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Phoenix Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari resigns to focus on run for Rep. Ruben Gallego's seat
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Former Paul Gosar intern, social media influencer charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
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Acclaimed Phoenix Mexican restaurant Cocina Madrigal temporarily closed after fire
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Man fatally stabbed during altercation in West Valley over weekend
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Hold on tight, Electric Light Orchestra fans: Jeff Lynne’s ELO coming to Phoenix
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Bruce Springsteen raising money for St. Mary's Food Bank during Phoenix concert
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Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes Arizona Starter Homes Act, which drew pushback from cities
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Arizona News
Here's which communities in Maricopa County will split nearly $2M for improvements
Nearly $2 million in funding was approved on Monday to bolster neighborhoods in three communities across Maricopa County.
End of an era: Phoenix Old Station Subs hits the market after nearly 40 years
Owner Joe Faillace shares insights on the decision, citing changing times and what he plans to do once he's sold the restaurant.
Thousands of new downtown Phoenix apartments are coming to 'weird market'
About 2,400 apartment units are under construction in downtown Phoenix, putting the submarket in danger of being overbuilt.
Here are the shows set for Phoenix area's biggest concert stages in 2024
Here are all the headline acts set to perform at the Phoenix area's large-scale concert venues in the coming months.
Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Phoenix news stories from March 15-17
From rescuing dogs to a winter storm and Arizona's first Buc-ee's location, here are the biggest Valley news stories from over the weekend.
March Madness Coca-Cola Bracket to be installed in downtown Phoenix
The Phoenix Local Organizing Committee will unveil a 3-D bracket featuring the NCAA Tournament field outside the Phoenix Convention Center.
ArizonaSports.com
The Athletic: Grand Canyon a favorite upset pick to break brackets in 2024 NCAA Tournament
Grand Canyon takes on Saint Mary's in the 2024 NCAA Tournament and looks to become the latest 12-seed to upset a 5-seed.
D-backs’ Alek Thomas found confidence with just 2 swings in 2023 playoffs
Two Alek Thomas home runs during the 2023 playoff run for the Arizona Diamondbacks helped build his confidence. You can guess one of them.
Isaiah Thomas signing is a wild swing for Suns in desperate times
Isaiah Thomas is a born fighter. He’s beaten the odds. The chip on his shoulder is permanent. It’s easy to rally around a player like him.
Pac-12 women get 7 teams in NCAA Tournament, including Arizona
The Pac-12 could be poised for a strong showing in its final March Madness run. Arizona, USC, Stanford and more are in the NCAA Tournament.
Report: Free agent DL Jonah Williams visiting Arizona Cardinals this week
Defensive lineman Jonah Williams is visiting the Arizona Cardinals and Minnesota Vikings this week, according to Aaron Wilson.
NL West preview: Where do the Diamondbacks fit in a new-look division?
No division was more prevalent in the news cycle than the NL West. Here's a preview of the Dodgers, D-backs, Giants, Padres and Giants.
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Arizona Business
End of an era: Phoenix Old Station Subs hits the market after nearly 40 years
Owner Joe Faillace shares insights on the decision, citing changing times and what he plans to do once he's sold the restaurant.
Thousands of new downtown Phoenix apartments are coming to 'weird market'
About 2,400 apartment units are under construction in downtown Phoenix, putting the submarket in danger of being overbuilt.
Judge says city of Glendale can't build VAI garage without Cardinals' consent
The city of Glendale cannot build a major parking garage on a lot it was eyeing near State Farm Stadium without the approval of the Arizona Cardinals.
Arizona Health
Maricopa County shatters annual record with 645 heat-related deaths in 2023
The number of heat-related deaths in metro Phoenix soared by more than 50% in 2023, setting a new annual record.
Vice President Kamala Harris urges Phoenix crowd to fight for reproductive rights
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Phoenix to give a speech on reproductive rights Friday afternoon. It's her fourth visit to Arizona.
Banner Poison Center warns public of lead poisoning in cinnamon after FDA recall
The Banner Poison and Drug Information Center warned the public about the dangers of lead poisoning after the FDA issued a cinnamon recall.
Arizona Votes
Trump ramps up dark rhetoric in Ohio stump speech for Senate candidate Bernie Moreno
Donald Trump warned of a “bloodbath” if he loses in November as he campaigned for Senate candidate Bernie Moreno in Ohio.
Lisa Marra named Arizona's state elections director after resigning from county position
The former elections director for a rural Arizona county has been elevated to a top electoral post for the state.
President Joe Biden to visit Phoenix a week after clinching Democratic nomination
Fresh off clinching the Democratic nomination in his reelection bid, President Joe Biden will travel to Phoenix next week, the White House announced.
Youth Violence
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.
