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AZ Political Podcast: Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee talks making history, politics, money and more
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County Attorney Rachel Mitchell offers insight on Gilbert Goons street gang designation
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Woman accused of murder, arson after 2 killed in Phoenix fire
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US 60/Grand Avenue closed temporarily after crash in West Valley suburb
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Woman who was allegedly impaired arrested after fatal crash with motorcyclist in Phoenix
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North Rim of Grand Canyon set to reopen for 2024 season
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Vestar announces Phase 2 groundbreaking for Vineyard Towne Center in Queen Creek
Vestar announced that it will break ground on Phase 2 of construction for Vineyard Towne Center in Queen Creek on May 20.
Valley Metro hosting town halls to inform riders about new Smart Fare system
Want to learn about the Valley Metro's new fare system? Attend one of the 15 Smart Fare town halls scheduled around the metro Phoenix area.
Avondale Fiesta returns Saturday to kick off Cinco de Mayo celebrations
Can't wait for Sunday's Cinco de Mayo celebrations? Practice your salsa moves early at Avondale Fiesta 2024, which takes place on Saturday.
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.
Suspect dies after getting shot by police near Hohokam Stadium in Mesa
A suspect shot by police near Hohokam Stadium in Mesa was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.
Authorities arrest man suspected of fatally shooting 1 person, wounding 2 others in northern Arizona
On Thursday, authorities arrested a man suspected of killing one person and wounding two others on the Navajo Nation.
ArizonaSports.com
Report: Clippers want to retain coach Ty Lue as Lakers, and potentially Suns, have opening
The Los Angeles Lakers and, potentially, the Phoenix Suns would likely be interested in Clippers coach Ty Lue if he were to depart.
Lakers fire head coach Darvin Ham despite 2 playoff appearances in 2 years
The Los Angeles Lakers fired coach Darvin Ham on Friday after just two seasons in charge that included a playoff appearance each.
Cardinals questions post-NFL Draft: Is Michael Wilson the unquestioned WR2?
Michael Wilson enters Year 2 as the Cardinals' likely candidate to secure the WR2 role behind Marvin Harrison Jr. Will anyone beat him out?
Phoenix Suns offseason primer: Royce O’Neale’s contract, Bol Bol’s market among roster questions
The Phoenix Suns can bring back Royce O'Neale and Bol Bol, but it might not be easy for different contractual reasons.
Knicks advance past Sixers to reach Eastern Conference semifinals
Josh Hart hit the go-ahead 3-pointer to move the New York Knicks past the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 6 of the first round.
Former Brophy DL Zac Swanson transfers from Texas to Arizona State
Former Brophy defensive lineman Zac Swanson is transferring from Texas to Arizona State, he announced on Thursday.
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Arizona Business
Sprouts Farmers Market hiring for new store opening soon in north Phoenix
Sprouts Farmers Market is hiring for a new store opening next month near Carefree Highway and Interstate 17 in north Phoenix.
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.
Whole Foods taking over former Fry's space near Old Town Scottsdale
A new Whole Foods grocery is coming to the Downtown East Shopping Center in Scottsdale, replacing a 48-year-old Fry's grocery store.
Arizona Health
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 Senate president says abortion issue 'completely blown up' by media, Democrats
The Republican leader of the Arizona Senate said he believes the abortion issue has been overblown by the media and Democrats.
Free Banner Health class in Sun City taught seniors how to safely find love and friends online
To fight senior isolation, which can hurt an older person's mental and physical well-being, Banner Health held a dating class on Tuesday.
Arizona Votes
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.
Maricopa County looking to hire 2,000 temporary workers for primary election
Maricopa County Elections wants to hire 1,500 temporary poll workers, along with 500 additional positions like drivers, clerks and more.
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.
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.
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.
Chandler mayor says city is exploring ways to address issue of youth violence
A day after a listening session on youth violence, Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke said his East Valley suburb is exploring ways to address the issue.
Border and Immigration
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 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.
Arizona Education
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.
Community colleges across Arizona to offer new scholarships for high-demand jobs
A new $4.5 million scholarship called the Arizona Community College Workforce Scholarship Program will help students, officials said.
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
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.
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.
United States
Fulton County officials say by law they don't control Fani Willis' spending in Trump case
ATLANTA (AP) — Leaders of Georgia’s Fulton County testified Friday before a special state Senate committee that they had no legal power to control District Attorney Fani Willis’ spending or her hiring of former special prosecutor Nathan Wade. The Republican-led committee is probing Willis’ hiring of Wade to lead a team to investigate and ultimately […]
Deadly news helicopter crash likely caused by shaky inspections, leading to loose parts, feds say
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Investigators found disconnected and missing hardware aboard a helicopter that crashed in 2022, killing the pilot and a North Carolina television station’s meteorologist, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. The NTSB’s final report on the 2022 crash, which was released Thursday, said the probable cause was inadequate inspections by the […]
Judge says gun found in car of Myon Burrell, sentenced to life as teen, can be evidence in new case
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A judge ruled that the arrest of a Minnesota man on a gun charge was justified in a case that has drawn attention because he was sentenced to life in prison as a teen in an high-profile murder case and spent 18 years in prison before his sentence was commuted. Myon Burrell […]
Court appearance for country star Morgan Wallen in chair-throwing case postponed until August
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — An initial hearing for country music star Morgan Wallen was postponed Friday until August in a case in which he’s accused of throwing a chair from the rooftop of a six-story bar and nearly hitting two police officers. Wallen’s attorney, Worrick Robinson, told reporters that the case is “very complicated” and […]
New Hampshire jury finds state liable for abuse at youth detention center and awards victim $38M
BRENTWOOD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire jury awarded $38 million to the man who blew the lid off abuse allegations at the state’s youth detention center Friday, finding the state’s negligence allowed him to be beaten, raped and held in solitary confinement as a teen in the 1990s. David Meehan, went to police in […]
Police defend decision not to disclose accidental gunshot during Columbia protest response
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City police officials on Friday defended their decision to initially keep quiet about a potentially dangerous accident that happened as officers cleared pro-Palestinian protesters from Columbia University this week when a sergeant accidentally fired his gun into a dark office. The bullet, discharged as the officer transferred his gun […]
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Midwestern University Clinics: transforming health care in the valley
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Sciatica pain is treatable but surgery may be required
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