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Informational reproductive health care website launches in Arizona
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Central United Methodist Church in Phoenix to cease operations after 154 years
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Construction starts on final phase of a 3-building West Valley industrial development
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Portions of 2 West Valley freeways temporarily closed after crashes
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From an 'epidemic' to now: Preventing child drownings in Arizona
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Glendale Community College represented at White House for jobs in cyber event
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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.
2-year-old boy in Phoenix dies after being pulled from backyard pool
A two-year-old boy was taken to the hospital in critical condition on Sunday after being pulled from a pool in Phoenix, authorities said.
EB lanes of Interstate 40 near Arizona-New Mexico line reopen after train derailment caused closure
A closure was set in place on Friday after a freight train derailment on Interstate 40. The trains had been carrying fuel, authorities said.
Queen Creek high school teacher arrested, accused of sharing "inappropriate image" with student
A Queen Creek high school teacher was accused of showing an inappropriate image to a student, leading to his arrest, according to police.
ArizonaSports.com
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.
5-star big man Jayden Quaintance to sign with Arizona State
Recent Kentucky decommit Jayden Quaintance told ESPN that he will sign with the Arizona State Sun Devils in an impressive 2024 class.
Suns’ super drepressing Gone Fishin’ segment includes Emma Stone, Coyotes
Well, the Phoenix Suns got their proper goodbye with TNT's Gone' Fishin' segment. It was as depressing as the team's season.
Where do the Suns go from here? 3 offseason questions after the T-Wolves’ sweep
After getting swept in the first round of the NBA playoffs, the Suns have a wide assortment of questions to answer during the offseason.
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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
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
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 […]
Duo charged with murder in killings of couple whose remains were found scattered on Long Island
RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (AP) — Two people were charged with murder on Monday in the killings of a couple whose remains were found scattered around Long Island earlier this year. Jeffrey Mackey, 39, and Alexis Nieves, 33, pleaded not guilty to killing Malcolm Brown and Donna Conneely, of Yonkers, at their arraignment in state court in […]
Zebras get loose near highway exit, gallop into Washington community before most are corralled
NORTH BEND, Wash. (AP) — It was an unusual wildlife sighting Sunday when four zebras escaped from their trailer and galloped into a Washington neighborhood. Three of the four black-and-white striped animals were quickly captured, but the fate of the fourth wasn’t immediately known Monday, Washington State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson said. The zebras were […]
Numerous law enforcement officers struck by gunfire in a major North Carolina city, police say
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Numerous law enforcement officers have been struck by gunfire on Monday, according to police in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said in a post on X, formerly Twitter, that multiple victims have been transported to hospitals and gunfire continued on the scene in the city. Authorities did not say […]
Upstate NY district attorney 'so sorry' for cursing at officer who tried to ticket her for speeding
WEBSTER, N.Y. (AP) — An upstate New York district attorney apologized Monday after police video showed her cursing at an officer who tried to give her a speeding ticket and telling him to “just go away.” “Last Monday I failed you and the standards that I hold myself to, and for that I am so […]
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