely criticized after making claims that buses carrying college athletes to Detroit for March Madness were immigrant “invaders” being shuttled into the city illegally. Michigan state House Rep. Matt Maddock […]
Dashcam video shows deadly Texas school bus crash after cement truck veers into oncoming lane
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Dash camera video released Thursday by a Texas school district shows the moment a cement truck veered into oncoming traffic, hitting a school bus carrying more than 40 pre-K students returning from a zoo field trip. The deadly collision on March 22 sends the bus rolling over on a rural highway […]
Truck driver convicted of vehicular homicide for 2022 crash that killed 5 in Colorado
DENVER (AP) — A Denver truck driver has been convicted of five counts of vehicular homicide for crashing a semi tractor-trailer into a sport utility vehicle carrying a Wyoming family in June 2022, killing all five of them. A Weld County jury also convicted Jesus Puebla of five other counts on Wednesday, including reckless driving […]
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Desert Institute for Spine Care is the place for weekend warriors to fix their back pain
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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
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Sciatica pain is treatable but surgery may be required
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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.
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