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Shooting in central Phoenix leaves 1 dead, 2 others injured on Saturday
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Producer Marshmello added to second day of BetMGM West Fest
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Drawing nears for $700M Powerball prize, 10th biggest in US
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Route to Super Bowl dangerous for Mexico's avocado haulers
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Drive-by shooting injures 2, strikes multiple businesses in Phoenix
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Authorities cancel Silver Alert issued for woman last seen driving in Scottsdale
Arizona News

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Phoenix construction firm lands job preparing State Farm Stadium for Super Bowl LVII
A fast-growing Phoenix construction company said working on preparing State Farm Stadium for Super Bowl LVII is paying early dividends.
Wills Rice
Arizona Renaissance Festival returns to East Valley on Saturday
Arizona's 35th Annual Renaissance Festival returns to Arizona on Saturday with a medieval 16th-century European village atmosphere.
KTAR.com
Man dies making left turn after driver runs red light in Phoenix
A man was killed in Phoenix on Friday after a driver ran a red light, striking the victim's car in an intersection, authorities said.
Kevin Stone
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs creates panel to study teacher retention problem
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs issued an executive order Thursday aimed at figuring out ways to keep teachers in classrooms.
Associated Press
6th officer fired after beating death of Tyre Nichols
A sixth Memphis officer was fired Friday after an internal police investigation showed he violated multiple department policies in the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols.
Associated Press
Denver Court throws out Wyoming doctor's pill convictions
A federal appeals court on Friday threw out the convictions of a doctor accused of overprescribing powerful pain medication and ordered a new trial for him.Arizona Business

Ron Davis/Phoenix Business Journal
Phoenix construction firm lands job preparing State Farm Stadium for Super Bowl LVII
A fast-growing Phoenix construction company said working on preparing State Farm Stadium for Super Bowl LVII is paying early dividends.
KTAR.com
Putting World, with 18-hole indoor course, opens in Scottsdale
Putting World, a new putting venue featuring an 18-hole indoor course, opened in Scottsdale.
Kevin Stone
2022 WM Phoenix Open drove economic impact of over $450M, study finds
The WM Phoenix Open pumped nearly half a billion dollars into the local economy last year, according to an economic impact study.
KTAR.com
Breakfast restaurant Over Easy plans to open 3 Valley locations this year
Breakfast and brunch restaurant Over Easy announced plans to open three new locations across the Valley this year.
Danny Shapiro
Arizona Chamber of Commerce president says Super Bowl could bring state up to $1 billion
Danny Seiden, president and CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce, projects the state to strongly benefit from the Super Bowl.
KTAR.com
Maricopa County allocates over $7.5M for career education programs
Maricopa County recently allocated more than $7.5 million in federal funding for two career development educational programs.ArizonaSports.com

Wills Rice
Deandre Ayton’s monster night leads Suns to win over Pistons
The Suns' starters carried the load Saturday night for a 116-100 win over the Pistons, thanks to 31 points from center Deandre Ayton.
Kellan Olson
Coyotes’ Clayton Keller scores 3 times in 2023 NHL All-Star Game
Arizona Coyotes forward Clayton Keller had himself a productive Saturday afternoon in the 2023 NHL All-Star Game.
Alex Weiner
Cardinals to interview Lou Anarumo, Mike Kafka a 2nd time, report says
The Cardinals are set to give second interviews to Bengals DC Lou Anarumo and Giants OC Mike Kafka for their head coach job, per reports.
Character Counts
Cardinals TE Zach Ertz surprises teenage Eagles fan with Super Bowl tickets
Arizona Cardinals tight end and former Eagle Zach Ertz gifted a fan two tickets to Super Bowl LVII in Glendale.
Alex Weiner
D-backs top prospects Jordan Lawlar, Brandon Pfaadt among 28 NRIs to MLB camp
The Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday announced 28 non-roster invitees to attend Major League camp in Spring Training.
Associated Press
Chiefs’ Mahomes expects to practice fully ahead of Super Bowl despite ankle injury
Patrick Mahomes strolled through Arrowhead Stadium without any issues with his injured right ankle on Thursday.Arizona Education

