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BREAKING: Phoenix Suns plan to hire Mike Budenholzer as new head coach, per report
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University of Arizona police tear-gas protesters, remove pro-Palestinian encampment
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1 dead after truck reportedly rear-ends city bus on Valley freeway overnight
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Northern Arizona highway to close temporarily out of concern for prescribed fire smoke
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US 60/Grand Avenue temporarily closed in both directions after crash in West Valley
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Chandler City Council moves forward plan to ban brass knuckles in the city
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Construction of new Interstate 10 bridges over Gila River set to begin
Construction on a pair of new Interstate 10 bridges over the Gila River south of Phoenix is set to start next week.
ASU scholar won't teach again at school after confrontation at pro-Israel rally
An Arizona State University research scholar who was seen confronting a woman during a pro-Israel rally is on leave and won't teach at the school again.
Vietnam veteran's remains identified 49 years after being found in northern Arizona
Over 49 years after human remains were found in northern Arizona, authorities have identified them as a Vietnam veteran from Minnesota.
Arizona GOP lawmakers moving to put Secure the Border Act on ballot in November
Arizona voters will likely have the final say on the Secure the Border Act, a Republican proposal drawing staunch opposition from Democrats.
3 Valley students awarded 2024 US Presidential Scholars
Three Valley students were named as 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars on Thursday, according to the Department of Education.
Convicted killer gets 2 life sentences for 2022 double-murder in East Valley
A convicted killer was sentenced last week to life in prison for a double-murder in Mesa more than two years ago.
ArizonaSports.com
Phoenix Suns plan to hire Mike Budenholzer as new head coach, per report
The Phoenix Suns are reportedly set to hire Mike Budenholzer as the new head coach, moving quickly after firing Frank Vogel from the job.
Diamondbacks-Orioles preview: Pitching probables, hottest hitters
The Arizona Diamondbacks are riding a four-game winning streak into Baltimore to take on the best team in the American League this weekend.
James Jones won’t be fired but front office changes are coming for Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns will see a change in their front office, Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro reported on Thursday.
Diamondbacks’ injured list tracker: Alek Thomas suffers latest setback
Injuries have played a pivotal role this season for the Diamondbacks to slow their momentum from last year, and they will continue to do so.
Cardinals rookies on cusp of writing new chapter in their football journeys
While the NFL Draft marked the end of one journey, it along with rookie minicamp kicking off Friday signaled the beginning of another.
Arizona Cardinals sign Xavier Thomas, 3 other rookies to 4-year contracts
The Arizona Cardinals signed four rookies from their 2024 NFL Draft class to four-year contracts on Thursday.
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Arizona Business
New indoor pickleball club with 10 courts set to open in East Valley
Pickleball players who want to enjoy air conditioning while getting exercise can soon visit the Center Court Pickleball Club in Gilbert.
Peoria contemplates creation of airport complex to spur economic development
Peoria officials are contemplating the creation of an airport complex to spur economic development in the West Valley suburb.
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.
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
Arizona GOP lawmakers moving to put Secure the Border Act on ballot in November
Arizona voters will likely have the final say on the Secure the Border Act, a Republican proposal drawing staunch opposition from Democrats.
Republican US Senate hopeful Mark Lamb says he's ready to debate Kari Lake before primary
Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb said he is looking forward to going toe-to-toe with Kari Lake during the Arizona Republican primary debate.
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.
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 GOP lawmakers moving to put Secure the Border Act on ballot in November
Arizona voters will likely have the final say on the Secure the Border Act, a Republican proposal drawing staunch opposition from Democrats.
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.
Arizona Education
3 Valley students awarded 2024 US Presidential Scholars
Three Valley students were named as 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars on Thursday, according to the Department of 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.
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
Federal judge tosses Democrats' lawsuit challenging Wisconsin absentee voting requirements
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit brought by Democrats that challenged Wisconsin’s witness requirements for absentee voting, a ruling that keeps the law in place with the presidential election six months away. The rules for voting in Wisconsin are of heightened interest given its place as one of a […]
Police dismantle pro-Palestinian encampment at MIT and move to clear Penn and Arizona protests
Police dismantled a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology early Friday and moved to clear protesters from University of Pennsylvania’s campus in Philadelphia, hours after police tear-gassed protesters and took down an encampment at the University of Arizona. In Cambridge, Massachusetts, video showed police roaming through the MIT encampment. Police in riot […]
Third week of testimony in Trump's hush money trial draws to a close, with Michael Cohen yet to come
NEW YORK (AP) — The third week of testimony in Donald Trump’s hush money trial draws to a close Friday after jurors heard the dramatic, if not downright seamy, account of porn actor Stormy Daniels, while prosecutors gear up for their most crucial witness: Michael Cohen, Trump’s former attorney. Daniels’ story of an alleged sexual […]
No sign of widespread lead exposure from Maui wildfires, Hawaii health officials say
HONOLULU (AP) — Lead screening conducted on west Maui residents after last summer’s devastating wildfires showed no widespread exposure to the toxic metal, Hawaii health officials said Thursday. Blood samples were taken from 557 people after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century ripped through the town of Lahaina, killing 101 people. Just […]
New rule aims to speed up removal of limited group of migrants who don't qualify for asylum
A limited group of migrants who don't qualify for asylum could be removed from the U.S. more quickly due to a new rule.
UN to vote on resolution that would grant Palestine new rights and revive its UN membership bid
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly is expected to vote Friday on a resolution that would grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine and call on the Security Council to favorably reconsider its request to become the 194th member of the United Nations. The United States vetoed a widely backed council resolution on […]
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