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AZ Political Podcast: Adrian Fontes speaks on threats against election officials
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Arizona Humane Society urges animal lovers to adopt a bunny this Easter
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Fountain Hills to host annual Dark Sky Festival this weekend
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West-MEC launching adult welding technology program at Buckeye campus
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Key findings from AP's investigation into police force that isn't supposed to be lethal
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Trump attends wake of slain New York officer, calls for 'law and order,' to show contrast with Biden
Arizona News
Glendale Public Library will waive all existing late fines, no longer fine patrons for late returns
Good news for readers who love to look at peacocks while enjoying free books: The Glendale Public Library is getting rid of overdue fines.
Southbound I-17 lanes in north Phoenix reopen after crash caused shutdown
The southbound lanes of Interstate 17 reopened in north Phoenix after a closure on Thursday, officials said.
Man found guilty of second-degree murder of girlfriend in Phoenix
A man was found guilty of murder over three years after the death of his girlfriend in Phoenix, authorities announced Thursday.
Garden Bros. Nuclear Circus sets up big top for 26 shows over 11 days in West Valley
The Garden Bros. Nuclear Circus, which bills itself as the world’s oldest and largest traveling circus, is settling in for an 11-day run in the West Valley.
Phoenix-area lottery player wins $1 million in Powerball, 3 others in Arizona win $50,000
A Phoenix-area lottery player won $1 million in Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing, and three other Arizona tickets won $50,000.
17-year-old boy suffers multiple gunshot wounds in Glendale shooting
A teenager is fighting for his life after a shooting in Glendale on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.
ArizonaSports.com
Diamondbacks keep good times rolling with 14-run inning, Opening Day rout of Rockies
What the Diamondbacks accomplished in the third inning against the Rockies on Thursday night was completely new for those in the ballpark.
Logan Cooley nabs 1st career hat trick as Coyotes end Predators’ points streak
Logan Cooley had his first NHL hat trick and the Arizona Coyotes snapped the Nashville Predators’ point streak.
Diamondbacks score 14 runs in a single inning to beat Rockies on Opening Day
The Arizona Diamondbacks set franchise marks with 13 hits and 14 runs in the third inning of their 2024 Opening Day game against the Rockies.
Arizona basketball stars go cold in Sweet 16 loss to Clemson
Caleb Love and Pelle Larsson carried Arizona into the NCAA Tournament but they shot the Wildcats out of their Sweet 16 matchup vs. Clemson.
Oumar Ballo Nerf-hoop dunks it in Arizona’s Sweet 16 loss to Clemson
The No. 2 Arizona Wildcats in the Sweet 16 against the No. 6 Clemson Tigers showed some pop late in the first half with Oumar Ballo's dunk.
Blaze Alexander did all he could to make Diamondbacks’ Opening Day roster
Diamondbacks infielder Blaze Alexander put together a spring that made it too difficult for the team to send him back to the minor leagues.
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Arizona Business
J. Crew Factory, See's Candies and Fan Outfitters coming to The Promenade Scottsdale
Three tenants have recently secured a spot at a well-known shopping center in north Scottsdale, with plans to open by the end of summer, officials have announced.
Mesa crepe restaurant to celebrate grand opening with free food, live music
Local dessert chain The Crepe Club will celebrate the grand opening of its first Mesa restaurant over two days next month.
Low-cost carrier Breeze Airways to launch new service between Phoenix and Norfolk, Virginia
Breeze Airways is adding seasonal nonstop service between Phoenix and Norfolk, Virginia, this fall, the low-cost carrier announced Tuesday.
Arizona Health
Phoenix City Council passes ordinance to add safety measures for outdoor employees working in heat
The Phoenix City Council passed an ordinance on Tuesday strengthening safety measures for city-contracted workers who have to perform job duties in the summer heat.
Terros Health deploys vans as part of Valley homelessness outreach program
Terros Health launched the Outpatient Portable Pilot Program earlier this month. The two mobile clinics help Valley people who are homeless.
Arizona AG asks courts to take over Mesa elder care facility accused of abuse and consumer fraud
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes asked courts to take over a Mesa elder care facility accused of abuse and consumer fraud.
Arizona Votes
Maricopa County's Stephen Richer: 'We now have a judgment saying that Kari Lake lied about me'
Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer feels vindicated after Kari Lake requested a default judgment in his defamation lawsuit against her.
Kari Lake asks court for default judgment in Stephen Richer's defamation lawsuit
A Tuesday court filing from Kari Lake requested a jury to decide damages in the ongoing defamation case filed by Stephen Richer.
