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Groundbreaking held for 24-story downtown Phoenix apartment tower
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Jan. 6 panel votes to hold Steve Bannon in contempt
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US Homeland Security secretary tests positive for COVID
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Biden focuses on climate, families in trimmed $2T plan
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The Weeknd cancels tour with 2 Valley stops, teases stadium tour
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Arizona firefighter-paramedic dies of COVID-19 complications
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MCSO Deputy Juan Ruiz remembered for achieving his dream
A Maricopa County sheriff’s deputy who died after being beaten by a suspect was remembered Tuesday as man who lived his dream to protect and serve.
Kevin Stone
Gila River tribe breaks ground on 4th Valley casino: Santan Mountain
Gila River Hotels & Casinos held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for its fourth metro Phoenix venue and unveiled the project's name: Santan Mountain.
Danny Shapiro
Watch: Services for MCSO deputy killed in line of duty
Watch Tuesday's memorial service for Maricopa County Sheriff's Deputy Juan "Johnny" Ruiz, who was killed in the line of duty earlier this month.
KTAR.com
Phoenix's Musical Instrument Museum hosts programs for youth and adults
KTAR's community spotlight this month focuses on Phoenix's Musical Instrument Museum and the classes it offers for youths and adults.
KTAR.com
In report covering 3 days, Arizona adds 5,660 COVID-19 cases, 174 deaths
In a report covering three days’ worth of data, Arizona health officials on Tuesday added 5,660 cases and 174 deaths to the state’s COVID-19 totals.
KTAR.com
1 man dead, teen in custody following Phoenix shooting
Police are investigating the death of a man who was shot in Phoenix Monday evening, authorities said.Arizona Health
KTAR.com
In report covering 3 days, Arizona adds 5,660 COVID-19 cases, 174 deaths
In a report covering three days’ worth of data, Arizona health officials on Tuesday added 5,660 cases and 174 deaths to the state’s COVID-19 totals.
Griselda Zetino
Arizona’s top health official stresses COVID vaccines are still the ‘best protecting device’
The death of Colin Powell is putting a spotlight on breakthrough COVID-19 cases, which Arizona’s top health official said are extremely rare and added the vaccine is still the most effective way to fight off the virus.
KTAR.com
Arizona officials expect 'unusually high' COVID-19 death, case report Tuesday
The Arizona Department of Health Services didn’t add new cases or deaths to its COVID-19 dashboard Sunday or Monday because of a scheduled system update.
Griselda Zetino
Arizona doctor says recovery from COVID-19 can last weeks, months after infection for some
An Arizona doctor said about 30% of people who’ve had COVID-19 will experience symptoms that persist, relapse or recur for more than 30 days after they were infected.
KTAR.com
Arizona reports 2,399 new COVID-19 cases, 38 more deaths Friday
Arizona health officials on Friday reported 2,399 new COVID-19 cases and 38 additional deaths from the disease.
Ali Vetnar
Phoenix man describes battle with West Nile virus as cases spike
A north Phoenix man is one of many who have battled West Nile virus in Arizona this season as the state leads the country in cases.
ArizonaSports.com
Nicholas Hodell
Mercury taking resiliency and poise away from WNBA Finals run
The Phoenix Mercury is taking away positive lessons and motivations from a disappointing end to its season in the 2021 WNBA Finals.
Arizona Sports
Landry Shamet already feeling right at home with Suns
Landry Shamet has not played for the Suns yet, so that made it somewhat of a surprise that he was inked to a four-year contract extension.
Associated Press
Blues’ Buchnevich suspended 2 games for headbutting Coyotes’ Crouse
St. Louis Blues winger Pavel Buchnevich has been suspended two games for headbutting Arizona Coyotes forward Lawson Crouse.
Kellan Olson
Empire of the Suns: Picking Phoenix’s MVP, MIP and biggest concern
Here are a few key questions for the Phoenix Suns as they attempt to make another deep playoff run.
Kevin Zimmerman
Interim play-caller Spencer Whipple comforted by support from Cardinals’ staff
Spencer Whipple did let it rip. His play-sheet didn't as the interim play-caller helped the Arizona Cardinals to a win against the Browns.
Arizona Sports
Arizona Cardinals sign DL Josh Mauro to practice squad
The Arizona Cardinals have signed a familiar face to the practice squad in defensive lineman Josh Mauro, the team announced.Arizona Business
Kevin Stone
Gila River tribe breaks ground on 4th Valley casino: Santan Mountain
Gila River Hotels & Casinos held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for its fourth metro Phoenix venue and unveiled the project's name: Santan Mountain.
KTAR.com
UPS opening another facility in Goodyear, hiring 400 for various positions
UPS is opening a new facility in Goodyear, its second in the city, and plans to add 400 full- and part-time jobs.
KTAR.com
Phoenix adopts roadmap to cut emissions, reach net-zero goal by 2050
The city of Phoenix Tuesday approved a climate action plan with the goal of reaching net-zero by 2050 while also reducing 50% of emissions by 2030.
Danny Shapiro
Circle K introducing frictionless checkout at Tempe store, other Arizona locations
Circle K has introduced frictionless checkout at a Tempe store with plans to expand the technology to several Arizona locations in the coming weeks.
KTAR.com
Tratto in Phoenix makes New York Times' top 50 restaurant list for 2021
Phoenix restaurant Tratto has been named to The New York Times' list of the top 50 restaurants in the nation for 2021.
