Arizona News

Affordable rental community in Tempe to bring 229 units...

Serena O'Sullivan

Developer Greenlight Communities bringing affordable rental complex to Tempe

Greenlight Communities is officially ready to start its project to bring to life Cabana Kyrene, an affordable rental community in Tempe.

Adam Cauthron leaves behind a wife and two children. (Photo via Phoenix Fire Department)...

Danny Shapiro

Memorial services set for Phoenix firefighter/paramedic who died off-duty

Memorial services have been announced for a Phoenix firefighter and paramedic who died off-duty late last month.

Glendale man accused of murdering and decapitating his own mother...

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Glendale man who allegedly decapitated his mother indicted for murder

Alejandro David Gonzalez, 25, was officially indicted — or formally accused — of murdering and decapitating his mother, prosecutors announced.

record daily high temperatures...

Kevin Stone

Phoenix streak of record daily high temperatures reaches 2 full weeks

The relentless streak of record daily high temperatures in Phoenix reached two full weeks on Monday, and there's more to come.

road rage shooting...

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Driver killed in apparent road rage shooting in Glendale

A driver was killed in an apparent road rage shooting in Glendale on Monday morning, authorities said.

brush fire Black Canyon City Arizona October 7...

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Brush fire causes heavy delays on northbound I-17 north of metro Phoenix

A brush fire caused delays for several hours on the northbound lanes of Interstate 17 north of the Valley on Monday morning, authorities said.

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Jonathan Gannon, Arizona Cardinals head coach, talks to receiver Greg Dortch...

Alex Weiner

Cardinals’ Jonathan Gannon proud of work that led to bounce-back win

The Cardinals had quite a response to a Week 4 blowout, and head coach Jonathan Gannon was particularly impressed with their focus.

Cornerback Treydan Stukes #2 of the Arizona Wildcats...

Kevin Zimmerman

Report: Arizona football DB Treydan Stukes out for year with knee injury

Arizona football DB Treydan Stukes will miss the rest of the 2024 season due to a knee injury, according to the Arizona Daily Star's Justin Spears.

Call of Duty's The Replacers works for Kyler Murray in a COD ad...

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Cardinals’ Kyler Murray teases the meme-makers with Call of Duty partnership

Kyler Murray's apparent video game habits became a meme. Now, he's coopted that into a partnership with Call of Duty.

Jesse Luketa #43 of the Arizona Cardinals lines up during an NFL Football game against the San Fran...

Bailey Leasure

Cardinals OLB Jesse Luketa on 2024 debut: ‘Opportunity came knocking and I simply answered’

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Jesse Luketa was ready to be called upon in his first game of the 2024 NFL season.

Head coach Robert Saleh of the New York Jets looks on against the Denver Broncos...

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Robert Saleh fired as New York Jets head coach, Jeff Ulbrich takes interim job

The New York Jets have fired coach Robert Saleh after the team's 2-3 start, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.

Kate Anderson of Westwood High School...

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Westwood High School’s Kate Anderson juggles leadership in the pool and Unified Sports

Westwood High School's Kate Anderson might be surprised she's a senior now. But in her busy schedule of activities and athletics, it's clear that falling into new passions and leading comes naturally.

Arizona Votes

political misinformation...

Kevin Stone

Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona warns voters about 'huge amount' of foreign misinformation

As Election Day draws near, U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona is warning voters about political misinformation being peddled online by foreign actors.

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a rally at the Dort Fina...

Bailey Leasure

Presidential nominee Kamala Harris to campaign in Arizona this week

Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris plans to campaign in Arizona this week ahead of the Nov. 5 general election.

Small business owners in Arizona supporting Harris...

Serena O'Sullivan

Group of small business owners in Arizona rally around Kamala Harris

Around 50 small business owners in Arizona gathered in Phoenix on Friday to try to drum up support for Vice President Kamala Harris before Nov. 5.

Arizona Business

Arizona airport infrastructure grants...

Serena O'Sullivan

3 Arizona airports getting over $75M in federal infrastructure funding

The federal government is sending three Arizona airports $75 million in airport infrastructure grants through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Iconic resort Phoenix...

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Phoenix developer invests $100M to buy and renovate iconic resort

Phoenix-based Pivotal Group is investing $100 million to purchase and renovate the Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak, an iconic property developed in 1977.

Small business owners in Arizona supporting Harris...

Serena O'Sullivan

Group of small business owners in Arizona rally around Kamala Harris

Around 50 small business owners in Arizona gathered in Phoenix on Friday to try to drum up support for Vice President Kamala Harris before Nov. 5.