6 suspects plead not guilty in death of 16-year-old Preston Lord
Six of the seven people accused of killing 16-year-old Preston Lord at a Halloween party in October in Queen Creek pleaded not guilty Wednesday.
2 Gilbert moms turned a Facebook page into a digital town hall for youth violence activists
Two mothers started a Facebook page to keep the spotlight on the recent surge of youth violence in the East Valley.
Border and Immigration
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.
Watch replay of '48 Hours on the Border' roundtable with KTAR, ABC15
KTAR News and ABC15 Arizona held a two-hour roundtable discussing the economic, social and political issues surrounding immigration.
Arizona border city of Douglas grappling with new reality as hub of immigration crisis
Border encounters show that Douglas and neighboring community in Mexico aren't the quiet hubs they once used to be.
Gov. Katie Hobbs says Congress must give migrant assistance program $752M to avoid street releases
Gov. Katie Hobbs sent a letter Wednesday to leaders in the Senate and House Appropriations Committees urging more border security funding.
Arizona border community empathetic but growing tired of migrant crisis
Cochise County Supervisor Ann English believes her city is empathetic and concerned as migrants pour over the border, but frustration is growing.
Arizona Education
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.
Grand Canyon University president says he'll keep fighting against FTC, DOE allegations
"We're not gonna pay as long as there's an appeals process," Grand Canyon University President Brian Mueller told KTAR News 92.3 FM Monday.
Judge tosses Tom Horne's challenge of Arizona programs that teach non-English speaking students
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Arizona's schools chief that challenged programs that some school districts use to teach non-English speaking students.
Arizona Homeless News
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.
New Phoenix court helps those experiencing homelessness through the legal system
The Phoenix Community Court is a new path where people experiencing homelessness who are facing low-level criminal charges.
Arizona Technology
Pentagon Technologies to build $50 million semiconductor cleaning facility in Mesa
Construction is underway for a semiconductor equipment cleaning facility in southeast Mesa expected to open later this year.
Phoenix pilot program allows e-scooter, e-bike and bicycle rentals 24 hours a day
Phoenix is expanding its Shared Micromobility Program on a trial basis, allowing e-bike, e-scooter and bicycle riders to rent and roll all night.
Planatome, a Phoenix-based surgical blade maker, plans to double size of workforce
Planatome, a Phoenix-based medical device company that makes advanced surgical blades, announced plans to double its workforce.
United States
Oregon man found guilty of murder in 1980 cold case of college student after DNA link
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A man living in the suburbs of Portland, Oregon, has been found guilty in the 1980 cold case murder of a 19-year-old college student. Multnomah County Circuit Judge Amy Baggio on Friday found Robert Plympton, 60, guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Barbara Mae Tucker, KOIN-TV reported. Plympton was […]
Discrimination lawsuit brought by transgender athlete sent back to Minnesota trial court
A Minnesota appeals court has sent the lawsuit brought by a transgender athlete back to a trial court to determine whether she was illegally denied entry into women’s competitions because of her gender identity. JayCee Cooper, a transgender woman, sued USA Powerlifting in 2021 after the organization denied her 2018 request for participation. She alleged […]
Cleanup continues in Ohio following tornados, severe weather that killed 3
LAKEVIEW, Ohio (AP) — The three people killed when several tornados roared through Ohio last week all died from storm-related injuries, authorities announced Monday. Darla Williams, 70, and Marilyn Snapp, 81, both lived in the Geiger Mobile Home Park in Lakeview, while Neal Longfellow, 69, lived in nearby Orchard Island. The two communities were among […]
Chinese billionaire pleads guilty to straw donor scheme in New York and Rhode Island
NEW YORK (AP) — A Chinese billionaire pleaded guilty Monday to violating federal election law by funneling illegal straw donations to a New York City official, a member of the U.S. House and a congressional candidate. Hui Qin, a Chinese film magnate with homes in Manhattan and Long Island, admitted to using his fortune to […]
Movie armorer challenges conviction in fatal shooting of cinematographer by Alec Baldwin
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A movie set armorer is challenging her conviction on an involuntary manslaughter charge in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film “Rust,” court records released Monday show. Defense attorneys for “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed filed a request for a new trial […]
Iowa agrees to speed up access to civil court cases as part of lawsuit settlement
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The state of Iowa will provide “contemporaneous” access to newly filed civil court cases to settle a lawsuit that accused the state of violating the First Amendment by delaying access to those filings, the Des Moines Register reported Monday. The newspaper publishing company Lee Enterprises, based in Davenport, Iowa, and […]
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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.
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.
The 51st annual Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade is excitingly upon us
The 51st annual Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe is upon us! The attraction honors Arizona and the history of the game.