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donald trump weekend wrap...

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Weekend Wrap: Here are the Valley's biggest news stories from Oct. 11-13

From Donald Trump campaigning in Prescott Valley to a 20-day record daily heat streak in Phoenix, here are the Valley's top news stories from Oct. 11-13.

Paul Perez, president of the National Border Patrol Council, speaks as Republican presidential nomi...

David Veenstra

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump focuses on border at rally in Prescott Valley

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump turned his focus to the border and the economy at his rally in Prescott Valley on Sunday.

Triple-digit temperatures in Phoenix...

Aaron Schmidt

Record daily heat streak in Phoenix reaches 20 days

Phoenix’s daily heat streak record reached 20 days after another mark fell on Sunday. However, we're getting closer to the end.

2-year-old Chandler boy dies...

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2-year-old dies after falling into Chandler backyard pool

A 2-year-old boy has died after being pulled from a backyard pool in Chandler on Saturday night. The investigation is still ongoing.

The Arizona Department of Transportation will host a virtual meeting to provide information about p...

Bailey Leasure

ADOT to host meeting on planned improvements for Loop 101/Interstate 10 interchange

The Arizona Department of Transportation will host a meeting for planned improvements to the Loop 101/Interstate 10 interchange.

Sammy Hagar sold his 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari at the 2024 Barrett-Jackson collector car auction in Sc...

David Veenstra

Rock star Sammy Hagar sells rare Ferrari at Scottsdale Barrett-Jackson auction for record price

Sammy Hagar sold his one-of-a-kind 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari for a record price on Saturday during the Barrett-Jackson fall auction in Scottsdale.

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Walter Davis, Phoenix Suns and now Basketball Hall of Fame members...

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Basketball Hall of Fame inducts Jerry West, Vince Carter and late Suns star Walter Davis

Jerry West, Vince Carter, Walter Davis and more were enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Mamadi Diakite #25 of the Phoenix Suns...

Kevin Zimmerman

Phoenix Suns waive forwards Mamadi Diakite and Moses Wood

The Phoenix Suns on Monday waived forwards Mamadi Diakite and Moses Wood ahead of their preseason finale on Thursday.

Cam Rising #7 of the Utah Utes...

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Utah announces QB Cam Rising got injured against Arizona State

Utah quarterback Cam Rising is out indefinitely with a lower leg injury and coach Kyle Whittingham said Monday true freshman Isaac Wilson will be the Utes’ starter.

Running back Cam Skattebo #4 of the Arizona State Sun Devils runs for a touchdown during the fourth...

Arizona Sports

Cam Skattebo wins 3rd Big 12 weekly honor, ASU’s Caleb McCullough gets his 1st

Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo won his third Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week honor for his performance against Utah.

Former Denver Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer smiles...

Kevin Zimmerman

Jake Plummer: ASU’s success is about Kenny Dillingham recruiting the right players

Jake Plummer knows how his ASU head coach recruited him to become a program-changer. Arizona State's Kenny Dillingham is doing the same.

ASU's Bobby Hurley speaks with Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd. They join a Big 12 loaded with teams...

Arizona Sports

Preseason AP college basketball rankings: Arizona in top-10; ASU and GCU get votes

The Arizona Wildcats landed in the top 10 of the preseason college basketball rankings, while ASU and GCU each received some love from voters.

Arizona Votes

Former President Barack Obama campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris in Pittsburgh on Oct. 10,...

Kevin Stone

Former President Barack Obama coming to Arizona to campaign for Kamala Harris

Former President Barack Obama is coming to Arizona next week to support Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

Kamala Harris...

Dave Neil

Kamala Harris to Arizona: 'With your help, in 26 days, we will win'

Vice President Kamala Harris, who is looking to defeat Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election, rallied a group of followers in Arizona with a 25-minute speech on Thursday night.

AZ Political Podcast...

Jim Sharpe

AZ Political Podcast: Mike Noble reacts to the Arizona US Senate debate

On this week’s AZ Political Podcast, Mike Noble helps figure out if either Kari Lake or Ruben Gallego won Arizona’s U.S. Senate debate on Thursday night.

Arizona Business

Affordable apartment Phoenix...

