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NEW: Body found dead inside Mesa home day after fire tears through structure
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Arizona GOP lawmakers moving to put Secure the Border Act on ballot in November
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3 Valley students awarded 2024 US Presidential Scholars
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Convicted killer gets 2 life sentences for 2022 double-murder in East Valley
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New indoor pickleball club with 10 courts set to open in East Valley
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Destructive wildfire northeast of metro Phoenix classified as 'human-caused'
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Nordstrom Rack set to open at Queen Creek Marketplace
Shoppers can join a grand opening next Thursday to celebrate a new Nordstrom Rack in Queen Creek. The event starts at 9 a.m.
Bridge being built in northern Arizona almost 5 years after 3 children died in Tonto Creek
In a Wednesday announcement, Gila County officials said a bridge being built in northern Arizona after three children died in area.
Trial begins for ex-University of Arizona grad student accused of killing professor in 2022
The trial for an ex-University of Arizona grad student accused of fatally shooting a professor in 2022 has officially begun.
Speed a factor in crash that killed 21-year-old motorcycle rider in Phoenix
Speed was a factor in a crash that left a motorcycle rider dead in Phoenix on Tuesday evening, authorities said.
Chandler Police officers fatally shoot suspect in domestic violence call
A suspect was fatally shot by officers of the Chandler Police Department on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.
Rock blasting completed for I-17 Improvement Project north of metro Phoenix
Crews have completed rock blasting operations to clear the way for the expansion of Interstate 17 north of metro Phoenix.
ArizonaSports.com
Arizona State football lands former Colorado and Houston RB Alton McCaskill
Former Colorado and Houston running back Alton McCaskill committed to the Arizona State Sun Devils, reports ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Isaiah Thomas: Suns could use a point guard, Big 3 ‘rocked with each other’
Soon-to-be free agent Isaiah Thomas is not sounding the alarms about the Phoenix Suns after spending a chunk of the 2023-24 season with them.
Diamondbacks’ Hazen on Corbin Carroll: ‘Good to see him start to get rolling down the other side’
Corbin Carroll has shown signs of turning around his offensive fortunes, which the lineup needs to bring back his dynamism.
Frost? Yeti? Utah’s NHL team lists 20 options for new name after move from Arizona
Ownership of the NHL’s team in Utah has given fans 20 choices to vote on for the franchise’s new name.
Inside the NBA’s Ernie Johnson makes heartfelt impact for father and son
Author Ben Kaplan tells the story of his and his father's full-circle connection with Inside the NBA's Ernie Johnson.
Diamondbacks survive nail-biting 9th inning to earn series win over Reds
The Arizona Diamondbacks survived a turbulent ninth inning to beat the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ballpark.
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Arizona Business
Nordstrom Rack set to open at Queen Creek Marketplace
Shoppers can join a grand opening next Thursday to celebrate a new Nordstrom Rack in Queen Creek. The event starts at 9 a.m.
Joey Maggiore, chef behind Valley's Hash Kitchen restaurants, writes 'Brunch King' cookbook
Joey Maggiore, the chef behind the Valley's popular Hash Kitchen brunch spots, is coming out with his first cookbook.
Here are the latest details as $40M Desert Diamond Arena renovation begins
Construction on a $40 million renovation to Desert Diamond Arena, which is owned by the city of Glendale, is set to start in June.
Arizona Health
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.
Walmart nixes plans to open Arizona health centers, will close other US clinics
Walmart Health, which had planned to open nearly 80 medical clinics by the end of 2024, including in Arizona, is scrapping those plans.
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 Votes
Sen. Mark Kelly discusses pro-Palestine protests; Kari Lake's 'strap on a Glock' statement
Sen. Mark Kelly joined NBC's Kristen Welker for a “Meet the Press” segment, where he made his stances clear on political issues in Arizona.
Arizona GOP wins appeal of sanctions for failed 2020 election challenge
The Arizona Republican Party won't be responsible for more than $27,000 in sanctions and attorney fees for a failed election challenge.
AZ Political Podcast: Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee talks making history, politics, money and more
In this episode of the AZ Political Podcast, Kimberly Yee talks with Jim Sharpe about how she made history as the state treasurer.
Youth Violence
Chandler City Council considering brass knuckles ban as a way to deter youth violence
The Chandler City Council on Thursday will consider a proposal to ban brass knuckles for minors as a way to deter youth violence.
19-year-old arrested in connection with 2022 assault in Gilbert
A teenager was taken into custody last week in connection with a 2022 assault in Gilbert, authorities announced, the latest arrest in a string of East Valley youth violence cases.
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.
Border and Immigration
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 in May
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.
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.
Arizona Education
Trial begins for ex-University of Arizona grad student accused of killing professor in 2022
The trial for an ex-University of Arizona grad student accused of fatally shooting a professor in 2022 has officially begun.
Arizona Department of Education unveils new plan to protect students from fentanyl
A new task force from the Arizona Department of Education called STOPIT is designed to fight fentanyl in schools.
ASU President Michael Crow pleased with university's handling of pro-Palestine protest
Arizona State University President Michael Crow applauded how the school handled a pro-Palestine protest on campus nearly two weeks ago, praising the police response and overall nature of the demonstration.
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
New Hampshire man sentenced to minimum 56 years on murde, other charges in young daughter's death
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire man convicted of killing his 5-year-old daughter and moving her corpse around for months before disposing of it was sentenced Thursday to a minimum of 56 years in prison on murder and other changes. That sentence will be added on to the minimum 32 1/2-year sentence Adam Montgomery, […]
Biden administration will seek partial end to special court oversight of child migrants
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Biden administration will seek to partially end the 27-year-old court supervision of how the federal government cares for child migrants traveling alone, shortly after producing its own list of safeguards against mistreatment, an attorney involved in the case says. The Justice Department has told opposing attorneys it will ask a […]
Xavier University cancels UN ambassador’s commencement speech after student outcry
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Xavier University of Louisiana has reversed course and canceled Saturday’s planned commencement address by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield after news of her appearance sparked outrage among some students. University President Reynold Verret announced the decision in an email Wednesday to faculty, staff and students. “Everyone’s goal is […]
Court rejects Hunter Biden's appeal in gun case, setting stage for trial to begin next month
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden’s federal gun case should move forward, an appeals court ruled Thursday, setting the stage for the trial to begin next month in Delaware. Lawyers for the president’s son had asked the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn a ruling rejecting his bid to dismiss the case. But a […]
Wisconsin woman who argued she legally killed sex trafficker pleads guilty to homicide
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Milwaukee woman who argued she was legally allowed to a kill a man because he was sexually trafficking her pleaded guilty Thursday to a reduced count of reckless homicide. Chrystul Kizer’s decision means she’ll avoid trial and a possible life sentence. It also leaves open the question of whether a […]
Colorado woman tried to steal a pickup, but couldn't handle the stick shift, police said
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado woman’s attempt to steal a pickup truck — shortly after she was released from jail on a car theft charge — was thwarted not by officers, nor the truck’s owners, but by her inability to drive a stick shift, Boulder Police said. The woman had been released from jail […]
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