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Central United Methodist Church in Phoenix to cease operations after 154 years
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Prosecutors say they will not retry an Arizona rancher accused of murder near the US-Mexico border
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Shoplifting suspect shot by Glendale police officer taken to jail after release from hospital
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Woman dies in head-on collision with city bus near 19th Avenue and Cactus Road in Phoenix
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Eclectic pop phenom Billie Eilish stopping in metro Phoenix on upcoming world tour
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Arizona Snowbowl gets 30 inches of new snow over weekend at tail end of ski season
Arizona News
Portions of 2 West Valley freeways temporarily closed after crashes
Portions of two freeways in the West Valley were temporarily closed Monday morning due to reportedly fatal crashes, authorities said.
From an 'epidemic' to now: Preventing child drownings in Arizona
With the hottest months of the year ahead, local officials are urging heightened awareness and caution.
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.
New Desert Diamond Casino set to open in West Valley later this year
Construction on a new $450 million casino complex is well underway in the West Valley and is on track to be completed this year.
Here are the shows set for Phoenix area's biggest concert stages in 2024
Here are all the headline acts set to perform at the Phoenix area's large-scale concert venues in the coming months.
Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Phoenix news stories from April 26-28
From an antiwar protest to a hometown hero making the most of American Idol, here are the biggest Valley news stories from over the weekend.
ArizonaSports.com
What did they say? Best quotes from Cardinals’ 2024 NFL Draft class
A look at some of the best quotes from each of the 12 newest Cardinals picked up during the 2024 NFL Draft.
State of the Sun Devils Podcast: Does anyone want the Arizona State athletic director job?
On the latest edition of State of the Sun Devils, the guys discussed the latest news surrounding ASU's search for an athletic director.
Bradley Beal, Grayson Allen speak for Suns as Frank Vogel’s job remains in question
Bradley Beal and Grayson Allen spoke to reporters on Monday following a playoff exit that puts head coach Frank Vogel's job in question.
Arizona Cardinals agree to terms with 3 undrafted rookie free agents
The Arizona Cardinals agreed to terms on contracts with a trio of undrafted rookie free agents, the team announced Monday.
Report: MLB will modify Nike uniforms by start of 2025 season
MLB plans to modify its Nike uniforms by the start of the 2025 season following complaints this spring from players and fans,
Tennessee big man transfer Tobe Awaka lands with Arizona
The Arizona Wildcats are adding former Tennessee big man Tobe Awaka through the transfer portal, he told On3's Joe Tipton.
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Arizona Business
New Desert Diamond Casino set to open in West Valley later this year
Construction on a new $450 million casino complex is well underway in the West Valley and is on track to be completed this year.
4 Valley cities are the fastest places to recoup solar installation expenses
Four cities in the Phoenix metro were ranked as the best places in the nation to quickly recoup the expenses of installing home solar panels.
New Fry’s grocery store ready to celebrate grand opening in Queen Creek
Fry's Food Stores is ready to celebrate the grand opening of its second Queen Creek supermarket.
Arizona Health
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to let Arizona doctors provide abortions in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a proposal on Wednesday that could help Arizona doctors give their patients abortions in California.
Arizona Republican who approved repeal of near-total abortion ban explains his vote
An Arizona Republican who voted to repeal the state’s near-total abortion ban said he did so to combat an abortion rights ballot measure.
Democrats in Arizona House get enough GOP help to pass bill to repeal near-total abortion ban
Arizona House Democrats, with help from a few Republicans, passed a bill Wednesday to repeal the state’s near-total abortion ban.
Arizona Votes
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.
State grand jury indicts 18 in Arizona Republican fake elector investigation
Eighteen defendants were indicted in a fake elector scheme on Wednesday, according to Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes.
Arizona indicts 18 in election interference case, including Giuliani and Meadows
President Donald Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows and lawyer Rudy Giuliani are among those indicted by an Arizona grand jury for their roles in a 2020 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.
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 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.
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.
Arizona Education
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.
West Valley high school ranked as best in nation by US News
The newly released 2024 best high schools rankings from U.S. News declared the BASIS Peoria high school as the best in the nation.
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 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
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.
Amazon drone delivery landing in Phoenix area later this year, company announces
Internet retail giant Amazon announced plans to deploy its drone delivery service in metro Phoenix later this year.
United States
GOP leaders still can't overcome the Kansas governor's veto to enact big tax cuts
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republican legislators narrowly failed again Monday to enact a broad package of tax cuts over Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto, making it likely that lawmakers would end their second annual session in a row without major reductions. The state Senate voted 26-14 to override Kelly’s veto of a package of income, […]
A Yellowstone trip that ended with a man being arrested for kicking a bison
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — A man who kicked a bison in the leg was then hurt by one of the animals in Yellowstone National Park, according to park officials. Park rangers arrested and jailed him after he was treated for minor injuries. Park rangers got a call about the man allegedly harassing a […]
US urges countries supplying weapons to Sudan's warring parties to stop, warning of a new genocide
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States on Monday implored all countries supplying weapons to Sudan’s warring parties to halt arms sales, warning that history in the vast western Darfur region where there was a genocide 20 years ago “is repeating itself.” U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield told reporters after an emergency closed meeting of the […]
New Mexico reaches record settlement over natural gas flaring in the Permian Basin
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico has reached a record settlement with a Texas-based company over air pollution violations at natural gas gathering sites in the Permian Basin. The $24.5 million agreement with Ameredev announced Monday is the largest settlement the state Environment Department has ever reached for a civil oil and gas violation. It […]
Supreme Court will hear case claiming CBD product got trucker fired
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear an appeal from a CBD hemp oil maker fighting a lawsuit from a truck driver who says he got fired after using a product falsely advertised as being free from marijuana’s active ingredient. Douglas Horn says he took the product to help with chronic shoulder […]
Funeral services are held for a Chicago police officer fatally shot while heading home from work
CHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of mourners lined the streets Monday to say farewell to a Chicago police officer who was shot to death while off-duty and heading home from work. Police officers, firefighters and others gathered along the funeral procession route to St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel in Chicago to remember 30-year-old officer Luis […]
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Desert Institute for Spine Care is the place for weekend warriors to fix their back pain
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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.