KTAR.com
Here are employers who are hiring in metro Phoenix
With businesses opening to full capacity and looking to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, employers in metro Phoenix and Arizona are looking to hire. Here's the list of employers looking for workers.United States
Associated Press
Across Africa, major churches strongly oppose LGBTQ rights
In Ghana, home to a diverse array of religions, leaders of major churches have united in denouncing homosexuality as a “perversion” and endorsing legislation that would, if enacted, impose some of the harshest anti-LGBTQ policies in Africa. In Nigeria, the umbrella body for Christian churches depicts same-sex relationships as an evil meriting the lengthy prison […]
Associated Press
Global stocks mixed after Wall St rise, weak Japanese trade
BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets were mixed Wednesday after Wall Street advanced on strong corporate earnings and Japanese exports weakened. London and Shanghai declined while Tokyo and Frankfurt advanced. The future for Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 index was off less than 0.1% after five days of gains. “Market sentiment remains decidedly positive,” said […]
Associated Press
Tiny wrists in cuffs: How police use force against children
CHICAGO (AP) — Royal Smart remembers every detail: the feeling of the handcuffs on his wrists. The panic as he was led outside into the cold March darkness, arms raised, to face a wall of police officers pointing their guns. He was 8 years old. Neither he nor anyone else at his family’s home on […]Associated Press
NFL set to propose fix to race-norming in dementia testing
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The NFL is set to propose changes to the $1 billion concussion settlement on Wednesday after an outcry over test score adjustments known as “race-norming,” which make it harder for retired Black players to win dementia awards that average $500,000 or more. The new testing formula, developed during months of closed-door negotiations […]Associated Press
Graves of some who died at RI institutions lie under highway
The thousands of drivers who use a Rhode Island highway on their way to work every day probably have no idea they are passing over the graves of some people who died in the late 1800s and early 1900s at state institutions. The location of the graves beneath the highway in Cranston, Rhode Island, was […]
Associated Press
Nikolas Cruz set to plead guilty to Parkland massacre
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Nikolas Cruz is scheduled to plead guilty to 17 counts of first-degree murder Wednesday for the 2018 shooting massacre at a Florida high school, as his attorneys turn their focus to saving him from a death sentence. Cruz, 23, will appear before Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer, who will ask him […]Podcasts
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Kevin Stone
ASU, UArizona, NAU announce COVID-19 vaccine mandates for employees
Arizona’s three public universities announced Friday they will be requiring most employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 8.
Jim Cross
Tempe Union High School District to phase out resource officers
The Tempe Union High School District has voted to phase out the use of local police as school resource officers by next August.
Ali Vetnar
UArizona medical students to deliver healthy meals to cancer patients in Phoenix
University of Arizona medical students will soon deliver healthy meals to the homes of cancer patients in Phoenix as part of a partnership with a Valley-based nonprofit organization.
Griselda Zetino
New data shows student enrollment rebounding at Arizona’s public schools
Enrollment appears to be increasing for public schools across Arizona, according to the latest student count numbers by the state Department of Education.
Griselda Zetino
Arizona education experts concerned Latino students still lag in classroom
Latinos make up nearly half of all K-12 public school students in Arizona but continue to underperform on key education benchmarks, raising concerns about the state's future workforce.
Kevin Stone
Arizona education chief says federal COVID funds 'essential' for safe schools
Arizona has now received more than $4 billion in federal COVID-19 recovery funds for education, which Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman said has been “incredibly critical” for schools to safely reopen because “the state has fallen short” in that regard.Arizona Technology
Kim Komando
9 photos you should always have at the ready on your phone
Your phone’s photo library is good for more than just selfies and pictures of food for Instagram. Snap and keep copies of important documents such as vaccination cards, driver's license and other forms of identification.
Ken Colburn, Data Doctors
This is what you need to know about security for Windows 11
Here's what you need to know about Windows 11 security on your device.
Danny Shapiro
Circle K introducing frictionless checkout at Tempe store, other Arizona locations
Circle K has introduced frictionless checkout at a Tempe store with plans to expand the technology to several Arizona locations in the coming weeks.
KTAR.com
ADOT begins project to bring broadband internet to rural Arizona communities
A new Arizona Department of Transportation project is underway to deliver broadband internet access to rural communities.
GENESIS SANDOVAL | CRONKITE NEWS
Robocalls in Arizona dip as FCC rules kick in; advocates say more should be done
Robocalls to Arizonans dropped by more than 3 million in July, to about 84.4 million for the month, as the first phase of a new federal mandate took effect that requires phone companies to implement anti-robocall measures.
Kim Komando
9 free software copycats that work better than expensive programs
There are more features and tricks hiding in your Mac or PC than most people will ever know. You can do even more if you know the right software to download.
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What you need to know about spine health
With 540 million people suffering from lower back pain, it remains the leading cause of long-term disability. That’s why World Spine Day on Oct. 16 will raise awareness about spinal health with its theme, BACK2BACK. “BACK2BACK will focus on highlighting ways in which people can help their spines by staying mobile, avoiding physical inactivity, not overloading […]
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Why fall maintenance is important for your heating system and A/C
It’s easy to ignore your heater and air conditioner when they’re working but the moment something breaks, you will likely regret not keeping up with maintenance. After all, if something goes wrong, you may be stuck with a repair that will take longer and be more expensive than simple maintenance.
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How to sharpen your vision with elective procedures
Imagine opening your eyes in the morning and being able to see clearly. You wouldn’t have to wait to put on glasses or contacts, and there would be no more blurry showers nor forgetting where your glasses are.
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3 cool tips to turn everyday moments into learning experiences for your child
Early brain development has a crucial impact on a child’s ability to learn and succeed in school and life. Research has shown that 90% of a child’s brain is developed by age five.
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Best fall road trips to take on a motorcycle
Autumn in Arizona brings the beauty of color-changing leaves and a relief from summer heat. It’s one of the most pleasant times to explore the outdoors, especially on a motorcycle.