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UPDATE: WB I-10 lanes reopen, EB lanes still closed after freeway fence climber causes shutdown
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The Letter podcast debuts second season on 1982 murders
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Small underground explosion blows out manhole covers in Phoenix
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Suspect arrested in Tempe hit-and-run that injured pedestrian
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Man whose wife died after he drove into Goodyear lake indicted for murder
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Dave says: It isn't easy addressing late payments with your roommate
Arizona News
Man arrested for manslaughter after fatal crash on Phoenix freeway
A man who allegedly crashed his car into a vehicle parked on a Phoenix freeway over the weekend, killing the other driver, was arrested for manslaughter.
Glendale man arrested in connection with deadly shooting in Peoria earlier this month
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in Peoria earlier this month, authorities announced Tuesday.
International icon Shakira to make Phoenix stop on world tour
After a six-year break from touring, international icon Shakira will perform in Phoenix later this year as part of her upcoming world tour.
Phoenix expected to approach 100 degrees as temperatures rise in coming days
Tuesday is expected to be Phoenix’s last day under 90 degrees for a while, and the year’s first triple-digit temperatures could be here soon.
Glendale renames street 'Satisfaction Way' to commemorate upcoming Rolling Stones concert
After nearly 60 years of lamenting their inability to attain it, the Rolling Stones are finally getting some satisfaction -- in the form a Glendale street.
Arizona Humane Society in Phoenix helps dog recover from gunshot wound
AHS said the reason Marvin's story was shared is to draw attention to Prevention of Animal Cruelty month recognized every April.
ArizonaSports.com
Clutch moments from Ketel Marte, Randal Grichuk push Diamondbacks to win over Cubs
Randal Grichuk smoked a gapper to walk the Cubs off and give the D-backs a victory that left manager Torey Lovullo emotionally drained.
Sacramento Kings eliminate Golden State Warriors from play-in tournament
The Kings dealt the Warriors a bit of payback in emphatic fashion with a victory that might signal the end of a dynasty.
Suns’ Jusuf Nurkic posts ‘that’s all folks!’ after Kings take down Draymond Green, Warriors
Shortly after the Warriors were ran out of the play-in tournament by the Kings, Jusuf Nurkic took to X with a simple yet effective post.
Full schedule: Suns-Timberwolves 1st round playoff series starts Saturday
The No. 6 seed Phoenix Suns will travel to meet the No. 3 Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
‘What about birds?’ Randy Johnson gives birds a safe space in new commercial
Randy Johnson stars in new DIRECTV commercial 'Bird Ballparks', playing off 2001 incident where Johnson struck a bird with a pitch.
LeBron James and the Lakers secure a playoff berth with win over the Pelicans
LeBron James had 23 points in Los Angeles Lakers 110-106 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the Western Conference play-in tournament.
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Arizona Business
AI writing platform Content at Scale moving headquarters to Scottsdale
AI writing platform Content at Scale announced it is moving its headquarters across town from Glendale to Scottsdale,
Arizona enters into multistate settlement with TradeStation over crypto investment program
Arizona has entered into a $1.5 million multistate settlement with TradeStation over a crypto interest-earning program.
Spring training attendance in Arizona rose in 2024 with help from World Series teams, Shohei Ohtani
Spring training attendance in Arizona increased for the third straight year and there were several contributing factors.
Arizona Health
Warmer temperatures leads to increased rattlesnake activity in the Valley
The Banner Poison and Drug Information Center has seen an increase in rattlesnake activity in the Valley due to warmer weather.
Arizona AG Kris Mayes exploring legal options to thwart near-total abortion ban
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes thinks there is a legal path to preventing a near-total abortion ban from going into effect, but she's not taking anything for granted.
Abortion services expected to ramp up in nearby states after Arizona decision
Doctors and clinic leaders said there'll be a scramble across the Southwest for abortion care due to Tuesday's decision in Arizona.
Arizona Votes
Arizona Republican Senate hopeful Kari Lake says she raised $4.1M in first quarter of 2024
Arizona Republican Kari Lake announced Monday that her U.S. Senate campaign raised $4.1 million in the first quarter of 2024.
