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Threats to Buckeye schools circulating online are not credible, police say
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Speaker Johnson postpones vote on a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown
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HonorHealth to take control of multiple Valley hospitals from Steward, including St. Luke's
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Sen. Kyrsten Sinema hopes bipartisan immigration bill gets new life beyond her tenure
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Despite election tensions, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump come together to honor 9/11
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Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Phoenix, police say
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Arizona political expert: Donald Trump let Kamala Harris off easy on immigration issue
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Juvenile arrested after allegedly pointing handgun at school bus in Phoenix
A juvenile was arrested Tuesday morning after allegedly pointing a gun at a school bus in Phoenix, according to authorities.
Kamala Harris honors John McCain during health care squabble in presidential debate
Kamala Harris complimented "the late, great" Arizona Sen. John McCain during her 2024 presidential debate with Donald Trump on Tuesday.
Man found unresponsive at scene of apartment fire in Phoenix
A man was found unresponsive by firefighters at the scene of a Phoenix apartment fire on Tuesday night, authorities said.
Phoenix bartender wins $10K after being crowned best bartender in the country
A Phoenix bartender now wears the crown as the best in his craft following a national competition that aims to find the best bartender in the industry.
Hobbs, Nevada governor coauthor bipartisan letter urging California to reassess gas inventory bill
Govs. Katie Hobbs and Nevada's Joe Lombardo coauthored a letter urging California to reassess a fuel inventory bill that could raise gas prices.
Amazing Arizonans: Jimmy Walker on Celebrity Fight Night, overcoming tragedy
Jimmy Walker joins the Amazing Arizonans podcast and discusses Celebrity Fight Night and how he overcame personal tragedy.
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How can Marvin Harrison Jr. bounce back from poor NFL debut?
There are plenty of areas to improve upon following Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.'s rough Week 1 performance.
Cardinals injury report: Kyler Murray pops up on injury report with knee injury
The initial Arizona Cardinals injury report for Week 2 vs. the Los Angeles Rams includes three players, including quarterback Kyler Murray.
Eugenio Suarez hits 2 homers, Diamondbacks tie club record for extra-base hits vs. Rangers
The Diamondbacks continued to crush the baseball with a franchise-high 13 extra-base hits to sweep the Rangers on Wednesday.
What will the Arizona Cardinals do at RT with Jonah Williams going on injured reserve?
The Arizona Cardinals have an experienced veteran to lean on with starting right tackle Jonah Williams headed to injured reserve.
Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly exits with hamstring cramping vs. Rangers
Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly walked off the mound with the athletic trainer during the fifth inning against the Rangers.
Randal Grichuk smashes 200th career HR, D-backs tee off on Rangers’ Cody Bradford
Randal Grichuk hit his 200th career home run as the Arizona Diamondbacks jumped ahead of the Texas Rangers with a three-run first frame.
Arizona Votes
Kamala Harris honors John McCain during health care squabble in presidential debate
Kamala Harris complimented "the late, great" Arizona Sen. John McCain during her 2024 presidential debate with Donald Trump on Tuesday.
Tim Walz delivers speech in Mesa minutes before start of presidential debate
Tim Walz spoke on gun violence, immigration and the economy before the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
Douglas Emhoff to campaign for wife in Tucson same day Donald Trump is there
Second gentleman Douglas Emhoff is set to appear in Tucson on Thursday, the same day as Republican nominee Donald Trump.
Arizona Business
Princess Polly opens second US location in Scottsdale, holding grand opening event
Princess Polly opened its second US location in Scottsdale Fashion Square and will hold a grand opening event on Sept. 21.
Denver-based investment company buys 39.5K-square-foot industrial building in Phoenix
A Denver-based company called Rectangle Investment Management announced its acquisition of a Phoenix building on Monday.
Rocky Point $1 billion master-planned community nearly sold out
A developer has sold 80% of its lots within the $1 billion master-planned community in Rocky Point, about a four-hour drive from Phoenix.
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Arizona Health
New cancer research center opening to serve West Valley patients
A new cancer center in Goodyear opening to offer comprehensive services, such as genetic counseling, chemotherapy and more, to patients.
Ban on Arizona transgender girls playing girls school team sports remains blocked, court says
A federal appeals court upheld a lower-court ruling that blocks Arizona from enforcing a 2022 law that bans transgender girls from playing on girls school sports teams.
Arizona Department of Health receives $3 million grant to study maternal mortality
The Arizona Department of Health has been granted $3 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as part of a plan to improve maternal health.
Arizona Education
Prosecutors won’t pursue charges against Buckeye principal accused of luring minor
Prosecutors said Monday they won’t pursue charges against a former Buckeye principal who was arrested last week for allegedly luring a minor.
School districts race to invest in cooling solutions as classrooms and playgrounds heat up
School districts across the United States are looking to invest in cooling solutions to relieve the heat at the playgrounds and classrooms.
