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Tim Walz speaking in Phoenix on Tuesday, same day as presidential debate
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LL Flooring to close all Arizona stores, cease operations
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How to compare and contrast cloud storage and cloud backup
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Sluggish US jobs report clears the way for Federal Reserve to cut interest rates
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Judge delays Donald Trump’s sentencing in hush money case until after November election
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Is Arizona heading in wrong or right direction? Here's what voters think
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$20 million development including Fox restaurants set to open in Peoria
Peoria residents are preparing to welcome three restaurant brands making their West Valley debut as part of The Park at 83 retail development.
Sen. Mark Kelly joins congressional delegation to Finland, Baltic States
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly from Arizona took part in a six-person delegation to Finland and the Baltic states that analyzed defense efforts in the region.
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.
Arizona's monsoon season likely to snuff out without any dramatic storms, weather officials say
Hoping for the powerful monsoon season to bring rain and storms to metro Phoenix? The National Weather Service forecast tells a different story.
'Praying for a miracle': Phoenix officer remains on life support, police union leader says
One of the two Phoenix officers injured in a shooting earlier this week remains on life support, a police union leader said Friday morning.
Watch out for multiple metro Phoenix freeway closures and restrictions this weekend
Motorists will have to contend with several weekend freeway closures across metro Phoenix as construction resumes after a Labor Day holiday break.
ArizonaSports.com
Diamondbacks thrashed by Yordan Alvarez in loss to Astros
Yordan Alvarez hit two three-run homers and Framber Valdez pitched seven innings in the Houston Astros' 8-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night.
Diamondbacks catcher Jose Herrera exits after taking bat to helmet
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Jose Herrera exited Friday's game in Houston against the Astros after the followthrough of a swing struck him on top of his catcher's mask.
Predicting the Arizona Cardinals’ 2024 record
Before the Arizona Cardinals open up the regular season against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, it's time for one last record prediction for 2024.
Kyler Murray has entered his now-or-never season with Cardinals
Kyler Murray's time to turn into a star is now or never for the Arizona Cardinals.
Arizona Cardinals injury report: Rookie WR Xavier Weaver out vs. Bills
Xavier Weaver, Tip Reiman and Joey Blount are the only players listed on the Arizona Cardinals injury report for a game against the Buffalo Bills.
Phoenix Mercury sign guard Celeste Taylor to rest-of-season contract
The Phoenix Mercury have signed guard Celeste Taylor to a rest-of-season contract.
Arizona Votes
JD Vance contrasts Trump and Harris' border policy in Phoenix speech
In Phoenix, JD Vance contrasted his running mate Donald Trump's border policy against his opponent Kamala Harris.
Prosecutor urges judge to not allow move to federal court in Mark Meadows Arizona fake elector case
A prosecutor urged a judge on Thursday to reject former Donald Trump presidential chief of staff Mark Meadows’ bid to move his charges in Arizona’s fake elector case to federal court.
Meghan McCain calls Donald Trump and Kamala Harris 'garbage candidates'
Meghan McCain isn't voting for either Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump. She called them both "garbage candidates."
Arizona Business
$20 million development including Fox restaurants set to open in Peoria
Peoria residents are preparing to welcome three restaurant brands making their West Valley debut as part of The Park at 83 retail development.
Arizona tourism tax revenue surpasses $4 billion for first time in 2023
Arizona's tourism tax revenue finished above $4 billion in 2023, the first time the mark had been surpassed in state history.
Dave's Hot Chicken opening first West Valley location in 2025
Dave's Hot Chicken is expanding in Arizona as it begins construction of its first West Valley location in Goodyear with plans to open in 2025.
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Arizona Health
Arizona Department of Health receives $3 million grant to study maternal mortality
The Arizona Department of Health has been granted $3 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as part of a plan to improve maternal health.
Street tacos from Valley vendors without permits make 17 people sick
Love street tacos? You might get sick like 17 victims who reported their illnesses after eating food from street vendors without permits.
Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix to study if COVID increases the risk for Alzheimer’s
Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix is launching a study to determine if long COVID is a risk factor for developing Alzheimer's disease.
