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DEVELOPING: Man killed in overnight shooting involving Phoenix police officers in Gilbert
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2 state employees convicted of receiving bribes
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Katie Hobbs says DPS troopers, who seized 2,647 pounds of fentanyl pills last year, deserve 5% raise
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Arizona Supreme Court grants request to carry out state's 1st execution since 2022
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Arizona woman pleads guilty in fraud scheme that benefited North Korea
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Retired LA deputy convicted of luring a minor in Arizona
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Karrin Taylor Robson announces 2nd run for governor of Arizona

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Arizona Real Estate & Housing News
Furnished Scottsdale estate with basketball gym, Jordan sneaker display listed for $23.5M
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Arizona GOP leader wants Trump administration to remove uranium mining restrictions
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Arizona News

Man shot in head in Tempe trying to drive himself to hospital crashes into vehicles
A man who was shot in the head and attempting to drive himself to the hospital crashed into two vehicles on Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.

Mesa Public Schools reveals details about how many jobs it plans to cut
Mesa Public Schools, the state’s largest public school district, released new details about its previously announced plan for layoffs.

Man connected to Alicia Navarro case gets 100-year prison sentence for sexual abuse of children
A Montana man who admitted he was the boyfriend of Alicia Navarro, the Glendale girl who went missing for four years, received a 100-year prison sentence for sexual abuse of children, authorities announced Tuesday.

Powerball ticket worth $50K sold in Scottsdale grocery store
A winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was recently sold in a Safeway in Scottsdale, according to a Tuesday Arizona Lottery news release.

Brady Fire forces evacuations for residents south of Prescott
The Brady Fire that sparked Monday afternoon forced evacuations for some residents south of Prescott, authorities said.

Avondale man shot by Florida deputies after killing 2 in armed gas station robbery
Avondale man Dominic Caroway was killed in Florida after leading multiple law enforcement agencies on a manhunt following a fatal armed robbery.
ArizonaSports.com

The Eagles’ dominant Super Bowl win solidified Cardinals’ biggest need
The Philadelphia Eagles's stellar Super Bowl showing shined an even bigger light on what the Arizona Cardinals need to accomplish this offseason.

Kevin Durant joins rare 30K club, Suns lose to Grizzlies
Kevin Durant reached a historical accomplishment of 30,000 career points in the Suns' loss to the Grizzlies.

Kevin Durant becomes 8th player to reach 30,000 career points
Kevin Durant reached 30,000 career points on Tuesday, making the Suns forward the eighth player to reach the milestone in NBA history.

Arizona goes cold from deep as 6-game win streak snapped with loss at red-hot Kansas State
Arizona missed a desperation heave at the buzzer, and Dug McDaniel scored a season-high 24 points to lead Kansas State past No. 13 Arizona, ending its six-game win streak.

Bol Bol gets the start at PF for Suns vs. Grizzlies
The Phoenix Suns gave Bol Bol the start at power forward against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday for his first start in his 60th game as a Sun.

When can fans attend Diamondbacks spring training workouts?
Wednesday is a big day for Diamondbacks fans, as pitchers and catchers officially report, and workouts are open to the public at Salt River Fields.
Arizona Business

Here's why Arizonans are feeling more pain at pump than most of nation
Arizona gas prices have been rising at a significantly faster pace than the rest of the nation over the last month, and the worst is yet to come.

Integrated Biometrics expanding its Chandler research facility
Companies curious about incorporating biometrics into their workflows can now visit a Chandler research facility to test new technologies through interactive exhibits.

Phoenix-based Honeywell Aerospace to go its own way amid company split
Phoenix-based Honeywell Aerospace Technologies is going to become a separate entity now that Honeywell International Inc. plans to follow through with a major shake-up.
Arizona Votes

New Maricopa County recorder signals shift away from combating disinformation
Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap is moving away from the office's previous efforts to combat misinformation.

Bid to put Axon's massive Scottsdale apartment plan on 2026 ballot is certified
Axon will need voter approval in 2026 if it still wants to build a massive apartment complex as part of a proposed HQ in Scottsdale, officials said.

Arizona election management systems overhaul an inexpensive necessity, Fontes says
Updating election management systems is high on the priority list ahead of 2026 for Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes.
Arizona Health

Arizona nurse practitioner says this flu season is worse than last
The 2025 flu season is hitting Arizonans hard, with some patients staying sick for a whole week, according to a Banner Health nurse practitioner.

New emergency helicopter base opens at West Valley hospital
A new emergency air medical base in Goodyear will expand the presence of life-saving care provider Air Methods, the company said on Wednesday.

