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The Arizona Supreme Court upheld a 160-year-old law that bans abortions except if the mother’s life is in danger. Do you agree with this decision?

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Amazing Arizonans: Shannon Clancy talks mission of St. Vincent de Paul

President and CEO of St. Vincent de Paul Shannon Clancy discusses her life's work on this episode of Amazing Arizonans.

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Scottsdale Fire Department moves forward plan for ground ambulance program

The Arizona Department of Health Services awarded the Scottsdale Fire Department a certificate of necessity for its ground ambulance program.

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Asset Preservation Wealth and Tax gives help to single moms in the Valley

KTAR's community spotlight this month focuses on a Valley company that works to provide help to single mothers.

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Cruise to restart driverless operation for data collection in Phoenix

Cruise said Tuesday that the resumption of human-driven vehicles to create maps and gather road information will begin in Phoenix.

A man died after his speeding vehicle struck a curb and rolled over in Phoenix on April 8, 2024. (F...

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Man dead in Phoenix after speed leads to rollover crash

A man died late Monday evening after his speeding vehicle struck a curb and rolled over in Phoenix, police said.

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VP Kamala Harris will visit Arizona days after court ruling banned most abortions in state

Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Arizona to promote reproductive rights just days after the state Supreme Court upheld a near-total abortion ban.

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Relocation? Sale? Arizona Coyotes have 3 potential paths in arena saga

The Coyotes could be forced to sell, potentially relocating to Utah. There is a chance they could bring an expansion team back to Arizona.

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Tyler Drake

Mel Kiper Jr. still has Cardinals landing Marvin Harrison Jr. in latest mock NFL Draft

Marvin Harrison Jr. is still the answer for the Cardinals at No. 4 overall following a run of quarterbacks in Mel Kiper's latest mock draft.

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Suns superfan Mr. ORNG arrested for alleged child sex crimes

Phoenix Suns superfan Mr. ORNG, who is also high school coach, was arrested Wednesday for alleged child sex crimes according to authorities.

Rendering of the Arizona Coyotes' Phoenix arena plan....

Kevin Zimmerman

Why the Coyotes’ uncertain Arizona future is linked to Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith

Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith has been talking NHL hockey, and an Arizona Coyotes sale could be in his sights.

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Arizona Sports

Coyotes, Utah group have talked about relocating NHL franchise from Arizona

The NHL is currently drafting a 2024-25 schedule that includes two versions. One has the Arizona Coyotes playing in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Arizona Sports

Former Arizona State, NFL star Terrell Suggs arrested for disorderly conduct, intimidating

Former Arizona State and Baltimore Ravens star Terrell Suggs was arrested on two charges, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff.

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New TSMC facility coming to Phoenix, officials announce...

Serena O'Sullivan

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.

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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.

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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.

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Joe Biden calls Arizona abortion decision 'cruel ban' as state politicians disagree with ruling

Democrats, including Joe Biden, denounced the Arizona Supreme Court's ruling that made most abortions in the state illegal.

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Kevin Stone

Most abortions banned in Arizona after state Supreme Court upholds 1864 law

Arizona abortion law is settled, for now, after the state Supreme Court upheld a near-total ban that originated in 1864.

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Nick Borgia

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.

Arizona Votes

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Damon Allred

Maricopa County reveals winners of 'I Voted' sticker design contests

Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer presented the winners of the county's "I Voted" sticker design contest on Monday.

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Kevin Stone

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.

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Jim Sharpe

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.

Youth Violence

Preston Lord investigation ongoing: 6 arrests, more coming up...

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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.

Youth engagement officer position Gilbert Police Department Arizona...

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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.

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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

Asylum seekers board a bus to a shelter in New York City on May 18, 2023. Arizona leaders say feder...

Kevin Stone

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.

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Jim Sharpe

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.

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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.

Texas immigration law causes border confusion in courts...

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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.

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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.

The port of entry in Nogales from the United States side of the border. (KTAR News Photo/Felisa Car...

Jim Cross

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

Life Skills Autism Academy staff member works with child with autism...

Nick Borgia

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.

University of Arizona President Robert Robbins is seen walking on the Tucson campus....

Kevin Stone

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.

Students wear virtual reality headsets in the Dreamscape Learn pod at ASU Prep Pilgrim Rest Element...

Kevin Stone

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

new shelter in west Phoenix has privacy, workforce assistance...

Serena O'Sullivan

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.

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Balin Overstolz McNair

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.

Drug-free zones focus of new bill Republican lawmaker pushes...

Balin Overstolz McNair

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

A woman removes an Uber Eats bag from the trunk of a Waymo autonomous vehicle. Waymo and Uber Eats ...

Kevin Stone

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.

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SuElen Rivera

6 electric vehicle charging stations now available at libraries across Phoenix

Six electric vehicle charging stations are now available at public libraries across Phoenix.

Students wear virtual reality headsets in the Dreamscape Learn pod at ASU Prep Pilgrim Rest Element...

Kevin Stone

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

Associated Press

Agency probes Philadelphia fatal crash involving Ford that may have been running on automated system

DETROIT (AP) — The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a March crash near Philadelphia that killed two people and involved a Ford electric vehicle that may have been operating on a partially automated driving system. A Mustang Mach E sport utility vehicle hit two stationary passenger cars on Interstate 95 at 3:19 a.m. March […]

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New Jersey officials say they are probing hate crime after Islamic center is vandalized at Rutgers

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — An Islamic center at New Jersey’s Rutgers University was vandalized on the Muslim holiday of Eid-al-Fitr, according to authorities who said they are investigating it as a hate crime. A building at the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University had its windows shattered, artwork smashed, TVs and printers broken […]

Associated Press

At least two shot when gunfire erupts at Philadelphia Eid event, official tells AP

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — At least two people have been shot at an Eid al-Fitr event in Philadelphia, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. The official could not discuss details of the ongoing investigation and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity. It was not immediately clear what caused the shooting or how many […]

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Oklahoma attorney general sues natural gas companies over price spikes during 2021 winter storm

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma’s Republican Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed lawsuits on Wednesday against two Texas-based natural gas companies over their role in soaring gas prices during Winter Storm Uri in 2021. The lawsuits, the first by the state against natural gas operators over profits reaped during the storm, were filed in Osage County, […]

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Man arrested in connection with device that exploded outside Alabama attorney general's office

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Federal authorities have arrested a man they said placed an explosive device outside the Alabama attorney general’s office in February. Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, 26, of Irondale, Alabama, was arrested Wednesday on charges of malicious use of an explosive and possession of an unregistered destructive device, the U.S. attorney’s office said. […]

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Former high-ranking Democratic legislator in New Mexico pleads not guilty in federal fraud case

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A former high-ranking Democratic legislator in New Mexico has pleaded not guilty to numerous federal charges stemming from a corruption investigation into allegations that millions of dollars meant for educational programs in the state’s largest school district were diverted to businesses and charities in which she had an interest. Sheryl Williams […]

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