Kevin Stone
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs creates panel to study teacher retention problem
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs issued an executive order Thursday aimed at figuring out ways to keep teachers in classrooms.
Griselda Zetino
Empty seats: COVID pandemic not the only reason for spike in chronic absenteeism in Arizona
The number of Arizona students missing school has skyrocketed over the last few years. The COVID pandemic isn’t the only reason.
KTAR.com
Dozens of Arizona public schools taking part in education job fair
The Arizona Department of Education is hosting a job fair this weekend and applicants could be offered work on the spot.
SuElen Rivera
5 Arizona universities get $43.1M in scholarship funding for 900 student nurses
Five Arizona universities received a combined $43.1 million in funding to pay tuition for 900 nursing students.
Griselda Zetino
Empty seats: Chronic absenteeism spikes in Arizona schools in recent years
Chronic absenteeism is a problem in Arizona. The issue, defined as missing 10% of the school year, skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
KTAR.com
Maricopa County allocates over $7.5M for career education programs
Maricopa County recently allocated more than $7.5 million in federal funding for two career development educational programs.Arizona Health

SuElen Rivera
5 Arizona universities get $43.1M in scholarship funding for 900 student nurses
Five Arizona universities received a combined $43.1 million in funding to pay tuition for 900 nursing students.
Associated Press
President Biden announces COVID-19 emergencies to end May 11
President Joe Biden informed Congress on Monday that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11.
Jeremy Yurow | Cronkite News
Arizona falls short in annual Lung Association tobacco report card
Arizona lags behind in policies that prevent and reduce tobacco use, according to the American Lung Association’s latest report.Podcasts
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Arizona Votes

Danny Shapiro
Arizona AG Mayes warns that she will prosecute individuals who threaten election workers
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued a warning Friday to anyone considering threatening election workers in the state.
Kevin Stone
Maricopa County's Clint Hickman on election threats: 'It has to stop'
Clint Hickman, chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, said he's sick and tired of threats aimed at elections workers who are just doing their jobs.
Kevin Stone
Arizona lawmaker proposes test to see how long hand count would take
An Arizona lawmaker is proposing legislation that would pit man against machine in a ballot-counting showdown.Arizona Technology

Kim Komando
This is how to safely remove your ex from shared accounts
When a relationship ends, tech lives also need to be untangled - the longer you’re with someone, the more accounts, passwords, and devices you share.
KTAR.com
Arizona Attorney General's Office says it will continue using mass surveillance program
The Arizona Attorney General's Office said a mass surveillance program it engineers will continue despite a report this week claiming the operation is illegal.
Kim Komando
5 common mistakes that are slowing down your Wi-Fi
If only the calendar flipping over to a new year erased our tech problems. But you can do a lot to make your digital life easier in 2023.United States

Associated Press
Chinese balloon soars across US; Blinken scraps Beijing trip
A Chinese balloon sailing across the U.S. drew severe Pentagon accusations and sent excited or alarmed Americans outside with binoculars.
Associated Press
6th officer fired after beating death of Tyre Nichols
A sixth Memphis officer was fired Friday after an internal police investigation showed he violated multiple department policies in the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols.
Associated Press
Denver Court throws out Wyoming doctor's pill convictions
A federal appeals court on Friday threw out the convictions of a doctor accused of overprescribing powerful pain medication and ordered a new trial for him.
Associated Press
A surprising burst of US hiring in January: 517,000 jobs
WASHINGTON (AP) — For nearly a year, the Federal Reserve has been on a mission to cool down the job market to help curb the nation’s worst inflation bout in four decades. The job market hasn’t been cooperating. Consider what happened in January: The government said Friday that employers added a sizzling 517,000 jobs last […]
Associated Press
$580M headed to 15 Native American tribes to fulfill water rights
Fifteen Native American tribes will get a total of $580 million to fund settlements that ensure access to water that's legally theirs.
Associated Press
Biden's handwritten notes part of classified documents probe
Some of President Joe Biden's handwritten notes are now a part of a special counsel’s investigation into the handling of classified documents.Sponsored Articles

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Company looking for oldest air conditioner and wants to reward homeowner with new one
Does your air conditioner make weird noises or a burning smell when it starts? If so, you may be due for an AC unit replacement.
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Sports gambling can be fun for adults, but it's a dangerous game for children
While adults may find that sports gambling is a way to enhance the experience with more than just fandom on the line, it can be a dangerous proposition if children get involved in the activity.
Fiesta Bowl Foundation
Celebrate 50 years of Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade magic!
Since its first production in the early 1970s, the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe has been a staple of Valley traditions, bringing family fun and excitement to downtown Phoenix.
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How high-speed fiber internet edges out cable for everyday use
In a world where technology drives so much of our daily lives, a lack of high-speed internet can be a major issue.
Day & Night Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing
Prep the plumbing in your home just in time for the holidays
With the holidays approaching, it's important to know when your home is in need of heating and plumbing updates before more guests start to come around.