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Phoenix police need help finding suspect accused of killing 40-year-old man
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The Flores agreement has protected migrant children for nearly 3 decades. Could that change?
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Judge directs Michael Cohen to keep quiet about Trump ahead of his hush money trial testimony
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Man sentenced to over 5 years for attempting to smuggle fentanyl into Arizona
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Target trial date set for suspects accused in murder of Preston Lord
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ASU police chief placed on leave while school investigates pro-Palestinian protests
Arizona News
Northbound Interstate 17 reopened in Anthem following police situation
Northbound Interstate 17 was temporarily closed in Anthem on Friday morning because of a police situation, authorities said.
Search teams recover bodies of 2 men who drowned in Arizona's Fossil Creek
Search teams on Thursday recovered the bodies of two men who drowned in Fossil Creek, a popular recreation site north of metro Phoenix.
Closures scheduled for roadwork on 3 metro Phoenix freeways this weekend
Closures are scheduled for roadwork on three freeways across the Phoenix area this weekend.
University of Arizona police tear-gas protesters, remove pro-Palestinian encampment
Campus police tear-gassed pro-Palestinian protesters and took down an encampment at the University of Arizona early Friday.
1 dead after truck reportedly rear-ends city bus on Valley freeway overnight
One person died Thursday night after a crash involving a city bus on a freeway in Tempe, authorities said.
Kitten rescued from ceiling of Mesa apartment now ready for her forever home
Nala, a seven-week-old orange tabby, is looking for her forever home. The kitten was rescued from a ceiling in Mesa in late March.
ArizonaSports.com
Diamondbacks’ Marte homers in loss to Orioles, Thomas injury update
The Diamondbacks' four-game winning streak was halted, while the AL East-leading Orioles have won six of seven.
Zay Jones rounds out revamped Arizona Cardinals wide receivers room
After entering the offseason at a wide-receiving deficit, the Cardinals have bolstered their WRs room through the NFL Draft and free agency.
Arizona State basketball lands USC transfer, former 4-star recruit Brandon Gardner
Brandon Gardner, who spent the 2023-24 season at USC, announced his commitment to Arizona State on Thursday.
Report: Suns, head coach Mike Budenholzer agree to 5-year contract
The Suns and head coach Mike Budenholzer agreed to terms on a five-year contract, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.
Arizona Cardinals sign rookie tight end Tip Reiman to 4-year contract
The Arizona Cardinals signed rookie tight end and self-proclaimed mauler Tip Reiman to a four-year contract on Friday.
Former Diamondbacks INF Sean Burroughs dead at age 43
Sean Burroughs, an infielder with the 2011 Arizona Diamondbacks squad that won the National League West, died at 43 years old on Thursday.
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Arizona Business
Don't chicken out: Slim Chickens needs to fill 500 jobs to staff its new Arizona restaurants
Slim Chickens, an Arkansas-based food chain that sells chicken, fried okra and other foods is opening three new locations in Arizona.
Scottsdale restaurant inspired by Anthony Bourdain's food travels to open in June
The Ends restaurant in Scottsdale will open on June 1. It's inspired by Anthony Bourdain and even has a private dining room named after him.
New indoor pickleball club with 10 courts set to open in East Valley
Pickleball players who want to enjoy air conditioning while getting exercise can soon visit the Center Court Pickleball Club in Gilbert.
Arizona Health
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.
Walmart nixes plans to open Arizona health centers, will close other US clinics
Walmart Health, which had planned to open nearly 80 medical clinics by the end of 2024, including in Arizona, is scrapping those plans.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signs bill to repeal near-total abortion ban
Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill on Thursday to repeal the Civil War-era abortion ban that made the procedure virtually illegal in Arizona.
Arizona Votes
AZ Political Podcast: Sybil Francis on issues Arizona voters do agree on
Sybil Francis, this week's guest on AZ Political Podcast, goes over some of the issues Arizona voters do agree on.
Arizona GOP lawmakers moving to put Secure the Border Act on ballot in November
Arizona voters will likely have the final say on the Secure the Border Act, a Republican proposal drawing staunch opposition from Democrats.
Republican US Senate hopeful Mark Lamb says he's ready to debate Kari Lake before primary
Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb said he is looking forward to going toe-to-toe with Kari Lake during the Arizona Republican primary debate.
