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UPDATE: Senate dismisses two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security secretary, ends trial
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Arizona man pleads guilty to murder after holding child's face under running bathtub faucet
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7 jurors chosen, 11 more needed for Donald Trump's criminal trial over hush money
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Two Arizona human smugglers sentenced for death of migrant
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Amazing Arizonans: Michael Bidwill talks Cardinals origin, 2024 draft and community outreach
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Arizona House Democratic caucus back to full strength with Junelle Cavero's appointment
Arizona News
Here's what the public decided to name the baby goats at the Phoenix Zoo
Five baby goats born at the Phoenix Zoo last month now have names after more than 3,300 people voted on each set of kids.
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.
Phoenix kindergarten teacher wins Bruce and Gaydos' teacher tribute for March
A Phoenix kindergarten teacher was named KTAR News 92.3 FM's Outspoken with Bruce and Gaydos' Pay Tribute to a Teacher winner for March, presented by Your Valley Toyota Dealers.
Interstate 10 in Phoenix reopens in both directions after freeway fence climber causes shutdown
A man who climbed the I-10 freeway bridge near Seventh Avenue caused a shutdown of both the eastbound and westbound lanes Tuesday night.
Man accused of breaking into Phoenix home, entering young boy's room, fighting with parents
The Phoenix Police Department accused 25-year-old Abdullahi Aroni of being a pedophilic burglar in a Tuesday announcement.
California woman falls to her death down 140-foot cliff while hiking in Sedona
A California woman died Monday after falling down a 140-foot cliff while hiking in Sedona, authorities said.
ArizonaSports.com
Coyotes ticket prices for final game in Arizona are bonkers
The ticket prices are reflecting the economy of this being the Arizona Coyotes' last game at Mullett Arena before a Utah move.
Party or wake? Coyotes’ tenure in Arizona down to final game before move to Utah
The Arizona Coyotes dubbed Mullett Arena The Party Barn for its raucous, closed-quarters atmosphere. It's down to one last game.
Jordan Montgomery to debut for Diamondbacks with start Friday vs. Giants
Jordan Montgomery will make his Arizona Diamondbacks debut Friday against the San Francisco Giants, manager Torey Lovullo told reporters.
Arizona State basketball reportedly hires Jerrance Howard to Bobby Hurley’s coaching staff
Arizona State basketball has reportedly hired former Kansas and Texas assistant coach Jerrance Howard to join Bobby Hurley's staff.
Diamondbacks roster moves: Tommy Henry optioned, Eduardo Rodriguez moved to 60-day IL
The Arizona Diamondback made roster moves to help the bullpen after back-to-back extra-inning games against the Chicago Cubs.
NBA gives Jontay Porter lifetime ban for sports betting
The NBA levied a lifetime ban on Jontay Portay after an investigation found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors.
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Arizona Business
AI writing platform Content at Scale moving headquarters to Scottsdale
AI writing platform Content at Scale announced it is moving its headquarters across town from Glendale to Scottsdale,
Arizona enters into multistate settlement with TradeStation over crypto investment program
Arizona has entered into a $1.5 million multistate settlement with TradeStation over a crypto interest-earning program.
Spring training attendance in Arizona rose in 2024 with help from World Series teams, Shohei Ohtani
Spring training attendance in Arizona increased for the third straight year and there were several contributing factors.
Arizona Health
Arizona Republican lawmakers consider ballot strategy to counter abortion rights initiative
Arizona Republican lawmakers are considering a ballot-flooding strategy to counter a voter initiative that would ensure abortion rights.
Warmer temperatures leads to increased rattlesnake activity in the Valley
The Banner Poison and Drug Information Center has seen an increase in rattlesnake activity in the Valley due to warmer weather.
Arizona AG Kris Mayes exploring legal options to thwart near-total abortion ban
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes thinks there is a legal path to preventing a near-total abortion ban from going into effect, but she's not taking anything for granted.
Arizona Votes
Arizona Republican Senate hopeful Kari Lake says she raised $4.1M in first quarter of 2024
Arizona Republican Kari Lake announced Monday that her U.S. Senate campaign raised $4.1 million in the first quarter of 2024.
AZ Political Podcast: Chuck Coughlin on Arizona's abortion ruling and its national effect
Chuck Coughlin lays out what the Arizona Supreme Court’s decision means for both Republicans and Democrats in this election year in this week's AZ Political Podcast.
Maricopa County reveals winners of 'I Voted' sticker design contests
Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer presented the winners of the county's "I Voted" sticker design contest on Monday.
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 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.
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.
Arizona Education
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.
New therapy center through Centria Autism opens in Glendale
A new Life Skills Autism Academy (LSAA) center through Centria Autism opened in Glendale last week, officials announced Monday.
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
AI writing platform Content at Scale moving headquarters to Scottsdale
AI writing platform Content at Scale announced it is moving its headquarters across town from Glendale to Scottsdale,
Arizona enters into multistate settlement with TradeStation over crypto investment program
Arizona has entered into a $1.5 million multistate settlement with TradeStation over a crypto interest-earning program.
Phoenix mayor says TSMC 'success story' led to expanded presence in town
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego believes Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's expansion in town is well warranted.
United States
Report of gunshot prompts lockdown at Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Security officers were conducting a door-to-door sweep Wednesday at a North Dakota Air Force base after a report of a gunshot prompted a lockdown. The Grand Forks Air Force Base said in a social media post that security at the base received a report of a single gunshot near the […]
OJ Simpson has been cremated, estate attorney in Las Vegas says. No public memorial is planned
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former football star and celebrity criminal defendant O.J. Simpson was cremated Wednesday, the lawyer handling his estate said following his death last week at home in Las Vegas at age 76. Attorney Malcolm LaVergne told The Associated Press he was present, along with unspecified other people, for the morning event at […]
Kentucky lawmaker says he wants to renew efforts targeting DEI initiatives on college campuses
A Republican lawmaker has signaled plans to mount another effort to limit diversity, equity and inclusion practices at Kentucky’s public universities after GOP supermajorities failed to resolve differences on the issue during the recently ended legislative session. Kentucky lawmakers will convene again in January, and state Sen. Mike Wilson said he hopes lawmakers use the […]
North Carolina University system considers policy change that could cut diversity staff
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The future of diversity, equity and inclusion staff jobs in North Carolina’s public university system could be at stake as a series of votes loom on a key policy’s potential repeal. The Committee on University Governance within the University of North Carolina Board of Governors that oversees 17 schools, was poised […]
Sweeping gun legislation awaits final votes as Maine lawmakers near adjournment
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The Maine Legislature moved in fits and starts toward adjournment on Wednesday, with unfinished business including final votes on a series of gun safety bills that were introduced after the deadliest shooting in state history last fall. The Senate was awaiting an enactment vote on the governor’s gun safety proposals that […]
How many ballerinas can dance on tiptoes in one place? A world record 353 at New York's Plaza Hotel
NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of young dancers in white tutus and tightly coiffed hair gathered in New York’s Plaza Hotel on Wednesday to break the world record for dancing on pointe in one place. The spectacle was organized by Youth America Grand Prix, a ballet scholarship program that is celebrating its 25th anniversary with […]
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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.