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Prosecutors not seeking death penalty for 3 eligible suspects in Preston Lord murder case
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47-year-old Yavapai County Sheriff's Office deputy dies of natural causes
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Motorcyclist dies after colliding with vehicle making left turn in north Phoenix
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Man convicted of raping woman near ASU parking garage in 2021 gets 40-year prison sentence
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Judge tosses GOP lawsuit seeking to declare Arizona’s elections manual invalid
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All the Arizona primary candidates and debate dates to know for the 2024 election
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Eastbound Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway near Mesa reopens after closure
Eastbound Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway near Mesa reopened on Tuesday night, the Arizona Department of Transportation said.
17-year-old 'genius' graduates from ASU with doctorate in integrated behavioral health
Dorothy Jean Tillman II entered college at the age of 10. This year, she earned a doctorate from Arizona State University at 17 years old.
Man sentenced to 17 years in prison for fentanyl, methamphetamine trafficking scheme in Valley
A Mexican man is facing 17 years in prison for his role in a fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking scheme in the Valley, authorities said Monday.
Arizona man sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing preteen girl
An Arizona man was sentenced to life in prison last week for sexually abusing a preteen girl on multiple occasions.
Arizona House speaker says Secure The Border Act different than SB1070, Texas immigration law
Arizona House Speaker Ben Toma believes a proposed border enforcement measure that could end up on the ballot this fall is different than heavily contested immigration laws that have previously been implemented statewide and across the nation.
Driver found dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound after vehicle crashes into Gilbert business
A man is dead after a vehicle crashed into a business in Gilbert on Tuesday morning. He apparently died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
ArizonaSports.com
D-backs shortstop Kevin Newman: Guys just want fair balls and strikes
D-backs shortstop Kevin Newman discusses a potential automated strike zone system in baseball on Burns & Gambo.
Arizona Cardinals not on NFL’s international schedule in 2024
The Arizona Cardinals were not among the teams on the NFL's international schedule for 2024 released Wednesday morning.
‘Mental leap’: Diamondbacks’ Slade Cecconi breaks down disconnect after loss to Reds
Diamondbacks starter Slade Cecconi said it is time to make a mental leap after giving up six earned runs in a loss to the Reds.
A’ja Wilson posts double-double as Mercury drop season opener to Aces
Diana Taurasi scores 23 points but the Phoenix Mercury drop their season opener to defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces 89-80.
Diamondbacks’ Geraldo Perdomo hoping to return at end of month
Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo said he is "coming soon" while on the D-backs' pregame radio show Tuesday.
Father honoring late son with MLB ballparks tour stops by Chase Field
Scott Yelle stopped by Chase Field on his nationwide ballpark tour to honor his late son, Jackson, and raise money to benefit kids.
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Arizona Business
Here’s what’s on the menu for 2024 Spring Arizona Restaurant Week
The 2024 Spring Arizona Restaurant Week is set to kick off on Friday. Dozens of Valley restaurants are dishing up special deals.
GM's Cruise to start testing robotaxis in Phoenix area with human safety drivers on board
General Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle unit said Monday it will start testing robotaxis in Arizona this week.
Why this north Scottsdale ZIP code surpassed Paradise Valley in household wealth
The north Scottsdale ZIP code of 85262 has the No. 1 spot in household wealth, passing 85253 in Paradise Valley.
Arizona Health
Arizona Supreme Court grants 90-day delay on enforcement of state's 1864 abortion law
The Arizona Supreme Court on Monday granted a 90-day stay on allowing the state's 1864 abortion law to go back into effect, clearing the way for a possible appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Arizona health authorities launch new efforts to prevent suicide
The 2024-2026 suicide prevention plan from the Arizona Department of Health Services has three steps, according to an expert.
Steward Health Care, which has 4 hospitals in Arizona, files for bankruptcy
Arizona's attorney general is launching an investigation after a health care network with four hospitals in the state filed for bankruptcy.
Arizona Votes
Stephen Richer says defamation suit against Kari Lake not a 'political vendetta'
Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer wants to make it clear that his ongoing defamation case against U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake is solely to clear his name of any wrongdoing.
Arizona voters agree on transportation, family assistance and budget cuts, survey says
A new survey from The Center for the Future of Arizona analyzed voters of all political parties. Here's what Arizona voters want.