Youth Violence
Chandler City Council moves forward plan to ban brass knuckles in the city
In a unanimous vote during a Thursday night meeting, the Chandler City Council voted to push forward a potential brass knuckles ban.
Chandler City Council considering brass knuckles ban as a way to deter youth violence
The Chandler City Council on Thursday will consider a proposal to ban brass knuckles for minors as a way to deter youth violence.
19-year-old arrested in connection with 2022 assault in Gilbert
A teenager was taken into custody last week in connection with a 2022 assault in Gilbert, authorities announced, the latest arrest in a string of East Valley youth violence cases.
Border and Immigration
Arizona GOP lawmakers moving to put Secure the Border Act on ballot in November
Arizona voters will likely have the final say on the Secure the Border Act, a Republican proposal drawing staunch opposition from Democrats.
Arizona's Greg Stanton among Democrats asking Biden to take executive action at border
Arizona Rep. Greg Stanton joined 14 other Democrats in urging President Joe Biden to take action to address the border crisis on Tuesday.
Brandon Judd, president of the National Border Patrol Council, to retire
Brandon Judd, the president of the National Border Patrol Council, will retire on May 18 according to the Border Patrol Union.
Mexican officials regret US decision not to retry American rancher in fatal shooting of Mexican man
One Mexican official expressed regret over the U.S. decision not to retry George Alan Kelly in the fatal shooting of a Mexican man.
Prosecutors say they will not retry an Arizona rancher accused of murder near the US-Mexico border
Prosecutors said Monday they will not retry Arizona rancher George Alan Kelly, who was accused of killing Gabriel Cuen-Buitimea in 2023.
Arizona judge declares mistrial in the case of a rancher accused of fatally shooting a migrant
An Arizona judge declared a mistrial in the case of rancher accused of killing a Mexican man on his property near the U.S.-Mexico border.
Arizona Education
University of Arizona police tear-gas protesters, remove pro-Palestinian encampment
Campus police tear-gassed pro-Palestinian protesters and took down an encampment at the University of Arizona early Friday.
3 Valley students awarded 2024 US Presidential Scholars
Three Valley students were named as 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars on Thursday, according to the Department of Education.
Trial begins for ex-University of Arizona grad student accused of killing professor in 2022
The trial for an ex-University of Arizona grad student accused of fatally shooting a professor in 2022 has officially begun.
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
Somalia wants to terminate the UN political mission assisting peace efforts in the country
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Somalia is asking the United Nations to terminate its political mission in the country, which has been assisting the government to bring peace and stability in the face of attacks by the al-Qaida-linked extremist group al-Shabab. In a letter to the Security Council and Secretary-General Antonio Guterres obtained Friday by The […]
WWII soldiers posthumously receive Purple Heart medals 79 years after fatal plane crash
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — The families of five Hawaii men who served in a unit of Japanese-language linguists during World War II received posthumous Purple Heart medals on behalf of their loved ones on Friday, nearly eight decades after the soldiers died in a plane crash in the final days of the conflict. “I […]
Amid GOP focus on elections, Georgia Republicans remove officer found to have voted illegally
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s Republican Party has removed one of its officers after an administrative law judge found he voted illegally nine times after moving to the state. The state Republican Committee voted 146-24 on Friday to remove Brian K. Pritchard, its first vice chairman, state Chairman Josh McKoon said after the closed meeting. Georgia […]
Federal judge temporarily halts Biden plan to lower credit card late fees to $8
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge in Texas temporarily halted a plan by the Biden administration to lower late fees on credit cards to $8 that was slated to go into effect next week. The temporary nationwide injunction imposed by Judge Mark Pittman in the Northern District of Texas is a win for the […]
Police arrest 3 suspects in rural California shooting that killed 4 and wounded 7
KING CITY, Calif. (AP) — Three suspects have been arrested in connection with a March shooting by masked men at a party in rural central California that killed four people and left seven others wounded, officials said Friday. The three people were arrested on multiple gang-related charges and included one juvenile, Monterey County Sheriff Tina […]
Hawaii officials outline efforts to prevent another devastating wildfire ahead of a dry season
HONOLULU (AP) — As Maui continues to recover from the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, Hawaii officials are looking at preventing another similar disaster as the state heads into what is expected to be a dry, fire-prone season, Gov. Josh Green said Friday in proclaiming Wildfire Mitigation and Risk Reduction Preparedness Month. […]
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