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4-year-old boy dead after being pulled from Mesa pool
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Pro-Palestinian protests sweep US college campuses following mass arrests at Columbia
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With homelessness on the rise, the Supreme Court weighs bans on sleeping outdoors
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Arizona gets $156.12 million grant from federal Solar For All program on Earth Day
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Coincidence? Earth Day 2024 comes a day after Phoenix hits 100 degrees
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Phoenix police looking for suspects in separate 2016 aggravated robberies
Arizona News
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.
Fire bans for Phoenix and Maricopa County parks go into effect on May 1
The city of Phoenix and Maricopa County will initiate an annual fire ban for parks and mountain preserves beginning on May 1.
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.
Driver arrested after child, 2 men injured in crash involving Phoenix patrol vehicle
Anthony Knox, 22, was booked into jail on multiple charges, including one count of aggravated assault resulting in physical injury and unlawful flight from law enforcement.
Arizona's Range Fire mostly contained after burning more than 1,000 acres over weekend
The Range Fire, a wildfire that burned through more than 1,000 acres in Arizona over the weekend, was mostly contained by Sunday night, authorities said.
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.
ArizonaSports.com
Nuggets’ Jamal Murray hits buzzer beater over Lakers’ Anthony Davis to take 2-0 lead
Jamal Murray sank a shot at the buzzer to cap a 20-point comeback and lead the Nuggets past the Lakers in Game 2 of the first round.
Diamondbacks’ Paul Sewald to make rehab appearance for Triple-A Reno
Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald is ready for his next step toward returning from the injured list.
Cardinals’ Nolan Gorman hits walk-off home run to beat Diamondbacks
Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Kyle Nelson gave up a walk-off home run to Cardinals hitter and Phoenix native Nolan Gorman.
NCAA to grant immediate eligibility for athletes no matter how many times they transfer
NCAA athletes are now eligible to play immediately no matter how many times they transfer — as long as they meet academic requirements.
NBA draft order finalized, Suns pick No. 22 overall after tiebreakers
The Phoenix Suns have the No. 22 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft the league announced Monday after sorting out tiebreakers.
Suns must find more space on offense in Game 2 vs. Timberwolves
The Phoenix Suns have a handful of correctable issues from Game 1 to get right against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Arizona Business
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.
Landsea plans 90-home gated community on newly purchased Mesa land
Dallas-based Landsea Homes Corp. just closed on a 14.5-acre parcel in Mesa, with plans to create a gated community with 90 homes.
Arizona Health
Planned Parenthood now offering vasectomy services in Phoenix
The demand for vasectomies spiked after the Arizona Supreme Court reinstated the 1864 abortion law earlier this month.
Arizona's near-total abortion ban can't be enforced before June 8, AG Kris Mayes tells providers
Arizona's near-total abortion ban can't be enforced before June 8, the state's top legal officer told medical providers this week.
Arizona wildlife officials warn about rabies threat as temperatures rise
Arizona wildlife officials are issuing a rabies warning as rising temperatures draw more animals out of hiding.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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,
United States
'Catch-and-kill' to be described to jurors as testimony resumes in hush money trial of Donald Trump
NEW YORK (AP) — A longtime tabloid publisher was expected Tuesday to tell jurors about his efforts to help Donald Trump stifle unflattering stories during the 2016 campaign as testimony resumes in the historic hush money trial of the former president. David Pecker, the former National Enquirer publisher who prosecutors say worked with Trump and […]
America’s child care crisis is holding back moms without college degrees
AUBURN, Wash. (AP) — After a series of lower-paying jobs, Nicole Slemp finally landed one she loved. She was a secretary for Washington’s child services department, a job that came with her own cubicle, and she had a knack for working with families in difficult situations. Slemp expected to return to work after having her […]
Trial opens for former Virginia hospital medical director accused of sexual abuse of ex-patients
NEW KENT, Va. (AP) — The former longtime medical director of a Virginia hospital that serves vulnerable children used physical examinations as a “ruse” to sexually abuse two teenage patients, a prosecutor said Monday, while the physician’s attorney “adamantly” denied any inappropriate conduct. The trial of Daniel N. Davidow of Richmond, who for decades served […]
US House Judiciary Committee chair seeks details from ATF on airport director shooting
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The chair of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Monday asked the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to provide documents and information about its raid at the home last month of the Little Rock airport director who died after a shootout with agents serving a search warrant. Rep. […]
Minnesota state senator arrested on suspicion of burglary
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A state senator and former broadcast meteorologist was arrested on suspicion of burglary early Monday in the northwestern Minnesota city of Detroit Lakes, police said. Democratic Sen. Nicole Mitchell, 49, of Woodbury, was being held in the Becker County Jail on suspicion of first-degree burglary. Formal charges were still pending Monday afternoon, […]
A Washington police officer killed 3 people in 8 years -- and faces a murder trial for the last one
SEATTLE (AP) — Jury selection began Monday in the trial of a suburban Seattle police officer charged with murder in the death of a 26-year-old man outside a convenience store in 2019 — the third person the officer had killed in the past eight years. Auburn officer Jeff Nelson shot and killed Jesse Sarey while […]
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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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