THE LATEST
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Winding highway to Grand Canyon National Park North Rim opens through fall
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Habitat for Humanity completes 2 homes in Grand Canyon tribal village
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First Hobby Lobby in Queen Creek opening next week
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Arizona and 10 tribes to get $2.5M in federal funding for historic site preservation
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Mexican manufacturing company buys West Valley industrial building for $4.7 million
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The Biden administration is planning more changes to quicken asylum processing for new migrants
Arizona News
Arizona suing Amazon over Prime cancellation process, 'Buy Box' algorithm
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Wednesday the state is suing Amazon over its Prime cancellation process and "Buy Box" algorithm.
Arizona Chamber of Commerce leader explains opposition to HCR2060, aka Secure the Border Act
The leader of Arizona’s largest business advocacy group explained Wednesday why he opposes HCR2060, aka the Secure the Border Act.
Suspect sought after man fatally shot overnight in Phoenix
An investigation is underway after a man was fatally shot in Phoenix on Tuesday, authorities said.
47-year-old Arizona deputy, decorated Navy veteran dies of natural causes
Jesse Hubble, a 47-year-old Yavapai County Sheriff's Office deputy and decorated Navy veteran, died of natural causes on Wednesday.
Motorcyclist dies after colliding with vehicle making left turn in north Phoenix
A motorcyclist died Tuesday after crashing into a vehicle that was making a left turn in Phoenix, authorities said.
Man convicted of raping woman near ASU parking garage in 2021 gets 40-year prison sentence
A man convicted of raping a woman near an Arizona State University parking garage in Tempe in 2021 was sentenced to 40 years in prison.
ArizonaSports.com
NFL teams continue trend of amusing, creative schedule release videos
Lots of teams across the National Football League continued to meet the standard set on schedule release day.
State of the Sun Devils Podcast: Graham Rossini is reportedly Arizona State’s next AD
On the latest edition of the State of the Sun Devils podcast, the guys discussed the expected hire of Graham Rossini as ASU's next AD.
Arizona Cardinals schedule includes primetime vs. Chargers on ESPN+
The Arizona Cardinals are back on the primetime NFL schedule after not playing a game outside of Sunday mornings and afternoons in 2023.
Arizona Cardinals’ schedule favors potential run to playoffs
The Cardinals are feeling the excitement. Their newly minted schedule will only help them make the playoffs in the months ahead.
The 5: Most intriguing parts to Cardinals’ schedule in 2024
As fans start marking the calendars and planning upcoming road trips, here's a look at the most intriguing parts to the Cardinals' schedule:
Arizona Cardinals’ 2024 schedule revealed
The Cardinals' full schedule for the upcoming year dropped Wednesday, with Arizona opening up the regular season against the Buffalo Bills.
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Arizona Business
Arizona Chamber of Commerce leader explains opposition to HCR2060, aka Secure the Border Act
The leader of Arizona’s largest business advocacy group explained Wednesday why he opposes HCR2060, aka the Secure the Border Act.
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.
Arizona Health
After multiple delays, new Valleywise Health Medical Center to open soon in Phoenix
The new Valleywise Health Medical Center will soon admit its first patients after four years of construction and multiple delays.
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.
Arizona Votes
Judge tosses GOP lawsuit seeking to declare Arizona’s elections manual invalid
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit by Republicans who sought to have Arizona’s election procedures manual declared invalid.
5 Mesa mayoral candidates share their stances during public forum
The five men running to fill Mesa Mayor John Giles' shoes spoke during a public forum Tuesday. The 2024 Mesa mayoral election will be Nov. 5.
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.
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 Chamber of Commerce leader explains opposition to HCR2060, aka Secure the Border Act
The leader of Arizona’s largest business advocacy group explained Wednesday why he opposes HCR2060, aka the Secure the Border Act.
Most Arizona voters agree immigration reform is needed, survey finds
Most Arizona voters believe that immigration reform is needed and will require a bipartisan solution to fix ongoing problems, according to a survey released Monday.
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.
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
The Latest | Defense at Trump hush money trial to cross-examine star witness Michael Cohen
NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors’ star witness in the hush money case against Donald Trump will be back in the hot seat Thursday as defense lawyers try to chip away at Michael Cohen’s crucial testimony implicating the former president. The trial will resume in Manhattan with potentially explosive defense cross-examination of Cohen, whose credibility could […]
Stock market today: Wall Street inches modestly higher; Walmart jumps on another strong quarter
Wall Street drifted slightly higher early Thursday a day after markets rallied on hints that inflation is subsiding. Futures for the Dow Jones industrials and the S&P 500 each rose less than 0.1% before the bell. The meme stock rollercoaster stretched into another day with AMC Entertainment and GameStop both falling more than 15% in […]
Hawaii native Savannah Gankiewicz crowned Miss USA after the previous winner resigned
Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii was crowned Miss USA 2023 on Wednesday, more than a week after the previous titleholder resigned citing her mental health. Gankiewicz, a model who leads a female empowerment nonprofit, will hold the title until August — the remainder of the pageant’s term, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported. “I am ready to make […]
Will jurors believe Michael Cohen? Defense keys on witness' credibility at Trump's hush money trial
NEW YORK (AP) — With prosecutors’ hush money case against Donald Trump barreling toward its end, their star witness will be back in the hot seat Thursday as defense lawyers try to chip away at Michael Cohen’s crucial testimony implicating the former president. The trial, now in its fourth week of testimony, will resume in […]
Stock market today: Asian shares advance after another round of Wall St records
The S&P 500 jumped 1.2% to top its prior high set a month and a half ago. This move reflects a record-setting rally for U.S. stocks.
Ship that struck Baltimore bridge had 4 blackouts before disaster. Here's what we know
The Dali container ship experienced a near-perfect storm of calamities before it struck Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, killing six people. But Tuesday’s preliminary report by federal safety investigators leaves many questions unanswered. For example, the National Transportation Safety Board described four power failures that beset the 984-foot (300-meter) ship. Reasons for three […]
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