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Boar's Head closing Virginia plant linked to deadly listeria outbreak
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All welcome: Advocates fight to ensure citizens not fluent in English have equal access to elections
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Arizona’s minimum wage set for another increase in 2025
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Tech billionaire pulls off first private spacewalk high above Earth
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ACT Medical Park opening in Chandler to provide advanced imaging services
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Government gives $1.8M in grants to support the fight against veteran suicide in Arizona
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is giving millions in suicide prevention grants to support servicemembers in Arizona and beyond.
Arizona Restaurant Association leader says Proposition 138 right move for service industry
The head of the Arizona Restaurant Association believes Proposition 138 is right for the service industry and hopes the constitutional amendment passes in November.
AZ Political Podcast: Tom Horne on ESA program, transgender girls in boys sports
On this week's AZ Political Podcast, Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne joins to discuss several topics involving Arizona schools.
Rockin’ Taco Street Fest bringing food, music, lucha libre and more to Chandler
If you’re into tacos and music – and who in their right mind isn’t? – the Rockin’ Taco Street Fest in Chandler is the place to be Saturday.
Arizona Humane Society teaming up with Arizona Cardinals for one-day adoption event
The Arizona Humane Society and Arizona Cardinals are teaming up to get dogs and cats adopted at a one-day event on Saturday.
West Valley district building its 8th elementary school
A West Valley school district is set to break ground Friday on a new elementary school in Buckeye. It's named after a 38-year district employee.
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Diamondbacks have rotation mapped out; Yilber Diaz receives new role
The Arizona Diamondbacks have their starting rotation mapped out "as far as we can go" with only five series remaining before the postseason.
Arizona Cardinals’ DeeJay Dallas on kick return touchdown: ‘It was all a blur’
Arizona Cardinals running back and kick returner DeeJay Dallas couldn't recall the reaction he and his teammates had after scoring a 96-yard kick return touchdown against the Bills.
D-backs manager Torey Lovullo on Gabriel Moreno’s return: ‘It’s getting close’
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said he is confident catcher Gabriel Moreno will be back in the lineup soon.
Arizona to debut red ‘Cats’ helmets in ranked battle at Kansas State
Arizona football will debut its red "Cats" helmets on Friday against the Kansas State Wildcats in a battle of top-20 teams.
Cardinals injury report: Kyler Murray good to go, Rams O-line depth clears up
Kyler Murray is good to go for Arizona despite appearing on the Arizona Cardinals injury report, while the Rams' offensive line is banged up.
Spencer Whipple, Cardinals’ wearer of many hats, moves to RBs coach for Rams game
Cardinals pass game specialist and Jack of all trades Spencer Whipple is filling in as Arizona's RBs coach with Autry Denson out against the Rams.
Arizona Votes
Donald Trump, back in Arizona, speaks on presidential debate, tax exemptions
Donald Trump made a return to the border state of Arizona on Thursday, speaking to supporters in the Democratic-friendly city of Tucson.
CBS News invites Donald Trump, Kamala Harris to presidential debate at Arizona State University
CBS News has invited candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris to a presidential debate at Arizona State University in October.
Here's why Arizona's 2-page ballots could slow voting on Election Day in November
Arizona election officials are warning there could be delays at polling places and vote-counting machines could jam as voters fill out a multipage ballot.
Arizona Business
Arizona Restaurant Association leader says Proposition 138 right move for service industry
The head of the Arizona Restaurant Association believes Proposition 138 is right for the service industry and hopes the constitutional amendment passes in November.
Massive workforce program launches to bolster Arizona economy with widespread job support
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs announced the Ready AZ Initiative on Sept. 11, 2024. She said it will provide long-term support to the state economy.
Expert says Arizona economy is poised to soar as inflation slows, businesses hire
With inflation slowing and new businesses ready to hire, the Arizona economy is poised to soar in 2025 and beyond, according to a Valley economist.
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Arizona Health
HonorHealth to take control of multiple Valley hospitals from Steward
HonorHealth announced Wednesday it has agreed to take operational control of multiple Valley hospitals under the Steward Health Care shield.
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 Education
West Valley district building its 8th elementary school
A West Valley school district is set to break ground Friday on a new elementary school in Buckeye. It's named after a 38-year district employee.
Threats to Buckeye schools circulating online are not credible, police say
Threats to Buckeye schools that have been making the rounds online this week are not credible, authorities said Wednesday.
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.
Border and Immigration
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema hopes bipartisan immigration bill gets new life beyond her tenure
U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona said Wednesday she hopes the spirit of her failed bipartisan immigration legislation lives on beyond her time in office.
Arizona political expert: Donald Trump let Kamala Harris off easy on immigration issue
An Arizona political expert thinks Donald Trump let Kamala Harris off the hook on the issue of immigration during Tuesday’s presidential debate.
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.
Youth Violence
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.
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.
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
Young climate activists ask US Supreme Court to revive their lawsuit against the government
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Young climate activists in Oregon have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to revive their long-running lawsuit against the federal government in which they argued they have a constitutional right to a climate that sustains life. Their petition, filed Thursday, asks the high court to reverse a rejection of the lawsuit issued […]
Harris says she is different from Biden because 'I offer a new generation of leadership'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris, who presents herself as the candidate of change as she runs for president against Republican Donald Trump, said Friday that she’s different from President Joe Biden because she offers “a new generation of leadership.” In her first solo television interview since she became the Democratic presidential nominee, Harris […]
Walgreens to pay $106M to settle allegations it submitted false payment claims for prescriptions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Walgreens has agreed to pay $106 million to settle lawsuits that alleged the pharmacy chain submitted false payment claims with government health care programs for prescriptions that were never dispensed. The settlement announced on Friday resolves whistleblower lawsuits filed by the U.S Justice Department in New Mexico, Texas and Florida on behalf […]
911 calls overwhelmed operators after shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School
WINDER, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia county’s emergency call center was overwhelmed by calls on Sept. 4 about a school shooting at Apalachee High School, records released Friday by Barrow County show. Local news organizations report many of the 911 phone calls were not released under public record requests because state law exempts from release […]
Actors and fans celebrate the ‘Miami Vice’ television series’ 40th anniversary in Miami Beach
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Miami Beach residents and visitors can feel it coming in the air tonight — and the rest of the weekend — as “Miami Vice” cast and crew gather to celebrate the iconic television series’ 40th anniversary. The show premiered on NBC on Sept. 16, 1984, and ran for five seasons. […]
The Biden administration is taking steps to eliminate protections for gray wolves
The Biden administration on Friday asked an appeals court to revive a Trump-era rule that lifted remaining Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves in the U.S. If successful, the move would put the predators under state oversight nationwide and open the door for hunting to resume in the Great Lakes region after it was […]
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