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GOP Rep. Liz Cheney says election deniers are 'dangerous' for the state of Arizona
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Associated Press
Low-income communities in Phoenix, other cities learn to tackle climate-fueled heat
Several nonprofit initiatives are popping up around the nation, including in Phoenix, to educate residents about climate-fueled heat that disproportionately affects low income neighborhoods of color.
KTAR.com
2 US citizens arrested for smuggling horse trailer full of migrants into Arizona
Two U.S. citizens were arrested in southern Arizona last week after more than 33 migrants were found inside of a horse trailer, authorities said.
Griselda Zetino
New air traffic control tower is big part of Mesa Gateway Airport's future growth plan
The new air traffic control tower at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport has been operating for more than a month now, replacing one that dated back more than half a century.
KTAR.com
Wrong-way driver dies in crash on Loop 101 in West Valley
One person was killed and two others injured in a wrong-way crash on a West Valley freeway late Tuesday, authorities said.
KTAR.com
Arizonans encouraged to submit ideas to ADOT's name-a-snowplow contest
Arizonans have until Oct. 13 to submit entries for ADOT's name-a-snowplow contest. ADOT will choose 10-15 finalists for the public to vote on.
KTAR.com
Tempe ranks No. 2 on Money's list of 50 best places to live in US
A winning combination that included diversity, affordability and job opportunities landed Tempe in the No. 2 spot for best places to live in the country.
Arizona Votes
Kevin Stone
Kari Lake, Arizona's GOP candidate for governor, says abortion should be rare but not illegal
Kari Lake, the Republican candidate for governor in Arizona, said Tuesday she would like abortions to be rare and safe, but not illegal.
Associated Press
Arizona Democrats Mark Kelly, Katie Hobbs face different prospects in crucial races
Fortunes appear to have flipped for the Democrats Mark Kelly and Katie Hobbs as the midterm campaign enters the home stretch.
Taylor Tasler
Prop 131 would change the line of succession to the governor’s seat
Voters will see 10 statewide ballot initiatives this November, including a potential change to the line of succession for the governor's seat.
KTAR.com
Watch: Arizona state treasurer candidates Kimberly Yee, Martin Quezada debate
State treasurer candidates for Arizona Kimberly Yee and Martin Quezada faced off in a debate Monday night.
D. Hunter Schwarz | Deseret News
Why Arizona voters might not be as polarized as they seem
Arizona voters aren’t as divided as it seems, but it will take work to make politics reflect that reality, according to the Deseret Elevate panel.
KTAR.com
Donald Trump sets Oct. 9 rally in Mesa for Kari Lake, Blake Masters, others
Former President Donald Trump announced plans Friday to hold a rally for his preferred Arizona candidates in Mesa on Oct. 9.
ArizonaSports.com
Tyler Drake
Arizona Cardinals starting OL navigating handful of injuries in Week 5
The Arizona Cardinals got out of Carolina last week with a much-needed win to move to 2-2 but the victory wasn't without its casualties.
Jordan Leandre
WR Tetairoa McMillan chose Arizona Wildcats over Oregon out of trust
Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan's commitment to the school was based on his gut, trust after original commitment to Oregon.
Tyler Drake
Cardinals’ Kliff Kingsbury confident Andy Isabella will find his NFL place
Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury believes Andy Isabella can play in this league. He just has to find the right fit.
Arizona Sports
Former Cardinals WR Isabella joining Ravens’ practice squad, per report
Former Cardinals wide receiver Andy Isabella will be joining the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
Kellan Olson
Merrill Kelly reaches 200 IP in D-backs’ season finale, win vs. Brewers
Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly reached 200 innings pitched in Wednesday's season finale against the Milwaukee Brewers, a 4-2 win.
Arizona Sports
Eagles-Cardinals injury report: Arizona’s A.J. Green back at practice
Cardinals wide receiver A.J. Green (knee) was back at practice in a limited fashion Wednesday ahead of a game against the Eagles.
Arizona Business
Griselda Zetino
New air traffic control tower is big part of Mesa Gateway Airport's future growth plan
The new air traffic control tower at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport has been operating for more than a month now, replacing one that dated back more than half a century.
KTAR.com
Goodyear announces plans to create downtown area called GSQ
The city of Goodyear and Globe Corporation announced plans last week to develop a mixed-used, walkable downtown area called GSQ.
Alex Weiner
Vertical farm opens in Avondale to boost sustainable food production
A new vertical farm in the Avondale 107th Industrial Park opened last week with the goal of sustainably producing pesticide-free food.
Associated Press
Arizona announces $85M settlement with Google over user data
Arizona AG Mark Brnovich said his office reached an $85 million settlement with Google to resolve a lawsuit that accused the tech company of “surreptitiously” obtaining user data to sell advertisements.
