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Sheriffs suggest ways to tackle drugs and addiction in Arizona
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Authorities investigate fatal boating accident on Colorado River in Arizona
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High court says lone Arizona regulator can seek utility records
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Hurricane Ian nears Florida landfall with 155 mph winds
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Grand Canyon lifts parkwide water restrictions after weeks of shortages
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Abrazo Health to begin first phase of Buckeye medical building
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KTAR.com
UFO exhibit beaming down to Arizona Boardwalk in Scottsdale in the fall
Space invaders have set their sights on Scottsdale this fall, but it's all perfectly safe.
Kevin Stone
Maricopa County attorney says court ruling didn't resolve Arizona abortion law
Maricopa County’s top prosecutor said Tuesday that last week’s court ruling on abortion didn’t resolve the issue of what the law actually is in Arizona.
KTAR.com
Silver Alert issued for 80-year-old woman with dementia last seen in Peoria
A Silver Alert was issued Tuesday for an 80-year-old woman diagnosed with dementia from Peoria.
KTAR.com
Amber Alert suspect killed in California may have been Arizona-bound
A California murder suspect might have been heading to Arizona with his abducted daughter before deputies killed him Tuesday, authorities said.
Associated Press
Woman, 6-year-old boy found dead in San Tan Valley home
A woman and young boy have been found dead in a San Tan Valley home, Pinal County Sheriff’s officials said.
Kevin Stone
Katie Hobbs, Kari Lake set to participate in town hall event next week
Katie Hobbs and Kari Lake won’t be debating anytime soon, but Arizona’s gubernatorial candidates are both scheduled to participate in a forum next week in Phoenix.
Arizona Votes
Kevin Stone
Maricopa County attorney says court ruling didn't resolve Arizona abortion law
Maricopa County’s top prosecutor said Tuesday that last week’s court ruling on abortion didn’t resolve the issue of what the law actually is in Arizona.
Kevin Stone
Katie Hobbs, Kari Lake set to participate in town hall event next week
Katie Hobbs and Kari Lake won’t be debating anytime soon, but Arizona’s gubernatorial candidates are both scheduled to participate in a forum next week in Phoenix.
Jim Cross
Prop 310 would create tax to help fund rural Arizona fire districts
Here are the pros and cons of Arizona's Prop 310, which would create a 0.1% statewide sales tax to help fund rural fire districts.
Associated Press
McCarthy unveils House GOP's midterm agenda in Pennsylvania
MONONGAHELA, Pa. (AP) — House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy on Friday confronted President Joe Biden and the Democratic majority in Congress with a conservative midterm election agenda filled with Trump-like promises, working not only to win over voters but to hold together the uneasy coalition of his own party that has struggled to govern. McCarthy, […]
Associated Press
Candidates for Arizona Secretary of State spar in debate
A Republican Arizona lawmaker sparred with the Democrat in a debate Thursday evening as they each seek the state's top elections post.
KTAR.com
Watch: Arizona Secretary of State candidates Fontes, Finchem face off in debate
The public's only scheduled chance to see the two Arizona candidates for secretary of state side-by-side will happen Thursday evening.
ArizonaSports.com
Kellan Olson
Cam Johnson ready for elevated role with Suns in Jae Crowder’s absence
While Jae Crowder's impact will be missed, Phoenix Suns wing Cam Johnson has proven he's ready and deserves to be a starter.
Associated Press
Brent Strom receives AL Championship ring prior to D-backs’ loss to Astros
D-backs pitching coach Brent Strom, who spent 2014-21 in the same position with the Astros, received his 2021 ALCS ring prior to first pitch.
Jake Anderson
Torey Lovullo: D-backs OF Alek Thomas started to show ‘loss in confidence’
Since the start of September, D-backs rookie OF Alek Thomas is 7-for-55 with two doubles for a slash line of .127/.138/.164 over 18 games.
Arizona Sports
Armstrong on new season for Coyotes: ‘We’ve got to take a step forward’
Arizona Coyotes general manager Bill Armstrong, entering the second year of a rebuild, explains his expectations for the 2022-23 season.
Dan Bickley
Silence between Deandre Ayton, Monty Williams defies all expectations
The indifference of Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams is stunning. So much that it must be the entire point, writes Dan Bickley.
Tyler Drake
Arizona Cardinals WR Greg Dortch staying level-headed amid strong start
Within an Arizona Cardinals team that has lacked consistency in 2022, WR Greg Dortch represents one of the team's lone bright spots.Arizona Business
KTAR.com
Chandler-based Peixoto Coffee expands to new mixed-use development in Gilbert
Family-owned Peixoto Coffee opened Tuesday morning in Gilbert’s Epicenter at Agritopia near Ray and Higley roads.
KTAR.com
Mesa Airlines invests in planes for pilot development program
Mesa Airlines announced Thursday an investment of 29 planes for its pilot development program aimed at shrinking the shortage gap.
KTAR.com
American to add daily flight from Phoenix to Monterrey, Mexico
American Airlines will begin daily nonstop service from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to another destination in Mexico early next year.
Kevin Stone
Revitalized West Valley shopping center changes ownership in $41M deal
The revitalization of Goodyear’s Canyon Trails Towne Center, nearly a casualty of the Great Recession, will continue under a new owner.
KTAR.com
Weekly farmers market coming to High Street in north Phoenix next month
A weekly farmers market will kick off in north Phoenix's High Street next month and will last for several months.