AZ Political Podcast: Chuck Coughlin on Arizona's abortion ruling and its national effect
Chuck Coughlin lays out what the Arizona Supreme Court’s decision means for both Republicans and Democrats in this election year in this week's AZ Political Podcast.
Maricopa County reveals winners of 'I Voted' sticker design contests
Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer presented the winners of the county's "I Voted" sticker design contest on Monday.
Youth Violence
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.
Queen Creek police chief explains why police left party area before attack on Preston Lord
The Queen Creek Police Department released a report on the investigation into Preston Lord's death last week.
Border and Immigration
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.
We need an Easter basket of bucks delivered to the border—before Sunday
The recently passed budget signed by Joe Biden has border money in it, but Arizona needs that money right now, says KTAR News host Jim Sharpe.
Trial underway for Arizona border rancher charged with killing migrant on his property
A 75-year-old Arizona rancher went on trial Friday in the fatal shooting of a migrant on his property near Mexico.
Anticipation and anger on Texas border as strict immigration law again on hold
Texan leaders want to arrest and deport migrants accused of entering the U.S. illegally. Courts are fighting the Texas immigration law.
Arizona Education
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.
New therapy center through Centria Autism opens in Glendale
A new Life Skills Autism Academy (LSAA) center through Centria Autism opened in Glendale last week, officials announced Monday.
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
AI writing platform Content at Scale moving headquarters to Scottsdale
AI writing platform Content at Scale announced it is moving its headquarters across town from Glendale to Scottsdale,
Arizona enters into multistate settlement with TradeStation over crypto investment program
Arizona has entered into a $1.5 million multistate settlement with TradeStation over a crypto interest-earning program.
Phoenix mayor says TSMC 'success story' led to expanded presence in town
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego believes Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's expansion in town is well warranted.
United States
Maui Fire Department report on deadly wildfire details need for more equipment and mutual aid plans
HONOLULU (AP) — When wildfires broke out across Maui last August, some firefighters carried victims piggyback over downed power lines to safety and sheltered survivors inside their engines. Another drove a moped into a burning neighborhood again and again, whisking people away from danger one at a time. But despite devoting nearly all the personnel […]
Senate to convene Mayorkas impeachment trial as Democrats plot quick dismissal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats could end the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Wednesday before arguments even begin. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is expected to call votes to dismiss two articles of impeachment against Mayorkas after senators are sworn in as jurors midday, a move that could scuttle the trial […]
Bob Graham, ex-US senator and Florida governor, dies at 87
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Former Florida Sen. Bob Graham, who chaired the Intelligence Committee following the 2001 terrorist attacks and opposed the Iraq invasion, has died. He was 87. His family announced the death Tuesday in a statement posted on X by his daughter Gwen Graham. Graham, who served three terms in the Senate, made […]
Four people shot -- one fatally -- in the Bronx by shooters on scooters
NEW YORK (AP) — Four people were shot — one fatally — on a street corner in the Bronx Tuesday evening by shooters riding on scooters, police said. About 10 shots were fired after two scooters pulled up to the intersection after 6 p.m. and passengers on the back of each pulled out guns, Assistant […]
Voting technology company settles lawsuit against far-right news outlet over 2020 election claims
WASHINGTON (AP) — A voting technology company targeted by bogus fraud claims related to the 2020 presidential election settled a defamation lawsuit Tuesday against a conservative news outlet. The settlement between Florida-based Smartmatic and One America News Network is the latest development in a larger legal pushback by voting equipment companies that became ensnared in […]
NPR suspends editor who criticized his employer for what he calls an unquestioned liberal worldview
NEW YORK (AP) — National Public Radio has suspended a veteran editor who wrote an outside essay criticizing his employer for, in his view, journalism that reflects a liberal viewpoint with little tolerance for contrary opinions. Uri Berliner, a senior editor on NPR’s business desk, was suspended five days without pay, according to an article […]
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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
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Here's 1 way to ensure your family is drinking safe water
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