'Just say no' to election threats in Arizona and beyond
After the latest person was sentenced to prison time for threatening an Arizona elections official, KTAR News host Jim Sharpe reminds to just say no to threats and conspiracies.
Youth Violence
15-year-old arrested in connection with recent East Valley youth violence incident
A 15-year-old suspect was arrested last week in connection with a recent case of youth violence in the East Valley, authorities said.
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.
2 MCSO deputies reassigned after incident involving parents of Preston Lord murder suspect
Two Maricopa County deputies were reassigned after reportedly escorting the parents of a suspect in the Preston Lord murder case out of a courthouse without authorization last week.
Border and Immigration
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.
Trial underway for Arizona border rancher charged with killing migrant on his property
A 75-year-old Arizona rancher went on trial Friday in the fatal shooting of a migrant on his property near Mexico.
Anticipation and anger on Texas border as strict immigration law again on hold
Texan leaders want to arrest and deport migrants accused of entering the U.S. illegally. Courts are fighting the Texas immigration law.
Here's what KTAR News learned from '48 Hours on the Border' immigration series
KTAR News, in conjunction with ABC15 Arizona, spent the last week examining the economic, social and political issues surrounding immigration.
Nogales business leader believes community hasn't been as affected by border crisis
Recent migrant surges strained cities and nonprofits across the Southwest, but a business leader said Nogales hasn't been hit as hard as others.
Arizona Education
ASU in Tempe to begin offering graduate degree in business AI this fall
Arizona State University will soon offer a master’s degree in business artificial intelligence.
Scattered rain showers fall over metro Phoenix area
A cold front arrived in the metro Phoenix area overnight, leading to cooler temperatures and scattered rain showers on Sunday morning.
Aircraft mechanic school opens near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
The Aviation Institute of Maintenance recently opened a new campus in a former call center near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
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 joins federal lawsuit against tech giant Apple over alleged smartphone monopoly
The Justice Department and 16 attorneys general, including Arizona’s, filed a blockbuster lawsuit accusing Apple of monopolizing the smartphone market.
President Joe Biden talks up computer chip investment at Intel campus in Chandler
President Joe Biden touted a federal investment into Intel in Arizona while visiting the semiconductor manufacturer’s Ocotillo campus.
President Joe Biden to tout huge semiconductor industry investment during Valley appearance
President Joe Biden will tout a new multibillion-dollar semiconductor industry investment when he visits Intel's campus in Chandler on Wednesday.
United States
Georgia joins states seeking parental permission before children join social media
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia could join other states in requiring children younger than 16 to have their parents’ explicit permission to create social media accounts. Lawmakers on Friday gave final approval to Senate Bill 351, which also would ban social media use on school devices and internet services, require porn sites to verify users are […]
Cranes arriving to start removing wreckage from deadly Baltimore bridge collapse
BALTIMORE (AP) — The largest crane on the Eastern Seaboard was being transported to Baltimore so crews on Friday can begin removing the wreckage of a collapsed highway bridge that has halted a search for four workers still missing days after the disaster and blocked the city’s vital port from operating. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore […]
Georgia House approves new election rules that could impact 2024 presidential contest
ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia House of Representatives on Thursday approved new rules for challenging voters and qualifying for the state’s presidential ballot that could impact the 2024 presidential race in the battleground state. The House passed Senate Bill 189 by a vote of 101 to 73. It now goes to the state Senate for […]
Ex-Caltrain employee and contractor charged with building secret homes with public funds
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A former employee of Caltrain, a mass transit system that connects Silicon Valley with San Francisco, and a former contractor for the transit agency allegedly used public funds to build two small apartments for themselves inside two train stations, authorities said Thursday. San Mateo County prosecutors charged Joseph Vincent Navarro, a […]
Oregon city can't limit church's homeless meal services, federal judge rules
BROOKINGS, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that a southern Oregon city can’t limit a local church’s homeless meal services. U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Clarke found that an ordinance passed by the small city of Brookings, on the southern Oregon coast, violated the religious freedom rights of St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, KGW reported. […]
US changes how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity. It's the first revision in 27 years
For the first time in 27 years, the U.S. government is changing how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity.
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Desert Institute for Spine Care is the place for weekend warriors to fix their back pain
Spring has sprung and nothing is better than March in Arizona. The temperatures are perfect and with the beautiful weather, Arizona has become a hotbed for hikers, runners, golfers, pickleball players and all types of weekend warriors.
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
Midwestern University, long a fixture of comprehensive health care education in the West Valley, is also a recognized leader in community health care.
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.
Day & Night is looking for the oldest AC in the Valley
Does your air conditioner make weird noises or a burning smell when it starts? If so, you may be due for an AC unit replacement.