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Affordable apartment developer debuts in Phoenix with $700 million investment

A Minnesota-based housing developer is making its Arizona debut — while planning $700 million of new development in the Grand Canyon State.

Western Retail Advisors spent $14.3M on land for apartments...

Serena O'Sullivan

Developer buys San Tan Valley land for modular apartment project

Curious about the future of San Tan Valley apartments? Western Retail Advisors bought land it will use for an upcoming 318-unit apartment complex.

Pinal County economic development...

Audrey Jensen/Phoenix Business Journal

This Pinal County city is ready for its economic development spotlight

The city of Maricopa, located just south of Phoenix, has until now been mostly known as an agricultural community. That's about to change.

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Proposition 139: Watch KTAR News, ABC 15 live roundtable...

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Watch: Special roundtable on Prop 139, Arizona's abortion measure

There was no debate on Proposition 139, and so along with our partners at ABC15, KTAR News 92.3 FM is hosting a special hour-long program.

Proposition 139...

Heidi Hommel

Proposition 139 looks to codify abortion rights into Arizona Constitution

Proposition 139 would constitutionally protect the right to an abortion in Arizona, which would provide a conclusion to an issue that has dominated the state since Roe v. Wade was overturned.

Phoenix Children's reaches agreement with Aetna...

David Veenstra

Phoenix Children's ranked 3rd best children's hospital in southwest U.S.

Phoenix Children’s Hospital was named one of the best children’s hospitals in the nation for the 14th straight year.

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Traumatic threats metro Phoenix schools...

Danny Shapiro

Metro Phoenix schools, police grapple with new reality of traumatic threats

Metro Phoenix has fallen victim this school year to a new reality of increased, oftentimes sophisticated traumatic threats that disrupt learning, drain law enforcement resources and have communities on edge.

Arizona education issues...

Balin Overstolz McNair

New survey shows where Arizona voters stand on education issues

A recent survey shows where Arizona voters agree on education issues, which one organization believes can help guide state lawmakers on policy.

An April 26, 2024, pro-Palestine protest at Arizona State University led to 68 people being charged...

Kevin Stone

68 people charged with trespassing related to April pro-Palestine protest at ASU

Dozens of people involved in an April pro-Palestine protest at Arizona State University in Tempe have been officially charged with trespassing.

Border and Immigration

U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona: Kamala Harris Douglas visit...

Serena O'Sullivan

Mayor of Douglas looks forward to showing Kamala Harris around his Arizona border city

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to visit Douglas, a city on the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona, on Friday. The city's mayor is looking forward to it.

Kamala Harris to visit border in Arizona...

Kevin Stone

Kamala Harris to visit border town of Douglas during upcoming Arizona trip

Vice President Kamala Harris will visit the border town of Douglas late Friday afternoon during her upcoming trip to Arizona, her campaign announced.

Kamala Harris' economic plan U.S. Arizona economy 2024 general election...

Serena O'Sullivan

Kamala Harris should focus on economy, border during Arizona visit, political expert says

Republican political strategist Stan Barnes said he hopes Vice President Kamala Harris' economic plan takes center stage during her Arizona visit.

Proposition 314 debate...

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Watch: Proposition 314 debate in Arizona on border policy

Two legislators stated their cases during the Proposition 314 debate in Arizona on Sept. 19.

Proposition 314...

Balin Overstolz McNair

Proposition 314 would make it an Arizona crime to cross border outside of port of entry

Crossing the U.S.-Mexico border outside of a legal port of entry could become a state crime if voters pass Proposition 314 in the general election.

Human smuggling crash....

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Arizona man indicted in human smuggling crash that killed migrant

An Arizona man has been indicted in a human smuggling crash that killed a migrant and injured more, authorities announced Wednesday.

Youth Violence

Operation Safe Summer cut down on youth violence in Mesa...

Serena O'Sullivan

Mesa Police Department concludes 'Operation Safe Summer' initiative

Operation Safe Summer was an initiative the Mesa Police Department launched in order to help cut down on youth violence in the city.

Preston Lord Day is being commemorated in Chandler on Sept. 23, 2024....

Kevin Stone

Preston Lord Day observed in Chandler on what would have been his 17th birthday

The community is invited to observe Preston Lord Day in Chandler on Monday, which would have been the slain youth’s 17th birthday.

group attacks East Valley youth violence legislation...