Arizona secretary of state says AI hoax knowledge still needs to improve before elections
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes has been training workers on AI hoax technology for months now but believes they, and the public, still need to improve their knowledge ahead of the upcoming elections.
Youth Violence
Defendants in 3 cases connected to Gilbert Goons plead guilty to assault charges
Defendants in three East Valley youth violence cases connected to the Gilbert Goons have entered guilty pleas.
Target trial date set for suspects accused in murder of Preston Lord
A target trial date has been set as six of the seven suspects in the Preston Lord case appeared in court on Thursday.
Chandler City Council moves forward plan to ban brass knuckles in the city
In a unanimous vote during a Thursday night meeting, the Chandler City Council voted to push forward a potential brass knuckles ban.
Border and Immigration
Arizona House speaker says Secure The Border Act different than SB1070, Texas immigration law
Arizona House Speaker Ben Toma believes a proposed border enforcement measure that could end up on the ballot this fall is different than heavily contested immigration laws that have previously been implemented statewide and across the nation.
Arizona Border Patrol agent charged in case involving child sexual abuse material
A Border Patrol agent from Arizona has been charged in a case involving child sexual abuse material.
Arizona GOP lawmakers moving to put Secure the Border Act on ballot in November
Arizona voters will likely have the final say on the Secure the Border Act, a Republican proposal drawing staunch opposition from Democrats.
Arizona's Greg Stanton among Democrats asking Biden to take executive action at border
Arizona Rep. Greg Stanton joined 14 other Democrats in urging President Joe Biden to take action to address the border crisis on Tuesday.
Brandon Judd, president of the National Border Patrol Council, to retire
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.
Arizona Education
17-year-old 'genius' graduates from ASU with doctorate in integrated behavioral health
Dorothy Jean Tillman II entered college at the age of 10. This year, she earned a doctorate from Arizona State University at 17 years old.
ASU celebrates largest graduating class in history across 36 ceremonies
Arizona State University wrapped up its 36 commencement ceremonies on Saturday, celebrating a record number of 20,700 graduates.
Jill Biden tells Mesa college graduates to tune out people who tell them what they 'can't' do
Jill Biden on Saturday told Arizona community college graduates to tune out the people who like to tell them what they can't do.
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
Barge hits a bridge in Galveston, Texas, damaging the structure and causing an oil spill
GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — A barge hit a bridge in Galveston, Texas, on Wednesday, spilling oil into surrounding waters and closing the only road to a small island, officials said. A bridge that leads to Pelican Island, located just north of Galveston, was hit by a barge around 9:30 a.m., said Ronnie Varela, with the […]
Terry Blair, serving life in prison for killing six women in Kansas City, Missouri, dies
POTOSI, Mo. (AP) — A man convicted of killing six women 20 years ago in Kansas City, Missouri, has died, the Missouri Department of Corrections said. Terry Blair, 62, was imprisoned at the Potosi Correctional Center on six counts of first-degree murder. He was taken to a hospital Saturday morning after being found unresponsive in […]
CNX plans $1.5B hydrogen fuels plant at Pittsburgh airport, but wants federal tax credit to build it
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Natural gas producer CNX Resources said it plans to build a $1.5 billion facility at Pittsburgh’s airport to make hydrogen-based fuels, but only if President Joe Biden’s administration allows coal mine methane to qualify for tax credits that are central to the Democrat’s plan to fight climate change. The proposed facility […]
Stock market today: Wall Street rises toward records after inflation finally slows
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rising toward records Wednesday with hopes that inflation is finally heading back in the right direction after its discouraging start to the year. The S&P 500 was 0.9% higher in afternoon trading and above its all-time high set at the end of March. The Nasdaq composite was adding […]
Pickup driver pleads not guilty in Florida bus crash that killed 8 Mexican farmworkers
OCALA, Fla. (AP) — Mexico’s consulate in central Florida was working Wednesday to support a community of farmworkers after a highway collision killed eight Mexican citizens and injured 40 other people who were on their way to pick watermelons. A Florida man pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence-manslaughter after authorities said his pickup […]
A woman was lost in grief, until she wrote her brother's killer a letter
After her brother's murder, Leslie Rasmussen Moore's grief led to an unexpected act of compassion that transformed her family's lives.
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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.