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Record daily heat streak in Phoenix nearing 20 as another mark shattered Friday
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West Valley teacher wins car through Vitalant's summer blood drive
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Man sentenced to prison for attack on 70-year-old woman in downtown Phoenix
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Police arrest murder suspect 2 years after fatal shooting in Phoenix
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Former President Barack Obama coming to Arizona to campaign for Kamala Harris
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Construction completed on West Valley industrial development with rail access
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Metro Phoenix schools, police grapple with new reality of traumatic threats
Metro Phoenix has fallen victim this school year to a new reality of increased, oftentimes sophisticated traumatic threats that disrupt learning, drain law enforcement resources and have communities on edge.
51st Four Peaks Brewing Oktoberfest returns to Tempe this weekend
Four Peaks Brewing Oktoberfest is returning to Tempe for its 51st iteration this weekend.
2 people injured in fiery crash in north Phoenix
Two people were seriously injured on Thursday as part of a multi-vehicle accident in north Phoenix.
Kamala Harris to Arizona: 'With your help, in 26 days, we will win'
Vice President Kamala Harris, who is looking to defeat Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election, rallied a group of followers in Arizona with a 25-minute speech on Thursday night.
2 men who stole $315,000 from Family Dollar stores in Phoenix, Glendale arrested
The Phoenix Police Department has arrested two suspects accused of stealing around $315,000 from Family Dollar stores in Phoenix and Glendale.
Phoenix daily heat record streak reaches 17 days but could end soon
The bad news is the daily heat record streak in Phoenix reached 17 days on Thursday. The good news is the streak could soon come to an end.
ArizonaSports.com
Fired up Kenny Dillingham gives postgame interview of the year after ASU upsets Utah
Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham jumped around with fans after the postgame interview of the season after ASU's win over Utah.
Arizona State RB Cam Skattebo scores from 50, 47 yards to close win vs. Utah
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo scored from 50 yards out to take the lead over Utah in the third quarter of Friday's game.
Phoenix Suns start slow, drop 1st game of preseason to Pistons
Friday night's 109-91 Phoenix Suns loss to the Detroit Pistons was not a preseason contest they can really build off, unlike their first two.
Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt returns vs. Utah after exiting from hard hit
Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt exited a tie game with Utah in the second quarter on Friday after taking a hard hit on a run.
Suns’ Royce O’Neale, Pistons’ Ron Holland II draw laughs with epic battle for loose ball
Suns veteran Royce O'Neale and Pistons rookie Ron Holland II epically battled for a loose ball during Friday's preseason game at Footprint Center.
Sam Leavitt improvisation keys scoring drive for Arizona State football vs. Utah
Arizona State football reaped the benefits of Sam Leavitt's elite improvisation as the Sun Devils knotted it up with Utah in the first quarter on Friday.
Arizona Votes
Kamala Harris to Arizona: 'With your help, in 26 days, we will win'
Vice President Kamala Harris, who is looking to defeat Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election, rallied a group of followers in Arizona with a 25-minute speech on Thursday night.
AZ Political Podcast: Mike Noble reacts to the Arizona US Senate debate
On this week’s AZ Political Podcast, Mike Noble helps figure out if either Kari Lake or Ruben Gallego won Arizona’s U.S. Senate debate on Thursday night.
Watch: Special roundtable on Prop 139, Arizona's abortion measure
There was no debate on Proposition 139, and so along with our partners at ABC15, KTAR News 92.3 FM is hosting a special hour-long program.
Arizona Business
Arizona's 1st Seafood City Filipino supermarket coming to Chandler Fashion Center
Seafood City, a chain of Filipino markets, is expanding into Arizona. It will open up a massive store in Chandler in 2025.
Rare celebrity-owned cars hitting block at 1st fall Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction
Rare cars owned by boxer Canelo Alvarez and rocker Sammy Hagar will be on the block this week at the inaugural fall Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction.
Haymaker to open 4th West Valley restaurant and relocate original location
A new Haymaker restaurant is set to open in Buckeye. The company behind the brand soon plans to hire dishwashers, servers, cooks and more.
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Arizona Health
Watch: Special roundtable on Prop 139, Arizona's abortion measure
There was no debate on Proposition 139, and so along with our partners at ABC15, KTAR News 92.3 FM is hosting a special hour-long program.
Proposition 139 looks to codify abortion rights into Arizona Constitution
Proposition 139 would constitutionally protect the right to an abortion in Arizona, which would provide a conclusion to an issue that has dominated the state since Roe v. Wade was overturned.
Phoenix Children's ranked 3rd best children's hospital in southwest U.S.
Phoenix Children’s Hospital was named one of the best children’s hospitals in the nation for the 14th straight year.
