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UPDATE: Brush fire closes portion of State Route 87 northeast of metro Phoenix
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Phoenix becomes largest US city to successfully challenge 2020 census numbers
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Men attacked in separate Phoenix incidents in 2015
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Dave Ramsey says: It's not a joint venture, it's a marriage
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2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee starts with 3 Arizona students
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Man accused of stabbing Scottsdale Quarter security guard
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Pedestrian crossing Glendale street on red light dies after getting hit by vehicle
A pedestrian died Tuesday morning after she was hit by a vehicle in Glendale while crossing a street on a red light.
Police find family of nonverbal child found walking alone in Glendale
Police have located the family of a nonverbal child found walking alone without shoes Tuesday morning in Glendale.
New report shows strength of diversified metro Phoenix workforce
Metro Phoenix added more than 98,000 jobs last year and now has 130,000 more jobs than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report.
Southbound I-17 in Phoenix reopens following serious crash
Part of the Interstate 17 freeway in Phoenix was closed Tuesday morning for hours due to a serious crash.
Fugitive wanted for sex crimes against children extradited from Mexico to Arizona
A man wanted by the Peoria Police Department for sex crimes against children was extradited back to the United States on Friday.
Update: Backup cleared on I-17 in Northern Arizona.
Memorial Day travel is causing heavy traffic on southbound Interstate 17 in northern Arizona.
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Arizona Business
New report shows strength of diversified metro Phoenix workforce
Metro Phoenix added more than 98,000 jobs last year and now has 130,000 more jobs than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report.
Developer secures large loan for multibillion-dollar Tempe Town Lake project
The developer of South Pier along Tempe Town Lake has secured a hefty loan to finance the completion of the first phase of the mixed-use project.
Phoenix metro follows national trend as number of 'super commuters' declines
The number of people traveling more than 90 minutes to get to work in the Phoenix metro has dropped by 36% since 2019.
Homebuilders set to construct 2,700 homes in West Valley community
Three national homebuilders are working their way through planning and zoning to add 2,700 more homes in Surprise.
Here are the 12 richest people in Arizona in 2023, according to Forbes
Arizona once again had double-digit representatives in Forbes' annual list of world billionaires and this time, a new richest person.
Puttshack to open nightclub-like miniature golf center in Scottsdale in June
Puttshack, a nightclub-like miniature golf center, is set to tee off next month at the Scottsdale Quarter shopping center.
ArizonaSports.com
DeAndre Hopkins’ release ends WR’s selfish legacy with Cardinals
For the second time in three years, DeAndre Hopkins is moving on to another team and bringing little or nothing of value in return.
North Carolina transfer Caleb Love commits to Arizona hoops
Caleb Love, who led the North Carolina Tar Heels in scoring, announced Tuesday that he will transfer to join the Arizona Wildcats.
Vikings hosting joint practices with Cardinals ahead of preseason matchup
The Minnesota Vikings are hosting the Arizona Cardinals for joint practices ahead of their preseason tilt on Aug. 26.
Positives of DeAndre Hopkins’ release outweigh negative of Cardinals not trading WR
The Arizona Cardinals missed out on receiving some kind of trade compensation for DeAndre Hopkins this offseason. And that's OK.
Dynasty architect Bob Myers departs Golden State Warriors
Bob Myers is departing as president and GM of the Golden State Warriors after building a team that captured four titles in eight years.
DeAndre Hopkins market could include Deshaun Watson reunion on Browns
DeAndre Hopkins has an advocate in Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, his former Houston Texans teammate.
Arizona Education
'Top priority': Arizona State Board of Education approves more school resource officers
More school resource officers are coming to campus statewide after superintendent Tom Horne's recommendations were approved.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes Republican student pronoun bill
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a Republican bill that would have restricted transgender students' ability to go by their preferred pronouns and names at school.
University of Phoenix on way to becoming nonprofit through sale to University of Idaho
The University of Idaho has agreed to buy the University of Phoenix and transition the Valley-based online school to nonprofit status.
Arizona State University picked to establish clean energy institute
The U.S. Department of Energy announced this week that Arizona State will develop a Clean Energy Manufacturing Innovation Institute.
Supt. Horne says focus on discipline is common factor among successful Arizona schools
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne says a focus on discipline is a common factor among schools that create and maintain high levels of academic achievement.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates to speak at NAU commencements
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates will be in Flagstaff to speak to some of the students graduating from Northern Arizona University this weekend.
