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Press Coffee announces new location at 100 Mill in Tempe
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Arizona man sentenced to 66 months for smuggling ammunition into Mexico
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Rep. Greg Stanton of Arizona, MCCCD announce bioscience funding
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KTAR.com
Gilbert to upgrade Water Tower Plaza, seeks public feedback
Gilbert plans to make infrastructure and design improvements to its Heritage District, including updates for Water Tower Plaza.
Associated Press
Man arrested in death of Navajo woman found in Arizona last year
Authorities say a Pinon man has been arrested in connection with the death of a Navajo woman who was reported missing in 2019.
KTAR.com
Silver Alert canceled for 78-year-old in Gilbert after being found
A Silver Alert was canceled Monday after a 78-year-old woman with dementia was found after going missing in Gilbert.
KTAR.com
Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake again bashes 'McCain machine' during CPAC appearance
Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake continued her affront of John McCain during the Conservative Political Action Conference summit in Dallas on Saturday.
KTAR.com
Thunderstorms possibilities in the metro Phoenix forecast throughout the week
Another set of storms are expected to pass through metro Phoenix this week, with the greatest chances of rain forecast for Tuesday.
KTAR.com
Man arrested in Arizona after traffic stop leads to over 26 pounds of fentanyl
A 53-year-old man was arrested last month after authorities discovered over 26 pounds of fentanyl in his truck during a traffic stop in northern Arizona.
Arizona Health
KTAR.com
Arizona health official: Fully vaccinated are 10 times less likely to die from COVID
Amid a highly-contagious subvariant of COVID-19 becoming the dominant strain in Arizona, the state's health department said recent data showed fully vaccinated individuals were 10 times less likely to die from the virus.
Luke Forstner
Phoenix homeless shelter fighting outbreak of COVID-19
The Downtown Medical Respite Center run by local nonprofit Circle the City is springing into action to combat an outbreak of COVID-19.
SuElen Rivera
City of Glendale to host Dementia Awareness Day in August
In honor of Glendale joining a national dementia-friendly program last August, the West Valley city will host Dementia Awareness Day next month.
SuElen Rivera
ACA allocates $100M in broadband grants to 20 awardees in rural and urban Arizona
The Arizona Commerce Authority announced earlier this month the allocation of $100 million in broadband grants to 20 awardees in rural and urban Arizona to increase connections for underserved areas.
KTAR.com
10 Arizona counties, including Maricopa, have high COVID-19 community levels
Ten of Arizona's 15 counties now have high COVID-19 community levels, the state's health department said Friday.
Kevin Stone
Highly transmissible COVID subvariant makes up more than half of Arizona's new cases
A highly transmissible new COVID-19 subvariant now makes up more than half of Arizona’s new cases, according to the state health department.
ArizonaSports.com
Associated Press
Serena Williams, still in Canadian Open, about to move ‘away from tennis’
Serena Williams is ready to step away from tennis, turning her focus to having another child and her businesses.
Arizona Sports
Zac Gallen’s terrific outing propels Diamondbacks over Pirates
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen dominated the Pirates with seven efficient innings on Monday at Chase Field.
Tyler Drake
Cardinals notebook: Antonio Hamilton continues to gain his peers’ respect
It's still relatively early on in camp, but one name that's been talked about more and more with every Cardinals practice is Antonio Hamilton.
Tyler Drake
Not even Cardinals’ Kliff Kingsbury can 1-up Mike Bercovici in Scottsdale
Mike Bercovici might be early into his Cardinals coaching career, but he's still got his head coach beat when it comes to the local scene.
Kellan Olson
Lawson Crouse believes in Arizona Coyotes’ long-term vision, core
Arizona Coyotes forward Lawson Crouse spoke on his long-term commitment to the organization and what he sees for it in the future.
Tyler Drake
Cardinals’ Maxx Williams taking ‘day-by-day’ approach in return from injury
Arizona Cardinals TE Maxx Williams surprised many this offseason when he was taken off the physically unable to perform list last Thursday.Arizona Business
KTAR.com
Sunset Cyclery relocates to Anthem with grand opening set for late August
A retail bike shop in metro Phoenix relocated to an expanded storefront in Anthem last month, with a larger capacity for inventory and repairs.
Associated Press
Applications for US jobless claims up again last week
More Americans applied for jobless benefits last week as the number of unemployed continues to rise modestly.
