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Weekend Wrap: Here are the biggest Phoenix news stories from Feb. 7-9

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Arizona News
1 woman killed in rollover crash in west Phoenix
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Arizona Border and Immigration News
More than 500 charged with immigration-related crime in Arizona over recent 2-week period
Arizona News

Woman dead after hit by car while crossing street in west Phoenix
An adult woman was struck and killed by a car on Friday while crossing a street in west Phoenix, authorities said.

I-17 overnight closures next week to remove old Bumble Bee bridge
The southbound Interstate 17 will be closed overnight from Monday to Wednesday due to scheduled reconstruction of the Bumble Bee bridge.

Arizona AG accuses asthma drug maker of scheming to avoid Medicaid rebates
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes on Thursday sued drug producer GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) for harm done to asthma patients by discontinuing a long-time product.

2024 film projects made $29.1M in economic impact on Phoenix area, new report says
According to a recent study, film production in the metro Phoenix area generated $29.1 million in economic impact in 2024.

3 men arrested near Tucson after fleeing from Border Patrol
Tucson Border Patrol agents arrested three men on Tuesday near the southern border, after they tried to flee from law enforcement.

Federal judge grants Arizona AG temporary restraining order over DOGE personal data access
The Arizona Attorney General was granted a temporary restraining order after filing a suit to stop DOGE's access to sensitive personal information.
ArizonaSports.com

Eagles deny the Chiefs a Super Bowl 3-peat with dominant defense in rout
The Chiefs didn't come close to completing their 3-peat, as the Eagles' dominant defense led Philadelphia to a rout and Super Bowl victory.

Eagles stun Chiefs with pick-6, shutout first half in Super Bowl
Cooper DeJean had more yards on his pick-six than Patrick Mahomes had to his own team as the Philadelphia Eagles blitzed the Kansas City Chiefs to a shutout first half.

Jets tell Aaron Rodgers they’re ‘moving on’ from the QB for next season, report says
Aaron Rodgers is still contemplating whether to continue his playing career. If he does, it appears it won’t be with the New York Jets.

Thomas Detry gets his first PGA Tour victory, a 7-shot romp at the WM Phoenix Open
Thomas Detry nearly aced the rowdy 16th hole in a stretch of four closing birdies to win the Phoenix Open by seven shots for his first PGA Tour victory.

Shorthanded ASU can’t get over the hump at Oklahoma State
Given the circumstances it was facing, ASU men's basketball competed well to not be put away in a loss at Oklahoma State on Sunday.

ASU’s Jayden Quaintance exits vs. Oklahoma State, out with ankle injury
ASU's Jayden Quaintance left Sunday's game against Oklahoma State with a left ankle injury after he was seemingly tripped in transition and will not return.
Arizona Business

2024 film projects made $29.1M in economic impact on Phoenix area, new report says
According to a recent study, film production in the metro Phoenix area generated $29.1 million in economic impact in 2024.

Behind the deal: What the loss of KORE Power means for Buckeye
Here's what the loss of KORE Power, the Coeur d'Alene, Idaho-based battery cell developer, means for Buckeye.

Tempe solar energy startup to appear in Google AI Super Bowl ad
A Tempe-based solar energy startup is showcasing its technology in a Google Workspace TV commercial that will air during the Super Bowl.
Arizona Votes

Bid to put Axon's massive Scottsdale apartment plan on 2026 ballot is certified
Axon will need voter approval in 2026 if it still wants to build a massive apartment complex as part of a proposed HQ in Scottsdale, officials said.

Arizona election management systems overhaul an inexpensive necessity, Fontes says
Updating election management systems is high on the priority list ahead of 2026 for Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes.

New poll finds Andy Biggs is in the lead in 2026 Republican gubernatorial primary
A new poll shows Congressional District 5 Rep. Andy Biggs as the leader in the potential Arizona Republican gubernatorial primary election.
Arizona Health

New emergency helicopter base opens at West Valley hospital
A new emergency air medical base in Goodyear will expand the presence of life-saving care provider Air Methods, the company said on Wednesday.

Arizona cancer support group opening free wig salon in Phoenix
An Arizona cancer support organization is launching an initiative to provide patients and survivors experiencing hair loss with free wigs.

HonorHealth announces creation of international Center for Translational Science in Valley
HonorHealth Research Institute plans to open its new Center for Translational Science within the next month or so.
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Arizona Education

Chronic absentee rate for Arizona students remains far above pre-pandemic level, study finds
A new report found one-third of Arizona public grade school students are chronically absent from school, which is double the absence rate before the pandemic.

