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China on Taiwan: 'External interference' won't be tolerated
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Biden administration launches environmental justice office
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GOP quiet as Arizona Democrats condemn abortion ruling
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Kremlin stages votes in Ukraine, sees protests in Russia
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NASA delays moon rocket launch due to potential hurricane
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Sunset Point Rest Area north of Phoenix on I-17 to close for renovations
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Mesa Airlines invests in planes for pilot development program
Mesa Airlines announced Thursday an investment of 29 planes for its pilot development program aimed at shrinking the shortage gap.
Alex Weiner
Echo Canyon Trailhead at Camelback Mountain to close Monday for nearby roadwork
The popular Echo Canyon Trailhead at Camelback Mountain will be closed to the public Monday due to a repaving project in the area.
KTAR.com
2 suspects outstanding after separate deadly hit-and-runs in Phoenix
Two people died after hit-and-runs occurred in Phoenix after the cars drove away from the scenes, authorities said.
KTAR.com
Phoenix police investigate collision that left 1 dead, 2 injured
Phoenix police were called Friday night after a motorcycle collided with another car and burst into flames, authorities said.
Associated Press
As shelters fill, NYC weighs tents to house migrants
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s mayor says he plans to erect hangar-sized tents as temporary shelter for thousands of international migrants who have been bused into the Big Apple as part of a campaign by Republican governors to disrupt federal border policies. The tents are among an array of options — from using […]
KTAR.com
Arizona officials react to enforcement of near-total abortion ban
Politicians from both sides of the aisle as well as a healthcare clinic spoke out on the ground-shaking ruling.
Arizona Votes
Associated Press
McCarthy unveils House GOP's midterm agenda in Pennsylvania
MONONGAHELA, Pa. (AP) — House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy on Friday confronted President Joe Biden and the Democratic majority in Congress with a conservative midterm election agenda filled with Trump-like promises, working not only to win over voters but to hold together the uneasy coalition of his own party that has struggled to govern. McCarthy, […]
Associated Press
Candidates for Arizona Secretary of State spar in debate
A Republican Arizona lawmaker sparred with the Democrat in a debate Thursday evening as they each seek the state's top elections post.
KTAR.com
Watch: Arizona Secretary of State candidates Fontes, Finchem face off in debate
The public's only scheduled chance to see the two Arizona candidates for secretary of state side-by-side will happen Thursday evening.
Associated Press
Kari Lake video misrepresents opponent Katie Hobbs' education votes
Arizona Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake released a video that misrepresents the voting record of her opponent, Democrat Katie Hobbs.
Danny Shapiro
Arizona's Sinema: I 'fully expect' fellow Democratic US Sen. Mark Kelly to win reelection
U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona isn't shying away from predicting fellow Democrat Mark Kelly will retain his seat in the upcoming midterm election.
Griselda Zetino
Prop 309 would add new requirements for voting by mail and in person in Arizona
An initiative on the November ballot, Proposition 309, would make changes to the way Arizonans vote by mail and in person.
ArizonaSports.com
Tom Kuebel
Interception by ASU’s Timarcus Davis highlights sloppy Pac-12 opener
In a lackluster showing by ASU, a tip-drill interception by cornerback Timarcus Davis in the third quarter gave the Sun Devils a chance.
Associated Press
Offense pops in 5th inning and Kelly stops Giants again in D-backs win
Arizona right-hander Merrill Kelly kept up his mastery of the San Francisco Giants this season, pitching the D-backs to a win Saturday night.
Tom Kuebel
Arizona State gains just 59 yards of offense in first half vs. Utah
ASU's bid to upset the No. 13 Utah Utes went askew early as the offense was held to just 59 yards of offense in the first half.
Arizona Sports
ASU without DBs Torrence, Markham brothers; DT Norman-Lott vs. Utah
Arizona State will be without defensive backs Ro Torrence, Keon Markham and Kejuan Markham as they open Pac-12 play against Utah on Saturday.
Associated Press
Arizona unable to contain Cal rushing attack to open Pac-12 play with loss
Arizona was outscored 28-7 in the second half against California to open Pac-12 play with a loss on Saturday.
Tom Kuebel
Sun Devil Stadium end zone art celebrates Hispanic culture and heritage
Sun Devil Stadium will have a slick new look with Mayan-inspired end zone art to celebrate Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month.Arizona Business
KTAR.com
Mesa Airlines invests in planes for pilot development program
Mesa Airlines announced Thursday an investment of 29 planes for its pilot development program aimed at shrinking the shortage gap.
KTAR.com
American to add daily flight from Phoenix to Monterrey, Mexico
American Airlines will begin daily nonstop service from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to another destination in Mexico early next year.
Kevin Stone
Revitalized West Valley shopping center changes ownership in $41M deal
The revitalization of Goodyear’s Canyon Trails Towne Center, nearly a casualty of the Great Recession, will continue under a new owner.
KTAR.com
Weekly farmers market coming to High Street in north Phoenix next month
A weekly farmers market will kick off in north Phoenix's High Street next month and will last for several months.
KTAR.com
Popular Phoenix pub Rosie McCaffrey's to close after 20 years
Central Phoenix bar-scene staple Rosie McCaffrey's Irish Restaurant and Pub will pull its final pints this weekend after 20 years, the owner said.
