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Phoenix Police has released video of a shooting where a suspect fired at an officer following a sto...

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Phoenix Police release video in shooting of man who fired at officer

The Phoenix Police Department has released video of a shooting where a suspect fired at an officer following a stop.

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Kygo to headline final night of Coors Light Birds Nest in February at WM Phoenix Open

The 2024 Coors Light Birds Nest added internationally acclaimed DJ Kygo as the headliner for the February festival's final night.

Olivia Rodrigo, show onstage during the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards Sept. 12, 2023, in Newark, New ...

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Here are the shows set for Phoenix area's biggest concert stages

Here are all the headline acts set to perform at the Phoenix area's large-scale concert venues in the coming months.

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Tempe to hold Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade on Saturday

Arizona's most unique holiday event, the Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade, will launch at 7 p.m. across Tempe Town Lake this Saturday, Dec. 9.

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Arizona man charged with defrauding local physician out of $207,000

A federal grand jury returned an indictment against Fountain Hills man Jeremie Sowerby for wire fraud and transactional money laundering.

Hans Schmidt, 26, was shot on the corner of 51st and Peoria avenues while he was preaching about at...

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Video released of moment when Glendale preacher shot on street corner

Police have released video of the moment a Glendale preacher was shot on a street corner last month.

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Nick Schmaltz #8 of the Arizona Coyotes celebrates after scoring a goal against the Colorado Avalan...

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By the numbers: Coyotes historic win streak over last 5 Stanley Cup champs

The Arizona Coyotes have set the NHL on fire by defeating the last five Stanley Cup winners in a row. Here's a look at the numbers behind the streak.

Former Rams RB coach and current pass game coordinator Ra'Shaad Samples...

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Report: ASU football extends assistants Ra’Shaad Samples, Bryan Carrington

The Arizona State Sun Devils announced contract extensions to coaches Ra'Shaad Samples and Bryan Carrington, who are among the top recruiters on staff.

ASU head coach Kenny Dillingham, Arizona State vs Colorado Oct. 7 2023 (Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Spor...

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Kenny Dillingham called Notre Dame to sell Irish on Arizona State transfer Jordan Clark

ESPN's Ryan Clark gave a shout out to Kenny Dillingham for the way ASU's head coach for the way he handled the transfer of Jordan Clark, Ryan's son.

Golfer Scottie Scheffler committed to the WM Phoenix Open for 2024...

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2024 WM Phoenix Open gets commits from Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas

The WM Phoenix Open earned its first round of commitments to play in the 2024 event from Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas and Wyndham Clark.

Austin Reaves of the Lakers is trapped by Devin Booker and Kevin Durant of the Suns...

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Suns’ Vogel incensed at Lakers’ timeout by LeBron James as Austin Reaves lost possession

The Suns thought they were about to tie the game, but the Lakers' LeBron James called a timeout after Austin Reaves lost possession.

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Grand Canyon knocks off No. 25 San Diego State for its first win over ranked opponent

Grand Canyon beat No. 25 San Diego State on Tuesday night for its first win over a ranked opponent.

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A table at Kembara, which is set to open Dec. 7, 2023, at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort....

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New restaurant Kembara opening at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort

A new restaurant from acclaimed chef Angelo Sosa is coming to the Valley. Kembara will be housed at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge.

The Arizona Attorney General's Office has settled with an air conditioning company that was making ...

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Arizona settles with air conditioning company over illegal telemarketing calls

The Arizona Attorney General's Office has settled with a Valley air conditioning company that was making illegal telemarketing calls for several years.

Actor Joe Mantegna poses with Debbie Medina Gach of Gilbert-based tequila brand Señor Rio....

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Señor Rio tequila sees brand awareness bump after investment by actor Joe Mantegna

The Gilbert-based Señor Rio tequila brand is getting a boost from its partnership deal with actor Joe Mantegna.

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Seasonal visitor restrictions are now in effect at Banner Health facilities due to the increased ri...

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Banner Health facilities in Arizona restrict visitors due to flu concerns

Seasonal visitor restrictions are now in effect at Banner Health facilities due to the increased risk of flu and respiratory virus concerns.

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Valley-based health care provider uses tech to boost quality of care

Valley-based health-care provider HonorHealth is using technology to lighten the burden on staff at one hospital.

Tempe has begun testing its wastewater for common viruses, such as influenza. (Pexels Photo)...

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Tempe starts testing wastewater for common viruses, including influenza

Tempe has begun testing its wastewater for common viruses, such as influenza, and vector-borne diseases.

Arizona Votes

A judge rejected Kari Lake’s request to examine ballot envelopes of 1.3 million voters, giving th...

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Kari Lake loses bid to see ballot envelopes in trial tied to Arizona election defeat

A judge rejected Kari Lake’s request to examine signed ballot envelopes of 1.3 million early voters from Arizona's 2022 election.

Republican Cochise County Supervisors Tom Crosby, left, and Peggy Judd, right, were indicted on ele...

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2 Arizona county officials indicted on election interference charges from 2022

Two Arizona county officials have been indicted on election interference charges stemming from their conduct in 2022, officials announced Wednesday.

The Mohave County, Arizona, Board of Supervisors voted Nov. 20, 2023, against a plan to hand count ...

