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Scattered spring showers, some hail hits East Valley
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Man dead after car crash in Phoenix, police say
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Trump's lawyers say it is impossible for him to post bond covering $454 million civil fraud judgment
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Former Paul Gosar intern, social media influencer charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
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Phoenix Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari resigns to focus on run for Rep. Ruben Gallego's seat
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Here's which communities in Maricopa County will split nearly $2M for improvements
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Arizona News
Acclaimed Phoenix Mexican restaurant Cocina Madrigal temporarily closed after fire
Cocina Madrigal, an acclaimed Phoenix Mexican restaurant, is closed temporarily after a fire broke out in the kitchen Sunday afternoon.
Man fatally stabbed during altercation in West Valley over weekend
A man was fatally stabbed during an altercation in Glendale on Saturday night. It was the city's second fatal stabbing in as many days.
Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes Arizona Starter Homes Act, which drew pushback from cities
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on Monday vetoed a housing reform bill that would have prevented local governments from regulating home designs and lot sizes.
Hold on tight, Electric Light Orchestra fans: Jeff Lynne’s ELO coming to Phoenix
Jeff Lynne’s ELO will perform in Arizona for the first -- and last -- time under that name when the band stops in Phoenix this fall during its final tour.
13-year-old girls take top 2 spots of 2024 Arizona Spelling Bee, qualify for national competition
A home-schooled eighth grader from northern Arizona and an East Valley seventh grader took the top two places in the state spelling bee over the weekend.
Bruce Springsteen raising money for St. Mary's Food Bank during Phoenix concert
Legendary rocker Bruce Springsteen will raise money for St. Mary's Food Bank when he returns to action in Phoenix this week.
ArizonaSports.com
Blake Snell and San Francisco Giants agree to $62 million, 2-year contract, AP source says
Two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $62 million, two-year contract.
PFF’s Spielberger grades Cardinals’ free agent class among worst in NFL
PFF's Brad Spielberger gave the Cardinals' free agent class a "C" grade in his latest rankings. It was the worst grade among all 32 teams.
Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen named Opening Day starter
The Arizona Diamondbacks named Zac Gallen the starter for Opening Day on March 28 when the Colorado Rockies come to Chase Field.
Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly, Zac Gallen building strong outings with Opening Day near
Diamondbacks starter Merrill Kelly followed Zac Gallen's scoreless outing Sunday with one of his own Monday against the Athletics.
The Athletic: Grand Canyon a favorite upset pick to break brackets in 2024 NCAA Tournament
Grand Canyon takes on Saint Mary's in the 2024 NCAA Tournament and looks to become the latest 12-seed to upset a 5-seed.
D-backs’ Alek Thomas found confidence with just 2 swings in 2023 playoffs
Two Alek Thomas home runs during the 2023 playoff run for the Arizona Diamondbacks helped build his confidence. You can guess one of them.
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Arizona Business
End of an era: Phoenix Old Station Subs hits the market after nearly 40 years
Owner Joe Faillace shares insights on the decision, citing changing times and what he plans to do once he's sold the restaurant.
Thousands of new downtown Phoenix apartments are coming to 'weird market'
About 2,400 apartment units are under construction in downtown Phoenix, putting the submarket in danger of being overbuilt.
Judge says city of Glendale can't build VAI garage without Cardinals' consent
The city of Glendale cannot build a major parking garage on a lot it was eyeing near State Farm Stadium without the approval of the Arizona Cardinals.
Arizona Health
Maricopa County shatters annual record with 645 heat-related deaths in 2023
The number of heat-related deaths in metro Phoenix soared by more than 50% in 2023, setting a new annual record.
Vice President Kamala Harris urges Phoenix crowd to fight for reproductive rights
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Phoenix to give a speech on reproductive rights Friday afternoon. It's her fourth visit to Arizona.
Banner Poison Center warns public of lead poisoning in cinnamon after FDA recall
The Banner Poison and Drug Information Center warned the public about the dangers of lead poisoning after the FDA issued a cinnamon recall.
Arizona Votes
Trump ramps up dark rhetoric in Ohio stump speech for Senate candidate Bernie Moreno
Donald Trump warned of a “bloodbath” if he loses in November as he campaigned for Senate candidate Bernie Moreno in Ohio.
Lisa Marra named Arizona's state elections director after resigning from county position
The former elections director for a rural Arizona county has been elevated to a top electoral post for the state.
President Joe Biden to visit Phoenix a week after clinching Democratic nomination
Fresh off clinching the Democratic nomination in his reelection bid, President Joe Biden will travel to Phoenix next week, the White House announced.
Youth Violence
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.
