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Gov. Katie Hobbs talks up Arizona's economy in International State of the State speech
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell says Fed won't rush to cut interest rates
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Climate change has made heat waves last longer since 1979, according to study
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What stores are open on Easter Sunday 2024? What stores are closed on Easter Sunday 2024?
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Arizona man sentenced 10-plus years in prison for sexually abusing child in grade school
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Arizona Broadway Theatre lineup for 2024-25 includes 'Beauty & the Beast,' 'Hello, Dolly!'
Arizona News
Gilbert utility rates to start rising in April, with water and trash bills doubling by 2026
Gilbert utility customers can expect to see significantly higher water and trash bills starting with the April cycle.
Steven Spielberg's first movie, 'Firelight,' celebrates 60 years since its Phoenix premiere
Steven Spielberg's first film, "Firelight," premiered at the Phoenix Little Theater, now part of the Phoenix Theatre Company, 60 years ago.
10 cats rescued from overnight apartment blaze in Phoenix
Ten cats were rescued from a Phoenix apartment early Friday after a blaze tore through the unit, officials said.
Puerto Rican restaurant Phoenix Coqui takes advantage of opportunities ahead of Final Four
An NFL program that boosts diverse local businesses has been a huge boon to Phoenix Coqui, a Puerto Rican restaurant.
Arizona Humane Society urges animal lovers to adopt a bunny this Easter
Those who want to adopt a bunny for Easter should be prepared for their needs and understand the responsibility, AHS said on Thursday.
Fountain Hills to host annual Dark Sky Festival this weekend
Fountain Hills is holding its annual Dark Sky Festival this weekend, featuring activities, guest speakers, an auction, live music and more.
ArizonaSports.com
How did the Diamondbacks pull off the Jordan Montgomery deal?
The Diamondbacks saw an opportunity created by a unique free agent market and struck to land Jordan Montgomery.
Jusuf Nurkic in, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander out for Suns vs. Thunder
Suns center Jusuf Nurkic is available for a matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday after suffering a right ankle sprain.
This NFL mock draft has Cardinals making 3 trades before the 1st round is over
Could the Arizona Cardinals trade three times in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft? Eric Edholm's mock maps out that possibility.
Kylan Boswell, Arizona face decisions after Sweet 16 loss to Clemson
Kylan Boswell at one point looked like the only certainty for the Arizona Wildcats beyond the 2023-24 season.
Dillingham using ASU’s open practice on Saturday ‘to motivate our players’
Arizona State football will open its practice to the public on Saturday to wrap up the team's first week of spring practice.
After Sweet 16 loss, Arizona Wildcats’ coach Tommy Lloyd says ‘our day in the sun will come’
Despite loss in NCAA Tournament, Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd thinks the program is in a good spot after his first three seasons.
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Arizona Business
Puerto Rican restaurant Phoenix Coqui takes advantage of opportunities ahead of Final Four
An NFL program that boosts diverse local businesses has been a huge boon to Phoenix Coqui, a Puerto Rican restaurant.
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.
Arizona Health
Phoenix City Council passes ordinance to add safety measures for outdoor employees working in heat
The Phoenix City Council passed an ordinance on Tuesday strengthening safety measures for city-contracted workers who have to perform job duties in the summer heat.
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.
Arizona Votes
AZ Political Podcast: Adrian Fontes speaks on threats against election officials
On this week's AZ Political Podcast, Jim Sharpe interviews Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes about a variety of election topics.
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.
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
High winds and turbulence force flight from Israel to New Jersey to be diverted to New York state
NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (AP) — High winds and turbulence forced a United Airlines flight from Israel to be diverted Friday from its destination of Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey to Stewart International Airport in New Windsor, New York, authorities said. Approximately 200 passengers were onboard, Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus said in […]
2 police officers shot in Nevada city. SWAT team surrounds home where suspect reportedly holed up
SPARKS, Nev. (AP) — Police surrounded a house in a residential Sparks neighborhood Friday where they said a suspect in an officer-involved shooting was barricaded inside shortly after two law enforcement officers were shot and hospitalized with unspecified injuries. It wasn’t immediately clear if any other people or police officers were injured in the incident […]
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md.; retired Marine Corps Gen. Frank McKenzie, former commander of Central Command. ___ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Reps. James Clyburn, D-S.C., and Don Bacon, R-Neb. ___ CBS’ “Face the Nation” — Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg; Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott; Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio; […]
Snow-covered bodies of 2 men from Senegal found in New York woods near Canadian border
MOOERS, N.Y. (AP) — Two men from Senegal froze to death were found in the snow of a wooded area close to the Canadian border, New York state police said. The bodies of Abdoulaye Ndoye and Ndongo Sarry, both 25 years old from Dakar, were found Monday in the border town of Mooers. A Border […]
Former Justice Eileen O'Neill Burke wins Democratic primary in Chicago-area prosecutor's race
CHICAGO (AP) — Eileen O’Neill Burke, a former appellate judge, has won the Democratic primary for Cook County state’s attorney over Clayton Harris III, an attorney with party backing. The race is open because State’s Attorney Kim Foxx decided not to seek a third term. It was among the most spirited and competitive contests in […]
UNLV releases video of campus shooter killed by police after 3 professors shot dead
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Images of a campus police officer diving behind a patrol vehicle to escape gunfire and then fatally shooting a gunman outside a building at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, are among newly released video of a deadly rampage that left three professors dead and a fourth badly wounded last December. […]
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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.