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Gilbert woman McKenna Faith Breinholt advances to 'American Idol' final 10
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Authorities seeking help from community in 2019 Carlos Chavez stabbing case
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Chants of ‘shame on you’ greet guests arriving for the annual White House correspondents’ dinner
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Silver Alert issued for Scottsdale man with medical condition
A Silver Alert was issued on Saturday for a 62-year-old Hispanic man in Scottsdale, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
Crews plan to extinguish fire Saturday night from train derailment near Arizona-New Mexico line
Crews plan to extinguish a fire on Saturday night from a freight train derailment near the Arizona-New Mexico state line.
Phoenix police arrest 3 suspects for car vandalism near synagogue
Phoenix police arrested three suspects for scratching derogatory comments into the side of parked cars near a synagogue.
Man fatally shot by Peoria police officer after he opened fire on them
A man was fatally shot by Peoria police officers after he opened fire on them on Friday, authorities said.
Mill Avenue in Tempe hosting 3 interactive bike-themed art installations through end of April
A free interactive bike-themed art installation called "Light Lane" kicked off in Tempe on April 3. It is available through April 30.
Freight train derailment, fire forces Interstate 40 closure near Arizona-New Mexico line
A freight train carrying fuel derailed and caught fire near the Arizona-New Mexico state line, forcing the closure of an interstate highway.
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Diamondbacks’ Slade Cecconi notches career-high 8 strikeouts in loss to Mariners
D-backs' Slade Cecconi did all that he could Saturday against the Mariners at T-Mobile Park, but the Mariners defeated the D-backs 3-1.
Marvin Harrison Jr. reunites with Ohio State teammate Paris Johnson Jr. in Arizona
Former Ohio State teammates Marvin Harrison Jr. and Paris Johnson Jr. are reunited in Arizona. Johnson says that knew this day would come.
Marvin Harrison Jr. respects new Cardinals CB Max Melton’s game from college battles
New Arizona Cardinals draft picks Max Melton and Marvin Harrison Jr. are very familiar with each other going back to their college battles.
Tracking the undrafted free agents signed by the Arizona Cardinals
After selecting 12 players in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Arizona Cardinals got to work signing undrafted free agents. Here's the list so far.
What do Phoenix Suns have left facing sweep vs. Timberwolves?
There aren't many solutions left for the Phoenix Suns to find while facing elimination against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
All the Arizona Cardinals picks in the 2024 NFL Draft: Full list
The 2024 NFL Draft is over for the Arizona Cardinals after making 12 selections, beginning with Marvin Harrison Jr. at No. 4.
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Arizona Business
Biltmore luxury apartments move ahead after city scrutiny
A proposed luxury apartment community just east of Biltmore Fashion Park that has met steep opposition is a step closer to being built.
Indoor pickleball chain to open 1st of 3 East Valley venues in Tempe this fall
A large Utah-based indoor pickleball franchise will open its first Valley location later this year, the company announced.
New study shows massive economic impact of Phoenix Airport System
The Phoenix Airport System, which consists of three travel hubs, created an economic impact of $44.3 billion in 2022, according to data released Thursday.
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
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 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.
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
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.
Wafer production underway at TSMC’s Phoenix factory; Q1 earnings beat expectations
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is making “significant progress” on its north Phoenix site with engineering wafer production already underway.
United States
Campus anti-war protesters dig in from New York to California as universities and police take action
NEW YORK (AP) — From New York to California, students protesting the Israel-Hamas war slept in tents at college campuses, as some universities moved to shut down encampments and arrested dozens of demonstrators. With the death toll mounting in the war in Gaza, protesters nationwide are demanding schools cut financial ties to Israel and divest […]
Body of climber recovered after 1,000-foot fatal fall on Alaska peak
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A helicopter crew recovered on Saturday the body of a climber who died after falling about 1,000 feet (300 meters) while on a steep, technical route in Alaska’s Denali National Park and Preserve, park officials said in a statement. Robbi Mecus, 52, of Keene Valley, New York, died of injuries sustained […]
Chants of ‘shame on you’ greet guests at White House correspondents’ dinner shadowed by war in Gaza
WASHINGTON (AP) — The war in Gaza spurred large protests outside a glitzy roast with President Joe Biden, journalists, politicians and celebrities Saturday but went all but unmentioned by participants inside, with Biden instead using the annual White House correspondents’ dinner to make both jokes and grim warnings about Republican rival Donald Trump’s fight to […]
Alaska's Indigenous teens emulate ancestors' Arctic survival skills at the Native Youth Olympics
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The athletes filling a huge gym in Anchorage were ready to compete, cheering and stomping and high-fiving each other as they lined up for the chance to claim the state’s top prize in their events. But these teenagers were at the Native Youth Olympics, a statewide competition that attracts hundreds of […]
3 children in minivan hurt when it rolled down hill, into baseball dugout wall in Illinois
WOODSTOCK, Ill. (AP) — Three children were hurt when the minivan they were in rolled down a hill Saturday morning into a concrete baseball dugout in northern Illinois’ Woodstock. The children, ages 12 and 13, were hospitalized with mild to moderate injuries. They were among four children in the parked minivan which is believed to […]
From New York to Arizona: Inside the head-spinning week of Donald Trump's legal drama
Even by Donald Trump's standards, this was a dizzying week. Here’s how the week broke down and what's ahead:
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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.