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Wrong-way driver arrested in Gilbert after fatal crash
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Arizona GOP lawmaker drops reelection campaign after forgery allegations
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Arizona wildlife officials warn about rabies threat as temperatures rise
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AZ Political Podcast: Election analyst Garrett Archer with ABC15 talks election integrity
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Johnny Was relocates to Scottsdale Fashion Square from Kierland Commons
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E-commerce solutions company PipShip moving operations from Tempe to Gilbert
Arizona News
Phoenix police make arrest in 2014 cold case homicide
The Phoenix Police Department arrested Iram Quintana, the main suspect of a 2014 cold case murder, on Tuesday.
Whoopee Daze Festival arrives in Tolleson this weekend
The Whoopee Daze Festival returns to Tolleson this weekend. The three-day festival features a parade, carnival rides, food trucks and crafts.
Trial of a southern Arizona rancher charged in fatal shooting of unarmed migrant goes to the jury
Closing arguments were made against a southern Arizona rancher accused of shooting an undocumented migrant on his land to death on Thursday.
3 West Valley women accused of selling stolen merchandise out of their homes
Three West Valley women have been indicted for operating illicit businesses from their home using stolen merchandise, authorities said.
Scottsdale Airport to show 'Top Gun: Maverick' for its first movie night
Scottsdale Airport will offer a starlit screening of "Top Gun: Maverick" on Saturday with Tom Cruise soaring as a daring naval aviator.
Arizona drunk driver sentenced to 9 years in prison for causing fatal crash in 2022
An Arizona man was sentenced Monday to nine years in prison for causing a fatal crash in 2022 while driving drunk, authorities said.
ArizonaSports.com
Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo says selling Coyotes is something ‘I tried at every cost to avoid’
Arizona Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo joined 'Burns and Gambo' as he talked about the news of the sale and relocation of the team to Utah.
Who will win trade-off of Timberwolves’ size vs. Suns’ space?
The Minnesota Timberwolves' size and the Phoenix Suns' spacing will make for a fun stylistic clash in the NBA Playoffs.
NCAA levies penalties, partially rules on Arizona State recruiting violations under Herm Edwards
The NCAA levied penalties for recruiting violations by Arizona State program, which was found to have broken rules under Herm Edwards.
Arizona State football managing loads with spring game approaching
As Arizona State football enters the final week of its spring session, the Sun Devils look to be ramping up at just the right time.
Alex Meruelo: ‘I am the only one’ to bring hockey back to Arizona
Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo believes "in actions, not words" so he wants Arizona hockey fans focused on the June 27 land auction.
Diamondbacks’ bats go quiet in shutout loss to Giants
Diamondbacks hitters went three-up, three-down in seven innings on Thursday as they dropped the series opener to the Giants.
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Arizona Business
Woof, there it is: Three Dog Bakery celebrating recent opening in East Valley
Three Dog Bakery is celebrating its recent opening in the East Valley with five days of tail-wagging activities this week.
AI writing platform Content at Scale moving headquarters to Scottsdale
AI writing platform Content at Scale announced it is moving its headquarters across town from Glendale to Scottsdale,
Arizona enters into multistate settlement with TradeStation over crypto investment program
Arizona has entered into a $1.5 million multistate settlement with TradeStation over a crypto interest-earning program.
Arizona Health
Arizona Republican lawmakers consider ballot strategy to counter abortion rights initiative
Arizona Republican lawmakers are considering a ballot-flooding strategy to counter a voter initiative that would ensure abortion rights.
Warmer temperatures leads to increased rattlesnake activity in the Valley
The Banner Poison and Drug Information Center has seen an increase in rattlesnake activity in the Valley due to warmer weather.
Arizona AG Kris Mayes exploring legal options to thwart near-total abortion ban
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes thinks there is a legal path to preventing a near-total abortion ban from going into effect, but she's not taking anything for granted.
Arizona Votes
Arizona US Senate candidate Kari Lake wants you to do what?!?
KTAR News host Jim Sharpe believes Kari Lake's declaration her supporters should strap on a Glock to prepare for 2024 is dangerous.
Arizona Republican Senate hopeful Kari Lake says she raised $4.1M in first quarter of 2024
Arizona Republican Kari Lake announced Monday that her U.S. Senate campaign raised $4.1 million in the first quarter of 2024.
AZ Political Podcast: Chuck Coughlin on Arizona's abortion ruling and its national effect
Chuck Coughlin lays out what the Arizona Supreme Court’s decision means for both Republicans and Democrats in this election year in this week's AZ Political Podcast.
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
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.
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.
Arizona Education
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.
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 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
AI writing platform Content at Scale moving headquarters to Scottsdale
AI writing platform Content at Scale announced it is moving its headquarters across town from Glendale to Scottsdale,
Arizona enters into multistate settlement with TradeStation over crypto investment program
Arizona has entered into a $1.5 million multistate settlement with TradeStation over a crypto interest-earning program.
Phoenix mayor says TSMC 'success story' led to expanded presence in town
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego believes Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's expansion in town is well warranted.
United States
Ex-Philadelphia police officer pleads guilty in shooting death of 12-year-old boy
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A fired Philadelphia police officer pleaded guilty Friday to murder in the shooting of a fleeing 12-year-old boy, who prosecutors have said was on the ground and unarmed when the officer fired the fatal shot. Edsaul Mendoza also pleaded guilty to possession of an instrument of crime as part of a plea […]
Video of 2 bear cubs pulled from trees prompts North Carolina wildlife investigation but no charges
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A video of people pulling two bear cubs from a tree in North Carolina as one person posed for a photo with one of the wild animals prompted an investigation, but a state wildlife official said Friday that no charges will be filed. When North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission staff responded […]
Attorneys argue that Florida law discriminates against Chinese nationals trying to buy homes
An attorney asked a federal appeals court on Friday to block a controversial Florida law signed last year that restricts Chinese citizens from buying real estate in much of the state, calling it discriminatory and a violation of the federal government’s supremacy in deciding foreign affairs. Attorney Ashley Gorski, representing four Chinese nationals who live […]
A convicted rapist is charged with murder in the killing of a Connecticut visiting nurse
A convicted rapist was charged with murder and attempted sexual assault Friday in the killing of a visiting nurse at a Connecticut halfway house for sex offenders in October — a crime that spurred calls for better safety measures for home health care workers. Authorities added the charges against Michael Reese, 39, as he appeared […]
Catholic priest resigns from Michigan church following protests over his criticism of a gay author
BEAL CITY, Mich. (AP) — A Catholic priest has resigned as pastor of a church in a small central Michigan community, the result of weeks of controversy following his publicly expressed regret that a gay author had read a book to preschool children. Gay rights activists and others have held regular protests outside St. Joseph […]
Judge drops some charges against ex-Minnesota college student feared of plotting campus shooting
NORTHFIELD, Minn. (AP) — A judge has dismissed some of the most serious charges against a former Minnesota college student who police and prosecutors feared was plotting a campus shooting. Waylon Kurts, of Montpelier, Vermont, who was then a student at St. Olaf College in Northfield, was charged last April with conspiracy to commit second-degree […]
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Desert Institute for Spine Care is the place for weekend warriors to fix their back pain
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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
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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.