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Associated Press
Gov. Doug Ducey takes victory lap over Arizona school voucher plan
Republican Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and backers of universal school vouchers took a victory lap Tuesday over legislation the Republican-controlled Legislature enacted in June.
Associated Press
Battles rage in Arizona courts over 3 voter initiatives
Proponents of three voter initiatives who each turned in hundreds of thousands of signatures last month to qualify them for the November ballot are trying to beat back legal challenges that could prevent them from going before voters.
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Police arrest man after fatal stabbing over lighter in Mesa
Maricopa County Sheriffs arrested a man in Mesa Sunday after he fatally stabbed another man 50 to 70 times in an altercation.
Associated Press
Arizona takes another hit in new round of Colorado River water cuts
U.S. officials announced that Arizona and Nevada will face more Colorado River water cuts as they endure extreme drought.
KTAR.com
Glendale police investigating fatal car crash that kills pregnant woman
Glendale police are investigating a head on car accident that left a woman and her unborn child dead on Sunday, authorities said.
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UArizona preparing for new semester with COVID, monkeypox, flu threats
The University of Arizona begins its 2022-23 academic year on Monday and President Robert Robbins said the school is monitoring the prevalence of health risks such as COVID, monkeypox and the flu.
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UArizona preparing for new semester with COVID, monkeypox, flu threats
The University of Arizona begins its 2022-23 academic year on Monday and President Robert Robbins said the school is monitoring the prevalence of health risks such as COVID, monkeypox and the flu.
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Arizona diagnostic lab Sonora Quest launches monkeypox PCR test
Sonora Quest Laboratories and Quest Diagnostics announced a "one-of-a-kind" monkeypox test Arizonans can take through health care providers.
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Arizona health official: Fully vaccinated are 10 times less likely to die from COVID
Amid a highly-contagious subvariant of COVID-19 becoming the dominant strain in Arizona, the state's health department said recent data showed fully vaccinated individuals were 10 times less likely to die from the virus.
Luke Forstner
Phoenix homeless shelter fighting outbreak of COVID-19
The Downtown Medical Respite Center run by local nonprofit Circle the City is springing into action to combat an outbreak of COVID-19.
SuElen Rivera
City of Glendale to host Dementia Awareness Day in August
In honor of Glendale joining a national dementia-friendly program last August, the West Valley city will host Dementia Awareness Day next month.
SuElen Rivera
ACA allocates $100M in broadband grants to 20 awardees in rural and urban Arizona
The Arizona Commerce Authority announced earlier this month the allocation of $100 million in broadband grants to 20 awardees in rural and urban Arizona to increase connections for underserved areas.
ArizonaSports.com
Kellan Olson
Ian Kennedy blows save, gives up walk-off HR in D-backs’ loss to Giants
The Diamondbacks were one strike away from a win over the Giants on before Brandon Crawford's two-run walk-off homer.
Associated Press
NFL looks like old self entering 3rd season in COVID-19 era
The NFL is looking and acting like it's essentially back to normal going into its third season dealing with COVID-19.
Kellan Olson
Former ASU QB Jayden Daniels speaks on why he left for LSU
Former Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels spoke with the media for the first time since transferring to Louisiana State in March,
Tyler Drake
Cardinals notebook: QB Kyler Murray weighs in on fake Kyler Murray
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray gave his two cents on a certain impersonation from the rookie talent show.
Associated Press
Pirates’ Castro suspended 1 game for phone goof vs. Diamondbacks
Pirates infielder Rodolfo Castro was suspended for one game by Major League Baseball on Tuesday for having a cellphone in his back pocket.
Kellan Olson
Diamondbacks’ Lovullo expects SS Nick Ahmed to miss rest of season
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said on Burns & Gambo Tuesday he thinks shortstop Nick Ahmed will miss the rest of the season.Arizona Business
KTAR.com
Spinato's joins Footprint Center food lineup for Phoenix Suns in October
Popular Valley pizzeria Spinato's is joining the food court lineup at Footprint Center in the fall as the official pizza of the Phoenix Suns.
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White Castle to open spot in Tempe in 2023, 2nd in Arizona
Popular fast-food chain White Castle announced plans to open a restaurant in Tempe next year, its second location in Arizona.
SuElen Rivera
Phoenix VA says rat infestation at medical center could be over
The Phoenix VA Health Care System said Friday rodent activity at its medical center appears to have slowed down in the last eight days, more than two weeks after rats were found.
