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2 dead in murder-suicide at Arizona assisted living facility
Two residents at an assisted living facility in Sun City are dead after an apparent murder-suicide Sunday, authorities said.
Associated Press
Ducey quietly taps $95M in virus cash to boost trooper pay
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey quietly tapped $95 million in federal coronavirus relief money in November to boost pay for state troopers.
Tom Kuebel
I-17 southbound reopened at Deer Valley Road in Phoenix after crash
The Arizona Department of Transportation closed most of Interstate 17 southbound near Deer Valley Road due to a crash on Sunday afternoon.
Associated Press
Former President Trump tests GOP loyalty during rally in Arizona
Former President Donald Trump stepped up his election-year effort to dominate the Republican Party, holding a rally in Arizona on Saturday.
KTAR.com
Celine Dion cancels remaining tour stops including April show at Gila River
The singer has been treated for severe and persistent muscle spasms that have effected her performing resulting in the tour's cancellation.
KTAR.com
Police investigate 2-vehicle fatal collision in Phoenix
A two-vehicle collision left a man dead on Saturday in Phoenix.Arizona Health
Associated Press
Arizona Gov. Ducey's $14.2 billion budget proposal includes tax credits, border funding
Gov. Doug Ducey on Friday proposed a tax credit for Arizona's working poor, the first time in his eight years of pushing tax cuts that he pitched a benefit targeted at the lowest-income taxpayers.
Danny Shapiro
Over 1,000 Arizona high school sports games canceled this week due to COVID-19
Over 1,000 Arizona high school sports games have been canceled this week due to the omicron spread of COVID-19, the commissioner of officials for the Arizona Interscholastic Association said Friday.
Associated Press
Biden administration threatens Arizona COVID funding over school mask policies
The Biden administration is threatening to recoup COVID-19 relief funds sent to Arizona over state provisions that it says discourage families and school districts from following federal guidance recommending face masks.
KTAR.com
Arizona COVID hospitalizations, deaths aren't surging despite record caseloads
The omicron variant has pushed COVID-19 caseloads to record levels in Arizona, but hospitalizations and deaths haven’t seen a similar surge.
KTAR.com
Arizona becomes 11th state to report more than 25,000 COVID deaths
Arizona on Thursday became the 11th state to record more than 25,000 deaths from COVID-19 over the course of the pandemic.
Associated Press
Sonora Quest, Arizona's largest lab, bolstering COVID-19 test operation
Sonora Quest, Arizona's largest diagnostic testing lab, said it will expand its operation and be able to take on thousands more COVID-19 test samples.
ArizonaSports.com
Arizona Sports
Arizona basketball rises to No. 3 in latest AP rankings
The Arizona Wildcats are now the top ranked team in the Pac-12 after rising to No. 3 in the latest AP men's college basketball rankings.
Tyler Drake
What worked? A look at how the Cardinals upended the Rams in Week 4
The last meeting between the two went in favor of L.A., but the Cardinals put together a winning formula against the Rams early on in 2021.
Wills Rice
Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Rams Wild Card betting odds
The Arizona Cardinals will be the betting underdogs for Monday night's Wild Card matchup against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.
Arizona Sports
NFL analysts give their pick for Cardinals vs. Rams Wild Card game
The Cardinals may not have won the NFC West, but many NFL analysts like the team's chances against the Rams in the Wild Card game on Monday.
Arizona Sports
Arizona State lands commitment from Alabama QB transfer Paul Tyson
Paul Tyson, the great-grandson of legendary football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, announced he's transferring to ASU from Alabama.
Associated Press
49ers upset Cowboys, will face No. 1 seed Green Bay in Divisional Round
The San Francisco 49ers became the first road team to win on Wild Card weekend, beating the Dallas Cowboys 23-17.Arizona Business
KTAR.com
Man arrested for allegedly shooting teen fast-food worker in Phoenix
A man was arrested Friday evening for allegedly shooting a 16-year-old fast-food restaurant worker in the head after an altercation in Phoenix on Thursday night, authorities said.
KTAR.com
Financial guidance company NerdWallet announces expansion into Scottsdale
Financial guidance company NerdWallet announced Thursday it would be opening an office in Scottsdale at the Lincoln Towne Center.
