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Northbound Interstate 17 left lane closed north of State Route 69
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$12K reward offered for information leading to arrest of child assault suspect in Mesa
Authorities are seeking the public's assistance in locating the suspect involved in a February attempted sexual assault case of a minor in Mesa.
Eastbound Interstate 10 reopened in downtown Phoenix after Friday night crash
The eastbound lanes of Interstate 10, which were closed Friday night due to a crash, reopened early Saturday.
Loop 101 Pima southbound lanes reopened in Scottsdale after crash causes closure
The southbound lanes of Loop 101 Pima freeway at Shea Boulevard in Scottsdale are back open, according to ADOT.
Hobbs' signing of abortion law repeal follows political fight by women lawmakers
Katie Hobbs' signing of the repeal was a stirring occasion for the women working to ensure that the 19th century law remains in the past.
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.
Drone locates injured hiker in Phoenix mountain rescue
A drone was able to quickly locate an injured hiker and relay coordinates to the Phoenix Fire Department rescue team members.
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Arizona’s Caleb Love and KJ Lewis invited to G League Elite Camp
NBA draft prospects Caleb Love and KJ Lewis, who played at Arizona, were invited to the NBA's G League Elite Camp, according to a source.
Cardinals questions post-NFL Draft: Who’s the frontrunner at left guard?
The Arizona Cardinals have plenty of candidates at starting left guard. But who is the best option moving forward?
Diamondbacks stay in rut offensively, cannot solve Padres’ Dylan Cease
The turning point of Friday's Diamondbacks loss to the Padres was clear, when the game turned from pitcher's duel to blowout.
Draymond Green ‘baffled’ by James Jones’ claim on Kevin Durant not being maximized
Warriors forward Draymond Green saw Kevin Durant win two Finals MVP awards so it's safe to say he disagreed with James Jones' comments.
Diamondbacks’ Alek Thomas, Paul Sewald taking steps to return next week
The Diamondbacks are targeting next week's Cincinnati Reds series for center fielder Alek Thomas and closer Paul Sewald.
GCU’s Tyon Grant-Foster, 2 Arizona Wildcats invited to 2024 NBA Draft Combine
GCU's Tyon Grant-Foster and Arizona's Pelle Larsson and Keshad Johnson were among the prospects invited Friday to the 2024 NBA Draft Combine.
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Arizona Business
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.
Sprouts Farmers Market hiring for new store opening soon in north Phoenix
Sprouts Farmers Market is hiring for a new store opening next month near Carefree Highway and Interstate 17 in north Phoenix.
Over $650K going to construction apprenticeship programs in Arizona to support jobs
Thanks to the BuildItAZ Apprenticeship Initiative, five construction apprenticeship programs got grant awards to expand their workforces.
Arizona Health
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 Senate president says abortion issue 'completely blown up' by media, Democrats
The Republican leader of the Arizona Senate said he believes the abortion issue has been overblown by the media and Democrats.
Arizona Votes
Arizona judicial review panel says 1 judge up for retention in 2024 doesn't meet standards
The Arizona judicial review panel gave passing grades to all but one of the judges eligible for retention votes in the 2024 general election.
Maricopa County looking to hire 2,000 temporary workers for primary election
Maricopa County Elections wants to hire 1,500 temporary poll workers, along with 500 additional positions like drivers, clerks and more.
AZ Political Podcast: Arizona House Speaker Ben Toma talks fake elector indictment
This episode of AZ Political Podcast features Arizona House Speaker Ben Toma, who shares his thoughts on the fake elector scheme.
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.
Gilbert Goons are officially designated as a criminal street gang
Public safety leaders in the East Valley announced on Thursday the Gilbert Goons group officially qualifies as a street gang.
Chandler mayor says city is exploring ways to address issue of youth violence
A day after a listening session on youth violence, Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke said his East Valley suburb is exploring ways to address the issue.
Border and Immigration
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.
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.
Arizona Education
Over $650K going to construction apprenticeship programs in Arizona to support jobs
Thanks to the BuildItAZ Apprenticeship Initiative, five construction apprenticeship programs got grant awards to expand their workforces.
First lady Jill Biden to be special guest speaker at Mesa Community College graduation
First lady Jill Biden will be the special guest speaker at Mesa Community College’s 2023-24 graduation ceremony.
Community colleges across Arizona to offer new scholarships for high-demand jobs
A new $4.5 million scholarship called the Arizona Community College Workforce Scholarship Program will help students, officials said.
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
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.
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.
United States
Former security guard convicted of killing unarmed man during an argument at a Memphis gas station
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A former security guard has been convicted of first-degree murder in the shooting of an unarmed Black man during a dispute over loud music at a supermarket gas station in Memphis, Tennessee. Gregory Livingston, 57, was found guilty by a jury Friday in the August 2021 fatal shooting of 48-year-old Alvin […]
Texas police officer dies after being injured when a tornado struck his home
CONROE, Texas (AP) — A Texas police officer has died of injuries he suffered when a tornado struck his home, according to the Conroe Police Department. The department announced Friday on social media that Lt. James Waller, a 22-year veteran of the Conroe Police Department, died at a hospital where he was taken after the […]
Snakes almost on a plane: TSA discovers a bag with small snakes in passenger's pants
MIAMI (AP) — Airport security officers in Miami found a slithering surprise last week — a bag of snakes hidden in a passenger’s pants. According to an X post by the Transportation Security Administration, officers at the Miami International Airport found the small bag of snakes hidden in a passenger’s trousers on April 26 at […]
Missouri man charged in 1966 killing in suburban Chicago, based on DNA evidence
CREVE COEUR, Mo. (AP) — A 79-year-old Missouri man is accused of killing a woman in her suburban Chicago home — a crime that happened nearly six decades ago. James Barbier was arrested Monday at his St. Louis County home and charged with first-degree murder in the November 1966 death of 18-year-old Karen Snider in […]
Hulk Hogan, hurricanes and a blockbuster recording: A week in review of the Trump hush money trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — Crucial witnesses took the stand in the second week of testimony in Donald Trump’s hush money trial, including a California lawyer who negotiated deals at the center of the case and a longtime adviser to the former president. Jurors heard a potentially pivotal piece of evidence — a 2016 recording of Trump […]
South Sudan removes newly imposed taxes that had triggered suspension of UN food airdrops
JUNA, South Sudan (AP) — Following an appeal from the United Nations, South Sudan removed recently imposed taxes and fees that had triggered suspension of U.N. food airdrops. Thousands of people in the country depend on aid from the outside. The U.N. earlier this week urged South Sudanese authorities to remove the new taxes, introduced […]
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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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