Arizona Education
Metro Phoenix schools, police grapple with new reality of traumatic threats
Metro Phoenix has fallen victim this school year to a new reality of increased, oftentimes sophisticated traumatic threats that disrupt learning, drain law enforcement resources and have communities on edge.
New survey shows where Arizona voters stand on education issues
A recent survey shows where Arizona voters agree on education issues, which one organization believes can help guide state lawmakers on policy.
68 people charged with trespassing related to April pro-Palestine protest at ASU
Dozens of people involved in an April pro-Palestine protest at Arizona State University in Tempe have been officially charged with trespassing.
Border and Immigration
Mayor of Douglas looks forward to showing Kamala Harris around his Arizona border city
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to visit Douglas, a city on the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona, on Friday. The city's mayor is looking forward to it.
Kamala Harris to visit border town of Douglas during upcoming Arizona trip
Vice President Kamala Harris will visit the border town of Douglas late Friday afternoon during her upcoming trip to Arizona, her campaign announced.
Kamala Harris should focus on economy, border during Arizona visit, political expert says
Republican political strategist Stan Barnes said he hopes Vice President Kamala Harris' economic plan takes center stage during her Arizona visit.
Watch: Proposition 314 debate in Arizona on border policy
Two legislators stated their cases during the Proposition 314 debate in Arizona on Sept. 19.
Proposition 314 would make it an Arizona crime to cross border outside of port of entry
Crossing the U.S.-Mexico border outside of a legal port of entry could become a state crime if voters pass Proposition 314 in the general election.
Arizona man indicted in human smuggling crash that killed migrant
An Arizona man has been indicted in a human smuggling crash that killed a migrant and injured more, authorities announced Wednesday.
Youth Violence
Mesa Police Department concludes 'Operation Safe Summer' initiative
Operation Safe Summer was an initiative the Mesa Police Department launched in order to help cut down on youth violence in the city.
Preston Lord Day observed in Chandler on what would have been his 17th birthday
The community is invited to observe Preston Lord Day in Chandler on Monday, which would have been the slain youth’s 17th birthday.
Valley leaders push for harsher punishments for group attacks, youth violence
Maricopa County's top attorney wants Arizona lawmakers to inflict harsher punishments on suspects involved in group attacks.
Arizona Homeless News
Mayor says Phoenix will revamp its homelessness policing policy, prioritize social workers
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said the city is changing its strategy when it comes to homelessness policing in light of the DOJ report's findings.
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.
Arizona Technology
Metro Phoenix Verizon customers impacted by service issue
Metro Phoenix Verizon customers were among those impacted when the cellphone carrier experienced issues in multiple markets Monday morning.
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.
United States
Children and adults transported to a Pennsylvania hospital after ingesting 'toxic mushrooms'
PEACH BOTTOM TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Children and adults were transported to a hospital in Pennsylvania Friday night after being sickened by mushrooms, authorities said. Emergency medical personnel responded to a report around 9:30 p.m. of 11 people becoming ill after ingesting the mushrooms in Peach Bottom Township, the Delta-Cardiff Volunteer Company Station 57 said […]
Should California's minimum wage be $18? Voters will soon decide
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Voters will decide in November whether California should raise its hourly minimum wage to $18 by 2026 and pay workers what would be the highest statewide minimum wage in the country. That would be on par with Hawaii, where workers are on track to get paid at least $18 per hour […]
Wife-carrying championship victory brings beer and cash
NEWRY, Maine (AP) — Some partners are carried over the threshold. Others are carried over a muddy obstacle course. Contestants are hoisting their partners and embarking on a muddy 278-yard (254-meter) race on Saturday, splashing through water, jumping over logs and trudging through muck during the North American Wife Carrying Championship. There is nothing dainty […]
It's not just Fat Bear Week in Alaska. Trail cameras are also capturing wolves, moose and more
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Millions of people worldwide tuned in for a remote Alaska national park’s “Fat Bear Week” celebration this month, as captivating livestream camera footage caught the chubby predators chomping on salmon and fattening up for the winter. But in the vast state known for its abundant wildlife, the magical and sometimes violent […]
Transit systems are targeting fare evaders to win back riders leery about crime
CHICAGO (AP) — Dominique Davenport was waiting for a ride home after getting off the MetroLink light rail one night in East St. Louis, Illinois, when he heard an argument followed by gunshots behind him on the station’s platform. A teenager had been killed, the latest act of violence for a St. Louis-area transit system […]
Data shows migrants aren't taking 'Black jobs' or 'Hispanic jobs,' despite what Trump says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump promises the biggest deportation event the U.S. has ever seen if he is elected — a promise he has predicated, in part, on the notion that immigrants in the U.S. legally and illegally are stealing what he calls “Black jobs” and “Hispanic jobs.” But government data show […]
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