Arizona education department to keep working with company that puts police officers in schools
State Superintendent Tom Horne extended a partnership on Thursday with a company that provides school safety officers to schools.
Border and Immigration
Arizona receives $47M more in federal funding to support border communities
Arizona is set to benefit from a rush of $47 million in federal funding for border communities, the Department of Homeland Security said.
Arizona border ballot measure has strong support from voters, new poll finds
An Arizona border ballot measure that would criminalize entering the state from Mexico outside a port of entry has strong voter support, a new poll says.
Border arrests are expected to rise from August but are hovering near 4-year lows
Border arrests are expected to rise slightly from July, officials said, but the numbers are hovering near four-year lows.
Former President Donald Trump stresses dangers of lax policies during Arizona border visit
Former President Donald Trump visited the Arizona-Mexico border in an afternoon press conference in Cochise County on Thursday.
Rep. Ruben Gallego: 'No sane politician' can think immigration system isn't broken
While Republican Donald Trump toured the border in Arizona on Thursday, Rep. Ruben Gallego spoke from Chicago about immigration reform.
Security on high alert for former President Donald Trump's trip to southern Arizona
Former President Donald Trump will take a border trip on Thursday. Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels said security is a top priority.
Youth Violence
Tempe responds to youth violence with restrictive brass knuckles ban
Tempe is the latest East Valley community to enact a brass knuckles ban in response to the youth violence issue.
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.
Preston Lord's parents open up about Valley teen's life, death in emotional TV interview
Ten months after Preston Lord was beaten to death in a case that sparked outrage across the Valley, his parents sat down with a Phoenix TV station to discuss their unimaginable ordeal.
Arizona Homeless News
ID service helped over 8,300 unhoused people in Arizona in first year
Over 8,300 unhoused people have benefitted from the Homeless ID project in its first year, officials announced on Thursday.
Appeals court upholds injunction against city of Phoenix in Zone homeless encampment case
An Arizona court affirmed a permanent injunction that requires the city of Phoenix to prevent another homeless encampment from emerging in the area known as the Zone.
Supreme Court permits sleeping bans on people experiencing homelessness
The Supreme Court decided on Friday that cities can enforce bans on people sleeping outdoors in West Coast areas where shelter space is lacking.
Arizona Technology
Cybersecurity team including students, faculty from ASU wins $2 million in international contest
A 25-person team of cybersecurity experts called Shellphish, which includes students from ASU, won a jackpot at a hacking competition last month.
Waymo expands curbside robotaxi service hours at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to 24/7
Travelers can now catch Waymo robotaxis directly to and from the terminals at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 24 hours a day.
Arizona State University receives $800,000 to improve hydrogen turbine performance
Arizona State University received $800,000 in federal funding to support the increased use of clean hydrogen in industrial and power sectors.
United States
Laura Loomer, who promoted a 9/11 conspiracy theory, joins Trump for ceremonies marking the attacks
Laura Loomer, a right-wing activist who posted last year that 9/11 was an “inside job,” joined Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in New York and Pennsylvania on Wednesday as he commemorated the anniversary of the attacks. The 31-year-old provocateur and influencer posted photos from ground zero and shared a video of Trump talking with firefighters […]
Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to hear case affecting future of state's elections leader
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would hear a lawsuit that could determine whether the state’s top elections official could remain in her post after Republicans who controlled the state Senate sought to fire her last year. The liberal-controlled court said it would hear the case but did not […]
Sen. Bernie Sanders said he is set to pursue contempt charges against Steward CEO
BOSTON (AP) — Vermont U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders said Wednesday he is prepared to pursue contempt charges against Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre if he fails to show up at a hearing Thursday despite being issued a subpoena. Sanders said de la Torre needs to answer to the American people about how […]
What to know about fracking, false claims and other climate issues mentioned during the debate
Amid a barrage of climate-infused weather disasters such as flooding and hurricanes, along with the shattering of heat records,wildfires and many Americans growing concerned about the planet’s warming, climate change was barely discussed during the presidential debate. When asked the sole debate question on climate Tuesday night, Vice President Kamala Harris said, “young people of […]
North Carolina lawmakers approve more voucher funds and order sheriffs to aid federal agents
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Republican-dominated North Carolina legislature completed passage of a supplemental spending bill Wednesday that eliminates a large waitlist for private school vouchers and also directs sheriffs to assist federal immigration agents seeking jail inmates. While Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper almost assuredly will veto the measure, it’s still poised to become law […]
Fearless Fund drops grant program for Black women business owners in lawsuit settlement
NEW YORK (AP) — A venture capital firm has closed down a grant contest for Black women business owners as part of a settlement agreement with a conservative group that had filed a lawsuit alleging the program was discriminatory, both sides announced Wednesday. The settlement came two months after a U.S. federal court of appeals […]
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