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Donald Trump says he’s been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents
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Ruff day in court: Supreme Court sides with Jack Daniel's in dispute with makers of dog toy
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6 arrested in alleged scheme to fraudulently collect millions in COVID aid meant for renters
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4 Valley residents sentenced to prison for COVID aid fraud
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Autism evaluation, therapy clinic opens first East Valley location
A clinic offering autism diagnostic services and ABA therapy is expanding its presence in the Valley with the opening of a new clinic in Gilbert.
Freight train carrying new vehicles derails in northern Arizona
Nobody was injured when a freight train carrying new vehicles derailed in northern Arizona overnight, officials said Thursday.
Arizona Humane Society waiving adoption fees for pets 1 year and older starting Thursday
The Arizona Humane Society is hosting an adoption event that will run Thursday-Sunday, waiving fees for all pets one year old and older.
ADOT begins first of 23 pavement repair projects set for this summer
The Arizona Department of Transportation has started the first of 23 projects to repair damaged pavement across the state.
Girls Ranch group home provides safe haven for teen moms in Scottsdale
Nestled in a quiet Scottsdale neighborhood is Girls Ranch, a residential group home that has become an environment of love and support for pregnant and parenting teens.
Child in critical condition after getting hit by Phoenix police patrol vehicle
A child was taken to a hospital in critical condition after being struck by a Phoenix Police patrol vehicle on Wednesday.
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Arizona Business
Amtrak seeks federal funding to bring passenger rail back to Phoenix
Amtrak has applied for federal funding to bring passenger rail service back to Phoenix for the first time since 1996.
Phoenix metro data center leasing on track to surpass 2022 levels
As more companies upgrade their technology, data center space has become limited across the country and has helped push Phoenix to the top tier of metro areas for new data center development in recent years.
New health kitchen ProteinHouse owners seek to expand in Arizona
The Valley's three ProteinHouse locations are under new leadership that seeks to open more restaurants in the state.
Construction of apartment complex in Peoria to begin later this year
A Scottsdale-based real-estate development company has secured land in Peoria and plans to build an apartment complex.
Low-cost carriers drive growth in Phoenix Sky Harbor passenger traffic
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s record year for passenger traffic continued into the second quarter.
Family-owned Taqueria Factory to open 2nd location in Chandler
A family-owned Mexican restaurant is set to expand in the Valley, with its second location opening in south Chandler later this month.
ArizonaSports.com
Former Suns F Connie Hawkins rookie card sells for record-breaking amount
A rookie card of former Phoenix Suns forward Connie Hawkins sold at an action on Sunday night for a record-breaking $78,000.
Petzing: Offensive identity will mold around Cardinals’ skillsets
The Arizona Cardinals have many unknowns entering the 2023 season with a new head coach and staff, general manager and injured quarterback to open the year. Offensive coordinator Drew Petzing said the offense will be a mesh of old and new school football and that the design will be built around the team’s best players. […]
Robbins: Pac-12 realignment talk premature without hard TV deal numbers
Bobby Robbins says until the Pac-12 has hard numbers on a future media rights deal, any talk about schools leaving the league is premature.
Football or France? Hjalte Froholdt’s childhood aspirations involved thievery
We all have big aspirations as kids. But Cardinals OL Hjalte Froholdt's dream job growing up might have taken the cake for the wildest.
Cardinals claim corner Kyler McMichael off waivers from Bills
The Cardinals announced the team claimed CB Kyler McMichael off waivers from the Bills and released LB Marvin Pierre in a corresponding move.
Report: Coyotes’ Shane Doan hired as assistant to Maple Leafs’ GM
Former Coyote Shane Doan has taken a job with Toronto as an assistant to Maple Leafs' general manager Brad Treliving, per ESPN's Kevin Weekes.
Arizona Education
ASU to establish medical school as part of wider health initiative
Arizona State University will establish its own medical school amid an ongoing shortage of health care workers across the state.
Arizona schools chief Horne says growth of school voucher program beneficial to state
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne said Thursday he believes the state will be able to handle a continued growth in the state's school voucher program that critics say is leading to excessive spending and benefitting the wealthy.
'Top priority': Arizona State Board of Education approves more school resource officers
More school resource officers are coming to campus statewide after superintendent Tom Horne's recommendations were approved.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes Republican student pronoun bill
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a Republican bill that would have restricted transgender students' ability to go by their preferred pronouns and names at school.
University of Phoenix on way to becoming nonprofit through sale to University of Idaho
The University of Idaho has agreed to buy the University of Phoenix and transition the Valley-based online school to nonprofit status.
Arizona State University picked to establish clean energy institute
The U.S. Department of Energy announced this week that Arizona State will develop a Clean Energy Manufacturing Innovation Institute.
Arizona Health
Autism evaluation, therapy clinic opens first East Valley location
A clinic offering autism diagnostic services and ABA therapy is expanding its presence in the Valley with the opening of a new clinic in Gilbert.
