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UPDATE: Loop 303 ramp to I-10 closed; Eastbound I-10 reopens in West Valley
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Arizona Snowbowl gets 30 inches of new snow over weekend at tail end of ski season
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Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Phoenix news stories from April 26-28
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Arrests roil campuses nationwide ahead of graduation as protesters demand Israel ties be cut
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2-year-old boy in Phoenix dies after being pulled from backyard pool
Arizona News
EB lanes of Interstate 40 near Arizona-New Mexico line reopen after train derailment caused closure
A closure was set in place on Friday after a freight train derailment on Interstate 40. The trains had been carrying fuel, authorities said.
Queen Creek high school teacher arrested, accused of sharing "inappropriate image" with student
A Queen Creek high school teacher was accused of showing an inappropriate image to a student, leading to his arrest, according to police.
US 93 reopens north of Wickenburg in both directions
The US 93 reopened north of Wickenburg at around 2 p.m. on Sunday, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
5 people displaced after alley fire spreads to Phoenix residence
Five people were displaced after a fire tore through a Phoenix home on Saturday night, according to authorities.
Gilbert woman McKenna Faith Breinholt advances to 'American Idol' final 10
McKenna Faith Breinholt from Gilbert has become one of the final 10 contestants remaining on this season of "American Idol."
Food service workers at Phoenix Sky Harbor vote to ratify new contract
Phoenix Sky Harbor food service workers with voted on Thursday to ratify a contract that sets a new standard for employees in the region.
ArizonaSports.com
Where do the Suns go from here? 3 offseason questions after the T-Wolves’ sweep
After getting swept in the first round of the NBA playoffs, the Suns have a wide assortment of questions to answer during the offseason.
Suns’ teeth-pulling season ends in sweep via Anthony Edwards, T-Wolves
The Phoenix Suns couldn't escape a sweep despite a much better effort in Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves thanks to Anthony Edwards.
Suns to reportedly take ‘hard look’ at firing Frank Vogel after players questioned offense
The Phoenix Suns are facing some tough decisions about how to move forward, with or without coach Frank Vogel.
Suns find themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place after getting swept
Devin Booker's 49-point game offered little consolation for one of the most unsatisfying seasons and unlikeable teams in franchise history.
On a Bradley Beal off night, small-ball Suns can’t avoid T-Wolves sweep
Bradley Beal struggled, and smallball and Devin Booker's big game couldn't save the Phoenix Suns from a sweep by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch reportedly feared to have torn patellar tendon after collision
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch left the court late in a Game 4 win after his point guard mistakenly ran into him after a foul.
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Arizona Business
4 Valley cities are the fastest places to recoup solar installation expenses
Four cities in the Phoenix metro were ranked as the best places in the nation to quickly recoup the expenses of installing home solar panels.
New Fry’s grocery store ready to celebrate grand opening in Queen Creek
Fry's Food Stores is ready to celebrate the grand opening of its second Queen Creek supermarket.
‘If you build it, they will come,’ came true for a Valley business after working with Kevin Costner
A Valley-based dealership that builds out and sells used trucks got a nice endorsement after completing an order for actor Kevin Costner.
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
Philips will pay $1.1 billion to resolve US lawsuits over breathing machines that expel debris
WASHINGTON (AP) — Medical device maker Philips said Monday it will pay $1.1 billion to settle hundreds of personal injury lawsuits in the U.S. over its defective sleep apnea machines, which have been subject to a massive global recall. The Dutch manufacturer did not admit any fault and said it reached the agreement to resolve […]
Oklahoma towns hard hit by tornadoes begin long cleanup after 4 killed in weekend storms
SULPHUR, Okla. (AP) — Small towns in Oklahoma began a long cleanup Monday after tornadoes flattened homes and buildings and killed four people, including an infant, widening a destructive outbreak of severe weather across the middle of the U.S. Punishing storms that began late Saturday in Oklahoma injured at least 100 people, damaged a rural […]
Demonstrations roil US campuses ahead of graduations as protesters spar over the war in Gaza
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Protests are roiling college campuses across the U.S. as upcoming graduation ceremonies are threatened by disruptive demonstrators, with students and others sparring over the war in Gaza and its mounting death toll. Many campuses were largely quiet over the weekend as demonstrators stayed by tents erected as protest headquarters, although a […]
Florida sheriff says deputies killed a gunman in shootout that wounded 2 officers
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Two Florida sheriff’s deputies were seriously wounded and the man who shot them was killed when a gunfight erupted at a public park, according to the sheriff. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd praised his deputies as heroes, saying they were shot while trying to pull an uncooperative man from his car […]
Runner dies after receiving emergency treatment at Nashville race, organizers say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A runner in the St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series in Nashville on Saturday has died after receiving emergency treatment at the race, organizers said Sunday. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series said the runner received urgent medical attention by an on-site team before being transported to a hospital, where […]
Putin likely didn’t order death of Russian opposition leader Navalny, US official says
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. intelligence officials have determined that Russian President Vladimir Putin likely didn’t order the death of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny in February, according to an official familiar with the determination. While U.S. officials believe Putin was ultimately responsible for the death of Navalny, who endured brutal conditions during his confinement, the […]
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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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