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The Arizona Broadway Theatre in Peoria announced its  lineup for the 2024-25 season, showcasing a s...

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Arizona Broadway Theatre lineup for 2024-25 includes 'Beauty & the Beast,' 'Hello, Dolly!'

The Arizona Broadway Theatre in Peoria announced it's highly anticipated lineup for the 2024-25 season, showcasing a selection of iconic musicals and timeless classics.

A view of the Gilbert water tower from below, with wispy clouds in the blue sky behind it....

Kevin Stone

Gilbert utility rates to start rising in April, with water and trash bills doubling by 2026

Gilbert utility customers can expect to see significantly higher water and trash bills starting with the April cycle.

Phoenix Little Theater where Steven Spielberg premiered first film...

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Steven Spielberg's first movie, 'Firelight,' celebrates 60 years since its Phoenix premiere

Steven Spielberg's first film, "Firelight," premiered at the Phoenix Little Theater, now part of the Phoenix Theatre Company, 60 years ago.

Ten cats were rescued from an overnight apartment blaze in Phoenix. (Phoenix Fire Department Photo)...

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10 cats rescued from overnight apartment blaze in Phoenix

Ten cats were rescued from a Phoenix apartment early Friday after a blaze tore through the unit, officials said.

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Puerto Rican restaurant Phoenix Coqui takes advantage of opportunities ahead of Final Four

An NFL program that boosts diverse local businesses has been a huge boon to Phoenix Coqui, a Puerto Rican restaurant.

Adopt a bunny this Easter 2024 AHS says...

Serena O'Sullivan

Arizona Humane Society urges animal lovers to adopt a bunny this Easter

Those who want to adopt a bunny for Easter should be prepared for their needs and understand the responsibility, AHS said on Thursday.

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Devin Booker #1 and head coach Frank Vogel of the Phoenix Suns...

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Western Conference playoff standings: Suns aim to avoid play-in

Where are the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference standings? They're fighting for playoff positioning and hoping to avoid the play-in.

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Lourdes Gurriel Jr. homers again in another D-backs rout vs. Rockies

The Diamondbacks are taking care of business against the Rockies, with a 7-3 win on Friday following up a 16-1 rout on Opening Day.

The Arizona Diamondbacks received National League Championship rings on Friday at Chase Field. (Ari...

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Diamondbacks receive 2023 National League Championship rings

The D-backs presented National League championship rings to players, coaches and members of the front office during a pregame ceremony.

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Brittney Griner re-signs with the Phoenix Mercury

Brittney Griner has re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury, the league announced on Friday.

Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder goes up for a shot in front of Kevin Durant #35 of th...

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Suns outmatched by Thunder in loss despite SGA’s absence

The work the Phoenix Suns have ahead of them over the next couple of weeks was put on prominent display Friday in a loss to the Thunder.

Jordan Montgomery...

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How did the Diamondbacks pull off the Jordan Montgomery deal?

The Diamondbacks saw an opportunity created by a unique free agent market and struck to land Jordan Montgomery.

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Phoenix Coqui NFL Business Connect Program...

Serena O'Sullivan

Puerto Rican restaurant Phoenix Coqui takes advantage of opportunities ahead of Final Four

An NFL program that boosts diverse local businesses has been a huge boon to Phoenix Coqui, a Puerto Rican restaurant.

Rendering of stores at the Buckeye Commons retail center under construction in the West Valley....

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Work starts on Buckeye Commons, a West Valley retail center anchored by existing Costco

Sunbelt Investment Holdings, Inc. recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for Buckeye Commons, a retail center on Verrado Way just south of Interstate 10.

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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.

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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.

Outpatient Portable Pilot Program uses vans to help the homeless...

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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.

Heritage Village in Mesa is accused of elder abuse and consumer fraud. (Heritage Village Photo)...

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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

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AZ Political Podcast: Adrian Fontes speaks on threats against election officials

On this week's AZ Political Podcast, Jim Sharpe interviews Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes about a variety of election topics.

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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.

A Tuesday court filing from Kari Lake requested a jury to decide damages in the ongoing defamation ...

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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.

Youth Violence

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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.

Preston Lord was killed after being attacked at a Halloween party in Queen Creek on Oct. 28, 2023. ...

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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.

Closeup showing the badge and patch on the uniform of a Maricopa County Sheriff's Office deputy. Tw...

Kevin Stone

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

Asylum seekers board a bus to a shelter in New York City on May 18, 2023. Arizona leaders say feder...

Kevin Stone

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.

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Jim Sharpe

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.

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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.

Texas immigration law causes border confusion in courts...

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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.

Clothes hang on a barrier near the border in Arivaca, Arizona. (KTAR News Photo/Felisa Cardenas)...

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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.

The port of entry in Nogales from the United States side of the border. (KTAR News Photo/Felisa Car...

Jim Cross

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

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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.

Rain is expected to continue during the evening, NWS said. (File photo by Oliver Berg/picture allia...

Serena O'Sullivan

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.

An airplane sits inside a hangar at the new Aviation Institute of Maintenance in Phoenix, Arizona....

Kevin Stone

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

new shelter in west Phoenix has privacy, workforce assistance...

Serena O'Sullivan

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.

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Balin Overstolz McNair

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.

Drug-free zones focus of new bill Republican lawmaker pushes...

Balin Overstolz McNair

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

iPhone 15 phones are shown during an announcement of new products on the Apple campus in Cupertino,...

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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.

Biden administration invests billions for Intel in Arizona, elsewhere...

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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 spoke at a campaign event at Phoenix's El Portal restaurant Tuesday, March 19, ...

Kevin Stone

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

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High winds and turbulence force flight from Israel to New Jersey to be diverted to New York state

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (AP) — High winds and turbulence forced a United Airlines flight from Israel to be diverted Friday from its destination of Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey to Stewart International Airport in New Windsor, New York, authorities said. Approximately 200 passengers were onboard, Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus said in […]

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2 police officers shot in Nevada city. SWAT team surrounds home where suspect reportedly holed up

SPARKS, Nev. (AP) — Police surrounded a house in a residential Sparks neighborhood Friday where they said a suspect in an officer-involved shooting was barricaded inside shortly after two law enforcement officers were shot and hospitalized with unspecified injuries. It wasn’t immediately clear if any other people or police officers were injured in the incident […]

Associated Press

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md.; retired Marine Corps Gen. Frank McKenzie, former commander of Central Command. ___ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Reps. James Clyburn, D-S.C., and Don Bacon, R-Neb. ___ CBS’ “Face the Nation” — Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg; Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott; Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio; […]

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Snow-covered bodies of 2 men from Senegal found in New York woods near Canadian border

MOOERS, N.Y. (AP) — Two men from Senegal froze to death were found in the snow of a wooded area close to the Canadian border, New York state police said. The bodies of Abdoulaye Ndoye and Ndongo Sarry, both 25 years old from Dakar, were found Monday in the border town of Mooers. A Border […]

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Former Justice Eileen O'Neill Burke wins Democratic primary in Chicago-area prosecutor's race

CHICAGO (AP) — Eileen O’Neill Burke, a former appellate judge, has won the Democratic primary for Cook County state’s attorney over Clayton Harris III, an attorney with party backing. The race is open because State’s Attorney Kim Foxx decided not to seek a third term. It was among the most spirited and competitive contests in […]

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UNLV releases video of campus shooter killed by police after 3 professors shot dead

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Images of a campus police officer diving behind a patrol vehicle to escape gunfire and then fatally shooting a gunman outside a building at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, are among newly released video of a deadly rampage that left three professors dead and a fourth badly wounded last December. […]

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