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BREAKING: Lawmakers in Arizona House allow vote on repealing near-total abortion ban
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Arrest made in shooting that led to power outage in Phoenix nearly 3 months ago
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Joe Biden signs bill that provides aid for Ukraine, others and forces TikTok to be sold or banned
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Banner Health using new technology to detect Valley fever earlier
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Amazing Arizonans: Kerry Muehlenbeck discusses her path to leading Arizona National Guard
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Global stars Pitbull, T-Pain to bring 'Party After Dark' tour to Phoenix
Arizona News
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.
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.
Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote
The Senate has passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to Biden after months of delays.
Phoenix city leaders want a new terminal at Sky Harbor Airport
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego announced city leaders' intentions to expand Sky Harbor International Airport during a Tuesday speech.
UnitedHealth says wide swath of patient files may have been taken in Change cyberattack
The company said after markets closed that it sees no signs that doctor charts or full medical histories were released after the attack.
'Destroy All Enemies' tour comes to Phoenix courtesy of metal band Megadeth
Heavy-rocking band Megadeth announced Tuesday a nationwide tour that stops in Phoenix in August with guests Mudvayne and All That Remains.
ArizonaSports.com
The Gambo 5: Predicting whom the Arizona Cardinals pick 1st in 2024
Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers, Rome Odunze and two others are on Gambo's list of predicted Arizona Cardinals picks in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Diamondbacks minor leaguer accomplishes rare 5-strikeout inning
D-backs RHP prospect Jhosmer Alvarez struck out five hitters in a single inning for Single-A Visalia against the Inland Empire 66ers.
NFL mock draft tracker: What will the Cardinals do with the No. 4 pick?
A look at the players being mocked to the Arizona Cardinals at No. 4 overall in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Trey Townsend transfers to Arizona after NCAA Tournament run with Oakland
Trey Townsend will transfer from Oakland to Arizona. His commitment fills a hole at power forward for the Wildcats.
Call of Duty teases Devin Booker as new playable character
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker will be available as a playable character in Call of Duty starting in May.
Corbin Carroll slides to 7th in Diamondbacks’ batting order vs. Cardinals
The Arizona Diamondbacks are shaking up the lineup against the St. Louis Cardinals with Corbin Carroll sliding down the batting order.
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Arizona Business
Luxury Scottsdale condo development Portico sells out months before opening
Portico, a luxury condominium community under construction in Scottsdale, is fully sold out, developers announced Monday.
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.
Copper mining company has eyes on massive Casa Grande site
Ivanhoe Electric Inc., a mining exploration company, could establish a copper mine at a massive site south of metro Phoenix.
Arizona Health
Court puts receiver in control of troubled Mesa assisted living facility
A third-party receiver was appointed to take control of Heritage Village, a Mesa assisted living facility accused of abuse and consumer fraud.
Banner Health offers on-the-go breast cancer screenings with mobile mammography unit
Banner Health announced its 3D mobile mammography unit, which will screen Valley women for breast cancer, last week.
Creepy-crawly alert: Valley poison control center warns about scorpion and spider season
The Banner Poison Control Center warned Arizonans to keep an eye out for scorpions and spiders as temperatures rise.
Arizona Votes
US Supreme Court closes door on Kari Lake's effort to ban vote-counting machines in Arizona
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to consider a request by Kari Lake to ban the use of electronic vote-counting machines in Arizona.
Arizona GOP lawmaker drops reelection campaign after forgery allegations
Republican Arizona state Rep. Austin Smith halted his reelection campaign after being accused of forging signatures on his petitions.
AZ Political Podcast: Election analyst Garrett Archer with ABC15 talks election integrity
On this episode of the AZ Political Podcast, Garrett Archer, a data analyst with ABC15, sits down with Jim Sharpe to talk about elections.
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
Former Wisconsin college chancellor fired over porn career is fighting to keep his faculty post
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s top official has taken the first steps toward removing a faculty member who was earlier fired from his job as chancellor over his fledgling porn career. The former chancellor, Joe Gow, said Wednesday that interim Chancellor Betsy Morgan filed three charges against him March 29, accusing […]
Jury sides with school system in suit accusing it of ignoring middle-schooler's sex assault claims
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A jury on Wednesday rejected a woman’s lawsuit seeking tens of millions of dollars from Virginia’s largest school system over allegations that she was raped multiple times as a middle schooler. The woman, who was identified in court papers only by her initials, sued Fairfax County Public Schools under Title IX, […]
US Rep. Donald Payne Jr., a Democrat from New Jersey, has died at 65 after a heart attack
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr., of New Jersey, died Wednesday after a heart attack this month that left him hospitalized, officials said. He was 65. In a statement, Gov. Phil Murphy called his fellow Democrat a “steadfast champion for the people of New Jersey.” “With his signature bowtie, big heart, and […]
Grand jury indicts man for murder in shooting death of Texas girl during ATM robbery
HOUSTON (AP) — A man accused of fatally shooting a 9-year-old girl when he was robbed at a Houston ATM in 2022 has been indicted for murder in her death. Tuesday’s indictment against Tony Earls comes nearly two years after another grand jury had declined to indict him in the death of Arlene Alvarez. “We […]
Guard kills Georgia inmate at hospital after he overpowered other officer, investigators say
SANDERSVILLE, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia prison guard shot and killed a prisoner she had helped escort to a hospital for treatment after he snatched another guard’s pepper spray and used it to overpower him, authorities said Wednesday. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said its agents are investigating the late Tuesday shooting at Washington County […]
74-year-old Ohio woman charged in armed robbery of credit union was scam victim, family says
FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio (AP) — A 74-year-old woman charged in the armed robbery of an Ohio credit union last week is a victim of an online scam who may have been trying to solve her financial problems, according to her relatives. Ann Mayers, who had no previous run-ins with the law, faces counts of aggravated […]
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Midwestern University Clinics: transforming health care in the valley
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Sciatica pain is treatable but surgery may be required
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