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Biden to expand Obamacare for DACA recipients in Arizona and nationwide
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Subject of Silver Alert back home in Phoenix after being located at hospital
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1 dead, another injured after ATV crash northeast of Phoenix
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19-year-old arrested in connection with 2022 assault in Gilbert
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Judge fines Donald Trump for gag order violation, threatens jail time as trial continues
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Woman fatally stabbed multiple times inside Phoenix home
Arizona News
Live Nation's Concert Week offering $25 tickets to shows across metro Phoenix
Live Nation's annual Concert Week is back to offer $25 tickets to music and comedy concertgoers, beginning on Wednesday.
Here are the latest details as $40M Desert Diamond Arena renovation begins
Construction on a $40 million renovation to Desert Diamond Arena, which is owned by the city of Glendale, is set to start in June.
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.
Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Phoenix news stories from May 3-5
From brain implant devices to rescuing dogs, here are some of the biggest news stories in the Valley over the weekend.
Verde Valley Wine Festival coming to Cottonwood on Saturday
The Verde Valley Wine Festival is making its annual return to the heart of Arizona Wine Country next weekend.
Brandon Judd, president of the National Border Patrol Council, to retire in May
Brandon Judd, the president of the National Border Patrol Council, will retire on May 18 according to the Border Patrol Union.
ArizonaSports.com
Former Arizona State star Terrell Suggs to stand trial on intimidation, disorderly conduct charges
Former Arizona State star Terrell Suggs was indicted by a grand jury on two charges and will face a trial on Sept. 19.
Seven point guards for Suns fans to know in the 2024 NBA Draft
Point guard is a pressing need for the Phoenix Suns. Who could potentially be a fit with the 22nd pick in the 2024 NBA Draft?
Snoop Dogg’s ‘Gin & Juice’ brand takes over sponsorship of Arizona Bowl
The Arizona Bowl was searching for a sponsor replacement. It's the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl presented by Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop.
Mercury’s Brittney Griner aims to keep spotlight on detained Americans with new book
Brittney Griner continues her efforts to settle into a normal routine following her release from a Russian prison 17 months ago.
Diamondbacks OF Corbin Carroll ready to ‘migrate north’ in batting order
Corbin Carroll had been hitting in the bottom third in the lineup, and manager Torey Lovullo teased he would be moving back up.
Where do incoming, outgoing ASU, Arizona football transfers rank?
The transfer portal has never been more active, so where does ESPN rank past and future ASU and Arizona players?
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Arizona Business
Here are the latest details as $40M Desert Diamond Arena renovation begins
Construction on a $40 million renovation to Desert Diamond Arena, which is owned by the city of Glendale, is set to start in June.
Arizona sportsbooks get 2024 started with record-breaking momentum
After a record year in 2023, sportsbooks operating in Arizona are already seeing double-digit increases in 2024.
Taco Chelo's second location set to open in Tempe near ASU
Taco Chelo, an established taquería in downtown Phoenix, is set to open a second location in Tempe near Arizona State University.
Arizona Health
Elon Musk’s Neuralink begins clinical trials in Phoenix
Elon Musk’s neurotechnology company Neuralink is conducting clinical trials in Phoenix for its brain implant device.
Walmart nixes plans to open Arizona health centers, will close other US clinics
Walmart Health, which had planned to open nearly 80 medical clinics by the end of 2024, including in Arizona, is scrapping those plans.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signs bill to repeal near-total abortion ban
Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill on Thursday to repeal the Civil War-era abortion ban that made the procedure virtually illegal in Arizona.
Arizona Votes
Sen. Mark Kelly discusses pro-Palestine protests; Kari Lake's 'strap on a Glock' statement
Sen. Mark Kelly joined NBC's Kristen Welker for a “Meet the Press” segment, where he made his stances clear on political issues in Arizona.
Arizona GOP wins appeal of sanctions for failed 2020 election challenge
The Arizona Republican Party won't be responsible for more than $27,000 in sanctions and attorney fees for a failed election challenge.
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.
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.
County Attorney Rachel Mitchell offers insight on Gilbert Goons street gang designation
County Attorney Rachel Mitchell said that Thursday's street gang designation of the Gilbert Goons addressed some community concerns.
Gilbert Goons are officially designated as a criminal street gang
Public safety leaders in the East Valley announced on Thursday the Gilbert Goons group officially qualifies as a street gang.
Border and Immigration
Brandon Judd, president of the National Border Patrol Council, to retire in May
Brandon Judd, the president of the National Border Patrol Council, will retire on May 18 according to the Border Patrol Union.
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 Education
Arizona State University won't tolerate disruptions at graduation ceremonies
Disruptions won't be tolerated at Arizona State University's spring 2024 graduation ceremonies, the school said.
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.
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
Elon Musk’s Neuralink begins clinical trials in Phoenix
Elon Musk’s neurotechnology company Neuralink is conducting clinical trials in Phoenix for its brain implant device.
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.
United States
Man confesses to killing hospitalized wife because he couldn't afford to care for her, police say
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) — A Kansas City-area man who’s charged with killing his hospitalized wife told police he couldn’t take care of her or afford her medical bills, court records say. Ronnie Wiggs made his first appearance Monday on a second-degree murder charge and was referred to the public defender’s office. A hearing was set […]
An American soldier was arrested in Russia and accused of stealing, US officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) — An American soldier has been arrested in Russia and accused of stealing, according to two U.S. officials. The soldier, who is not being identified, was stationed in South Korea and was in the process of returning home to the United States. Instead, he traveled to Russia. According to the officials, the soldier […]
Fallen US Marshal is memorialized by Attorney General Garland, family and others
When met with condolences about the death of her husband — Thomas Weeks Jr., a Deputy U.S. Marshal killed in Charlotte last week — Kelly Weeks asked instead how she could help the U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said at a Monday memorial for the officer. In her eulogy, Weeks’ wife said […]
Fake ashes and rotting bodies prompt Colorado lawmakers to pass funeral home regulations
DENVER (AP) — Colorado lawmakers passed a sweeping bill Monday to overhaul the state’s lax oversight which failed to catch a series of horrific incidents involving funeral homes, including sold body parts, fake ashes and the discovery of 190 decaying bodies. The cases have devastated hundreds of already grieving families, and encouraged lawmakers to pass […]
Two suspects arrested in fatal shooting on Delaware college campus are not students, police say
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Two suspects arrested in a fatal shooting on the Delaware State University campus are not students at the school, authorities said Monday. Dover police said Destry Jones, 20, and Damien Hinson, age 18, both of Dover, were arrested Thursday in the killing of Camay Mitchell De Silva of Wilmington. De Silva, […]
Children are dying of fentanyl by the dozens in Missouri. A panel is calling for changes
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Fentanyl deaths among Missouri babies, toddlers and teens spiked as child welfare officials struggled to adequately investigate the cases, a state panel found in a newly released report. Forty-three youth died — 20 of them under the age of 4 — in 2022 alone from the infamously powerful drug, according […]
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Desert Institute for Spine Care is the place for weekend warriors to fix their back pain
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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.