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DEVELOPING: Rescue efforts underway after plane crashes in mountain area near Apache Junction
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Ted Kaczynski, known as the 'Unabomber,' has died in federal prison
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Bobby Berk's exclusive deal with fast-growing builder includes Phoenix metro homes
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Construction on The Shops at Lake Pleasant in Peoria underway
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Florida's 'Dr. Deep' resurfaces after a record 100 days living underwater
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Indictment takeaways: Trump's alleged schemes and lies to keep secret papers
Arizona News

ADHS offering free drinking water lead screening for schools, child care facilities
The Arizona Department of Health Services is offering free drinking water lead screening opportunities for schools and child care facilities as part of a nationwide program.

Arizona Rep. Stahl Hamilton violated House rules by hiding bibles, Ethics Committee finds
The Arizona House Ethics Committee released its findings Friday on an ethics complaint filed against State Representative Stephanie Stahl Hamilton.

Hobbs vetoes bill requiring schools to limit transgender students' bathroom access
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed Republican-sponsored legislation to restrict use of public school restrooms by transgender students.

Suspect arrested after allegedly fatally shooting Little Caesars coworker in Glendale
Police have arrested a suspect accused of fatally shooting a coworker in Glendale on Friday.

Tempe gets funding from Maricopa County to operate indoor cooling center
The city of Tempe received a grant from the state's most populous county to operate a new indoor cooling center in the East Valley.

Arizona man who held 2 hostages arrested after standoff
A man who had been holding two hostages was arrested this week after a standoff at a home in northern Arizona.
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Arizona Business

Sephora, country bar among latest Desert Ridge Marketplace additions
Desert Ridge Marketplace place will be almost fully leased with the addition of four new tenants in the next year.

Amtrak seeks federal funding to bring passenger rail back to Phoenix
Amtrak has applied for federal funding to bring passenger rail service back to Phoenix for the first time since 1996.

Phoenix metro data center leasing on track to surpass 2022 levels
As more companies upgrade their technology, data center space has become limited across the country and has helped push Phoenix to the top tier of metro areas for new data center development in recent years.

New health kitchen ProteinHouse owners seek to expand in Arizona
The Valley's three ProteinHouse locations are under new leadership that seeks to open more restaurants in the state.

Construction of apartment complex in Peoria to begin later this year
A Scottsdale-based real-estate development company has secured land in Peoria and plans to build an apartment complex.

Low-cost carriers drive growth in Phoenix Sky Harbor passenger traffic
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s record year for passenger traffic continued into the second quarter.
ArizonaSports.com

33rd Team: Cardinals’ Budda Baker with contract to watch this offseason
Cardinals safety Budda Baker has been the talk of the town about whether he will get traded or be handed a contract extension.

Denver Nuggets 1 win away from championship, win again in Miami
Aaron Gordon scored 27 points, Nikola Jokic added 23 and the Denver Nuggets moved one win away from their first NBA championship.

Phoenix Mercury drop 3rd straight game in loss to Wings
The Phoenix Mercury lost two games in three days to the Dallas Wings are now 1-5 this season.

Corbin Carroll’s 1st multi-HR game leads D-backs to beat Tigers
Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll has quickly gone from as advertised in his first full rookie year to a near lock for the All-Star game.

ESPN staff sees D-backs’ Corbin Carroll running away with NL ROTY title
The D-backs locked up outfielder Corbin Carroll to an eight-year, $111 million contract after just 32 games in MLB, and it's evident why.

Cardinals to host youth football skills & educational camp
The Arizona Cardinals announced the organization is holding a youth football skills & educational camp on June 10.
Arizona Education

ADHS offering free drinking water lead screening for schools, child care facilities
The Arizona Department of Health Services is offering free drinking water lead screening opportunities for schools and child care facilities as part of a nationwide program.

Hobbs vetoes bill requiring schools to limit transgender students' bathroom access
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed Republican-sponsored legislation to restrict use of public school restrooms by transgender students.

