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Phoenix City Council passes long-awaited short-term rental restrictions
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Here's what we know about 2023 version of Alice Cooper's Christmas Pudding benefit
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Westbound Interstate 10 in West Valley only weekend freeway closure
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Weekend guide: Here are the biggest events around metro Phoenix for Sept. 22-24
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Shipping container border wall cases involving federal government and Arizona dismissed
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A third party signed up 15,000 voters in Arizona. Democrats worry that's enough for a Biden spoiler
Arizona News

At Kari Lake's 3rd trial related to Arizona election, county makes case to protect ballot signatures
An election official and lobbyists were among the witnesses brought by Maricopa County attorneys on the first day of a trial Thursday in another lawsuit filed by Kari Lake, the defeated Republican in last year's Arizona governor's race, to deny her request to see signed ballot envelopes of 1.3 million early voters.

President Joe Biden to deliver speech in Arizona next week, pay tribute to John McCain
President Joe Biden will travel to Arizona next week to deliver a democracy-focused address that will also pay tribute to the late John McCain.

Homeless ID project helps nearly 800 people in downtown Phoenix during first month
Nearly 800 state IDs were issued during the first month of the Homeless ID Project in downtown Phoenix.

Woman dead after 2-vehicle crash in West Valley
A woman died after a collision in the West Valley Wednesday night, officials said.

Suspect arrested after woman found dead at west Phoenix shopping plaza
A suspect was arrested Wednesday in connection with the murder of a woman at a west Phoenix shopping plaza two weeks earlier.

ADOT shares its 25-year Long Range Transportation Plan with the public
ADOT said its Long Range Transportation Plan public on Wednesday. The 25-year future plan outlined funding, projects and other details.
ArizonaSports.com

Pac-12 lookahead: Colorado takes on Oregon at Autzen in battle of the unbeatens
The Pac-12 has three Top 25 matchups in the same week for the first time. No. 19 Colorado at No. 10 Oregon tops the bill.

Electric Cowboys defense presents toughest out yet for 2023 Cardinals
You don't have to look far to get an idea of just how dominant the Dallas Cowboys defense has been two games into the regular season.

Phoenix Suns could look into trade for Blazers’ Jusuf Nurkic with Deandre Ayton
While the Phoenix Suns' intention all summer was to not trade Deandre Ayton, an imminent Damian Lillard trade could make Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic available, something that could interest the Suns, according to Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro.

Arizona Coyotes extend partnership with Arizona Sports
The Arizona Coyotes have announced a one-year partnership extension with Bonneville Phoenix to continue broadcasting the team's games.

Injury report: Cardinals’ Leki Fotu back at practice after missing Week 2
The banged up Arizona Cardinals are searching for their first win of the year when they host the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs suffered torn ACL ahead of Cardinals game
Reports coming out of Cowboys camp Thursday, standout cornerback Trevon Diggs suffered a torn ACL during practice on Thursday.
Arizona Business

Tom's Incredible Ice Cream serving free scoops during Scottsdale grand opening Friday
Tom's Incredible Ice Cream is set to debut this Friday near Old Town at Scottsdale Road and Second Street.

Scottsdale to unveil updated civic center after 2 years of renovations
The city of Scottsdale is preparing to officially unveil its new civic center remodel this fall.

Gateway East airport business park in Mesa announces first tenant
The first tenant has signed a lease at a Mesa airport business park and will make the location its national headquarters.
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Arizona Health

Phoenix Children's celebrates 40th birthday and isn't done growing
Born 40 years ago as a hospital within a hospital, Phoenix Children's celebrated its birthday Monday as one of the nation’s fastest-growing pediatric health care systems.

A leap forward: Abrazo Health 1st in Phoenix area to use AI system to detect seizures
Abrazo West Campus announced Friday it is the first hospital in the greater Phoenix area with an EEG system that uses artificial intelligence.

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport working to be more inclusive for travelers with dementia
Phoenix Sky Harbor is one of several airports across the nation making strides to be more inclusive for passengers that have dementia.
Arizona Homeless News

Homeless ID project helps nearly 800 people in downtown Phoenix during first month
Nearly 800 state IDs were issued during the first month of the Homeless ID Project in downtown Phoenix.

Court gives Phoenix 45-day deadline to clean up The Zone homeless encampment
A judge on Wednesday gave the city of Phoenix 45 days to fully clean up The Zone homeless encampment near downtown.

Here's why a politician who represents Scottsdale opposes city's homeless hotel program
Rep. Matt Gress doesn't believe Scottsdale's homeless hotel program is doing enough to address the issue in the city.

West Valley city wins innovation award for program that helps people experiencing homelessness
The city of Glendale won a national award earlier this week for its work on the Glendale Homeless Solutions Alliance, an announcement said.

Tempe sees positive results from efforts to address homelessness
Tempe is seeing positive results from its efforts to address homelessness, according to newly released data.