ASU to establish medical school as part of wider health initiative
Arizona State University will establish its own medical school amid an ongoing shortage of health care workers across the state.
Specialization in Valley youth sports shows trend leading to more injuries
According to the National Athletic Trainer’s Association, 17%-41% of athletes specialize in sport, with numbers varying due to many factors.
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Arizona Votes
Quantá Crews selected to replace Flavio Bravo in Arizona House
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed Quantá Crews on Monday to replace Flavio Bravo in the Arizona House.
Former Arizona official who claimed election deniers made work 'toxic' gets $130K settlement
A former elections official for a rural Arizona county where leaders have embraced election conspiracy theories has received a $130,000 settlement over toxic work environment claims.
Laura Pastor the latest Arizona Democrat to jump into race for Ruben Gallego’s seat in Congress
Phoenix City Councilwoman Laura Pastor on Wednesday joined a crowded Democratic field to replace Ruben Gallego's seat in Congress.
Arizona Technology
Phoenix metro data center leasing on track to surpass 2022 levels
As more companies upgrade their technology, data center space has become limited across the country and has helped push Phoenix to the top tier of metro areas for new data center development in recent years.
Waymo, Uber partner on autonomous vehicle service in Phoenix area
Waymo is teaming up with ride-hailing leader Uber in the Phoenix area to transport passengers and deliver food in autonomous vehicles.
Arizona State University picked to establish clean energy institute
The U.S. Department of Energy announced this week that Arizona State will develop a Clean Energy Manufacturing Innovation Institute.
United States
Biden heads to North Carolina to push clean energy agenda and promote order aiding military spouses
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday will sign an executive order that aims to bolster job opportunities for military and veteran spouses whose careers are often disrupted by their loved ones’ deployments. Biden is using a visit to the recently renamed Fort Liberty in North Carolina to highlight the order. The order directs […]
Oregon to crack down on illegal pot growers by holding landowners responsible
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon has long been known as a mecca for high-quality marijuana, but that reputation has come with a downside: illegal growers who offer huge amounts of cash to lease or buy land and then leave behind pollution, garbage and a drained water table. Now, a bill passed by the Oregon Legislature […]
Car-obsessed California seeks to follow New York's lead and save public transit
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Sadaf Zahoor has bucked California’s car culture by never owning one, yet she and other residents who rely on public transit worry its bleak financial outlook could soon leave them standing at empty train stations and bus stops. The agencies running the public transit systems, particularly in San Francisco and Oakland, […]
Supreme Court voting rights ruling stuns minority voters, who hope it expands their representation
WASHINGTON (AP) — This week’s Supreme Court decision ordering Alabama to redraw its congressional districts was seen by many minority lawmakers and voting rights activists as a stunning victory with the potential to become a major stepping stone for undoing political maps that dilute the strength of communities of color. Hank Sanders, a former Alabama […]
Delayed justice: 3 states remove all time limits on child sex abuse lawsuits
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Ann Allen loved going to church and the after-school social group led by a dynamic priest back in the 1960s. The giggling fun with friends always ended with a game of hide and seek. Each week, the Rev. Lawrence Sabatino chose one girl to hide with him. Allen said when it […]
Judge weighs challenge to gag order in University of Idaho killings
A judge overseeing the case against Bryan Kohberger, charged with killing four University of Idaho students last fall, is set to hear arguments Friday over a gag order that largely bars attorneys and other parties in the case from speaking with news reporters. A coalition of more than 30 media organizations has challenged the order, […]
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Here are the biggest tips to keep your AC bill low this summer
PHOENIX — In Arizona during the summer, having a working air conditioning unit is not just a pleasure, but a necessity. No one wants to walk from their sweltering car just to continue to be hot in their home. As the triple digits hit around the Valley and are here to stay, your AC bill […]
5 mental health myths you didn’t know were made up
Helping individuals understand mental health diagnoses like obsessive compulsive spectrum disorder or generalized anxiety disorder isn’t always an easy undertaking. After all, our society tends to spread misconceptions about mental health like wildfire. This is why being mindful about how we talk about mental health is so important. We can either perpetuate misinformation about already […]
Thank you to Al McCoy for 51 years as voice of the Phoenix Suns
Sanderson Ford wants to share its thanks to Al McCoy for the impact he made in the Valley for more than a half-decade.
Spinal fusion surgery has come a long way, despite misconceptions
As Dr. Justin Field of the Desert Institute for Spine Care explained, “we've come a long way over the last couple of decades.”
Why drug-free weight loss still matters
Wanting to lose weight is a common goal for many people as they progress throughout life, but choosing between a holistic approach or to take medicine can be a tough decision.
How to identify the symptoms of 3 common anxiety disorders
Living with an anxiety disorder can be debilitating and cause significant stress for those who suffer from the condition.