Arizona Health
Specialization in Valley youth sports shows trend leading to more injuries
According to the National Athletic Trainer’s Association, 17%-41% of athletes specialize in sport, with numbers varying due to many factors.
Arizonans turn in 3.5 tons of unneeded drugs on National Prescription Take Back Day
More than 3.5 tons of drugs were collected in Arizona in the latest National Prescription Take Back Day, authorities said.
Glendale firefighters reach deal with city on cancer claim coverage
Glendale firefighters have reached an agreement with the city that will ensure presumptive cancer claims will be accepted.
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Arizona Votes
Arizona Republican Karrin Taylor Robson won't run for Kyrsten Sinema's Senate seat
Republican Karrin Taylor Robson said she won't run for the U.S. Senate seat now held by independent Kyrsten Sinema.
Maricopa County recorder has an invitation for election doubters
Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer has an invitation for anybody who harbors a distrust of the voting system that he helps run.
DeSantis launches GOP presidential campaign in Twitter announcement plagued by glitches
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis entered the 2024 presidential race on Wednesday, stepping into a crowded Republican primary contest.
Arizona Technology
Waymo, Uber partner on autonomous vehicle service in Phoenix area
Waymo is teaming up with ride-hailing leader Uber in the Phoenix area to transport passengers and deliver food in autonomous vehicles.
Arizona State University picked to establish clean energy institute
The U.S. Department of Energy announced this week that Arizona State will develop a Clean Energy Manufacturing Innovation Institute.
AT&T bringing high-speed fiber internet service to Chandler, Gilbert
AT&T announced this week it would be rolling out its high-speed fiber internet service to more parts of the East Valley.
United States
Nevada fight over leaky irrigation canal and groundwater more complicated than appears on surface
Water conflicts are nothing new to the arid West, where myriad users long have vied for their share of the precious resource from California's Central Valley to the Colorado and Missouri rivers.
Truck driver indicted on manslaughter charges after deadly Oregon crash that killed 7 farmworkers
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The driver of the semitruck involved in a fatal crash on Interstate 5 in Oregon earlier this month that left seven farmworkers dead has been indicted on charges of manslaughter, court documents show. A grand jury in Marion County Court on Tuesday indicted Lincoln Smith, a 52-year-old truck driver from California, […]
US Border Patrol chief is retiring following end of Title 42 restrictions at US-Mexico border
WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the U.S. Border Patrol is stepping down following major changes at the U.S.-Mexico border that came with the end of Title 42 pandemic restrictions. Chief Raul Ortiz said in a note to staff Tuesday obtained by The Associated Press that he has decided to retire effective June 30. Ortiz […]
Prosecutors seek pretrial detention without bail in deadly shootout at New Mexico biker rally
TAOS, N.M. (AP) — Two men from Texas appeared in court Tuesday to confront drug-possession and firearms-related charges in connection with a deadly shootout at a motorcycle rally in northern New Mexico that left three people dead. Authorities say three men were killed and five people wounded during Saturday’s shootout in the mountain resort town […]
Manhattan prosecutors fight to keep Donald Trump's historic criminal case in state court
NEW YORK (AP) — Ten months before Donald Trump is scheduled to stand trial in his historic New York City criminal case, Manhattan prosecutors are in a tug of war with the former president’s legal team over precisely where he will be tried. Trump’s lawyers are angling to have the hush-money case moved to federal […]
Nevada Republican governor approves abortion protections in rare cross-party move
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada’s Joe Lombardo on Tuesday became one of the first Republican governors to enshrine protections for out-of-state abortion patients and in-state providers, adding the western swing state to the list of those passing new laws to solidify their status as safe havens for people seeking abortions. The legislation codifies an […]
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Here are the biggest tips to keep your AC bill low this summer
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5 mental health myths you didn’t know were made up
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Thank you to Al McCoy for 51 years as voice of the Phoenix Suns
Sanderson Ford wants to share its thanks to Al McCoy for the impact he made in the Valley for more than a half-decade.
Spinal fusion surgery has come a long way, despite misconceptions
As Dr. Justin Field of the Desert Institute for Spine Care explained, “we've come a long way over the last couple of decades.”
Why drug-free weight loss still matters
Wanting to lose weight is a common goal for many people as they progress throughout life, but choosing between a holistic approach or to take medicine can be a tough decision.
How to identify the symptoms of 3 common anxiety disorders
Living with an anxiety disorder can be debilitating and cause significant stress for those who suffer from the condition.