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Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake again bashes 'McCain machine' during CPAC appearance
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US pledges $1 billion more rockets, other arms for Ukraine
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Maricopa County Sheriff's Office seeking suspect in murder near highway
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Silver Alert issued for 78-year-old woman with dementia last seen in Gilbert
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Tempe police searching for suspect in man's 2017 shooting death
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Silver Alert issued for 72-year-old man with dementia last seen in Chandler
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Aviation Department launches child care scholarship for airport workers
The Aviation Department launched the City of Phoenix Airport Worker Child Care Scholarship Program to promote an added benefit for workers.
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City of Tempe introduces tools to aid response to homelessness
The City of Tempe has developed new tools to those experiencing homelessness and other community members, according to a press release.
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Suspect arrested in Phoenix after month-long vehicle theft investigation
A suspect in a month-long vehicle theft investigation was arrested in Phoenix last week, the Arizona Department of Public Safety announced.
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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.
Troy Hill | Cronkite News
What police and car dealers recommend to deter catalytic converter theft
The National Insurance Crime Bureau reports that the number of catalytic converter theft claims to insurance companies jumped from 3,389 in 2019 to 14,433 in 2020 – a 325% increase.
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Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Aug. 5-7
Here are some of the biggest stories that headlined the Arizona news cycle over the weekend.
Arizona Health
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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.
Kevin Stone
Highly transmissible COVID subvariant makes up more than half of Arizona's new cases
A highly transmissible new COVID-19 subvariant now makes up more than half of Arizona’s new cases, according to the state health department.
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Arizona Sports
D-backs recall RHP Edwin Uceta from Triple-A Reno, place LHP Kyle Nelson on IL
The D-backs on Monday placed LHP Kyle Nelson on the 15-day injured list and recalled RHP Edwin Uceta from Triple-A Reno.
Jake Anderson
Herm Edwards to announce Arizona State Sun Devils starting QB ‘shortly’
Herm Edwards is playing it close to the vest when it comes to officially naming which QB will be under center when ASU hosts NAU in Week 1.
Arizona Sports
Diana Taurasi out for season, Phoenix Mercury ink Yvonne Turner
The Mercury announced that Diana Taurasi will miss the rest of the season with a quad strain. The team inked Yvonne Turner.
Arizona Sports
Report: Kevin Durant tells Nets owner to pick him or coach, GM
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant reportedly met with team owner Joe Tsai in London on Saturday and reiterated his trade request.
Associated Press
Top-heavy Pac-12 places 3 in 2022 preseason USA Today Coaches’ Poll
The Pac-12 placed three teams in the top-15: Utah, Oregon and USC. Only two more teams earned any points, however.
Arizona Sports
Lawson Crouse, Arizona Coyotes agree to 5-year extension
Agreeing to an extension before an arbitration on Monday, Coyotes forward Lawson Crouse will make $4.3 million on average each year.Arizona Business
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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.
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Developer buys land to build rental homes near microchip facility in Phoenix
A developer announced Monday the purchase of land to build hundreds of rental homes near a microchip facility under construction in north Phoenix.
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Scottsdale police to conduct mass casualty event training in Old Town
Police will conduct a mass casualty event training closed to the public at a nightclub in Old Town Scottsdale Wednesday night, authorities said.
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Work starts on another industrial park near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
More warehouse space is on its way to southeast Mesa after developers broke ground Tuesday on a three-building industrial park project.
United States
Associated Press
Viral video of Mississippi arrest sparks investigation
JACKSON, Miss (AP) — An incident involving a white Mississippi Highway Patrol officer and three Black men is under investigation after a viral video showed the officer putting a handcuffed man into a chokehold and wrestling him into a ditch. The video, captured on Friday in McComb by a man named Packer Lewis, sparked outrage […]
Associated Press
Cambodian ambassador: Looted artworks are 'souls' of culture
NEW YORK (AP) — Cambodia’s ambassador to the United States said Monday that the transfer of 30 antiquities by U.S. law enforcement authorities to his country was a return of the “souls of our culture.” Ambassador Keo Chhea spoke at a ceremony where a 10th Century sculpture, “Skanda on a Peacock,” was among several works […]Associated Press
Nebraska won't hold special legislative session on abortion
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts announced Monday that he will not call a special legislative session to try to enact a 12-week abortion ban because the measure doesn’t have enough votes to break a filibuster. Ricketts — a Republican who has said he wants to ban all abortions, even in cases of […]
Associated Press
Testimony ends in deadly motorcycle crash trial
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A 2019 collision that killed seven members of a Marine motorcycle club would’ve happened even if the truck was in the middle of its lane because the lead biker was “headed in that direction,” a crash reconstruction expert said Monday on the final day of testimony in the truck driver’s trial. […]
Associated Press
In Michigan, election denial probe looms over critical races
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Matthew DePerno made his political reputation on loudly and repeatedly questioning the 2020 presidential election results. It gained him the fervor of Republican delegates and the endorsement of Donald Trump in his bid for attorney general. But now the political novice is accused of helping obtain improper access to voting machines […]
Associated Press
Major test of first possible Lyme vaccine in 20 years begins
DUNCANSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Researchers are seeking thousands of volunteers in the U.S. and Europe to test the first potential vaccine against Lyme disease in 20 years — in hopes of better fighting the tick-borne threat. Lyme is a growing problem, with cases rising and warming weather helping ticks expand their habitat. While a vaccine […]Podcasts
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Arizona Education
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.
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Shiry Sapir, GOP candidate for public schools chief, says education financing needs overhaul
Shiry Sapir, a Republican candidate for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, said Monday the state's education system is failing and funding formulas need to be overhauled from scratch.
KTAR.com
Arizona school systems still among worst in US, per WalletHub
A personal finance website's annual ranking of school systems still has Arizona being among the worst in the U.S.
Arizona Technology
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.
Kim Komando
How to check if your vehicle is one of millions on a recall list
Here's how you can go online to find out if your vehicle is subject to a recall and get email notifications of future recalls.
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Day & Night Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing
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.
Condor Airlines
Condor Airlines shows passion for destinations from Sky Harbor with new-look aircraft
Condor Airlines brings passion to each flight and connects people to their dream destinations throughout the world.