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Bickley: Kingsbury has to go after Cardinals’ embarrassing loss to Rams
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Dave Ramsey says: Feed young teen's desire for investing
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White House soft-launches COVID-19 test request website
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Fry’s Food Stores to open new Queen Creek location Wednesday
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Navajo Nation increases ability to do COVID testing, vaccinations
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Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, agriculture chief to speak on wildfire mitigation plan
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Yuma hospital receives aid from Air Force team to care for COVID patients
A 15-member Air Force medical augmentation team is helping with staff shortages amid increasing numbers of COVID-19 patients at Yuma Regional Medical Center.
Cronkite News | Emily Sacia
Phoenix saw 9.7% inflation last year, outstripping national rate of 7%
Consumer prices rose by an average of 7% in U.S. cities last year, the steepest rise in decades, and they grew even faster in the Phoenix metro area, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Associated Press
Arizona Sen. Kelly Townsend announces bid for state congressional seat
State Sen. Kelly Townsend announced Monday she will run for Congress to represent southern Arizona.
KTAR.com
Chances of light rain in Phoenix on Tuesday, followed by higher than normal temps
A weather system passing the Valley may bring chances of light rain and showers on Tuesday, officials said.
KTAR.com
Street Eats Food Truck Festival heads to Salt River Fields in early February
Arizona foodies, get your calendars set for Feb. 5-6 when the Street Eats Food Truck Festival makes its way to Salt River Fields.
KTAR.com
Arizona Department of Public Safety search for missing 37-year-old woman
The Arizona Department of Public Safety on Sunday released information regarding a woman from Phoenix who'd been missing since the early morning and potentially requires medical attention.Arizona Health
Associated Press
Yuma hospital receives aid from Air Force team to care for COVID patients
A 15-member Air Force medical augmentation team is helping with staff shortages amid increasing numbers of COVID-19 patients at Yuma Regional Medical Center.
Associated Press
Arizona Gov. Ducey's $14.2 billion budget proposal includes tax credits, border funding
Gov. Doug Ducey on Friday proposed a tax credit for Arizona's working poor, the first time in his eight years of pushing tax cuts that he pitched a benefit targeted at the lowest-income taxpayers.
Danny Shapiro
Over 1,000 Arizona high school sports games canceled this week due to COVID-19
Over 1,000 Arizona high school sports games have been canceled this week due to the omicron spread of COVID-19, the commissioner of officials for the Arizona Interscholastic Association said Friday.
Associated Press
Biden administration threatens Arizona COVID funding over school mask policies
The Biden administration is threatening to recoup COVID-19 relief funds sent to Arizona over state provisions that it says discourage families and school districts from following federal guidance recommending face masks.
KTAR.com
Arizona COVID hospitalizations, deaths aren't surging despite record caseloads
The omicron variant has pushed COVID-19 caseloads to record levels in Arizona, but hospitalizations and deaths haven’t seen a similar surge.
KTAR.com
Arizona becomes 11th state to report more than 25,000 COVID deaths
Arizona on Thursday became the 11th state to record more than 25,000 deaths from COVID-19 over the course of the pandemic.
ArizonaSports.com
Jake Anderson
Cardinals safety Budda Baker gives health update from hospital bed
Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker provided an update on his health from a hospital bed via Instagram on Tuesday morning.
Wills Rice
Arizona Cardinals to select No. 23 overall in 2022 NFL Draft
The Arizona Cardinals will be selecting No. 23 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft after the team's 34-11 Wild Card loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Wills Rice
Cardinals’ Kliff Kingsbury closes season with another poor finish
Cardinals HC Kliff Kingsbury's end of the year struggles are well documented, but Monday's loss closed another abysmal finish to the season.
Character Counts
8th grader maintained school activities through virtual COVID-19 setting
Life in school has been wildly different for children during the COVID-19 pandemic. It didn't stop Hanna Macias during her eighth-grade year.
Tyler Drake
Cardinals’ season a ‘massive failure’ in eyes of J.J. Watt, Kyler Murray
The once promising Cardinals season came to an unceremonious end on Monday, along with it any and all of the good feelings left from 2021.
Kellan Olson
Kliff Kingsbury: Struggles in 2nd half of seasons ‘definitely a priority’ to fix
Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury has seen one of his football teams melt down in the second half of the season yet again.Arizona Business
Cronkite News | Emily Sacia
Phoenix saw 9.7% inflation last year, outstripping national rate of 7%
Consumer prices rose by an average of 7% in U.S. cities last year, the steepest rise in decades, and they grew even faster in the Phoenix metro area, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
KTAR.com
Man arrested for allegedly shooting teen fast-food worker in Phoenix
A man was arrested Friday evening for allegedly shooting a 16-year-old fast-food restaurant worker in the head after an altercation in Phoenix on Thursday night, authorities said.
KTAR.com
Financial guidance company NerdWallet announces expansion into Scottsdale
Financial guidance company NerdWallet announced Thursday it would be opening an office in Scottsdale at the Lincoln Towne Center.
