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Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Sept. 23-25
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The role the Mexican Army had in the 2014 disappearance of 43 students
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Tucson man accused of lying about weapon used in mass shooting
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How to manage finances with inflation through the rest of this year
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5 ways to think like a hacker to protect your digital life
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China on Taiwan: 'External interference' won't be tolerated
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Associated Press
GOP quiet as Arizona Democrats condemn abortion ruling
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Democrats vowed Saturday to fight for women’s rights after a court reinstated a law first enacted during the Civil War that bans abortion in nearly all circumstances, looking to capitalize on an issue they hope will have a major impact on the midterm elections. Republican candidates were silent a day after […]
KTAR.com
Gilbert Oktoberfest set for Oct. 15 at Gilbert Regional Park
An oompah band will welcome visitors to Gilbert Regional Park for this year's Gilbert Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 15.
KTAR.com
Planned Parenthood launches $1.5M electoral campaign in Arizona
Planned Parenthood Votes launched a $1.5 million statewide electoral program in Arizona for the upcoming midterms.
KTAR.com
Sunset Point Rest Area north of Phoenix on I-17 to close for renovations
The next phase of the Sunset Point Rest Area renovation starts Wednesday, when the facility will be closed to most vehicles until next year.
KTAR.com
Mesa Airlines invests in planes for pilot development program
Mesa Airlines announced Thursday an investment of 29 planes for its pilot development program aimed at shrinking the shortage gap.
Alex Weiner
Echo Canyon Trailhead at Camelback Mountain to close Monday for nearby roadwork
The popular Echo Canyon Trailhead at Camelback Mountain will be closed to the public Monday due to a repaving project in the area.
Arizona Votes
Associated Press
McCarthy unveils House GOP's midterm agenda in Pennsylvania
MONONGAHELA, Pa. (AP) — House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy on Friday confronted President Joe Biden and the Democratic majority in Congress with a conservative midterm election agenda filled with Trump-like promises, working not only to win over voters but to hold together the uneasy coalition of his own party that has struggled to govern. McCarthy, […]
Associated Press
Candidates for Arizona Secretary of State spar in debate
A Republican Arizona lawmaker sparred with the Democrat in a debate Thursday evening as they each seek the state's top elections post.
KTAR.com
Watch: Arizona Secretary of State candidates Fontes, Finchem face off in debate
The public's only scheduled chance to see the two Arizona candidates for secretary of state side-by-side will happen Thursday evening.
Associated Press
Kari Lake video misrepresents opponent Katie Hobbs' education votes
Arizona Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake released a video that misrepresents the voting record of her opponent, Democrat Katie Hobbs.
Danny Shapiro
Arizona's Sinema: I 'fully expect' fellow Democratic US Sen. Mark Kelly to win reelection
U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona isn't shying away from predicting fellow Democrat Mark Kelly will retain his seat in the upcoming midterm election.
Griselda Zetino
Prop 309 would add new requirements for voting by mail and in person in Arizona
An initiative on the November ballot, Proposition 309, would make changes to the way Arizonans vote by mail and in person.
ArizonaSports.com
Dan Bickley
Cardinals continue mockery of home-field advantage in loss to Rams
Good football teams don’t lose seven consecutive home games, but the Cardinals haven’t protected the nest since October of 2021.
Associated Press
D-backs fall late to Giants, drop final home game of 2022 season
D-backs RHP Drey Jameson had his third strong start since he was called up, but the Giants beat Arizona 3-2 on Sunday.
Arizona Sports
Rapid reactions: Arizona Cardinals kept from end zone in loss to Rams
Arizona Sports reporters, editors and hosts reacted to the Cardinals' Week 3 loss against the Rams at State Farm Stadium.
Tyler Drake
Cardinals’ Hollywood Brown sets new career mark for catches vs. Rams
Cardinals QB Kyler Murray made it a point to target WR Hollywood Brown early and often against the Rams on Sunday.
Wills Rice
Cardinals LB Zaven Collins, DT Rashard Lawrence exit game vs. Rams
Cardinals' Zaven Collins and Rashard Lawrence exited the game on Sunday vs. the Los Angeles Rams in the third quarter with injuries.
Arizona Sports
Cardinals WR A.J. Green ruled out for second half vs. Rams
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver A.J. Green will not return to Sunday's game due to a knee injury, the Cardinals announced.Arizona Business
KTAR.com
Mesa Airlines invests in planes for pilot development program
Mesa Airlines announced Thursday an investment of 29 planes for its pilot development program aimed at shrinking the shortage gap.
KTAR.com
American to add daily flight from Phoenix to Monterrey, Mexico
American Airlines will begin daily nonstop service from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to another destination in Mexico early next year.
Kevin Stone
Revitalized West Valley shopping center changes ownership in $41M deal
The revitalization of Goodyear’s Canyon Trails Towne Center, nearly a casualty of the Great Recession, will continue under a new owner.
KTAR.com
Weekly farmers market coming to High Street in north Phoenix next month
A weekly farmers market will kick off in north Phoenix's High Street next month and will last for several months.
KTAR.com
Popular Phoenix pub Rosie McCaffrey's to close after 20 years
Central Phoenix bar-scene staple Rosie McCaffrey's Irish Restaurant and Pub will pull its final pints this weekend after 20 years, the owner said.
KTAR.com
Avondale's 4-day event celebrating founder scheduled for mid-October
A four-day event celebrating the founder of Avondale is scheduled to bring its historic downtown area to life in mid-October.
