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Construction begins for 1st tenant in Gateway East airport business park in Mesa
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Pro-Palestine protestors set up tents, clash with police at ASU rally in Tempe
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5 allies of Donald Trump officially named as co-conspirators in Arizona fake elector case
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Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, with 73 collection sites across Arizona
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Technical problem impacts flight schedules at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
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Silver Alert deactivated for 84-year-old woman who was found by family in Phoenix
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Trunk Space event venue looking for new home after 8 years at current Phoenix location
The Trunk Space, a Phoenix nonprofit venue that hosts art, music and theater events, will be looking for a new home at the end of May.
Work underway to restore limited access to stretch of State Route 88 east of Valley
The Arizona Department of Transportation said on Thursday it kicked off initial repairs for a part of State Route 88 closed in 2019.
Indoor pickleball chain to open 1st of 3 East Valley venues in Tempe this fall
A large Utah-based indoor pickleball franchise will open its first Valley location later this year, the company announced.
Former deputy public defender for Maricopa County sentenced to 1.5 years for drug trafficking
A former deputy public defender for Maricopa County was sentenced to 1½ years on Monday for drug trafficking, authorities said.
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.
ArizonaSports.com
Grand Canyon basketball lands Louisville transfer, former 4-star recruit Dennis Evans
Dennis Evans, a 7-foot transfer from Louisville, announced his commitment to Grand Canyon men's basketball on social media Friday.
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.
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Arizona Business
Indoor pickleball chain to open 1st of 3 East Valley venues in Tempe this fall
A large Utah-based indoor pickleball franchise will open its first Valley location later this year, the company announced.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
Police in Washington city issue alarm after 3 babies overdosed on fentanyl in less than a week
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — Officials are sounding alarms after a baby died and two others apparently also overdosed in the past week in separate instances in which fentanyl was left unsecured inside residences, authorities said. A 911 caller on Wednesday afternoon reported that a 13-month-old baby was not breathing in an apartment in Everett, the […]
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — White House national security spokesman John Kirby. ___ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Tim Kaine, D-Va. ___ CBS’ “Face the Nation” — McConnell; Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa.; UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell. ___ CNN’s “State of the Union” — Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., […]
Tornado tears through Nebraska, causing severe damage in Omaha suburbs
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A tornado plowed through suburban Omaha, Nebraska, on Friday afternoon, demolishing homes as the twister tore for miles along farmland and into subdivisions. It wasn’t yet clear if anyone was injured or killed in the storm. Multiple tornadoes were reported in Nebraska but the most destructive storm moved from a largely […]
Military veteran charged with attempting to make ricin to remain jailed
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A judge on Friday ordered a Marine Corps veteran and former militia member to remain jailed pending trial on charges he attempted to make ricin, a biological toxin. Russell Vane, 42, of Vienna, Virginia, was arrested two weeks ago after authorities searched his house and found traces of ricin along with […]
Temporary farmworkers get more protections against retaliation, other abuses under new rule
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — Temporary farmworkers will have more legal protections against employer retaliation, unsafe working conditions, illegal recruitment practices and other abuses under a Labor Department rule announced Friday. Each year about 300,000 immigrants, mostly from Mexico, take seasonal jobs on U.S. farms. The new rule, which takes effect June 28, will target […]
A California bill aiming to ban confidentiality agreements when negotiating legislation fails
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A bill that sought to ban the use of confidentiality agreements when negotiating potential laws in California has failed to pass a state legislative committee. The proposal by Republican Assemblymember Vince Fong failed to get enough votes to pass out of the Assembly Elections Committee on Thursday. Two Republicans voted for […]
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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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