ASU to establish medical school as part of wider health initiative
Arizona State University will establish its own medical school amid an ongoing shortage of health care workers across the state.

Arizona schools chief Horne says growth of school voucher program beneficial to state
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne said Thursday he believes the state will be able to handle a continued growth in the state's school voucher program that critics say is leading to excessive spending and benefitting the wealthy.

'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.
Arizona Health

ADHS offering free drinking water lead screening for schools, child care facilities
The Arizona Department of Health Services is offering free drinking water lead screening opportunities for schools and child care facilities as part of a nationwide program.

Autism evaluation, therapy clinic opens first East Valley location
A clinic offering autism diagnostic services and ABA therapy is expanding its presence in the Valley with the opening of a new clinic in Gilbert.

ASU to establish medical school as part of wider health initiative
Arizona State University will establish its own medical school amid an ongoing shortage of health care workers across the state.
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Arizona Votes

Trump faces unprecedented legal peril, but will it hurt his standing with Republican voters?
That someone under indictment could still be considered a viable presidential candidate underscores Donald's Trump's grip on the Republican Party.

Quantá Crews selected to replace Flavio Bravo in Arizona House
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed Quantá Crews on Monday to replace Flavio Bravo in the Arizona House.

Former Arizona official who claimed election deniers made work 'toxic' gets $130K settlement
A former elections official for a rural Arizona county where leaders have embraced election conspiracy theories has received a $130,000 settlement over toxic work environment claims.
Arizona Technology

Phoenix metro data center leasing on track to surpass 2022 levels
As more companies upgrade their technology, data center space has become limited across the country and has helped push Phoenix to the top tier of metro areas for new data center development in recent years.

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.
United States

Randy Cox, paralyzed in police van, reaches $45 million settlement with New Haven, Connecticut
New Haven, Connecticut, has agreed to a $45 million settlement with Randy Cox, who was paralyzed while being transported handcuffed and without a seat belt in the back of a police van following his arrest last year, the city’s mayor and attorneys said Saturday. The agreement was reached Friday evening following a daylong conference with […]

Theodore “Ted” Kaczynski, known as the “Unabomber,” has died in federal prison
WASHINGTON (AP) — Theodore “Ted” Kaczynski, known as the “Unabomber,” has died in federal prison, a spokesperson for the Bureau of Prisons told The Associated Press on Saturday. Kaczynski was found dead around 8 a.m. at a federal prison in North Carolina. A cause of death was not immediately known. He had been moved to […]
2 dead, another injured, in shooting involving Kansas City police officer, authorities say
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Two people are dead and a third person is injured after a shooting involving a Kansas City police officer Friday night, but few details were immediately available. The shooting happened after an officer called for help shortly before 9 p.m. near a McDonald’s restaurant in eastern Kansas City. Missouri State […]
San Francisco police: 9 victims hit but no deaths in Mission District mass shooting
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Multiple victims were struck by bullets during a mass shooting in San Francisco’s Mission District Friday night, but authorities said there were no fatalities. “We can confirm there are 9 shooting victims — all are expected to survive their injuries,” the San Francisco Police Department said in a tweet. Police said […]

Beverly Hills-adjacent golf club opens doors to world with U.S. Open
LOS ANGELES (AP) — For much of the past century, the Los Angeles Country Club was quite literally a hidden gem. While Los Angeles grew from a warm-weather outpost into a global metropolis, this picturesque golf club sat in one of the city’s most dazzling settings — 325 acres of multibillion-dollar real estate adjoining Beverly […]

Cracked floors, bowed walls: Many warnings but no action at Iowa building before deadly collapse
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — So many people knew something wasn’t right at the 116-year-old Davenport apartment building. The structural engineer who documented the shaky wall. The head of a masonry company who wouldn’t let his workers onto the site. The city inspector who threatened to close some units. A downtown official who called 911 […]
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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.