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State grand jury indicts 18 in Arizona Republican fake elector investigation
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Motorcyclist dies after striking curb, being thrown off his bike in Phoenix
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At least 7 employees hospitalized after hazmat incident at West Valley warehouse
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Reward in the case of missing Arizona woman Shayna Feinman increased to $10,000
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Surprise Police arrest 2 teenagers allegedly involved in attempted home burglary
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Glendale high school hosting Special Olympics Arizona Summer Games
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Arizona indicts 18 in election interference case, including Giuliani and Meadows
President Donald Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows and lawyer Rudy Giuliani are among those indicted by an Arizona grand jury for their roles in a 2020 fake elector scheme.
13-year-old boy hit by truck in Glendale 2 weeks ago dies
The Glendale Police Department announced that a 13-year-old boy injured by a hit-and-run died on Tuesday after two weeks in the hospital.
4 Arizona businesses get nearly $1M from USDA for clean energy projects
The funding totaling $975,000 was provided by the Inflation Reduction Act, according to the Department of Agriculture.
Man who may have taken homemade raft onto Colorado River in Arizona goes missing
A man who may have been trying to float down the Colorado River with his dog on a homemade raft is missing.
Democrats in Arizona House get enough GOP help to pass bill to repeal near-total abortion ban
Arizona House Democrats, with help from a few Republicans, passed a bill Wednesday to repeal the state’s near-total abortion ban.
Arizona's oldest predominantly Black community listed on National Register of Historic Places
The Randolph Townsite Historic District located 50 miles southeast of Phoenix was listed as a traditional cultural place.
ArizonaSports.com
Kyler Murray ahead of NFL Draft: ‘Something about today just feels right’
Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray isn't shy about making his opinions known when it comes to improving the roster through the NFL Draft.
NFL mock draft tracker: What will the Cardinals do with the No. 4 pick?
A look at the players being mocked to the Arizona Cardinals at No. 4 overall in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
With Cardinals eyeing a franchise receiver, let’s look back at Arizona’s history of drafting WRs
The Arizona Cardinals have rarely drafted receivers in the first round of the NFL Draft. In 2024, that rarity should happen.
Former Arizona State quarterback Jaden Rashada transferring to Georgia
Former Arizona State quarterback Jaden Rashada will transfer to national power Georgia, he announced on Instagram.
All the Arizona Cardinals picks in the 2024 NFL Draft: Full list
The 2024 NFL Draft order is now set after compensatory picks were announced on Friday. The Cardinals have 11 total picks.
Former Arizona State guard Austin Nunez commits to Sun Devils
Former Arizona State guard Austin Nunez is coming back to the Sun Devils after spending a season at Ole Miss.
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Arizona Business
Luxury Scottsdale condo development Portico sells out months before opening
Portico, a luxury condominium community under construction in Scottsdale, is fully sold out, developers announced Monday.
Amazon drone delivery landing in Phoenix area later this year, company announces
Internet retail giant Amazon announced plans to deploy its drone delivery service in metro Phoenix later this year.
Copper mining company has eyes on massive Casa Grande site
Ivanhoe Electric Inc., a mining exploration company, could establish a copper mine at a massive site south of metro Phoenix.
Arizona Health
Democrats in Arizona House get enough GOP help to pass bill to repeal near-total abortion ban
Arizona House Democrats, with help from a few Republicans, passed a bill Wednesday to repeal the state’s near-total abortion ban.
Banner Health using new technology to detect Valley fever earlier
In order to detect Valley fever earlier, Banner Health Banner Urgent Care facilities now have a disease dashboard and a new test process.
Court puts receiver in control of troubled Mesa assisted living facility
A third-party receiver was appointed to take control of Heritage Village, a Mesa assisted living facility accused of abuse and consumer fraud.
Arizona Votes
Arizona indicts 18 in election interference case, including Giuliani and Meadows
President Donald Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows and lawyer Rudy Giuliani are among those indicted by an Arizona grand jury for their roles in a 2020 fake elector scheme.
US Supreme Court closes door on Kari Lake's effort to ban vote-counting machines in Arizona
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to consider a request by Kari Lake to ban the use of electronic vote-counting machines in Arizona.
Arizona GOP lawmaker drops reelection campaign after forgery allegations
Republican Arizona state Rep. Austin Smith halted his reelection campaign after being accused of forging signatures on his petitions.
