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Former Phoenix police officer indicted in case involving child sexual abuse images
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Woman accused of manslaughter after fatal crash with motorcyclist in Phoenix
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North Rim of Grand Canyon set to reopen for 2024 season
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Vestar announces Phase 2 groundbreaking for Vineyard Towne Center
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Valley Metro hosting town halls to inform riders about new Smart Fare system
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Avondale Fiesta returns Saturday to kick off Cinco de Mayo celebrations
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Electrify Expo, a 2-day electric vehicle festival, is pulling into Glendale this weekend
Electrify Expo, which bills itself as the world's largest electric vehicle festival, is speeding into Glendale this weekend for the first time.
Suspect dies after getting shot by police near Hohokam Stadium in Mesa
A suspect shot by police near Hohokam Stadium in Mesa was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.
Authorities arrest man suspected of fatally shooting 1 person, wounding 2 others in northern Arizona
On Thursday, authorities arrested a man suspected of killing one person and wounding two others on the Navajo Nation.
2 children dead after being pulled from backyard Phoenix pool
The Phoenix Fire Department found two toddlers unresponsive after being pulled from a backyard pool on Thursday. The two children died.
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.
Silver Alert issued in March canceled after missing Phoenix man located at hospital
A Silver Alert for a Phoenix man who went missing more than a month ago was canceled Thursday after he was located.
ArizonaSports.com
Knicks advance past Sixers to reach Eastern Conference semifinals
Josh Hart hit the go-ahead 3-pointer to move the New York Knicks past the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 6 of the first round.
Former Brophy DL Zac Swanson transfers from Texas to Arizona State
Former Brophy defensive lineman Zac Swanson is transferring from Texas to Arizona State, he announced on Thursday.
Pacers knock out Bucks in 6 for 1st playoff-series win in a decade
The Indiana Pacers won a playoff series for the first time in a decade, beating the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 6 on Thursday night.
D-backs acquire reliever Matt Bowman, move Merrill Kelly to 60-day IL
The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired right-handed pitcher Matt Bowman from the Minnesota Twins on Thursday for cash.
New Cardinals RB Trey Benson, FSU teammate Jared Verse banter as future opponents
Cardinals running back Trey Benson was asked about having to face his collegiate teammate Jared Verse. So then he handed the phone to Verse.
Reports: Former ASU Sun Devil Elijhah Badger planning to visit Arizona and Florida
Former Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Elijhah Badger is planning to visit Arizona and Florida, according to multiple reports.
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Arizona Business
Sprouts Farmers Market hiring for new store opening soon in north Phoenix
Sprouts Farmers Market is hiring for a new store opening next month near Carefree Highway and Interstate 17 in north Phoenix.
Over $650K going to construction apprenticeship programs in Arizona to support jobs
Thanks to the BuildItAZ Apprenticeship Initiative, five construction apprenticeship programs got grant awards to expand their workforces.
Whole Foods taking over former Fry's space near Old Town Scottsdale
A new Whole Foods grocery is coming to the Downtown East Shopping Center in Scottsdale, replacing a 48-year-old Fry's grocery store.
Arizona Health
Arizona Senate president says abortion issue 'completely blown up' by media, Democrats
The Republican leader of the Arizona Senate said he believes the abortion issue has been overblown by the media and Democrats.
Free Banner Health class in Sun City taught seniors how to safely find love and friends online
To fight senior isolation, which can hurt an older person's mental and physical well-being, Banner Health held a dating class on Tuesday.
ASU releases free online video game to teach children about heat safety
ASU recently released a free-to-play online game accessible by web browsers called "Beat the Heat." It teaches kids about heat safety.
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
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.
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.
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
Over $650K going to construction apprenticeship programs in Arizona to support jobs
Thanks to the BuildItAZ Apprenticeship Initiative, five construction apprenticeship programs got grant awards to expand their workforces.
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.
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
Electrify Expo, a 2-day electric vehicle festival, is pulling into Glendale this weekend
Electrify Expo, which bills itself as the world's largest electric vehicle festival, is speeding into Glendale this weekend for the first time.
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.
United States
Stock market today: World shares advance ahead of key US jobs report
European and Asian shares were mostly higher Friday ahead of a report on U.S. employment that is expected to show the economy remains strong despite a prolonged bout of high interest rates. Oil prices and U.S. futures were higher. Germany’s DAX gained 0.3% to 17,958.12 and the CAC 40 in Paris rose 0.5% to 7,950.67. […]
Police move in to clear NYU encampment, US campus arrests grow to 2,200 in pro-Palestinian protests
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police began clearing out protesters at New York University on Friday, the latest development in weeks of pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses nationwide that have resulted in nearly 2,200 arrests. Deputy Commissioner of Operations Kaz Daughtry posted on X that NYU requested police assistance “to disperse the illegal encampment on their […]
Senators push to limit government's use of facial recognition technology for airport screening
A bipartisan group of senators wants restrictions on the use of facial recognition technology by the Transportation Security Administration.
Authorities arrest man suspected of fatally shooting 1 person, wounding 2 others in northern Arizona
On Thursday, authorities arrested a man suspected of killing one person and wounding two others on the Navajo Nation.
A former Milwaukee election official is fined $3,000 for obtaining fake absentee ballots
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A former Milwaukee election official convicted of misconduct in office and fraud for obtaining fake absentee ballots was sentenced Thursday to one year of probation and fined $3,000. Kimberly Zapata, 47, also was ordered to complete 120 hours of community service. Prosecutors charged Zapata in November 2022 with one felony count […]
Maui sues cell carriers over wildfire warning alerts that were never received during service outages
HONOLULU (AP) — Had emergency responders known about widespread cellphone outages during the height of last summer’s deadly Maui wildfires, they would have used other methods to warn about the disaster, county officials said in a lawsuit. Alerts the county sent to cellphones warning people to immediately evacuate were never received, unbeknownst to the county, […]
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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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Here's 1 way to ensure your family is drinking safe water
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