THE LATEST
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UPDATE: Technical problem impacts flight schedules at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
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Man sentenced to 27 years for killing stepfather in Gilbert after Christmas dinner
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Valley drivers should watch out for 2 freeway closures, other restrictions this weekend
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Construction begins for 1st tenant in Gateway East airport business park in Mesa
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Suspect arrested 8 years after fatal Glendale apartment shooting
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Silver Alert activated for 84-year-old woman last seen in Phoenix
Arizona News
AZ Political Podcast: Arizona House Speaker Ben Toma talks fake elector indictment
This episode of AZ Political Podcast features Arizona House Speaker Ben Toma, who shares his thoughts on the fake elector scheme.
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to let Arizona doctors provide abortions in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a proposal on Wednesday that could help Arizona doctors give their patients abortions in California.
Georgia man convicted of child sex crimes in Arizona sentenced to life in prison
A Georgia man was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday for sexually abusing minors who were family friends, authorities said.
Residential real estate company buys new West Valley build-to-rent community
A real estate company just bought an Avondale community called Cottages at McDowell for $57 million. It has 217 one-and two-bedroom homes.
New study shows massive economic impact of Phoenix Airport System
The Phoenix Airport System, which consists of three travel hubs, created an economic impact of $44.3 billion in 2022, according to data released Thursday.
Arizona woman sentenced to life in prison for murdering 3-year-old girl
Shawn Main, 53, was sentenced to life in prison for murdering a 3-year-old girl, the Pinal County Attorney's Office announced Thursday.
ArizonaSports.com
Cardinals NFL Draft Day 2 mock drafts roundup: McKinstry, DeJean on the board
At the conclusion of the first round, the Day 2 mock drafts come out, and there are a lot of ideas for whom the Cardinals will end up with.
Cardinals’ Monti Ossenfort feels good about options in 2nd round of NFL Draft
The Cardinals still see talented options on the board as they prepare to pick 35th overall at the NFL Draft.
Former Cardinals OL Korey Cunningham found dead at age 28
Korey Cunningham, a former offensive lineman who played with the Arizona Cardinals, has died at the age of 28.
Watch: Cardinals GM tells Marvin Harrison Jr. he has 3 jobs
In Monti Ossenfort's call to Marvin Harrison Jr. to tell him the Arizona Cardinals were picking him, the GM said the WR has just three jobs.
What Suns have to replicate, fix to avoid 3-0 hole vs. T-Wolves
The formula for the Phoenix Suns to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves is there. The doubt is in their ability to achieve that.
Versatility, being a good teammate at forefront of Darius Robinson’s game
Darius Robinson brings versatility to the Arizona Cardinals' defensive front after he was selected 27th in the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Arizona Business
New study shows massive economic impact of Phoenix Airport System
The Phoenix Airport System, which consists of three travel hubs, created an economic impact of $44.3 billion in 2022, according to data released Thursday.
Retail center near Glendale Community College sells for $5.5 million
Avenue at Olive Park, a fully leased 3-acre retail center near Glendale Community College, was sold recently for $5.5 million.
Frutilandia and Taqueria Factory opening dual-concept restaurant location in Mesa
A dual location of Frutilandia and Taqueria Factory is opening in Mesa next weekend. Giveaways and food promotions will accompany the event.
Arizona Health
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to let Arizona doctors provide abortions in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a proposal on Wednesday that could help Arizona doctors give their patients abortions in California.
Arizona Republican who approved repeal of near-total abortion ban explains his vote
An Arizona Republican who voted to repeal the state’s near-total abortion ban said he did so to combat an abortion rights ballot measure.
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 Votes
AZ Political Podcast: Arizona House Speaker Ben Toma talks fake elector indictment
This episode of AZ Political Podcast features Arizona House Speaker Ben Toma, who shares his thoughts on the fake elector scheme.
State grand jury indicts 18 in Arizona Republican fake elector investigation
Eighteen defendants were indicted in a fake elector scheme on Wednesday, according to Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes.
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.
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
Biden administration indefinitely postpones rule that would have banned menthol-flavored cigarettes
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the second time in recent months, President Joe Biden’s administration has delayed a sweeping plan to ban menthol cigarettes, a decision that is certain to infuriate anti-smoking advocates but could avoid angering Black voters ahead of November elections. In a statement Friday, Biden’s top health official gave no timeline for issuing […]
Google plans to invest $2 billion to build data center in northeast Indiana, officials say
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Google plans to invest $2 billion to build a data center in northeastern Indiana that will help power its artificial intelligence technology and cloud business, company and state officials said Friday. The data center planned for Fort Wayne was announced in January. But Google disclosed the project’s cost Friday and […]
Ex-Nebraska deputy is indicted in connection with fatal highway shooting
SEWARD, Neb. (AP) — A former Nebraska deputy is jailed after a grand jury indicted him on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with the shooting death of a man in October, a prosecutor said Friday. Lancaster County Attorney Pat Condon announced the indictment of former Seward County Deputy Anthony Gann. Gann is jailed on $100,000 […]
Jury in Abu Ghraib trial says it is deadlocked; judge orders deliberations to continue
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A judge ordered jurors Friday to keep deliberating after they said they were deadlocked in a lawsuit alleging a Virginia-based military contractor is liable for abuses suffered by inmates at the Abu Ghraib prion in Iraq two decades ago. The eight-person civil jury has deliberated the equivalent of three full days […]
The Latest | Trump prosecutors claw back at defense's portrait of tabloid deal
NEW YORK (AP) — Defense lawyers in Donald Trump’s hush money trial dug Friday into assertions of the former publisher of the National Enquirer and his efforts to protect Trump from negative stories during the 2016 election. David Pecker returned to the witness stand for the fourth day as defense attorneys tried to poke holes […]
As some universities negotiate with pro-Palestinian protesters, others quickly call the police
NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia University students who inspired pro-Palestinian demonstrations across the country dug in for their 10th day Friday as the university’s president faced harsh criticism from faculty and campuses from California to Massachusetts wrestled with how to address protests with graduation looming. Officials at Columbia and some other schools have been negotiating […]
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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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