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Prosecutors won’t pursue charges against Buckeye principal accused of luring minor
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Douglas Emhoff to campaign for wife in Tucson same day Donald Trump is there
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Man arrested after allegedly stabbing wife to death in north Phoenix
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Teen arrested for alleged online threat toward Valley Vista High School
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Phoenix police issue warning about text messaging scam
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Silver Alert issued for 22-year-old Phoenix man with a medical condition
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How Donald Trump, Kamala Harris will try to appeal to Arizona voters in tonight's debate
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Man found dead along the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park
A man was found dead along the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park on Saturday morning.
Donald Trump to speak in Tucson on Thursday, days after the presidential debate
Former President Donald Trump will visit Tucson on Thursday, two days after the presidential debate, to speak on the economy and housing costs.
Silver Alert canceled for 76-year-old Phoenix man with medical condition
Authorities canceled a Silver Alert after a Phoenix man was found safe and in good health on Monday.
Silver Alert canceled for 36-year-old Gilbert man
Authorities canceled a Silver Alert after a Gilbert man was found safe and in good health on Monday.
Jackpot lottery ticket worth $7.8M sold at Mesa grocery store
One lucky lottery player won a $7.8 million jackpot from a ticket for The Pick purchased at a Bashas grocery store in Mesa.
Bomb threat that prompted Arizona school lockdown deemed 'not credible'
Maricopa High School was temporarily placed on lockdown Monday in response to a bomb threat, authorities said.
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D-backs’ Paul Sewald nominated for Roberto Clemente Award
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Paul Sewald was nominated for the 2024 Roberto Clemente Award.
Handful of Rams injuries from Week 1 loss carry into Cardinals game
Four of the Los Angeles Rams' top six offensive linemen were injured before halftime of their season opener. The Arizona Cardinals are up next.
Rangers-Diamondbacks preview: Pitching probables, key players in World Series rematch
The Arizona Diamondbacks need to get back on track against the middling Texas Rangers in a two-game series beginning Tuesday at Chase Field.
Diamondbacks’ standings: Where does Arizona rank in the NL West and Wild Card races?
The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres are chasing the Dodgers atop the NL West and competing in the NL Wild Card.
Tale of 2 halves: Pressure and lack thereof key factor in Cardinals’ loss vs. Bills
The pressure the Buffalo Bills put on the Cardinals offense in the second half of Arizona's game on Sunday played a big role in the outcome.
Gannon on Marvin Harrison Jr.’s 1-catch debut for Cardinals: ‘No question we got to get him going’
Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon is with the majority when it comes to Marvin Harrison Jr.: The rookie needs to be involved more.
Arizona Votes
Tim Walz speaking in Phoenix on Tuesday, same day as presidential debate
Tim Walz is scheduled to speak in Phoenix on the same day of the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on Tuesday.
Is Arizona heading in wrong or right direction? Here's what voters think
A majority of Arizona Republicans and independents think the state is heading in the wrong direction, but Democrats have a more favorable view, according to recent polling.
JD Vance contrasts Trump and Harris' border policy in Phoenix speech
In Phoenix, JD Vance contrasted his running mate Donald Trump's border policy against his opponent Kamala Harris.
Arizona Business
Denver-based investment company buys 39.5K-square-foot industrial building in Phoenix
A Denver-based company called Rectangle Investment Management announced its acquisition of a Phoenix building on Monday.
Rocky Point $1 billion master-planned community nearly sold out
A developer has sold 80% of its lots within the $1 billion master-planned community in Rocky Point, about a four-hour drive from Phoenix.
Japanese restaurant Pepper Lunch to open first Arizona location at ASU
Pepper Lunch, a fast-casual restaurant concept started in Japan, is opening its first franchised location in the United States on the campus of Arizona State University in Tempe.
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Arizona Health
Arizona Department of Health receives $3 million grant to study maternal mortality
The Arizona Department of Health has been granted $3 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as part of a plan to improve maternal health.
Street tacos from Valley vendors without permits make 17 people sick
Love street tacos? You might get sick like 17 victims who reported their illnesses after eating food from street vendors without permits.
Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix to study if COVID increases the risk for Alzheimer’s
Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix is launching a study to determine if long COVID is a risk factor for developing Alzheimer's disease.
Arizona Education
School districts race to invest in cooling solutions as classrooms and playgrounds heat up
School districts across the United States are looking to invest in cooling solutions to relieve the heat at the playgrounds and classrooms.
Arizona education department to keep working with company that puts police officers in schools
State Superintendent Tom Horne extended a partnership on Thursday with a company that provides school safety officers to schools.