Arizona cancer support group opening free wig salon in Phoenix
An Arizona cancer support organization is launching an initiative to provide patients and survivors experiencing hair loss with free wigs.
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Arizona Education

Mesa Public Schools reveals details about how many jobs it plans to cut
Mesa Public Schools, the state’s largest public school district, released new details about its previously announced plan for layoffs.

Arizona lawmaker raises questions about legality of Isaac School District lease-purchase deal
An Arizona lawmaker is questioning the legality of the lease-purchase deal that bailed the Isaac School District out of its financial crisis last month.

Chronic absentee rate for Arizona students remains far above pre-pandemic level, study finds
A new report found one-third of Arizona public grade school students are chronically absent from school, which is double the absence rate before the pandemic.
Border and Immigration

More than 500 charged with immigration-related crime in Arizona over recent 2-week period
From Jan. 21-Feb. 3, a total of 565 people were charged with illegal immigration activity by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona.

3 men arrested near Tucson after fleeing from Border Patrol
Tucson Border Patrol agents arrested three men on Tuesday near the southern border, after they tried to flee from law enforcement.

Arizona Gov. Hobbs says she welcomes help as more active-duty military head to southern border
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is inviting more help at the southern border as more active-duty military are set to be deployed to the state.

Arizona border mayor credits President Trump for 'close to overnight' improvements
The border situation improved quickly after President Donald Trump returned to the White House, according to the longtime mayor of Arizona’s largest border city.

West Valley protest against federal immigration policies turns unruly, destructive
A West Valley protest against federal immigration policies turned unruly and destructive on Sunday night, authorities said.

Navajo woman reportedly questioned by ICE in Scottsdale leads to lawmaker's concerns
An Arizona lawmaker fears Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is racially profiling tribal members after she was made aware of a Navajo woman who was detained at her workplace in Scottsdale.
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Arizona Technology

Integrated Biometrics expanding its Chandler research facility
Companies curious about incorporating biometrics into their workflows can now visit a Chandler research facility to test new technologies through interactive exhibits.

Phoenix-based Honeywell Aerospace to go its own way amid company split
Phoenix-based Honeywell Aerospace Technologies is going to become a separate entity now that Honeywell International Inc. plans to follow through with a major shake-up.

Behind the deal: What the loss of KORE Power means for Buckeye
Here's what the loss of KORE Power, the Coeur d'Alene, Idaho-based battery cell developer, means for Buckeye.
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.

Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell confident 'Preston's Law' would deter group attacks
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell is confident a newly introduced bill called "Preston's Law" would deter group attacks.

Charges dropped against owners of home that held party before Preston Lord was attacked
Prosecutors won’t pursue charges against the owners of the Queen Creek home that hosted the party attended by Preston Lord before he was fatally beaten last year.
United States

Looking for love this Valentine's Day? Don't fall for Instagram romance scams
MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) — If your social media suitor seems too good to be true, it might be a scam. Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms is urging users to stay vigilant about “ romance scams ” ahead of Valentine’s Day, warning of unsolicited messages through its apps and other social media platforms, […]

The Latest: Consumer protection regulators get fill-in-the-blank firing memos
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s longstanding friendly rapport with President Donald Trump could be tested as the Indian leader kicks off a visit to Washington on Wednesday, eager to avoid tariffs that have been slapped on others and threats of further taxes and imports. More tariffs are expected, however: Trump is taking additional action to upset […]

Marbury v. Madison, the case that established the courts' power to review the law, explained
WASHINGTON (AP) — When it comes to respecting the rulings of courts, President Donald Trump has been of two minds. If the decision goes his way, as it did when the Supreme Court ruled 11 months ago that his name should be on the ballot in Colorado, he hails it as a “BIG WIN FOR […]
Russian citizen freed in US in exchange for Moscow's release of American Marc Fogel
The Kremlin said Wednesday that a Russian citizen was freed in the United States in exchange for Moscow’s release of American Marc Fogel. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that the unidentified individual would return to Russia “in the coming days,” and when they are in Russia, their name would be revealed. Fogel, an American […]

Judge orders LSU to reinstate professor who was removed from class following political comments
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A judge has ordered Louisiana State University to fully reinstate a professor who was removed from his teaching duties last month after he used vulgar language to criticize Gov. Jeff Landry and President Donald Trump during a lecture. The ruling, which allows tenured law professor Ken Levy to return to […]
Snow and freezing rain pummel the mid-Atlantic while California prepares for likely flooding
Snow, sleet and freezing rain were expected to continue pummeling the central Appalachians and mid-Atlantic states Wednesday, while California readied for a storm that could flood areas ravaged by the recent wildfires. Especially heavy snowfall — up to nearly 14 inches (25 centimeters) — was expected in parts of Virginia and West Virginia, according to […]
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