Associated Press
Arizona Gov. Ducey's $14.2 billion budget proposal includes tax credits, border funding
Gov. Doug Ducey on Friday proposed a tax credit for Arizona's working poor, the first time in his eight years of pushing tax cuts that he pitched a benefit targeted at the lowest-income taxpayers.
KTAR.com
Here are employers who are hiring in metro Phoenix
With businesses opening to full capacity and looking to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, employers in metro Phoenix and Arizona are looking to hire. Here's the list of employers looking for workers.
KTAR.com
Liberty Market in Gilbert to close for a month to renovate the restaurant
Liberty Market in downtown Gilbert will close for a renovation beginning Jan. 24 and lasting through the end of February.
Kevin Stone
Mountain Mike’s Pizza makes Arizona debut at Mesa Riverview
California-based Mountain Mike’s Pizza has climbed over to Arizona, with the Grand Canyon State’s first location opening in Mesa.United States
Associated Press
Court to hear appeal of man convicted in son's hot-car death
ATLANTA (AP) — A man whose toddler son died after he left him in a hot car for hours is asking Georgia’s highest court to overturn his convictions for murder and child cruelty. Justin Ross Harris, 41, was convicted in November 2016 on eight counts including malice murder in the death of his 22-month-old son, […]Associated Press
Car plunges off California elevated highway, 3 people killed
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Three people died after the car they were in plunged off an elevated section of a highway near Los Angeles and landed on the street below, authorities said. The single-vehicle crash on Interstate 210 happened at about 8:30 p.m. Sunday in Pasadena, according to the California Highway Patrol. Two people in […]Associated Press
Steve Schapiro, prize-winning photographer, dies at 87
NEW YORK (AP) — Steve Schapiro, a prize-winning photographer whose indelible images ranged from the March on Washington to the set of “The Godfather” and other films, has died at age 87. Schapiro died Saturday at his home in Chicago, according to spokesperson Heidi Schaeffer. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer. A New York […]Associated Press
Officer shot teen in neck after car chase near Miami
MIAMI (AP) — A police sergeant chased and shot a 15-year-old who was running with a Glock handgun after crashing a car into a fence, police said. The teen remained in critical condition Monday as the shooting is investigated. The 29-year Miami-Dade police veteran who shot the teen was serving on Operation Community Shield, a […]
Associated Press
Chan, Zuckerberg fighting Native American vaccine hesitancy
Dallas Goldtooth, known for his role in the hit FX television series “Reservation Dogs,” slowly swivels in his chair to face the camera in a recent TikTok video. As he looks at the audience, a voice-over announcer says, “When people refuse to get vaccinated but also talk about protecting future generations, that’s stupid.” The Dakota […]
Associated Press
Funeral services held for 12 killed in Philadelphia fire
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Funeral services were held Monday for nine children and three adults who died in a Philadelphia fire five days into the new year, the deadliest blaze in the city in more than a century. A funeral procession on the rain-soaked streets of the city Monday morning was followed by services at Temple […]Podcasts
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Arizona Gov. Ducey's $14.2 billion budget proposal includes tax credits, border funding
Gov. Doug Ducey on Friday proposed a tax credit for Arizona's working poor, the first time in his eight years of pushing tax cuts that he pitched a benefit targeted at the lowest-income taxpayers.
KTAR.com
Arizonans to get over $58M from Navient student loan settlement
More than $58 million from a $1.85 billion national settlement with Navient, a student loan servicer accused of unfair and deceptive practices, is heading to Arizonans.
Kevin Stone
Ducey's voucher program if Arizona schools close classrooms is now open
The portal for qualifying Arizona families to sign up for vouchers if their schools pause in-person learning is now open, Gov. Doug Ducey announced Friday.Arizona Technology
KTAR.com
Salt River Project announces wind farm to be developed north of Flagstaff
Salt River Project announced Thursday a wind farm will be developed north of Flagstaff that will produce enough energy to power about 40,000 homes.
Kim Komando
How to find your phone when it's lost and even if battery is dead
When it comes to finding your phone, there are better ways than shouting for someone else in the house to call you.
Associated Press
Arizona Gov. Ducey's $14.2 billion budget proposal includes tax credits, border funding
Gov. Doug Ducey on Friday proposed a tax credit for Arizona's working poor, the first time in his eight years of pushing tax cuts that he pitched a benefit targeted at the lowest-income taxpayers.
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