Youth Violence
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.
Talyn Vigil, suspect in murder of Preston Lord, posts bonds and is released from jail
Talyn Vigil, one of seven suspects indicted in the murder of 16-year-old Preston Lord in Queen Creek, posted bond and was released from jail Friday, authorities said.
Queen Creek police chief wants to hold hosts of party where Preston Lord was attacked accountable
Queen Creek Police Chief Randy Brice explains why his department submitted charges against the hosts of a Halloween party where a teen died.
Border and Immigration
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.
Senate dismisses two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security secretary, ends trial
The Senate dismissed impeachment charges against Alejandro Mayorkas, ending House Republicans' bid to remove the Homeland Security secretary.
Two Arizona human smugglers sentenced for death of migrant
Two Tucson men were sentenced last month for their roles in the death of a 17-year-old migrant in 2022, authorities said.
Arizona officials announce nearly $55M in federal border response funds
AZ Senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema announced nearly $55M in federal border response funds to support Arizona's border communities.
Former U.S. border patrol agent sentenced to 18 years in prison for bribery and drug smuggling
A Buckeye man who served as a United States border patrol agent was sentenced to 18 years in prison and five years of supervised release.
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.
Arizona Education
West Valley high school ranked as best in nation by US News
The newly released 2024 best high schools rankings from U.S. News declared the BASIS Peoria high school as the best in the nation.
Gov. Katie Hobbs makes her first appointments to Arizona Board of Regents
Gov. Katie Hobbs recently made her first appointments to the Arizona Board of Regents, which oversees the state’s three public universities.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes school cellphone ban, says it's unnecessary
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a proposed student cellphone ban, saying "schools are already addressing" the issue.
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 gets $156.12 million grant from federal Solar For All program on Earth Day
The Biden administration gave Arizona a nice Earth Day present in the form of a $156.12 million grant from the Solar For All program.
Amazon drone delivery landing in Phoenix area later this year, company announces
Internet retail giant Amazon announced plans to deploy its drone delivery service in metro Phoenix later this year.
Wafer production underway at TSMC’s Phoenix factory; Q1 earnings beat expectations
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is making “significant progress” on its north Phoenix site with engineering wafer production already underway.
United States
4 die in fiery crash as Pennsylvania police pursued their vehicle
CONCORD, Pa. (AP) — Three adults and a pregnant teenager died in a fiery crash as police pursued their vehicle in connection with retail thefts in southeastern Pennsylvania, authorities said. The car was speeding away from a traffic stop with seven people inside Wednesday afternoon when the driver lost control while using the right shoulder […]
First cargo ship passes through newly opened channel in Baltimore since bridge collapse
BALTIMORE (AP) — The first cargo ship passed through a newly opened deep-water channel in Baltimore on Thursday after being stuck in the harbor since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed four weeks ago. The Balsa 94, a bulk carrier sailing under a Panama flag, passed through the new 35-foot (12-meter) channel headed for St. […]
Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction overturned by NY appeals court
NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein ’s 2020 rape conviction, reversing a landmark ruling of the #MeToo era in determining the trial judge improperly allowed women to testify about allegations against the ex-movie mogul that weren’t part of the case. Weinstein, 72, will remain imprisoned because he was […]
The Latest | Israeli strikes in Rafah kill at least 5 as ship comes under attack in the Gulf of Aden
Palestinian hospital officials said Israeli airstrikes on the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip killed at least five people. More than half of the territory’s population of 2.3 million have sought refuge in Rafah, where Israel has conducted near-daily raids as it prepares for an offensive in the city. The Israeli military has […]
Some campuses call in police to break up pro-Palestinian demonstrations, while others wait it out
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Some U.S. universities called in police to break up demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war, resulting in ugly scuffles and dozens of arrests, while others appeared content to wait out student protests Thursday, as the final days of the semester ticked down and graduation ceremonies loomed. At Emerson College in Boston, 108 […]
Former tabloid publisher testifies about scheme to shield his old friend Trump from damaging stories
NEW YORK (AP) — The former publisher of the National Enquirer testified Thursday at Donald Trump’s hush money trial about going to great lengths to help shield his old friend from potentially damaging stories using a catch-and-kill scheme prosecutors allege amounted to interference in the 2016 presidential campaign. At the same time, the U.S. Supreme […]
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