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I-17 southbound at Dunlap Road reopens in Phoenix after crash
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Mother pleads guilty after Arizona boy starves to death
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Police in Mesa investigating 4 shootings that killed 3 men, injured 1 woman
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Maricopa County report lists 4 heat-related deaths so far this year
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Homebuilders set to construct 2,700 homes in West Valley community
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Valley concert promotor Danny Zelisko remembers Tina Turner: 'She just became a friend'
Arizona News

High-tech traffic signs heading to Arizona as part of $1 million federal grant
High-tech traffic signs are heading to Arizona as part of a $1 million advanced technology and infrastructure grant to enhance safety.

Here are the best tips for mobile file sharing
Airdrop is Apple’s proprietary method to exchange files between Apple devices and can’t be used to send files directly to Android devices, but there are other options.

Toddler in serious condition after being pulled from pool in Tempe
A toddler was taken to the hospital after being pulled from a pool Friday afternoon in Tempe.

Suspect arrested in Buckeye for allegedly shooting, injuring man
A man accused of shooting and injuring a man in Buckeye last week has been arrested, authorities said Thursday.

Phoenix faces dueling lawsuits over homeless crisis as advocates scramble for more shelter
Phoenix is facing dueling lawsuits as it tries to manage a crisis of homelessness that has converted its downtown into a tent city housing hundreds of people as summer temperatures soar.

2nd man charged with murder in death of man burned at Phoenix homeless encampment
A second man has been charged with murder in the death of man whose body was burned in a downtown Phoenix homeless encampment in March.
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Arizona Business

Here are the 12 richest people in Arizona in 2023, according to Forbes
Arizona once again had double-digit representatives in Forbes' annual list of world billionaires and this time, a new richest person.

Puttshack to open nightclub-like miniature golf center in Scottsdale in June
Puttshack, a nightclub-like miniature golf center, is set to tee off next month at the Scottsdale Quarter shopping center.

European-inspired market, wine bar to debut in northeast Scottsdale this summer
A European-inspired market and wine bar will debut this summer, bringing a vibrant atmosphere to the northeast Valley.

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.

New private company to operate Tempe's Ken McDonald Golf Course
Tempe's Ken McDonald Golf Course will undergo a new public-private partnership transition to make many improvements to the course.

Picklemall to debut 24-court facility at Arizona Mills in Tempe this July
In its nationwide debut, Picklemall will open the doors to its indoor facility in Tempe this summer.
ArizonaSports.com

At the horn: Celtics force Game 7 with buzzer-beater after trailing 0-3 vs. Heat
Derrick White scored on a putback with 0.1 seconds left and the Celtics moved to the brink of the greatest comeback in NBA playoffs history.

D-backs maneuver unique pitching situation, bats go cold in loss to Red Sox
Zach Davies made his return from the injured list on Saturday against the Red Sox, a 2-1 loss for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Dallas Stars avoid elimination in Game 5 vs. Golden Knights
The Dallas Stars beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Saturday night to stay alive in the Western Conference Final.

Bills? Cowboys? ESPN lists best fits for DeAndre Hopkins after Cardinals release
DeAndre Hopkins now hits the market after his release from the Cardinals, and ESPN's Jeremy Fowler picked out the best potential fits.

D-backs plan for RHP Drey Jameson remains flexible, starts in bullpen
The Arizona Diamondbacks brought back Drey Jameson to bring flexibility to the pitching staff on Saturday.

D-backs recall Drey Jameson, option Brandon Pfaadt, Luis Frias
The Arizona Diamondbacks selected Drey Jameson and optioned Brandon Pfaadt and Luis Frias to make room for Zach Davies Saturday.
Arizona Education

'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.

Supt. Horne says focus on discipline is common factor among successful Arizona schools
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne says a focus on discipline is a common factor among schools that create and maintain high levels of academic achievement.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates to speak at NAU commencements
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates will be in Flagstaff to speak to some of the students graduating from Northern Arizona University this weekend.
Arizona Health

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.

Arizonans turn in 3.5 tons of unneeded drugs on National Prescription Take Back Day
More than 3.5 tons of drugs were collected in Arizona in the latest National Prescription Take Back Day, authorities said.

Glendale firefighters reach deal with city on cancer claim coverage
Glendale firefighters have reached an agreement with the city that will ensure presumptive cancer claims will be accepted.
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Arizona Votes

Arizona Republican Karrin Taylor Robson won't run for Kyrsten Sinema's Senate seat
Republican Karrin Taylor Robson said she won't run for the U.S. Senate seat now held by independent Kyrsten Sinema.

Maricopa County recorder has an invitation for election doubters
Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer has an invitation for anybody who harbors a distrust of the voting system that he helps run.

DeSantis launches GOP presidential campaign in Twitter announcement plagued by glitches
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis entered the 2024 presidential race on Wednesday, stepping into a crowded Republican primary contest.
Arizona Technology

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.

AT&T bringing high-speed fiber internet service to Chandler, Gilbert
AT&T announced this week it would be rolling out its high-speed fiber internet service to more parts of the East Valley.
United States

Liz Cheney to give Colorado College graduation speech as GOP campaign speculation persists
Former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney will give a graduation speech at her alma mater, an elite Colorado liberal arts college, amid questions about her political future and insistence that Donald Trump never become president again. At Colorado College’s commencement on Sunday, the Wyoming Republican is expected to touch on themes similar to those she has […]
Biden, GOP reach debt-ceiling deal, now Congress must approve it to prevent calamitous default
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached an “agreement in principle” to raise the nation’s legal debt ceiling, but now Congress must rush to approve the spending cuts package in a matter of days to avert a potentially disastrous U.S. default. The agreement risks angering both Democratic and Republican sides […]

Debt ceiling tests McCarthy, as GOP speaker rides breezily through fight of his career
WASHINGTON (AP) — One morning amid the Kevin McCarthy climbed onto his mountain bike and took a ride along the National Mall, marveling at the monuments. The next day he arrived for negotiations at the U.S. Capitol carting in tortilla chips and queso for the beleaguered reporters waiting outside his office during the 24/7 talks. […]

What's next on the debt ceiling: Selling the plan, and making a deal into a law
WASHINGTON (AP) — After weeks of negotiations, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have announced an “ agreement in principle ” to raise the nation’s debt ceiling and avoid a potentially catastrophic default. The sweeping legislation passed by the Republican-led House last month. To reduce spending, as Republicans had insisted, the package includes […]
Fight still ahead for Texas' Ken Paxton after historic impeachment deepens GOP divisions
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The historic impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton plunged Republicans on Sunday into a fight over whether to banish one of their own in America’s biggest red state after years of scandal and criminal accusations that will now be at the center of a trial in the state Senate. Paxton […]
Debt-ceiling deal: What's in and what's out of the agreement to avert US default
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reached an agreement in principle on legislation to increase the nation’s borrowing authority and avoid a default. Negotiators are now racing to finalize the bill’s text. McCarthy said the House will vote on the legislation on Wednesday, giving the Senate time to consider […]
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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.