Arizona Education
Arizona education department to keep working with company that puts police officers in schools
State Superintendent Tom Horne extended a partnership on Thursday with a company that provides school safety officers to schools.
City of Scottsdale launches new scholarship program for residents
Scottsdale has launched a new scholarship program for students, Scottsdale College Promise, which is now live and accepting applicants.
New academy center opens to teach children with autism in Phoenix
A new Phoenix center opened to help children with autism, especially children who are five years old or younger, on Aug. 28, 2024.
Border and Immigration
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.
Rep. Ruben Gallego: 'No sane politician' can think immigration system isn't broken
While Republican Donald Trump toured the border in Arizona on Thursday, Rep. Ruben Gallego spoke from Chicago about immigration reform.
Security on high alert for former President Donald Trump's trip to southern Arizona
Former President Donald Trump will take a border trip on Thursday. Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels said security is a top priority.
Youth Violence
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.
Preston Lord's parents open up about Valley teen's life, death in emotional TV interview
Ten months after Preston Lord was beaten to death in a case that sparked outrage across the Valley, his parents sat down with a Phoenix TV station to discuss their unimaginable ordeal.
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
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.
Arizona gets final federal approval to spend nearly $1B to expand high-speed internet access
Arizona received final approval to spend nearly $1 billion in federal funding to expand high-speed internet access in the state.
United States
With father of suspect charged in Georgia shooting, will more parents be held responsible?
Murder charges filed against the father of a 14-year-old boy accused of a Georgia school shooting follow the successful prosecution of two parents in Michigan who were held responsible for a similar tragedy at a school north of Detroit. Is it a sign of a crackdown on parents accused of gross negligence when it comes […]
Sharp divisions persist over Walz's response to the riots that followed the murder of George Floyd
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz faced the biggest crisis of his political career when Minnesota’s two largest cities erupted in protests and riots after a white Minneapolis police officer killed George Floyd. The Black man’s murder in 2020 sparked a nationwide reckoning over racial discrimination and police misconduct. His death, and its complicated aftermath, […]
How to pick the best preschool or child care center for your child
Preschool options are growing with the expansion of early learning programs, giving families in some parts of the U.S. a dizzying array of choices. Some states, like Colorado and New Mexico, are funneling state money into existing private preschools or child care centers. Others, like California, are expanding preschool through the public school system. Some […]
Wisconsin health officials recall eggs after a multistate outbreak of salmonella infections
Wisconsin health officials initiated a recall of eggs following an outbreak of salmonella infections among 65 people in nine states that originated on a Wisconsin farm. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services said in a statement Friday that those who have been infected by salmonella included 42 people in Wisconsin, where the eggs are believed […]
Stellantis recalls 1.5M Ram trucks to fix software bug that can disable stability control
DETROIT (AP) — Stellantis is recalling nearly 1.5 million Ram pickup trucks worldwide to fix a software problem that can disable the electronic stability control system. The recall covers certain trucks from the 2019 and 2021 through 2024 model years, mostly in North America. Stellantis said in a statement Saturday that the trucks may have […]
Florida high school football player dies after collapsing during game
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) — A Florida Panhandle high school football player has died after collapsing during a game, officials said. Port St. Joe High School wide receiver Chance Gainer collapsed during Friday night’s game at Liberty High School. The 18-year-old senior was rushed to the hospital, but died, Gulf County School Superintendent Jim Norton […]
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3 storylines to get you revved up for the 2024 Arizona Cardinals
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Midwestern University Clinic visits boost student training & community health
Going to a Midwestern University Clinic can help make you feel good in more ways than one.
3 new rides for 3 new road trips in Arizona
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Here's how to be worry-free when your A/C goes out in the middle of summer
PHOENIX -- As Arizona approaches another hot summer, Phoenix residents are likely to spend more time indoors.
Beat the heat, ensure your AC unit is summer-ready
With temperatures starting to rise across the Valley, now is a great time to be sure your AC unit is ready to withstand the sweltering summer heat.