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NEW: Missouri man accused of threatening Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer
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By the numbers: How Phoenix Children's continues to provide lifesaving work
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Arizona mom saves 12-year-old girl from sex offender who allegedly broke into home
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18-year-old man faces murder charge in fatal shooting at Phoenix house party
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Man found shot in Phoenix street near freeway, dies at hospital
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Crash shuts down eastbound US 60 near Loop 202 in Mesa
An accident shut down eastbound U.S. 60 in Mesa early Wednesday, transportation officials said.
Taylor Tasler
Police foundation hopes to raise money to remodel Phoenix Victim’s Center
The city of Phoenix and the Phoenix Police Foundation are making sexual assault and domestic abuse survivors a priority with new funding for its victim services center.
Kevin Stone
Q&A with Arizona governor hopeful Kari Lake on Trump search warrant, border barrier, more
Here’s what Kari Lake, the Republican nominee for governor in Arizona, had to say about the FBI search at Mar-A-Lago, border barriers and more.
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Pork on a Fork opens Chandler location after more than year of delays
The wait is over in Chandler for the debut of barbecue restaurant Pork on a Fork after more than a year of delays.
SuElen Rivera
El Mirage police release video of elementary school lockdown
The El Mirage Police Department on Tuesday released body-worn camera footage of an elementary school lockdown where three people were arrested last week.
KTAR.com
Phoenix man gets 25 years in prison for sexual abuse of a child
A Phoenix man last week was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the sexual abuse of a child.
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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.
KTAR.com
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.
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Arizona Sports
D-backs call up OF Stone Garrett, option Seth Beer, DFA Paul Fry
The D-backs announced OF Stone Garrett was called up from Triple-A Reno while the team optioned 1B Seth Beer and DFA'd LHP Paul Fry.
Arizona Sports
Arizona Cardinals release linebacker Jessie Lemonier
The Arizona Cardinals released linebacker Jessie Lemonier, the team announced on Wednesday.
Tyler Drake
‘It’s just a natural connection’ for Cardinals’ Kyler Murray, Hollywood Brown
Cardinals QB Kyler Murray and WR Hollywood Brown linked up for the first time in an Arizona uniform on Monday. The chemistry is still there.
Associated Press
Reports: LeBron James signs 2-year extension with L.A. Lakers
LeBron James has reportedly agreed to a two-year, $97.1 million contract extension through the 2024-25 season with the L.A. Lakers,
Kellan Olson
Initial impressions, observations from Phoenix Suns’ 2022-23 schedule
A few areas of the Phoenix Suns' 82-game schedule we can spotlight to keep an eye on throughout the regular season.
Arizona Sports
Phoenix Suns’ 2022-23 schedule includes 22 national TV games
The Phoenix Suns' 2022-23 regular season schedule dropped on Wednesday highlighted by 22 games on ABC, ESPN or TNT, plus 12 more on NBATV.Arizona Business
Taylor Tasler
Police foundation hopes to raise money to remodel Phoenix Victim’s Center
The city of Phoenix and the Phoenix Police Foundation are making sexual assault and domestic abuse survivors a priority with new funding for its victim services center.
KTAR.com
Pork on a Fork opens Chandler location after more than year of delays
The wait is over in Chandler for the debut of barbecue restaurant Pork on a Fork after more than a year of delays.
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.
KTAR.com
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.
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Associated Press
Brad Pitt foundation reaches settlement over Louisiana homes
BATON ROUGE (AP) — Brad Pitt’s Make It Right Foundation and homeowners of the houses built by the program, in an area of New Orleans among the hardest hit by Hurricane Katrina, have reached a $20.5 million settlement. The Times-Picayune ‘ The New Orleans Advocate reported Wednesday that, pending approval by a judge, each of […]
Associated Press
Alex Jones' lawyer faces disciplinary hearing in Connecticut
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A lawyer for conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is facing scrutiny from a Connecticut judge, who began hearing testimony Wednesday on whether the lawyer should be disciplined for giving other attorneys for Jones highly sensitive documents, including medical records of relatives of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Attorney Norman […]Associated Press
5 Great Danes attack, kill owner in northwest Iowa
ROSSIE, Iowa (AP) — A northwest Iowa woman who was found in a ditch died after being attacked by her five Great Danes, authorities said Wednesday. A man found the woman in a rural area of Clay County on Monday but couldn’t get close to her because of several large dogs, according to KTIV-TV. The […]
Associated Press
Salman Rushdie attacker 'surprised' the author survived
MAYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — The man charged with stabbing Salman Rushdie on a lecture stage in western New York said in an interview that he was surprised to learn the accomplished author had survived the attack. Speaking to the New York Post from jail, Hadi Matar said he decided to see Rushdie at the Chautauqua […]Associated Press
Probe opened into Denver police shooting that injured 6
DENVER (AP) — Denver’s district attorney says she is opening a grand jury investigation into the actions of three police officers who wounded six bystanders while shooting at an armed suspect in a crowded downtown Denver nightlife zone last month. The officers had already been placed on administrative leave pending a separate internal investigation into […]
Associated Press
Ex-Indiana top lawyer brushes off groping case in House bid
ELKHART, Ind. (AP) — Former Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is dismissing as “old news” the question of whether allegations that he drunkenly groped four women during a 2018 party could hurt his chances of replacing Republican U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski following her death in a highway crash. Hill is the most prominent of the […]Podcasts
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SuElen Rivera
El Mirage police release video of elementary school lockdown
The El Mirage Police Department on Tuesday released body-worn camera footage of an elementary school lockdown where three people were arrested last week.
KTAR.com
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.
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.
KTAR.com
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
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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.
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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.