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NEW: MCSO Deputy Juan Ruiz remembered for achieving his dream
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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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Dave Ramsey says: Tweak idea for side gig to avoid too much debt
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US expected to authorize mix-and-match COVID booster shots
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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.
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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.
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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.
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3 firefighters injured but OK after fighting Glendale house fire
Three firefighters suffered minor injuries while fighting a house fire in Glendale late Monday, authorities said.
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.
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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.Arizona Health
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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.
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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.
Wills Rice
Suns GM James Jones: Deandre Ayton wanted 5-year max, nothing less
Suns GM James Jones said that the team and center Deandre Ayton did not have real negotiations in regards to the rookie max extension.
Arizona Sports
Empire of the Suns’ NBA preview: Title favs, MVP picks and players to watch
Empire of the Suns podcast co-hosts Kellan Olson and Kevin Zimmerman dive into the new year with this NBA-wide glance.
Haboob Blog
Chicago Sky invite door that Diana Taurasi broke to WNBA Finals celebration parade
The Sky had their championship parade on Tuesday and welcomed a special guest to the stage -- Taurasi's door.
Associated Press
Arizona women start No. 22 in AP rankings after NCAA title game run
In the Pac-12, No. 3 Stanford is joined by No. 10 Oregon, No. 14 Oregon State, No. 20 UCLA and No. 22 Arizona.
Wills Rice
New Cardinals TE Zach Ertz bids farewell to Philadelphia in letter to fans
After playing eight years and winning a Super Bowl for the Eagles, the newest Cardinals TE Zach Ertz said an emotional goodbye to Philly.Arizona Business
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.
KTAR.com
Retail real estate company to develop 3 shopping centers in metro Phoenix
The owner of numerous shopping centers in metro Phoenix plans to add three more to the Valley after a decade-plus break from ground-up retail development.United States
Associated Press
Vaccines in sports at a glance
A vast majority of players in the NFL, NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, yet a handful of cases have brought attention to those who have refused. A look at some of the most prominent examples: NBA Kyrie Irving The Brooklyn Nets star guard would have been prevented from playing […]
Associated Press
Former Calif. regulator tapped to run highway safety agency
DETROIT (AP) — A former California pollution regulator is being nominated to run the nation’s highway safety agency. President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced his intention to nominate Steven Cliff, who has served as deputy administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration since February, to become the agency’s administrator. If confirmed by the Senate, […]Associated Press
US Labor Department warns 3 GOP states over COVID rules
PHOENIX (AP) — The Biden administration threatened Tuesday to revoke the authority for three Republican-controlled states to handle their own workplace safety enforcement because they have refused to adopt rules to protect health care workers from COVID-19. The threats were sent to Arizona, South Carolina and Utah as the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration […]
Associated Press
Black Democratic chair gets lynching threat over Trump essay
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The first Black chair of Iowa’s Democratic Party says he received a series of racist messages, including a lynching threat, after writing an opinion piece in a local newspaper criticizing former President Donald Trump and the state Republican officials who stood with him at a recent rally in Des Moines. […]
Associated Press
Slain woman's family sues apartment, claiming negligence
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The family of a Florida college student who detectives say was killed by a handyman at an apartment complex where they both worked and she lived has sued the owners, saying management didn’t properly vet the employee and failed to provide adequate security. The family of Miya Marcano filed the negligence […]Associated Press
Montana man charged with running over, killing girlfriend
Prosecutors have charged a Montana man with killing his girlfriend by running over her in his pickup truck during an alcohol-fueled argument in a grocery store parking lot. Missoula County prosecutors charged Bradley Don Nagel, 53, with deliberate homicide and driving under the influence in the death of Lucille Synek. Nagel made an initial court […]Podcasts
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Arizona Education
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.