KTAR.com
Popular Phoenix pub Rosie McCaffrey's to close after 20 years
Central Phoenix bar-scene staple Rosie McCaffrey's Irish Restaurant and Pub will pull its final pints this weekend after 20 years, the owner said.
Arizona Health
Taylor Tasler
First-of-its-kind Mesa research center is asking for the public’s help on vaccine research
Community members in the city of Mesa can now take part in advancing modern medicine with medical research studies.
KTAR.com
Arizona AGO grants $6 million to organizations combating opioid crisis
The office of Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich awarded $6 million in funding to 11 organizations that combat the opioids crisis.
Kevin Stone
More than 2,000 Arizonans reported dead from opioid overdoses in 2021
More than 2,000 Arizonans died from opioid overdoses in 2021 as fentanyl use became more prevalent, according to state health officials.
KTAR.com
City of Phoenix's first public health adviser to step into role next month
The city of Phoenix announced on Monday its first public health adviser will join the team in mid-October.
Kevin Stone
Mesa resumes perk of lifetime medical benefits for longtime city employees
Mesa, Arizona’s third-largest city, is bringing back the perk of lifetime medical benefits for city employees who retire after at least 20 years of service.
Griselda Zetino
15-year-old on track to become youngest nursing grad at ASU
A 15-year-old California native is set to become the youngest person to ever graduate with a nursing degree from Arizona State University.Podcasts
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Arizona Education
Associated Press
Valid signature numbers debated in Arizona voucher challenge
Supporters of an expansion of Arizona’s private school voucher system said public school advocates failed to file enough signatures to temporarily block the law.
Associated Press
Foes of Arizona school vouchers file to block huge expansion
Public school advocates who oppose an expansion of Arizona's private school voucher system filed enough signatures to block it from taking effect.
Scianna Garcia | Cronkite News
Ban on sexually explicit materials in Arizona schools to go into effect
A new ban on books containing sexual content will make its way into Arizona public schools this week, leaving critics worried.United States
Associated Press
US poised to provide $1.1 billion more in aid to Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will provide an additional $1.1 billion in aid to Ukraine, with funding for about 18 more advanced rocket systems and other weapons to counter drones that Russia has been using against Ukrainian troops, according to U.S. officials. The latest package is being provided under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which […]
Associated Press
Los Angeles police ID suspect in shooting of rapper PnB Rock
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police on Wednesday named the suspect in the fatal shooting of rapper PnB Rock and warned he should be considered armed and dangerous. The Philadelphia artist, whose real name is Rakim Allen, was gunned down Sept. 13 at a South LA restaurant while eating with his girlfriend. A robber […]Associated Press
Man who plotted to blow up Democratic HQ to be sentenced
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A California man who pleaded guilty to plotting to firebomb the state Democratic Party’s headquarters and other buildings in Northern California after the defeat of former President Donald Trump is scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday by a federal judge. Ian Benjamin Rogers, of Napa, pleaded guilty in May to conspiring to […]Associated Press
Tulsa prosecutor recovering after being stabbed by daughter
An Oklahoma prosecutor was recovering Wednesday at his home in Tulsa, one day after police said he was stabbed by his adult daughter. “Unfortunately (Tuesday), I found myself in a situation that I hoped would never happen,” Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler, 60, said in a statement. “Fortunately, my injuries are such that I […]Associated Press
Judge: Indiana can't enforce abortion burial, cremation law
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge has barred Indiana from enforcing a 2016 law’s provisions that require abortion clinics to either bury or cremate fetal remains, finding that they violate the U.S. Constitution. U.S. District Judge Richard L. Young ruled that the law’s requirements infringe on the religious and free speech rights of people who […]
Associated Press
Advocacy group seeks new White House post on hostage cases
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration should create a new position at the White House National Security Council to focus on cases of Americans who are wrongfully detained in foreign countries, and fund an interagency office tasked with helping free hostages, according to a report Wednesday from a leading advocacy group. The report from the […]
Arizona Technology
Kim Komando
5 ways to think like a hacker to protect your digital life
Stopping cybercriminals starts with your frame of mind. You need to think like the bad guys. Here are five smart ways to do it and tips to help you secure your digital life the right way.
Associated Press
Phoenix-based Nikola CEO testifies company's founder misstated facts
Phoenix-based Nikola Corp.’s top executive testified at the trial of the truckmaker’s founder on Monday that the man was prone to exaggeration and misstating facts.
KTAR.com
AppleCare Technician program launches at Mesa Community College in October
Registration has opened for a new AppleCare Technician program set to launch at Mesa Community College next month.
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Children’s Cancer Network celebrates cancer-fighting superheroes, raises funds during September's Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
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Key dates for Arizona sports fans to look forward to this fall
Fall brings new beginnings in different ways for Arizona’s professional sports teams like the Cardinals and Coyotes.
Day & Night Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing
Here are 4 signs the HVAC unit needs to be replaced
Pool renovations and kitchen upgrades may seem enticing, but at the forefront of these investments arguably should be what residents use the most. In a state where summertime is sweltering, access to a functioning HVAC unit can be critical.
Day & Night Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing
Ways to prevent clogged drains and what to do if you're too late
While there are a variety of ways to prevent clogged drains, it's equally as important to know what to do when you're already too late.