Serena O'Sullivan

Valley leaders push for harsher punishments for group attacks, youth violence

Maricopa County's top attorney wants Arizona lawmakers to inflict harsher punishments on suspects involved in group attacks.

Arizona Homeless News

people experiencing homelessness policing Phoenix law enforcement...

Serena O'Sullivan

Mayor says Phoenix will revamp its homelessness policing policy, prioritize social workers

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said the city is changing its strategy when it comes to homelessness policing in light of the DOJ report's findings.

the homeless ID project ADOT partnership...

Serena O'Sullivan

ID service helped over 8,300 unhoused people in Arizona in first year

Over 8,300 unhoused people have benefitted from the Homeless ID project in its first year, officials announced on Thursday.

Tents and trash overtook the Phoenix Zone homeless encampment before the city cleared it out after ...

Kevin Stone

Appeals court upholds injunction against city of Phoenix in Zone homeless encampment case

An Arizona court affirmed a permanent injunction that requires the city of Phoenix to prevent another homeless encampment from emerging in the area known as the Zone.

Arizona Technology

Phoenix Verizon customers...

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Metro Phoenix Verizon customers impacted by service issue

Metro Phoenix Verizon customers were among those impacted when the cellphone carrier experienced issues in multiple markets Monday morning.

Shellphish team celebrates after victory...

Serena O'Sullivan

Cybersecurity team including students, faculty from ASU wins $2 million in international contest

A 25-person team of cybersecurity experts called Shellphish, which includes students from ASU, won a jackpot at a hacking competition last month.

Promotional photo of a Waymo One robotaxi stopped on a street as a pedestrian crosses....

Kevin Stone

Waymo expands curbside robotaxi service hours at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to 24/7

Travelers can now catch Waymo robotaxis directly to and from the terminals at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 24 hours a day.

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Associated Press

Grand jury charges daughter with killing Kentucky woman whose body was dismembered

MOUNT OLIVET, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky woman who was arrested after police found her mother’s dismembered body in her yard was indicted on a murder charge Monday. Police were called to a home in Mount Olivet in northern Kentucky on Wednesday and found the body and human remains inside and outside the house. After […]

FILE - Giant pandas eat bamboo at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, May 4, 2022, in Washington. (AP P...

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The pandas are coming! The pandas are coming!

The National Zoo’s long dark panda drought seems to be coming to an end. Eleven months after the zoo said sent its three wildly popular pandas — Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and their cub Xiao Qi Ji — back to China, a new pair of bears is set to arrive. A pair of three-year old […]

FILE - Eric Hovde, a Republican businessman and real estate mogul launched, announces he is running...

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Republicans pour money into Wisconsin Senate race Democrats say will be close

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Sensing an opportunity in swing-state Wisconsin, Republicans are pouring money into the bid to unseat incumbent Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin in that state’s closely watched Senate race. Democrats also have dialed up their efforts in the contest, which remains crucial to their hopes of maintaining their Senate majority. They maintain an […]

A pro-Israel protester screams at police officers while anti-Israel protesters occupy an area outsi...

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Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested outside New York Stock Exchange

NEW YORK (AP) — About 200 demonstrators protesting Israel’s war in Gaza were arrested in a sit-in outside the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, police said. The protesters chanted “Let Gaza live!” and ”Up up with liberation, down down with occupation!” in front of the stock exchange’s landmark building in lower Manhattan. “The reason […]

FILE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds up a 15-week abortion ban law after signing it on April 14, ...

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Florida government finds fault with abortion ballot measure over ads and petitions

Florida’s government is finding fault on multiple fronts with an abortion rights ballot measure that Gov. Ron DeSantis opposes. This month, the state health department has been telling television stations they could be subject to criminal charges if they continue airing one ad from Floridians Protecting Freedom that the government says is untrue and creates […]

Associated Press

Florida returning to something like normal after Hurricane Milton

ELLENTON, Fla. (AP) — Florida counties hard hit by Hurricane Milton are returning to a semblance of normalcy, with power restored to most areas on Monday, gas stations reopening and students preparing to return to school. Still, some hard-hit neighborhoods remained without power Monday with many severely damaged homes and businesses, their streets flooded and […]

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