KTAR.com
Phoenix among best US cities for vegans and vegetarians, per WalletHub
Phoenix made the top five on a list of best U.S. cities for vegans and vegetarians, according to a personal finance website.
Kevin Stone
Arizona hits revenue threshold to implement 2.5% flat income tax a year early
Arizona’s flat income tax rate of 2.5% will kick in for the 2023 tax year thanks to a healthy economy, the state announced Thursday.
Arizona Health
Kevin Stone
Kari Lake, Arizona's GOP candidate for governor, says abortion should be rare but not illegal
Kari Lake, the Republican candidate for governor in Arizona, said Tuesday she would like abortions to be rare and safe, but not illegal.
Associated Press
Arizona clinic has workaround for abortion pill ban
PHOENIX (AP) — A Phoenix abortion clinic has come up with a way for patients who can end their pregnancy using a pill to get the medication quickly without running afoul of a resurrected Arizona law that bans most abortions. Under the arrangement that began Monday, patients will have an ultrasound in Arizona, get a […]
SuElen Rivera
Arizona near-total abortion ban remains in effect after judge denies Planned Parenthood's stay
The near-total abortion ban in Arizona will remain in effect after a judge denied Planned Parenthood's to pause the ruling.
Balin Overstolz McNair
Arizona mother makes stunning recovery from near death in 2017 Las Vegas shooting
Arizona mother Jovanna Calzadillas was struck in the head by a bullet during the nation's deadliest mass shooting in Las Vegas.
KTAR.com
Scottsdale, Tempe ranked among best cities for people with disabilities
Two Valley cities both made the top 10 list of best cities for people with disabilities in a recent study by personal finance website WalletHub.
KTAR.com
Abrazo Health to begin first phase of Buckeye medical building
Abrazo Health released a rendering of its first phase of development that'll bring its sixth major medical campus to the Valley.Podcasts
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Arizona Education
Alex Weiner
Arizona Department of Education allocates $1M for classroom resources
The Arizona Department of Education will allocate $1 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds for classroom resources.
KTAR.com
Salt River Project offers grants of up to $5,000 for Arizona schools
Teachers across Arizona can now apply for funding to enhance learning in the classroom through a Salt River Project educational program.
Griselda Zetino
Arizona program that pays for students to become teachers gets an extra $15 million
More money is going to the state program that gives scholarships to students studying to become teachers in Arizona after demand exceeded available funding this year.United States
Associated Press
Former Uber security chief guilty of data breach coverup
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The former chief security officer for Uber was convicted Wednesday of trying to cover up a 2016 data breach in which hackers accessed tens of millions of customer records from the ride-hailing service. A federal jury in San Francisco convicted Joseph Sullivan of obstructing justice and concealing knowledge that a federal […]
Associated Press
Report: Mom of Walker's child says he paid for her abortion
ATLANTA (AP) — A woman who said Herschel Walker paid for her 2009 abortion is the mother of one of his children, according to a new report Wednesday, undercutting the Georgia Republican Senate candidate’s claims that he didn’t know who she was. The Daily Beast, which first reported Monday on the abortion, said it had […]
Associated Press
Protester subdued by Rams' Wagner files police report
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — A protester who ran onto the field during the San Francisco 49ers’ Monday night home game against the Rams has filed a police report after being subdued by Los Angeles linebacker Bobby Wagner. Santa Clara Police Department Lt. Cuong Phan confirmed to The Associated Press on Wednesday that the department […]
Associated Press
Liz Cheney says Arizona GOP candidates threaten democracy
PHOENIX (AP) — Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney on Wednesday said the Republican candidates for Arizona governor and secretary of state pose a huge risk for democracy because both say they will refuse to certify election results if they don’t like the results. Cheney, a prominent critic of former President Donald Trump and one of just […]
Associated Press
Colorado baker fighting ruling over gender transition cake
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado baker who won a partial Supreme Court victory after refusing on religious grounds to make a gay couple’s wedding cake a decade ago is challenging a separate ruling he violated the state’s anti-discrimination law by refusing to make a cake celebrating a gender transition. A lawyer for Jack Phillips on […]
Associated Press
'Scrubs' producer Eric Weinberg charged with sex assaults
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eric Weinberg, an executive producer and writer for the hit TV show “Scrubs” and many others, has been charged with sexually assaulting five women that he lured to photo shoots and there could be many more victims, Los Angeles County prosecutors announced Wednesday. Weinberg, 62, was arrested Tuesday, nearly a week […]
Arizona Technology
Kim Komando
Chrome is a safe browser but here's how to make it safer
Google Chrome is far and away the world’s most popular browser. Here's how you can make it better for your personal use.
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.
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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.