Maricopa County program provides permanent housing to over 1K people since 2022 launch
Since the launch of a Valley homelessness program last year, more than 1,000 people have transitioned into permanent housing.
Arizona Education

Research and development hub based at ASU gets nearly $40M in funding from CHIPS Act
A regional innovation hub based at Arizona State University was awarded nearly $40 million in federal funding to promote technological advances.

4 Arizona schools named as 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools
Four schools in Arizona were recently recognized as 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education.

Biden administration announces $37 million settlement for University of Phoenix students
The Biden Administration approved $37 million for eligible student loan borrowers who attended the University of Phoenix from 2012-2014.
Arizona Votes

President Joe Biden to deliver speech in Arizona next week, pay tribute to John McCain
President Joe Biden will travel to Arizona next week to deliver a democracy-focused address that will also pay tribute to the late John McCain.

Political ad spending suggests Arizona could be most important state in 2024 election
Based on political ad spending projections, Arizona could be the nation’s most important state in next year's election.

Cochise County elections director resigns 5 months after being hired
The elections director of Cochise County is resigning five months after being hired and returning to his previous job as elections director in La Paz County.
Arizona Technology

Research and development hub based at ASU gets nearly $40M in funding from CHIPS Act
A regional innovation hub based at Arizona State University was awarded nearly $40 million in federal funding to promote technological advances.

‘Cloud seeding’ offers water generation opportunity in Arizona, with some caveats
A scientific process of triggering rain or snow known as “cloud seeding” offers tantalizing possibilities for water creation, especially in areas like drought-stricken Arizona.

ASU's Research Plus Me gives community a way to sign up online for research study participation
Arizona State University is making it easier for community members to participate in research studies with a new online platform.
United States

United States and China launch economic and financial working groups with aim of easing tensions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department and China’s Ministry of Finance launched a pair of economic working groups on Friday in an effort to ease tensions and deepen ties between the nations. Led by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Vice Premier He Lifeng, the working groups will be divided into economic and financial segments. […]

Massachusetts has a huge waitlist for state-funded housing. So why are 2,300 units vacant?
Deb Libby is running out of time to find a place to live. Libby, 56, moved to Worcester, Massachusetts, four years ago, in part to be closer to the doctors treating her for pancreatic cancer. But the landlord wants her out by the end of the month and she can’t find anything else she can […]
2 arrested in drive-by attack at New Mexico baseball stadium that killed 11-year-old boy
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Two people were arrested Thursday in connection with a shooting outside an Albuquerque baseball stadium that killed an 11-year-old boy and prompted the New Mexico governor to issue a controversial gun ban. Jose Romero, 22, and Nathen Garley, 21, were held for the Sept. 6 shooting after an Albuquerque Isotopes game […]
Stock market today: Wall Street higher, but likely not enough to this turn losing week into a winner
Wall Street ticked modestly higher early Friday, but not nearly enough to erase a week of losses driven by the potential for an era of consistently higher interest rates. Futures for the S&P 500 edged 0.2% higher while the Dow Jones industrials rose just 0.1%. Markets are poised to finish the week with significant losses […]
Some crossings on US-Mexico border still shut as cities, agents confront rise in migrant arrivals
EAGLE PASS, Texas (AP) — The week began in Eagle Pass with rumors that large crowds of migrants might show up. On Friday, the small Texas border city was scrambling: nearly 9,000 asylum-seekers and counting had crossed from Mexico, an international bridge remained closed and a 3-year-old boy had drowned in the Rio Grande. “Before […]

Black teens learn to fly and aim for careers in aviation in the footsteps of Tuskegee Airmen
DETROIT (AP) — Marie Ronny and Kyan Bovee expect their futures to take off. Literally. The Black teens from Detroit are part of a free program teaching young people how to fly, while exposing them to careers in aviation, an industry in which people of color are traditionally underrepresented. Their classrooms are the skies above […]
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Importance of AC maintenance after Arizona's excruciating heat wave
An air conditioning unit in Phoenix is vital to living a comfortable life inside, away from triple-digit heat.

Tips for making your move in Arizona easier
If you're moving to a new home in Arizona, use this to-do list to alleviate some stress and ensure a smoother transition to your new home.

How to unlock the power of digital marketing for Phoenix businesses
All businesses around the Valley hopes to maximize their ROI with current customers and secure a greater market share in the digital sphere.

Sanderson Ford congratulates D-backs' on drive to great first half of 2023
The Arizona Diamondbacks just completed a red-hot first half of the major league season, and Sanderson Ford wants to send its congratulations to the ballclub.

When most diets fail, re:vitalize makes a difference that shows
Staying healthy and losing weight are things many people in Arizona are conscious of, especially during the summer.

Game on! Expert sports physicals focused on you
With tryouts quickly approaching, now is the time for parents to schedule physicals for their student-athlete. The Arizona Interscholastic Association requires that all student-athletes must have a physical exam completed before participating in team practices or competition.