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Arizona’s longest tenured congressman makes announcement about his future
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AHS reopens Sunnyslope adoption center as Valley shelters grapple with overcrowding
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West Phoenix high school locked down after school threats posted on social media
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AZ Political Podcast: Stephen Richer on voter registration system error, his future
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Maricopa County recorder candidates didn't debate, but they stated their cases in recent interviews
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Arizona forestry agency allocates $2M to 10 wildfire mitigation projects
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New report finds Arizona's job market is beating the rest of the US
The Greater Phoenix Chamber shared its latest quarterly findings on Arizona's economy, which analyzes the highs and lows, on Tuesday.
Driver fatigue likely led to West Valley crash that killed 2 bicyclists, injured 14 last year
Fatigue likely led to a pickup truck driver’s crash last year that killed two bicyclists and injured 14 other riders on a West Valley bridge.
Suspect dead, police officer injured after exchange of gunfire in Tempe
A Tempe officer was injured and a suspect was killed in an exchange of gunfire on Tuesday night, police said.
How a Scottsdale mixologist won the opportunity to bartend for Kevin Hart
Scottsdale bartender, Bud Shaw, won a championship for a competition that looks to find the best bartender in the country.
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.
Amazing Arizonans: Jay Dobyns on undercover law enforcement career, return to civilian life
Jay Dobyns joined Amazing Arizonans this week to discuss his undercover law enforcement career and subsequent return to civilian life.
ArizonaSports.com
Phoenix Suns have concerted effort to meet NBA trend of taking more 3s
The Phoenix Suns have a coach who wants more modern offensive philosophies like attempting more 3s. Will that finally get them to change?
PFF: Cardinals T Paris Johnson Jr. among most improved NFL players
Cardinals offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. was named as one of Pro Football Focus' Most improved NFL players in 2024 ahead of Week 5.
Still no Darius Robinson, but Trey McBride can give Cardinals much-needed boost in Week 5
Arizona Cardinals TE Trey McBride is trending toward playing this week after missing last Sunday's loss with a concussion. He was greatly missed.
Arizona Cardinals OT Jonah Williams reportedly ‘is uncertain’ to return in 2024
Arizona Cardinals starting right tackle Jonah Williams reportedly "is uncertain" to return in 2024, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Cardinals injury report: Matt Prater does not practice, Trey McBride limited
Cardinals kicker Matt Prater was out of practice Wednesday. Tight end Trey McBride was back as Arizona prepares to face the San Francisco 49ers.
Which blown opportunities in the regular season defined the 2024 Diamondbacks?
With the Arizona Diamondbacks' season now over, Arizona Sports' Burns & Gambo each picked games that contributed to the team's collapse.
Arizona Votes
Here's what Arizona voters need to know about registration deadline, start of early voting
With the calendar flipping to October, the 2024 general election is right around the corner and the Arizona registration deadline is fast approaching.
Arizona says another 120,000 residents could be affected by voter registration system error
Arizona's top elections official said Monday another 120,000 residents could be affected by a voter registration system error that forced swift legal action less than two months before the election.
Arizona Senate race could hinge on Trump voters who back Ruben Gallego
If Ruben Gallego is going to give Democrats their Arizona Senate race victory, he's might need support from Donald Trump voters.
Arizona Business
How a Scottsdale mixologist won the opportunity to bartend for Kevin Hart
Scottsdale bartender, Bud Shaw, won a championship for a competition that looks to find the best bartender in the country.
Coffee and flower shop Stemistry opening its 3rd Valley location in Scottsdale
Coffee and flower shop Stemistry will be opening its third Valley location in Scottsdale this weekend.
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.
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Arizona Health
ACT Medical Park opening in Chandler to provide advanced imaging services
The grand opening for a new medical park in Chandler called the ACT Medical Park near Pecos and McQueen roads will be held on Sept. 19.
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.
Arizona Education
Peoria school district reverses course, votes to provide mental health support funding to students
A Peoria school district voted Thursday to provide mental health support funding to students, a flip from earlier in the month when the board declined federal grant funding.
US Department of Education restores $29M in expired funding to Arizona schools
The U.S. Department of Education has agreed to restore $29 million in expired funding to Arizona schools.
Scottsdale high school threat came from out of the country, police say
A threat that forced the lockdown of a Scottsdale high school on Wednesday came from out of the country, according to police.
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
Republican Liz Cheney to join Kamala Harris at Wisconsin campaign stop
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former congresswoman Liz Cheney, one of Donald Trump’s fiercest Republican antagonists, will join Democrat Kamala Harris at a campaign event in Wisconsin on Thursday aimed at reaching out to moderate voters and rattling the GOP nominee. Cheney was the top Republican on the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection, […]
Former Colorado county clerk Tina Peters to be sentenced for voting data scheme
A former Colorado county clerk and one-time hero to election conspiracists is set to be sentenced Thursday for leading a data-breach scheme inspired by the rampant false claims that voting fraud altered the result of the 2020 presidential race. A jury found Tina Peters guilty of most charges against her in August for orchestrating the […]
Spider lovers scurry to Colorado town in search of mating tarantulas and community
LA JUNTA, Colo. (AP) — Love is in the air on the Colorado plains — the kind that makes your heart beat a bit faster, quickens your step and makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up. It’s tarantula mating season, when male spiders scurry out of their burrows in search of […]
How Black leaders in New York are grappling with Eric Adams and representation
NEW YORK (AP) — It wasn’t a shock to many Black New Yorkers that Mayor Eric Adams has surrounded himself with African American civil rights leaders, clergy and grassroots activists since his indictment last week on federal bribery charges. Adams, a Brooklyn native who rose from the city’s working class to its highest political office, […]
Middle East latest: Israeli strike kills at least 6 in Beirut as foreign nationals evacuate
At least six people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on an apartment building in Beirut overnight, Lebanon’s Health Ministry said, as governments around the world scrambled to evacuate their citizens from the country. Israel was pursuing a ground incursion into Lebanon against Hezbollah while conducting strikes in Gaza that killed dozens, including children. The […]
Stock market today: Asian shares slip and the yen weakens against the dollar
Asian shares were mostly lower on Thursday after U.S. stocks stalled as investors awaited developments in the Middle East. The U.S. dollar gained against the Japanese yen as officials downplayed the likelihood of an interest rate hike soon. That helped push Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index higher. It gained 2% to 38,552.06, while the dollar traded […]
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