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BREAKING: Arizona Senate passes bill to repeal near-total abortion ban, sends it to governor
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Phoenix firefighter brought to hospital after being injured while clearing out trash shoot
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Reconstructed Interstate 15 bridge near Beaver Dam in northwestern Arizona fully open
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Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport passenger numbers break another record
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Multiple Arizona facilities participating in Empty the Shelters adoption event
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Amazing Arizonans: Attorney for Jodi Arias shares story of how he reclaimed his life
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Headcount cap to ease budget shortfall could exacerbate DPS trooper shortage in Arizona
Are there enough Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers to match the state's growth? A leader talks about the shortage of DPS troopers.
Phoenix Police Department honors fallen officers at annual ceremony
The Phoenix Police Department hosted its 11th annual Phoenix Police Officer Memorial Ceremony at City Hall on Tuesday.
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.
Here Comes the Pain: Masked metal monsters Slipknot coming to Phoenix
Slipknot, the iconic heavy metal powerhouse founded in Iowa, is set to stop in Phoenix this summer during their upcoming tour.
Mexican officials regret US decision not to retry American rancher in fatal shooting of Mexican man
One Mexican official expressed regret over the U.S. decision not to retry George Alan Kelly in the fatal shooting of a Mexican man.
MCSO searching for driver who injured pedestrian in Avondale hit-and-run
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is searching for a driver accused of injuring a pedestrian in a hit-and-run on Friday morning.
ArizonaSports.com
Diamondbacks recall LHP Blake Walston, option lefty Andrew Saalfrank to Reno
The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled left-handed pitcher Blake Walston from the Triple-A Reno Aces on Wednesday.
Reports: Former Nebraska QB Jeff Sims expected to join Arizona State
Former Georgia Tech and Nebraska quarterback Jeff Sims is expected to enroll at Arizona State, reports 247 Sports.
Who’s most tradeable of the Suns’ Big 3? ESPN’s Bobby Marks answers
The Phoenix Suns' Big Three of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal might stick together. If not, it could be tough to trade them.
Bee guy Q&A: Matt Hilton explains of why swarm delayed Dodgers-Diamondbacks
Matt Hilton, the bee guy who removed a swarm, explained why it disrupted the start of the Dodgers-Diamondbacks game.
Who’s the most intriguing non-1st-round member of Cardinals’ draft class?
Cardinals Corner co-hosts Tyler Drake and Lauren Koval give their most intriguing later-round pick from the Cardinals' 2024 draft class.
Mizzou’s Eli Drinkwitz: Darius Robinson will invest in Cardinals like they invested in him
Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz is excited for Cardinals' Darius Robinson following the team drafting him with the 27th pick in the draft.
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Arizona Business
Construction starts on 909,553-square-foot development near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for Brickyards on Ellsworth, a new industrial development project in Mesa, officials announced on Monday.
Construction starts on final phase of a 3-building West Valley industrial development
Construction is underway on the final and largest phase of the three-building Level Crossing industrial development in the West Valley.
New Desert Diamond Casino set to open in West Valley later this year
Construction on a new $450 million casino complex is well underway in the West Valley and is on track to be completed this year.
Arizona Health
Informational reproductive health care website launches in Arizona
Arizona's launched a new reproductive health care website for access to resources and knowledge about health care rights in the state.
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.
Arizona Votes
Arizona judicial review panel says 1 judge up for retention in 2024 doesn't meet standards
The Arizona judicial review panel gave passing grades to all but one of the judges eligible for retention votes in the 2024 general election.
Maricopa County looking to hire 2,000 temporary workers for primary election
Maricopa County Elections wants to hire 1,500 temporary poll workers, along with 500 additional positions like drivers, clerks and more.
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.
Youth Violence
Chandler mayor says city is exploring ways to address issue of youth violence
A day after a listening session on youth violence, Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke said his East Valley suburb is exploring ways to address the issue.
Chandler city leaders to host community listening session on youth violence
Chandler city officials will host a community listening session on teen violence and behavioral health in early May.
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.
Border and Immigration
Mexican officials regret US decision not to retry American rancher in fatal shooting of Mexican man
One Mexican official expressed regret over the U.S. decision not to retry George Alan Kelly in the fatal shooting of a Mexican man.
Prosecutors say they will not retry an Arizona rancher accused of murder near the US-Mexico border
Prosecutors said Monday they will not retry Arizona rancher George Alan Kelly, who was accused of killing Gabriel Cuen-Buitimea in 2023.
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.
Arizona Education
First lady Jill Biden to be special guest speaker at Mesa Community College graduation
First lady Jill Biden will be the special guest speaker at Mesa Community College’s 2023-24 graduation ceremony.
Community colleges across Arizona to offer new scholarships for high-demand jobs
A new $4.5 million scholarship called the Arizona Community College Workforce Scholarship Program will help students, officials said.
Glendale Community College represented at White House for jobs in cyber event
Members from Glendale Community College's Guacho Security Operations Center (GSOC) will visit the White House on Monday.
Arizona Homeless News
Tempe purchases 2nd motel to continue fighting homelessness
The city of Tempe purchased a second motel to further its efforts to fight homelessness, the city announced Monday.
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.
Arizona Technology
Glendale Community College represented at White House for jobs in cyber event
Members from Glendale Community College's Guacho Security Operations Center (GSOC) will visit the White House on Monday.
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.
United States
Utah woman arrested on suspicion of murder in the reported suicide-pact shooting death of friend
SARASOTA SPRINGS, Utah (AP) — A Utah woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a friend was shot in what police said was an uncompleted suicide pact the women had reached several weeks earlier. Heavenly Faith Garfield, 21, was arrested Tuesday and remains jailed in Utah County on Wednesday without bail. Saratoga Springs […]
Remains of child found in duffel bag in Philadelphia neighborhood identified as missing boy
A decomposed body found earlier this year in a duffel bag in Philadelphia has been identified as a 4-year-old boy who authorities say was beaten to death. The body of Damari Carter was found March 18 in the city’s Mantua neighborhood by a worker who was cleaning out an alleyway. Authorities initially could not determine […]
Montana man gets 2 1/2 years in prison for leaving threatening voicemails for Senator Jon Tester
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A Montana man who pleaded guilty to leaving voicemail messages threatening to kill Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester and his family was sentenced Wednesday to 2 1/2 years in prison, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said. Anthony James Cross, 30, of Billings pleaded guilty in January to making threats to injure and […]
At least 9 dead, dozens treated in Texas capital after unusual spike in overdoses
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Authorities in Texas are investigating at least nine deaths this week in connection with an unusual spike of opioid overdoses in Austin that health officials are calling the city’s worst overdose outbreak in nearly a decade. Emergency responders in the Texas capital typically field only two to three calls per day, […]
26 Republican attorneys general sue to block Biden rule requiring background checks at gun shows
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Twenty-six Republican attorneys general filed lawsuits Wednesday challenging a new Biden administration rule requiring firearms dealers across the United States to run background checks on buyers at gun shows and other places outside brick-and-mortar stores. The lawsuits filed in federal court in Arkansas, Florida and Texas are seeking to block […]
Text of the policy statement the Federal Reserve released Wednesday
WASHINGTON (AP) — Below is the statement the Federal Reserve released Wednesday after its latest policy meeting ended: Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace. Job gains have remained strong, and the unemployment rate has remained low. Inflation has eased over the past year but remains elevated. In […]
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