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Police seek suspect in stabbing death of 33-year-old man in Phoenix
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Manchin ends pipeline push, easing path for spending bill
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Libertarian group sues to block student debt cancellation
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VP Harris seeks computer chip partners in Japan meetings
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Apache Junction police seek help finding homicide suspect
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Dave Ramsey says: Be honest in uncomfortable situation explaining better job offer
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Silver Alert issued for 80-year-old woman with dementia last seen in Peoria
A Silver Alert was issued Tuesday for an 80-year-old woman diagnosed with dementia from Peoria.
Associated Press
Woman, 6-year-old boy found dead in San Tan Valley home
A woman and young boy have been found dead in a San Tan Valley home, Pinal County Sheriff’s officials said.
Kevin Stone
Katie Hobbs, Kari Lake set to participate in town hall event next week
Katie Hobbs and Kari Lake won’t be debating anytime soon, but Arizona’s gubernatorial candidates are both scheduled to participate in a forum next week in Phoenix.
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Chandler-based Peixoto Coffee expands to new mixed-use development in Gilbert
Family-owned Peixoto Coffee opened Tuesday morning in Gilbert’s Epicenter at Agritopia near Ray and Higley roads.
Jim Cross
Prop 310 would create tax to help fund rural Arizona fire districts
Here are the pros and cons of Arizona's Prop 310, which would create a 0.1% statewide sales tax to help fund rural fire districts.
KTAR.com
2 Arizona defense companies awarded contract worth nearly $1 billion
Two Arizona defense companies were awarded a nearly $1 billion cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for hypersonic missiles last week.
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Kevin Stone
Katie Hobbs, Kari Lake set to participate in town hall event next week
Katie Hobbs and Kari Lake won’t be debating anytime soon, but Arizona’s gubernatorial candidates are both scheduled to participate in a forum next week in Phoenix.
Jim Cross
Prop 310 would create tax to help fund rural Arizona fire districts
Here are the pros and cons of Arizona's Prop 310, which would create a 0.1% statewide sales tax to help fund rural fire districts.
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.
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Associated Press
Brent Strom receives AL Championship ring prior to D-backs’ loss to Astros
D-backs pitching coach Brent Strom, who spent 2014-21 in the same position with the Astros, received his 2021 ALCS ring prior to first pitch.
Jake Anderson
Torey Lovullo: D-backs OF Alek Thomas started to show ‘loss in confidence’
Since the start of September, D-backs rookie OF Alek Thomas is 7-for-55 with two doubles for a slash line of .127/.138/.164 over 18 games.
Arizona Sports
Armstrong on new season for Coyotes: ‘We’ve got to take a step forward’
Arizona Coyotes general manager Bill Armstrong, entering the second year of a rebuild, explains his expectations for the 2022-23 season.
Dan Bickley
Silence between Deandre Ayton, Monty Williams defies all expectations
The indifference of Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams is stunning. So much that it must be the entire point, writes Dan Bickley.
Tyler Drake
Arizona Cardinals WR Greg Dortch staying level-headed amid strong start
Within an Arizona Cardinals team that has lacked consistency in 2022, WR Greg Dortch represents one of the team's lone bright spots.
Kevin Zimmerman
Deandre Ayton: Monty Williams hasn’t spoken to him since Game 7 vs. Mavs
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton did not quell concerns about his unhappiness at media day Monday. Tuesday made clear there is a problem.Arizona Business
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Chandler-based Peixoto Coffee expands to new mixed-use development in Gilbert
Family-owned Peixoto Coffee opened Tuesday morning in Gilbert’s Epicenter at Agritopia near Ray and Higley roads.
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.
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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Arizona Education
Associated Press
Valid signature numbers debated in Arizona voucher challenge
Supporters of an expansion of Arizona’s private school voucher system said public school advocates failed to file enough signatures to temporarily block the law.
Associated Press
Foes of Arizona school vouchers file to block huge expansion
Public school advocates who oppose an expansion of Arizona's private school voucher system filed enough signatures to block it from taking effect.
Scianna Garcia | Cronkite News
Ban on sexually explicit materials in Arizona schools to go into effect
A new ban on books containing sexual content will make its way into Arizona public schools this week, leaving critics worried.United States
Associated Press
In court brief, Musk says the SEC is unlawfully muzzling him
DETROIT (AP) — U.S. Securities regulators are unlawfully muzzling Tesla CEO Elon Musk, violating his free speech rights by continually trying to enforce a 2018 securities fraud settlement, Musk’s lawyer contends in a court brief. The document, filed late Tuesday with the federal appeals court in Manhattan, was written to support Musk’s appeal of a […]
Associated Press
Asian shares sharply lower after wobbly day on Wall Street
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares tumbled Wednesday after a wobbly day ended with mixed results on Wall Street as markets churn over the prospect of a possible recession. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index sank 2.1% to 26,020.56 while the Kospi in Seoul lost 2.8% to 2,161.95. In Sydney, the S&P/ASX 200 gave up 0.8% to 6,442.40. […]
Associated Press
EXPLAINER: What's behind strained China-Japan relations
TOKYO (AP) — Japan and China on Thursday mark the 50th anniversary of the 1972 normalization of their ties, but there isn’t much of a celebratory mood. Improved ties between Asia’s two biggest economies are considered vital to the region’s stability and prosperity, but they remain at odds over disputed East China Sea islands and […]Associated Press
Pollution from Florida mining a concern with Hurricane Ian
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The polluted leftovers of Florida’s phosphate fertilizer mining industry, more than 1 billion tons in “stacks” that resemble enormous ponds, are at risk for leaks or other contamination when Hurricane Ian comes ashore in the state, environmental groups say. Florida has 24 such phosphogypsum stacks, most of them concentrated in […]
Associated Press
Hurricane Ian nears Florida coast, threatening floods, winds
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Florida residents rushed to board up their homes, stash precious belongings on upper floors and flee from oncoming Hurricane Ian, fearing the monstrous storm that knocked out power to all of Cuba and its 11 million people would slam into their state’s west coast with catastrophic winds and flooding on […]
Associated Press
Churches defend clergy loophole in child sex abuse reporting
It was a frigid Sunday evening at the Catholic Newman Center in Salt Lake City when the priest warned parishioners who had gathered after Mass that their right to private confessions was in jeopardy. A new law would break that sacred bond, the priest said, and directed the parishioners to sign a one-page form letter […]
Arizona Technology
Kim Komando
5 ways to think like a hacker to protect your digital life
Stopping cybercriminals starts with your frame of mind. You need to think like the bad guys. Here are five smart ways to do it and tips to help you secure your digital life the right way.
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.
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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.