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Arizona Jazz Fest set to hit High Street for 3 days in late October
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Sesame Place to train workers on diversity after lawsuit
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Evictions spiking as assistance, protections disappear
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Chandler police seeking suspect who lured, sexually assaulted child
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Glendale woman charged with murder after fatal stabbing of boyfriend
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Here's your final Perseid meteor shower update for 2022
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Police seek help finding suspect in carjacking, shooting at Target parking lot in Peoria
Police are seeking a suspect after a man was shot and his vehicle was stolen in a Target parking lot in Peoria on Monday, authorities said.
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Silver Alert issued for Phoenix woman with cognitive problems
A Silver Alert was issued Wednesday in Phoenix for a missing woman who suffers from cognitive issues.
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Breeze Airways joins Phoenix Sky Harbor lineup with nonstops to Charleston, Provo
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport added another low-fare airline to its roster Wednesday, with Breeze Airways offering nonstop service to South Carolina and Utah beginning in the fall.
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2 men face murder charges for Tempe shooting in late July
Two men were arrested and face murder charges after a 19-year-old was killed in a Tempe shooting in July, authorities said.
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Running mates for Navajo presidential hopefuls in NM selected
Navajo President Jonathan Nez has selected a political newcomer to be his running mate in the general election.
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Teen hospitalized, dog dead after drive-by shooting in Phoenix
A teen was injured and hospitalized after a drive-by shooting in Phoenix on Wednesday, authorities said.Arizona Health

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Arizona diagnostic lab Sonora Quest launches monkeypox PCR test
Sonora Quest Laboratories and Quest Diagnostics announced a "one-of-a-kind" monkeypox test Arizonans can take through health care providers.
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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.
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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.ArizonaSports.com

Kellan Olson
Bizarre double play, replay review costs Diamondbacks in loss to Pirates
The D-backs loaded the bases with nobody out down 6-3 in the ninth inning against the Pirates before one of the strangest plays of the year.
Associated Press
Mercury’s playoff race tightens up with loss to Lynx
The Mercury's chances at a playoff spot dropped after a loss to the Lynx, a team they are competing with for one of those spots.
Kellan Olson
Kyler Murray signs extension with Bidwill in latest ‘Cardinals Flight Plan’
The latest episode of "Cardinals Flight Plan" released on Wednesday and profiled a few of the biggest stories in the last few weeks.
Tyler Drake
Cardinals notebook: TE Stephen Anderson leaning on his versatility
The Arizona Cardinals' tight ends room is about as stacked as its ever been. So where does that leave a guy like Stephen Anderson?
Arizona Sports
Thamel lists ASU’s Herm Edwards among 4 on college football hot seat
ASU football players have noticed all the headlines from the past year of an NCAA investigation hovering over the program. Here's another.
Tyler Drake
Is that K1? Manny Jones stole Cardinals’ rookie show with Kyler Murray skit
Cardinals DL Manny Jones' impression of Kyler Murray for the rookie talent show on Tuesday had the team doubled over in laughter.Arizona Business

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Breeze Airways joins Phoenix Sky Harbor lineup with nonstops to Charleston, Provo
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport added another low-fare airline to its roster Wednesday, with Breeze Airways offering nonstop service to South Carolina and Utah beginning in the fall.
KTAR.com
Microchips bill driven by Sens. Sinema, Kelly of Arizona earns praise from business leader
Bipartisan legislation negotiated by Democratic U.S. Sens. Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly of Arizona became law Tuesday, a move commended by one of the state's top business executives.
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Press Coffee announces new location at 100 Mill in Tempe
Press Coffee, a local Arizona roaster since 2008, announced it will be opening its 10th Valley location in Tempe inside 100 Mill.
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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.United States

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Gas prices dip just below $4 for the first time in 5 months
Gasoline prices dipped to just under the $4 mark for the first time in more than five months — good news for consumers who are struggling with high prices for many other essentials. AAA said the national average for a gallon of regular was $3.99 on Thursday. Prices have dropped 15 cents in the past […]
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World shares mostly gain after Wall St hits 3-month highs
BANGKOK (AP) — World shares were mixed Thursday after Wall Street benchmarks closed at three-month highs as investors cheered a report showing inflation cooled more than expected in July. U.S. futures edged higher and oil prices also advanced. The U.S. government said Wednesday that consumer inflation jumped 8.5% in July from a year earlier. But […]
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Blinken in Rwanda to discuss Congo tensions, human rights
KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Rwanda, the last stop on his three-nation tour of Africa where he has articulated Washington’s new strategy for engaging with sub-Saharan African nations as “equal partners.” Blinken comes to Rwanda at a particularly difficult time for Africa’s Great Lakes region, with the small […]
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Georgia's Kemp seeks tax breaks, rebutting Abrams on economy
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia GOP Gov. Brian Kemp will unfurl his first major policy proposals of his reelection bid Thursday, pledging another state income tax rebate and revival of a long-dormant state property tax break while contending with Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams over who’s best for the state’s economy. After Abrams argued this week that […]
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Cancellation of Atlanta festival sparks new fight over guns
ATLANTA (AP) — Tens of thousands of Music Midtown festivalgoers are no longer going to descend on Atlanta’s massive Piedmont Park next month to cheer on hip-hop star Future or watch beloved rock band My Chemical Romance take the stage. In fact, some people are convinced Atlanta — center of the nation’s hip-hop music scene […]
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Life gradually returns a year after fire chars Sierra Nevada
LONE PINE, Calif. (AP) — The flames fade away. Firefighters extinguish the last embers. A final curl of smoke uncoils in the wind. A wildfire in the California wilderness has come to an end, and what’s left behind is a blackened landscape of skeletal pines and leafless oaks, scorched meadows and ashen stumps where saplings […]Podcasts
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Danny Shapiro
Arizona school district moves to 4-day weeks to boost teacher recruitment, retention
An Arizona school district moved to four-day weeks this year in an effort to boost teacher recruitment and retention and it's working, according to one principal.
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Rep. Greg Stanton of Arizona, MCCCD announce bioscience funding
Rep. Greg Stanton and the Maricopa County Community College District announced funding for bioscience program development Monday morning.
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.Arizona Technology

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Microchips bill driven by Sens. Sinema, Kelly of Arizona earns praise from business leader
Bipartisan legislation negotiated by Democratic U.S. Sens. Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly of Arizona became law Tuesday, a move commended by one of the state's top business executives.
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.Sponsored Articles

Day & Night Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing
Here are 4 signs the HVAC unit needs to be replaced
Pool renovations and kitchen upgrades may seem enticing, but at the forefront of these investments arguably should be what residents use the most. In a state where summertime is sweltering, access to a functioning HVAC unit can be critical.
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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.
Sanderson Ford
Don't let rising fuel prices stop you from traveling Arizona this summer
There's no better time to get out on the open road and see what the beautiful state of Arizona has to offer. But if the cost of gas is putting a cloud over your summer vacation plans, let Sanderson Ford help with their wide-range selection of electric vehicles.
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.
Dr. Richard Carmona
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.