SuElen Rivera
Developers break ground on industrial park along Glendale’s Loop 303 corridor
Ground was broken on Monday for an industrial park in the West Valley to offer businesses space for manufacturing and supply chain needs.
KTAR.com
Developer buys land to build rental homes near microchip facility in Phoenix
A developer announced Monday the purchase of land to build hundreds of rental homes near a microchip facility under construction in north Phoenix.
KTAR.com
Scottsdale police to conduct mass casualty event training in Old Town
Police will conduct a mass casualty event training closed to the public at a nightclub in Old Town Scottsdale Wednesday night, authorities said.
KTAR.com
Work starts on another industrial park near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
More warehouse space is on its way to southeast Mesa after developers broke ground Tuesday on a three-building industrial park project.
United States
Associated Press
Marine general takes over Africa Command, sees challenges
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Marine Gen. Michael Langley took over as the top U.S. commander for Africa on Tuesday, heading U.S. military operations on a continent with some of the most active and dangerous insurgent groups and a relatively small Pentagon footprint. Langley, who made history on Saturday when he became the first African American […]
Associated Press
Jury selection begins in 2nd trial in Whitmer kidnap plot
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Jury selection started Tuesday in the second trial of two men charged with conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020. Prosecutors are putting Adam Fox and Barry Croft Jr. on trial again after a jury in April couldn’t reach a verdict. Two co-defendants were acquitted and two more […]Associated Press
Kia recalls sedans because plates in ceiling can come loose
DETROIT (AP) — Kia is recalling nearly 260,000 older midsize cars in the U.S. because plates in the ceiling can come loose if the side curtain air bags inflate in a crash. The recall covers certain 2012 and 2013 Optima sedans. The automaker says headliner pates on both sides of the cars may not be […]
Associated Press
Grandfather, grandkids among 4 dead in Texas golf cart crash
GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — The four people killed in a weekend golf cart collision in Texas were a grandfather, two of his grandchildren and a niece who were visiting Galveston for a quick vacation before school began, police said. The crash happened Saturday after a driver accused of being intoxicated ran a stop sign and […]
Associated Press
Homegrown foundation leader builds bridges, trust in Flint
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Isaiah Oliver carefully parks his car in the crumbling parking lot of North Flint’s Greater Holy Temple Church. The lot at the church was meant for parishioners coming to worship, not 18-wheelers carrying pallets of bottled water. But as the city grapples with its water crisis, the church has been one […]Associated Press
3 dead in shooting at Florida Narcotics Anonymous meeting
EDGEWATER, Fla. (AP) — Three people are dead following a shooting and hostage situation at Narcotics Anonymous meeting in Florida, police said. Officers responded to a report that a man was shot and a woman was being held hostage Monday night in Edgewater, which is near Daytona Beach. The other people at the meeting were […]Podcasts
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Arizona Education
SuElen Rivera
Tom Horne leads GOP nomination for Arizona school superintendent
Tom Horne is the leading Republican candidate for Arizona's Superintendent of Public Instruction as results continue to trickle in Wednesday morning.
KTAR.com
Shiry Sapir, GOP candidate for public schools chief, says education financing needs overhaul
Shiry Sapir, a Republican candidate for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, said Monday the state's education system is failing and funding formulas need to be overhauled from scratch.
KTAR.com
Arizona school systems still among worst in US, per WalletHub
A personal finance website's annual ranking of school systems still has Arizona being among the worst in the U.S.
Arizona Technology
Kim Komando
Change these settings on your televisions to reduce eye strain
Here are a few tips to minimize eye strain, neck strain and eye fatigue when you're relaxing and watching television.
Kim Komando
Here are 10 tech company customer service phone numbers
When you need tech help, always find contact info on the company’s official website. That isn’t always easy but this phone list should help.
Kim Komando
How to check if your vehicle is one of millions on a recall list
Here's how you can go online to find out if your vehicle is subject to a recall and get email notifications of future recalls.
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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.
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Don't let rising fuel prices stop you from traveling Arizona this summer
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Mayo Clinic Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Why your student-athlete’s physical should be conducted by a sports medicine specialist
Dr. Anastasi from Mayo Clinic Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Tempe answers some of the most common questions.
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Great news: Children under 5 can now get COVID-19 vaccine
After more than two years of battle with an invisible killer, we can now vaccinate the youngest among us against COVID-19. This is great news.
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Condor Airlines shows passion for destinations from Sky Harbor with new-look aircraft
Condor Airlines brings passion to each flight and connects people to their dream destinations throughout the world.