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opioid addiction treatment Arizona methadone...

Serena O'Sullivan

Opioid addiction treatment more accessible in Arizona with new federal regulations

Federal regulations around the at-home administering of methadone will make opioid addiction treatment more accessible for those in rural Arizona.

new medical park in Chandler opening September 2024...

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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 announced Wednesday it has agreed to take operational control of multiple Valley hospit...

Danny Shapiro

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.

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A classroom...

Aaron Decker

SRP begins applications for classroom grants that provide up to $5,000 to Arizona teachers

Arizona teacher are now eligible to apply for up to $5,000 in classroom grants that go toward STEM and social science education.

Center for Free Speech...

Kevin Stone

ASU announces creation of Center for Free Speech, with annual forum starting in 2025

Arizona State University is creating a Center for Free Speech that will host an annual forum starting next year, the Tempe-based school announced.

Peoria mental health support funding...

Danny Shapiro

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.

Border and Immigration

U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona: Kamala Harris Douglas visit...

Serena O'Sullivan

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 in Arizona...

Kevin Stone

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' economic plan U.S. Arizona economy 2024 general election...

Serena O'Sullivan

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.

Proposition 314 debate...

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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...

Balin Overstolz McNair

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.

Human smuggling crash....

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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

Operation Safe Summer cut down on youth violence in Mesa...

Serena O'Sullivan

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 is being commemorated in Chandler on Sept. 23, 2024....

Kevin Stone

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.

group attacks East Valley youth violence legislation...

Serena O'Sullivan

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

people experiencing homelessness policing Phoenix law enforcement...

Serena O'Sullivan

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.

the homeless ID project ADOT partnership...

Serena O'Sullivan

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.

Tents and trash overtook the Phoenix Zone homeless encampment before the city cleared it out after ...

Kevin Stone

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

Phoenix Verizon customers...

KTAR.com

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.

Shellphish team celebrates after victory...

Serena O'Sullivan

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.

Promotional photo of a Waymo One robotaxi stopped on a street as a pedestrian crosses....

Kevin Stone

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

FILE - Staffers work on election night at the Washington bureau of The Associated Press on Nov. 3, ...

Associated Press

Why and how AP counts the vote for thousands of US elections

WASHINGTON (AP) — There isn’t an easier way to count votes than to count the votes. The Associated Press has been tallying results in national, state and local elections since 1848. In broad terms, the process is the same today as it was then: Vote count reporters collect election results at a local level as […]

FILE - Mildred James of Sanders, Ariz., shows off her "I Voted" sticker as she waits for results of...

Associated Press

AP Elections Top 25: The people, places, races, dates and things to know about Election Day

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans will cast roughly 160 million ballots by the time Election Day comes to a close — in several different ways, including many submitted a few weeks before polls even open. They will choose a president, members of Congress and thousands of state lawmakers, city council members, attorneys general, secretaries of state […]

Gun shop owner and 2nd Amendment advocate Toby Leary announces outside the Massachusetts Statehouse...

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Gun activists say they are aiming to put Massachusetts gun law repeal on 2026 ballot

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts gun advocates announced Tuesday that they have gathered enough signatures to place a question on the 2026 ballot that would repeal a sweeping new gun law that cracks down on privately made, unserialized ghost guns, criminalizes possession of bump stocks and trigger cranks and requires applicants for a gun license to […]

FILE - Voters line up to cast their ballots in the midterm election at the Aspray Boat House in War...

Associated Press

How a poll can represent your opinion even if you weren’t contacted for it

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chances are, you have never been contacted for an election poll. But the dozens of high-quality election polls that will be released before Election Day, Nov. 5, represent a reasonable estimate of the opinions of all Americans. The best pollsters do that by ensuring they can randomly select the group of people […]

FILE - Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential no...

Associated Press

Will the polls be right in 2024? What polling on the presidential race can and can’t tell you

WASHINGTON (AP) — The presidential race is competitive. That’s about as much as the national polls can tell us right now, even if it looks like Democrat Kamala Harris is down in one poll or Republican Donald Trump is up in another. And that’s just fine. Even though polls are sometimes treated as projections, they […]

FILE - The Associated Press logo is shown at the entrance to the news organization's office in New ...

Associated Press

How AP VoteCast works, and how it's different from an exit poll

WASHINGTON (AP) — When it comes to understanding elections, it’s not just about who won and lost. To explain what really happened, it’s important to understand who voted and how, what they cared about and how they felt about important issues facing the country. At The Associated Press, AP VoteCast is a key part of […]

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