6 suspects plead not guilty in death of 16-year-old Preston Lord
Six of the seven people accused of killing 16-year-old Preston Lord at a Halloween party in October in Queen Creek pleaded not guilty Wednesday.
2 Gilbert moms turned a Facebook page into a digital town hall for youth violence activists
Two mothers started a Facebook page to keep the spotlight on the recent surge of youth violence in the East Valley.
Border and Immigration
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.
Watch replay of '48 Hours on the Border' roundtable with KTAR, ABC15
KTAR News and ABC15 Arizona held a two-hour roundtable discussing the economic, social and political issues surrounding immigration.
Arizona border city of Douglas grappling with new reality as hub of immigration crisis
Border encounters show that Douglas and neighboring community in Mexico aren't the quiet hubs they once used to be.
Gov. Katie Hobbs says Congress must give migrant assistance program $752M to avoid street releases
Gov. Katie Hobbs sent a letter Wednesday to leaders in the Senate and House Appropriations Committees urging more border security funding.
Arizona border community empathetic but growing tired of migrant crisis
Cochise County Supervisor Ann English believes her city is empathetic and concerned as migrants pour over the border, but frustration is growing.
Arizona Education
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.
Grand Canyon University president says he'll keep fighting against FTC, DOE allegations
"We're not gonna pay as long as there's an appeals process," Grand Canyon University President Brian Mueller told KTAR News 92.3 FM Monday.
Judge tosses Tom Horne's challenge of Arizona programs that teach non-English speaking students
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Arizona's schools chief that challenged programs that some school districts use to teach non-English speaking students.
Arizona Homeless News
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.
New Phoenix court helps those experiencing homelessness through the legal system
The Phoenix Community Court is a new path where people experiencing homelessness who are facing low-level criminal charges.
Arizona Technology
Pentagon Technologies to build $50 million semiconductor cleaning facility in Mesa
Construction is underway for a semiconductor equipment cleaning facility in southeast Mesa expected to open later this year.
Phoenix pilot program allows e-scooter, e-bike and bicycle rentals 24 hours a day
Phoenix is expanding its Shared Micromobility Program on a trial basis, allowing e-bike, e-scooter and bicycle riders to rent and roll all night.
Planatome, a Phoenix-based surgical blade maker, plans to double size of workforce
Planatome, a Phoenix-based medical device company that makes advanced surgical blades, announced plans to double its workforce.
United States
The Latest | Qatar is 'cautiously optimistic' after cease-fire talks with Israeli intelligence chief
Qatari officials were “cautiously optimistic” after talks with Israel’s intelligence chief in Doha aimed at trying to reach a cease-fire, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari said Tuesday at a news conference, stressing that an Israeli ground operation in Rafah would set back any talks. Meanwhile, incoming Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa laid out wide-ranging […]
Oregon man found guilty of murder in 1980 cold case of college student after DNA link
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A man living in the suburbs of Portland, Oregon, has been found guilty in the 1980 cold case murder of a 19-year-old college student. Multnomah County Circuit Judge Amy Baggio on Friday found Robert Plympton, 60, guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Barbara Mae Tucker, the Multnomah County District […]
Discrimination lawsuit brought by transgender athlete sent back to Minnesota trial court
A Minnesota appeals court has sent the lawsuit brought by a transgender athlete back to a trial court to determine whether she was illegally denied entry into women’s competitions because of her gender identity. JayCee Cooper, a transgender woman, sued USA Powerlifting in 2021 after the organization denied her 2018 request for participation. She alleged […]
Cleanup continues in Ohio following tornados, severe weather that killed 3
LAKEVIEW, Ohio (AP) — The three people killed when several tornados roared through Ohio last week all died from storm-related injuries, authorities announced Monday. Darla Williams, 70, and Marilyn Snapp, 81, both lived in the Geiger Mobile Home Park in Lakeview, while Neal Longfellow, 69, lived in nearby Orchard Island. The two communities were among […]
Chinese billionaire pleads guilty to straw donor scheme in New York and Rhode Island
NEW YORK (AP) — A Chinese billionaire pleaded guilty Monday to violating federal election law by funneling illegal straw donations to a New York City official, a member of the U.S. House and a congressional candidate. Hui Qin, a Chinese film magnate with homes in Manhattan and Long Island, admitted to using his fortune to […]
Movie armorer challenges conviction in fatal shooting of cinematographer by Alec Baldwin
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A movie set armorer is challenging her conviction on an involuntary manslaughter charge in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film “Rust,” court records released Monday show. Defense attorneys for “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed filed a request for a new trial […]
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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.
The 51st annual Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade is excitingly upon us
The 51st annual Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe is upon us! The attraction honors Arizona and the history of the game.