KTAR.com
Opendoor to pay $62M in fines for cheating and misleading home sellers
Online homebuyer Opendoor agreed to pay $62 million to settle claims of cheating and misleading customers, the Federal Trade Commission said.
KTAR.com
Beverage can manufacturer Ball Corp to close Phoenix plant
Metal-container manufacturer Ball Corp. said it is shutting down its aluminum can facility in Phoenix, citing rising costs and decreasing demand.
SuElen Rivera
Scottsdale Airport to use $5.4M grant to improve capacity issues
Scottsdale Airport will use $5.4 million in federal grant funding to improve its efficiency and capacity, officials announced.
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Associated Press
Asian shares rise on optimism about US, China economies
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday as regional markets looked to strong economic signs out of the U.S. and China as drivers of growth. Benchmarks rose in Japan, China and Australia, although shares dipped in South Korea. Analysts warned major risks remain, such as surging cases of COVID-19 in some countries in […]
Associated Press
Wind energy boom and golden eagles collide in the US West
CODY, Wyo. (AP) — The rush to build wind farms to combat climate change is colliding with preservation of one of the U.S. West’s most spectacular predators — the golden eagle — as the species teeters on the edge of decline. Ground zero in the conflict is Wyoming, a stronghold for golden eagles that soar […]
Associated Press
Prehistoric fish may spawn in Georgia: 1st time in 50 years
Scientists and students embarking on a census of Georgia lake sturgeon have found three females with mature eggs — an indication the armored “living fossils” may be reproducing in that state for the first time in a half-century. “It’s exciting because it’s confirmation that they are becoming mature and trying to spawn,” Martin J. Hamel, […]
Associated Press
South Korean leader: Seoul won't seek own nuclear deterrent
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said Wednesday his government has no plans to pursue its own nuclear deterrent in the face of growing North Korean nuclear weapons capabilities, even as the North fired two suspected cruise missiles toward the sea in the latest display of an expanding arsenal. Yoon’s […]
Associated Press
EXPLAINER: Winners, losers in water cuts for Western states
WASHINGTON (AP) — People in Arizona and Nevada won’t face bans on watering their lawns or washing their cars despite water shortages on the Colorado River. But officials said Tuesday there will still be less water available next year from the river that serves 40 million people in the West and Mexico. Observers say a […]
Associated Press
Rudy Giuliani set to testify in Georgia election probe
ATLANTA (AP) — Rudy Giuliani is scheduled to appear in an Atlanta courthouse to testify before a special grand jury that is investigating attempts by former President Donald Trump and others to overturn his 2020 election defeat in Georgia. It’s unclear how much the former New York mayor and attorney for Trump will be willing […]Podcasts
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UArizona preparing for new semester with COVID, monkeypox, flu threats
The University of Arizona begins its 2022-23 academic year on Monday and President Robert Robbins said the school is monitoring the prevalence of health risks such as COVID, monkeypox and the flu.
Danny Shapiro
Arizona school district moves to 4-day weeks to boost teacher recruitment, retention
An Arizona school district moved to four-day weeks this year in an effort to boost teacher recruitment and retention and it's working, according to one principal.
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Rep. Greg Stanton of Arizona, MCCCD announce bioscience funding
Rep. Greg Stanton and the Maricopa County Community College District announced funding for bioscience program development Monday morning.
Arizona Technology
Kim Komando
If your inbox is a mess, here's a surefire way to keep email in check
If you’re sick of wasting time searching endless or scrolling through your inbox, it’s time to up your email game. Every Gmail user should do this.
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Microchips bill driven by Sens. Sinema, Kelly of Arizona earns praise from business leader
Bipartisan legislation negotiated by Democratic U.S. Sens. Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly of Arizona became law Tuesday, a move commended by one of the state's top business executives.
Kim Komando
Change these settings on your televisions to reduce eye strain
Here are a few tips to minimize eye strain, neck strain and eye fatigue when you're relaxing and watching television.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Mayo Clinic Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Why your student-athlete’s physical should be conducted by a sports medicine specialist
Dr. Anastasi from Mayo Clinic Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Tempe answers some of the most common questions.
Dr. Richard Carmona
Great news: Children under 5 can now get COVID-19 vaccine
After more than two years of battle with an invisible killer, we can now vaccinate the youngest among us against COVID-19. This is great news.