KTAR.com
Avondale's 4-day event celebrating founder scheduled for mid-October
A four-day event celebrating the founder of Avondale is scheduled to bring its historic downtown area to life in mid-October.
Arizona Health
Taylor Tasler
First-of-its-kind Mesa research center is asking for the public’s help on vaccine research
Community members in the city of Mesa can now take part in advancing modern medicine with medical research studies.
KTAR.com
Arizona AGO grants $6 million to organizations combating opioid crisis
The office of Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich awarded $6 million in funding to 11 organizations that combat the opioids crisis.
Kevin Stone
More than 2,000 Arizonans reported dead from opioid overdoses in 2021
More than 2,000 Arizonans died from opioid overdoses in 2021 as fentanyl use became more prevalent, according to state health officials.
KTAR.com
City of Phoenix's first public health adviser to step into role next month
The city of Phoenix announced on Monday its first public health adviser will join the team in mid-October.
Kevin Stone
Mesa resumes perk of lifetime medical benefits for longtime city employees
Mesa, Arizona’s third-largest city, is bringing back the perk of lifetime medical benefits for city employees who retire after at least 20 years of service.
Griselda Zetino
15-year-old on track to become youngest nursing grad at ASU
A 15-year-old California native is set to become the youngest person to ever graduate with a nursing degree from Arizona State University.Podcasts
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Taylor Kinnerup
Navajo Nation’s largest school district gets first electric buses
The Navajo Nation has now received the first electric buses to help its largest school district become more energy and fiscally efficient.
KTAR.com
Gilbert High homecoming dance ends short after reports of gun on campus
The Gilbert High School homecoming dance was interrupted Saturday evening after police received reports of a possible firearm on campus.
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AppleCare Technician program launches at Mesa Community College in October
Registration has opened for a new AppleCare Technician program set to launch at Mesa Community College next month.United States
Associated Press
Florida monitors a growing Tropical Storm Ian in Caribbean
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Authorities and residents in Florida were keeping a cautious eye on Tropical Storm Ian as it rumbled through the Caribbean on Sunday, expected to continue gaining strength and become a major hurricane in the coming days on a forecast track toward the state. Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency […]Associated Press
Today in History: September 25, Sandra Day O'Connor sworn in
Today in History Today is Sunday, Sept. 25, the 268th day of 2022. There are 97 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Sept. 25, 1957, nine Black students who’d been forced to withdraw from Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, because of unruly white crowds were escorted to class by […]
Associated Press
South Korea says North Korea test-fired missile toward sea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile Sunday toward its eastern seas, extending a provocative streak in weapons testing as a U.S. aircraft carrier visits South Korea for joint military exercises in response to the North’s growing nuclear threat. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missile launched from […]
Associated Press
US spy satellite launched into orbit from California
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) — A classified satellite for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office launched into orbit aboard a United Launch Alliance Delta 4 Heavy rocket on Saturday. The NROL-91 spy satellite lifted off at 3:25 p.m. from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California’s Santa Barbara County. It was the last launch of […]
Associated Press
CIA unveils model of al-Qaida leader al-Zawahri's hideout
McLEAN, Virginia (AP) — The CIA has revealed a model of Ayman al-Zawahri’s safe house, used to brief President Joe Biden about the al-Qaida leader’s whereabouts before the agency killed him in a drone strike in Afghanistan. Shortly after al-Zawahri’s death, White House officials released a photo showing Biden talking to CIA Director William Burns […]
Associated Press
'We got our miracle': Freed Americans back home in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Two U.S. military veterans who disappeared three months ago while fighting with Ukrainian forces against Russia arrived home to Alabama on Saturday, greeted by hugs, cheers and tears of joy at the state’s main airport. Alex Drueke, 40, and Andy Huynh, 27, had gone missing June 9 in the Kharkiv region […]
Arizona Technology
Associated Press
Phoenix-based Nikola CEO testifies company's founder misstated facts
Phoenix-based Nikola Corp.’s top executive testified at the trial of the truckmaker’s founder on Monday that the man was prone to exaggeration and misstating facts.
KTAR.com
AppleCare Technician program launches at Mesa Community College in October
Registration has opened for a new AppleCare Technician program set to launch at Mesa Community College next month.
Kim Komando
These are the best apps to convert old photos and negatives to digital
When it comes to old photos you have, you don’t need to pay an expensive digitizing service or buy a scanner. An app can get the job done.
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Children’s Cancer Network
Children’s Cancer Network celebrates cancer-fighting superheroes, raises funds during September's Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Jace Hyduchak was like most other kids in his kindergarten class: He loved to play basketball, dress up like his favorite superheroes and jump as high as his pint-sized body would take him on his backyard trampoline.
SCHWARTZ LASER EYE CENTER
Key dates for Arizona sports fans to look forward to this fall
Fall brings new beginnings in different ways for Arizona’s professional sports teams like the Cardinals and Coyotes.
Day & Night Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing
Here are 4 signs the HVAC unit needs to be replaced
Pool renovations and kitchen upgrades may seem enticing, but at the forefront of these investments arguably should be what residents use the most. In a state where summertime is sweltering, access to a functioning HVAC unit can be critical.
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.