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Mohave County supervisors again reject plan to hand count all 2024 ballots

Mohave County officials narrowly rejected a proposal to hand count all ballots in the 2024 election cycle rather than using tabulation machines.

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US struggles to provide adequate housing and services...

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Study says the US is ill-prepared to ensure housing for the growing number of older people

The United States is ill-prepared to ensure housing and care for the growing ranks of America's older people.

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $10 million to help seniors exit homelessness and...

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Maricopa County invests $10M into housing projects for seniors, low-income families

Maricopa County officials approved $10 million to convert a hotel into senior housing and build a rental community for low-income families.

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Mesa moves forward with converting hotel into temporary homeless shelter

The city of Mesa announced Monday it will move forward with converting a former hotel into a temporary homeless shelter.

Arizona Education

The Children’s Equity Project Executive Director Dr. Shantel Meek talks before a crowd. (​Balin...

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Early care and education system underserving kids in Arizona, report says

A new report has found Arizona's early care and education (ECE) system is underserving kids, especially those from marginalized communities.

Glendale Community College's music school received a national accreditation....

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Glendale Community College earns music school accreditation

The National Association of Schools of Music notified Glendale Community College of their music school accreditation.

File photo of a sign at the University of Arizona entrance in Tucson. Students and faculty members ...

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University of Arizona students, teachers angry over $240M budget shortfall

Students and faculty members harshly criticized University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins on Thursday over a $240 million budget shortfall.

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HonorHealth Paradise Valley location opens...

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Valley-based health care provider uses tech to boost quality of care

Valley-based health-care provider HonorHealth is using technology to lighten the burden on staff at one hospital.

Amkor Technology's Telok Panglima Garang (FIZ), Selangor facility.
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Amkor announces $2 billion facility in Peoria for packaging Apple chips

Amkor Technology will spend $2 billion to build a new advanced semiconductor packaging and test facility in Peoria.

Sammy Hagar his selling his 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari at the 2024 Barrett-Jackson collector car auctio...

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Rocker Sammy Hagar to sell his rare hybrid Ferrari at Scottsdale Barrett-Jackson auction

Rock star Sammy Hagar will put a one-of-a-kind Ferrari on the block during the 2024 Barrett-Jackson collector car auction in Scottsdale.

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Authorities responding to reports of multiple victims in shooting at University of Nevada, Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Police say authorities are responding to reports of multiple victims in a shooting at University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

FILE - Republican presidential candidates from left, former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, Florida Gov....

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Four GOP candidates will be on the debate stage, while Trump holds a fundraiser. Follow live updates

Four Republican presidential hopefuls — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie — will be participating in Wednesday night’s debate in Alabama. The early front-runner for the GOP nomination, former President Donald Trump, will be holding a fundraiser in Florida instead. […]

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Lawsuit accuses Sean Combs, 2 others of raping 17-year-old girl in 2003; Combs denies allegations

NEW YORK (AP) — A woman sued the hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs on Wednesday, claiming he and two other men raped her 20 years ago in a New York City recording studio when she was 17. The woman, whose name wasn’t disclosed in the court filing, is the fourth person to file a lawsuit […]

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Republicans threaten contempt proceedings if Hunter Biden refuses to appear for deposition

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are warning Hunter Biden that they will move to hold him in contempt of Congress if he doesn’t appear this month for a closed-door deposition, raising the stakes in the growing standoff over testimony from President Joe Biden’s son. Hunter Biden has insisted that he will only testify to the […]

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Three North Carolina Marines were found dead in a car with unconnected exhaust pipes, autopsies show

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Three Marines found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning in a car outside a North Carolina gas station in July were in a vehicle with unconnected and rusted exhaust pipes, according to newly released autopsy findings. The Pender County Sheriff’s Office had already said months ago that autopsies performed on Camp Lejeune […]

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Indiana's appeals court hears arguments challenging abortion ban under a state religious freedom law

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s Court of Appeals questioned attorneys this week on exceptions to the state’s abortion ban in a case involving residents who are suing on grounds that it violates a state religious freedom law. The class action lawsuit, filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana on behalf of five anonymous residents […]

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KTAR launches online holiday auction benefitting Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley

KTAR is teaming up with The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley for a holiday auction benefitting thousands of Valley kids.

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Valley residents should be mindful of plumbing ahead of holidays

With Halloween in the rear-view and more holidays coming up, Day & Night recommends that Valley residents prepare accordingly.

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The best ways to honor our heroes on Veterans Day and give back to the community

Veterans Day is fast approaching and there's no better way to support our veterans than to donate to the Military Assistance Mission.

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Interest rates may have peaked. Should you buy a CD, high-yield savings account, or a fixed annuity?

Interest rates are the highest they’ve been in decades, and it looks like the Fed has paused hikes. This may be the best time to lock in rates for long-term, low-risk financial products like fixed annuities.

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The 2023 Diamondbacks are a good example to count on the underdog

The Arizona Diamondbacks made the World Series as a surprise. That they made the playoffs at all, got past the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Wild Card round, swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS and won two road games in Philadelphia to close out a full seven-game NLCS went against every expectation. Now, […]

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West Hunsaker at Morris Hall supports Make-A-Wish Foundation in Arizona

KTAR's Community Spotlight this month focuses on Morris Hall and its commitment to supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Arizona.