Arizona Health
Taylor Tasler
First-of-its-kind Mesa research center is asking for the public’s help on vaccine research
Community members in the city of Mesa can now take part in advancing modern medicine with medical research studies.
KTAR.com
Arizona AGO grants $6 million to organizations combating opioid crisis
The office of Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich awarded $6 million in funding to 11 organizations that combat the opioids crisis.
Kevin Stone
More than 2,000 Arizonans reported dead from opioid overdoses in 2021
More than 2,000 Arizonans died from opioid overdoses in 2021 as fentanyl use became more prevalent, according to state health officials.
KTAR.com
City of Phoenix's first public health adviser to step into role next month
The city of Phoenix announced on Monday its first public health adviser will join the team in mid-October.
Kevin Stone
Mesa resumes perk of lifetime medical benefits for longtime city employees
Mesa, Arizona’s third-largest city, is bringing back the perk of lifetime medical benefits for city employees who retire after at least 20 years of service.
Griselda Zetino
15-year-old on track to become youngest nursing grad at ASU
A 15-year-old California native is set to become the youngest person to ever graduate with a nursing degree from Arizona State University.Podcasts
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Taylor Kinnerup
Navajo Nation’s largest school district gets first electric buses
The Navajo Nation has now received the first electric buses to help its largest school district become more energy and fiscally efficient.
KTAR.com
Gilbert High homecoming dance ends short after reports of gun on campus
The Gilbert High School homecoming dance was interrupted Saturday evening after police received reports of a possible firearm on campus.
KTAR.com
AppleCare Technician program launches at Mesa Community College in October
Registration has opened for a new AppleCare Technician program set to launch at Mesa Community College next month.United States
Associated Press
Japanese leader's trip to China in '72 was diplomatic gamble
TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese leader who normalized relations with China 50 years ago feared for his life when he flew to Beijing for the high-stakes negotiations at the height of the Cold War, according to his daughter, a former Japanese foreign minister. Kakuei Tanaka’s mission to normalize relations with China just two months after […]Associated Press
Musk faces deposition with Twitter ahead of October trial
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Tesla CEO Elon Musk is scheduled to spend the next few days with lawyers for Twitter, answering questions ahead of an October trial that will determine whether he must carry through with his $44 billion agreement to acquire the social platform after attempting to back out of the deal. The deposition, […]
Associated Press
Texts: Favre also sought welfare money for football facility
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — After Mississippi spent millions of dollars in welfare money on Brett Favre’s pet project, a university volleyball arena, the retired NFL quarterback tried two years later to get additional cash from the state’s welfare agency for another sports facility, new court documents show. The governor at the time, Republican Phil Bryant, […]Associated Press
Police: Man arrested in California plotted mass shooting
CHICO, Calif. (AP) — A 37-year-old man was arrested Sunday in Northern California on suspicion of threatening to kill police officers and planning a “Las Vegas-style” mass shooting, authorities said. The suspect was taken into custody by SWAT officers at a Super 8 motel in Chico after detectives obtained evidence of his plot, according to […]
Associated Press
Rihanna to headline the next Super Bowl halftime show
NEW YORK (AP) — Rihanna will take center stage at February’s Super Bowl halftime show. The singer, who declined to perform in the 2019 Super Bowl halftime show out of solidarity with Colin Kaepernick, will headline the 2023 Super Bowl, the NFL announced Sunday along with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and Apple Music. Rihanna posted an […]
Associated Press
Official: 2 killed amid crashes during pop-up NJ car rally
WILDWOOD, N.J. (AP) — A pop-up car rally over the weekend in southern New Jersey led to multiple crashes and the deaths of at least two people riding in a golf cart, officials say. Wildwood Mayor Pete Byron told NJ Advance Media on Sunday that there were a series of car crashes related to the […]
Arizona Technology
Associated Press
Phoenix-based Nikola CEO testifies company's founder misstated facts
Phoenix-based Nikola Corp.’s top executive testified at the trial of the truckmaker’s founder on Monday that the man was prone to exaggeration and misstating facts.
KTAR.com
AppleCare Technician program launches at Mesa Community College in October
Registration has opened for a new AppleCare Technician program set to launch at Mesa Community College next month.
Kim Komando
These are the best apps to convert old photos and negatives to digital
When it comes to old photos you have, you don’t need to pay an expensive digitizing service or buy a scanner. An app can get the job done.
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Children’s Cancer Network celebrates cancer-fighting superheroes, raises funds during September's Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
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Key dates for Arizona sports fans to look forward to this fall
Fall brings new beginnings in different ways for Arizona’s professional sports teams like the Cardinals and Coyotes.
Day & Night Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing
Here are 4 signs the HVAC unit needs to be replaced
Pool renovations and kitchen upgrades may seem enticing, but at the forefront of these investments arguably should be what residents use the most. In a state where summertime is sweltering, access to a functioning HVAC unit can be critical.
Day & Night Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing
Ways to prevent clogged drains and what to do if you're too late
While there are a variety of ways to prevent clogged drains, it's equally as important to know what to do when you're already too late.
Sanderson Ford
Don't let rising fuel prices stop you from traveling Arizona this summer
There's no better time to get out on the open road and see what the beautiful state of Arizona has to offer. But if the cost of gas is putting a cloud over your summer vacation plans, let Sanderson Ford help with their wide-range selection of electric vehicles.