Phoenix elementary school principal named one of the top educators in the country
Phoenix principal Jeff Martin cried happy tears as he won the $25,000 Milken Educator Award, which names him one of the top U.S. educators.

Horne urges passage of bill to get harmful junk food out of schools
Tom Horne is urging lawmakers to pass a junk food bill that aims to remove foods and drinks with specific ingredients from Arizona cafeterias.
Border and Immigration

3 men arrested near Tucson after fleeing from Border Patrol
Tucson Border Patrol agents arrested three men on Tuesday near the southern border, after they tried to flee from law enforcement.

Arizona Gov. Hobbs says she welcomes help as more active-duty military head to southern border
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is inviting more help at the southern border as more active-duty military are set to be deployed to the state.

Arizona border mayor credits President Trump for 'close to overnight' improvements
The border situation improved quickly after President Donald Trump returned to the White House, according to the longtime mayor of Arizona’s largest border city.

West Valley protest against federal immigration policies turns unruly, destructive
A West Valley protest against federal immigration policies turned unruly and destructive on Sunday night, authorities said.

Navajo woman reportedly questioned by ICE in Scottsdale leads to lawmaker's concerns
An Arizona lawmaker fears Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is racially profiling tribal members after she was made aware of a Navajo woman who was detained at her workplace in Scottsdale.

Federal agents seize nearly 200 pounds of meth, cocaine at Port of San Luis border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly 200 pounds of illegal drugs at the Port of San Luis border in two separate incidents.
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Arizona Technology

Behind the deal: What the loss of KORE Power means for Buckeye
Here's what the loss of KORE Power, the Coeur d'Alene, Idaho-based battery cell developer, means for Buckeye.

Tempe solar energy startup to appear in Google AI Super Bowl ad
A Tempe-based solar energy startup is showcasing its technology in a Google Workspace TV commercial that will air during the Super Bowl.

Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok if Chinese company doesn't sell it
The Supreme Court upheld the federal law banning TikTok beginning Sunday unless it's sold by its China-based parent company.
Youth Violence

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.

Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell confident 'Preston's Law' would deter group attacks
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell is confident a newly introduced bill called "Preston's Law" would deter group attacks.

Charges dropped against owners of home that held party before Preston Lord was attacked
Prosecutors won’t pursue charges against the owners of the Queen Creek home that hosted the party attended by Preston Lord before he was fatally beaten last year.
United States

Supreme Court that Trump helped shape could have the last word on his aggressive executive orders
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will need the Supreme Court, with three justices he appointed, to enable the most aggressive of the many actions he has taken in just the first few weeks of his second White House term. But even a conservative majority with a robust view of presidential power might balk at […]

Opening statements set in trial of man accused of trying to kill Salman Rushdie
MAYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — Lawyers are scheduled to deliver opening statements Monday at the trial of the man charged with trying to fatally stab author Salman Rushdie in front of a lecture audience in western New York. Rushdie, 77, is expected to testify during the trial of Hadi Matar, bringing the writer face-to-face with his […]

Eagles deny the Chiefs a Super Bowl three-peat with dominant defense in 40-22 rout
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Cooper DeJean, Josh Sweat and the Philadelphia Eagles’ ferocious defense denied Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs a Super Bowl three-peat. It wasn’t even close. 22nd birthday, Sweat tormented Mahomes and the Eagles routed the Chiefs 40-22 on Sunday to secure the franchise’s second Super Bowl championship. Jalen […]

Trump says he has directed Treasury to stop minting new pennies, citing cost
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the cost of producing the one-cent coin. “For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally cost us more than 2 cents. This is so wasteful!” Trump wrote in a post Sunday night […]
Venezuelan immigrants ask court to block Trump administration from sending them to Guantanamo
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Lawyers for three Venezuelan immigrants arrested in New Mexico during President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown have asked a federal court to prevent them from being sent to Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba. A court filing Sunday says while the men haven’t been told they’ll be transferred out of the Otero […]

Trump says he is serious about Canada becoming 51st state in Super Bowl interview
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he is serious about wanting Canada to become the 51st state in an interview that aired Sunday during the Super Bowl preshow. “Yeah it is,” Trump told Fox News Channel’s Bret Baier when asked whether his talk of annexing Canada is “a real thing” — as Canadian Prime […]
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