City of Scottsdale launches new scholarship program for residents
Scottsdale has launched a new scholarship program for students, Scottsdale College Promise, which is now live and accepting applicants.
Border and Immigration
Arizona receives $47M more in federal funding to support border communities
Arizona is set to benefit from a rush of $47 million in federal funding for border communities, the Department of Homeland Security said.
Arizona border ballot measure has strong support from voters, new poll finds
An Arizona border ballot measure that would criminalize entering the state from Mexico outside a port of entry has strong voter support, a new poll says.
Border arrests are expected to rise from August but are hovering near 4-year lows
Border arrests are expected to rise slightly from July, officials said, but the numbers are hovering near four-year lows.
Former President Donald Trump stresses dangers of lax policies during Arizona border visit
Former President Donald Trump visited the Arizona-Mexico border in an afternoon press conference in Cochise County on Thursday.
Rep. Ruben Gallego: 'No sane politician' can think immigration system isn't broken
While Republican Donald Trump toured the border in Arizona on Thursday, Rep. Ruben Gallego spoke from Chicago about immigration reform.
Security on high alert for former President Donald Trump's trip to southern Arizona
Former President Donald Trump will take a border trip on Thursday. Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels said security is a top priority.
Youth Violence
Tempe responds to youth violence with restrictive brass knuckles ban
Tempe is the latest East Valley community to enact a brass knuckles ban in response to the youth violence issue.
Here's a timeline of everything involving Preston Lord, Gilbert Goons, East Valley youth violence
Here's a timeline of everything involving Preston Lord, the Gilbert Goons and youth violence that has occurred in the East Valley.
Preston Lord's parents open up about Valley teen's life, death in emotional TV interview
Ten months after Preston Lord was beaten to death in a case that sparked outrage across the Valley, his parents sat down with a Phoenix TV station to discuss their unimaginable ordeal.
Arizona Homeless News
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.
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.
Supreme Court permits sleeping bans on people experiencing homelessness
The Supreme Court decided on Friday that cities can enforce bans on people sleeping outdoors in West Coast areas where shelter space is lacking.
Arizona Technology
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.
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.
Arizona State University receives $800,000 to improve hydrogen turbine performance
Arizona State University received $800,000 in federal funding to support the increased use of clean hydrogen in industrial and power sectors.
United States
Delta Air Lines planes collide on Atlanta taxiway but no one is hurt
ATLANTA (AP) — Two Delta Air Lines planes collided on a taxiway at Atlanta’s airport Tuesday morning, with a larger plane knocking over the tail of a smaller regional jet. No injuries were reported and Delta said passengers would be rebooked on other flights. Atlanta-based Delta said the wing of a Delta Airbus A350 jet […]
A Boeing strike is looking more likely. The union president expects workers to reject contract offer
The risk of a strike at Boeing appears to be growing, as factory workers complain about a contract offer that their union negotiated with the giant aircraft manufacturer. The president of the union local that represents 33,000 Boeing workers predicted that they will vote against a deal that includes 25% raises over four years and […]
Texas official sentenced to probation for accidentally shooting grandson at Nebraska wedding
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Texas county commissioner will spend one year on probation for accidentally shooting his grandson during a Nebraska wedding he was officiating. Michael Gardner, 63, of Odessa, Texas, was sentenced Monday for misdemeanor child abuse in the September 2023 shooting. His grandson, then 12, survived the shoulder wound. “It’s something I’ll […]
Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on funding bill with proof of citizenship mandate despite dim prospects
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson vowed Tuesday to press ahead with requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration as part of a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown when the new fiscal year begins Oct. 1, though the measure appeared likely to be voted down. Democrats overwhelmingly oppose the measure. Enough Republicans […]
Declassified memo from US codebreaker sheds light on Ethel Rosenberg's Cold War spy case
WASHINGTON (AP) — A top U.S. government codebreaker who decrypted secret Soviet communications during the Cold War concluded that Ethel Rosenberg knew about her husband’s activities but “did not engage in the work herself,” according to a recently declassified memo that her sons say proves their mother was not a spy and should lead to […]
People take precautions they never thought would be needed as search continues for highway shooter
LONDON, Ky. (AP) — Jittery residents living near where a gunman opened fire on a Kentucky highway are taking precautions they never thought would be needed in their rural region, as searchers combed the woods Tuesday hoping to find the suspect. Brandi Campbell said her family has gone to bed early and kept the lights […]
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Here's how to be worry-free when your A/C goes out in the middle of summer
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