Associated Press
Arizona Gov. Ducey's $14.2 billion budget proposal includes tax credits, border funding
Gov. Doug Ducey on Friday proposed a tax credit for Arizona's working poor, the first time in his eight years of pushing tax cuts that he pitched a benefit targeted at the lowest-income taxpayers.
KTAR.com
Here are employers who are hiring in metro Phoenix
With businesses opening to full capacity and looking to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, employers in metro Phoenix and Arizona are looking to hire. Here's the list of employers looking for workers.
KTAR.com
Liberty Market in Gilbert to close for a month to renovate the restaurant
Liberty Market in downtown Gilbert will close for a renovation beginning Jan. 24 and lasting through the end of February.United States
Associated Press
FBI, US agencies look beyond indictments in cybercrime fight
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI and other federal agencies are increasingly looking to counter cyber threats through tools other than criminal indictments, the bureau’s top cyber official said in an interview with The Associated Press. Arrests and indictments of foreign cybercriminals are still appropriate in certain circumstances and something the FBI pursues “every day of […]Associated Press
Ex-Chicago officer who killed Laquan McDonald to be released
CHICAGO (AP) — The white Chicago police officer whose fatal shooting of Black teen Laquan McDonald put the city at the center of a national debate about race and law enforcement is set to be released from prison next month after serving less than half of the 81-month sentence imposed three years ago. Kahalah Clay, […]Associated Press
3 officers charged in shooting death of 8-year-old girl
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Three police officers have been charged with manslaughter and reckless endangerment after firing their weapons in the direction of a crowd of people exiting a high school football game outside of Philadelphia, killing an 8-year-old girl and injuring three people. A grand jury recommended the charges against the three Sharon Hill Police […]
Associated Press
Justices suggest Boston should have flown 'Christian flag'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court justices seemed to have little doubt Tuesday that Boston was wrong to refuse to fly a banner described as a Christian flag outside City Hall. Arguments at the high court appeared to unite justices on the left and right in favor of Harold Shurtleff, a conservative activist. Shurtleff wanted to […]Associated Press
Accusers: New U of Michigan leader must change abuse culture
Two men who say they were sexually assaulted by a former sports doctor at the University of Michigan are hoping that a change in leadership with the weekend firing of President Mark Schlissel will allow the school be more accountable toward abuse victims. Keith Moree and Robert Stone told reporters Tuesday that the Ann Arbor […]Associated Press
Prosecutor: No charges in Black Kansas teen’s custody death
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas prosecutor said Tuesday that he cannot file criminal charges over the death of a Black 17-year-old who became unresponsive while being restrained following an altercation with staff at a Wichita juvenile center in September. Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett said the state’s “stand your ground” law prevents him […]Podcasts
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Associated Press
Arizona Gov. Ducey's $14.2 billion budget proposal includes tax credits, border funding
Gov. Doug Ducey on Friday proposed a tax credit for Arizona's working poor, the first time in his eight years of pushing tax cuts that he pitched a benefit targeted at the lowest-income taxpayers.
KTAR.com
Arizonans to get over $58M from Navient student loan settlement
More than $58 million from a $1.85 billion national settlement with Navient, a student loan servicer accused of unfair and deceptive practices, is heading to Arizonans.
Kevin Stone
Ducey's voucher program if Arizona schools close classrooms is now open
The portal for qualifying Arizona families to sign up for vouchers if their schools pause in-person learning is now open, Gov. Doug Ducey announced Friday.Arizona Technology
Kim Komando
Here are 10 ways to lock down those new gadgets
Ah, a shiny new tech toy. In the eyes of a hacker, that’s a great way into your home’s network. Most people don’t realize how important it is to properly secure your internet connection and router from snoops, hackers, and moochers.
KTAR.com
Salt River Project announces wind farm to be developed north of Flagstaff
Salt River Project announced Thursday a wind farm will be developed north of Flagstaff that will produce enough energy to power about 40,000 homes.
Kim Komando
How to find your phone when it's lost and even if battery is dead
When it comes to finding your phone, there are better ways than shouting for someone else in the house to call you.
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Day & Night Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing
HVAC upkeep in Arizona saves money, keeps families prepared in the long run
Does your air conditioner make weird noises or a burning smell when it starts? If so, you may be due for an AC unit replacement.
Arizona State University
This is the best year to get your MBA
Getting a master’s degree is a major commitment of time, energy, and money, so returning to school — even if you’re thinking about a part-time program that allows you to keep working — is one of the biggest decisions of your career.
ENVOQUE MD
Thyroid issues: Here are the warning signs and what to do
In a 100-person office in the United States, an estimated 12 co-workers, employees and loved ones, will likely develop a thyroid condition during their lifetime. That’s because, according to the American Thyroid Association, more than 12% of the U.S. population will experience thyroid issues.
Arizona Department of Gaming
The most memorable games in Arizona sports history every fan needs to know
Sports teams in Arizona have seen their fair share of instant classic games, but there's a few that every fan needs to know.
Canvas Annuity
Annuity basics: how to retire with a guaranteed paycheck for life
Does the thought of retirement fill you with stress or with happiness? Everyone wants to spend their retirement in a way that brings them the most joy, whether that’s traveling the world or spending extra time at home with grandkids.