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Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs names former House Democratic leader as chief of staff

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Family of man who drowned last year in Tempe Town Lake files wrongful death lawsuit

The family of a man who drowned in Tempe Town Lake a year ago filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city Wednesday, noting that its police department doesn't have a policy requiring officers to go into the water to save someone.

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BLM to invest over $15M in Arizona for landscape restoration project

The Bureau of Land Management has selected Arizona for its “Restoration Landscapes” project. 

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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.

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2nd block cleared out in Phoenix's Zone homeless encampment

A second block at the Zone homeless encampment in downtown Phoenix was cleared Wednesday as enhanced cleanup operations continue.

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Woman shot by Phoenix officers last week jailed after release from hospital

A woman shot by police officers in Phoenix last week has been released from the hospital and taken to jail, authorities said.

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Fire closes eastbound Loop 101 ramp to southbound State Route 51 in Phoenix

A fire closed the eastbound Loop 101 ramp to southbound State Route 51 in Phoenix for about three hours on Wednesday afternoon.

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International real estate conference coming to Phoenix

An international real estate conference is coming to Phoenix on June 9. 

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New report shows strength of diversified metro Phoenix workforce

Metro Phoenix added more than 98,000 jobs last year and now has 130,000 more jobs than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report.

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Southern California restaurant chain The Crack Shack to make Arizona debut

Another Southern California-based fast-casual chicken restaurant is soon making its first foray into Arizona.

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Developer secures large loan for multibillion-dollar Tempe Town Lake project

The developer of South Pier along Tempe Town Lake has secured a hefty loan to finance the completion of the first phase of the mixed-use project.

The number of people driving more than 90 minutes to get to work has dropped in the Valley. (Jim Po...

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Phoenix metro follows national trend as number of 'super commuters' declines

The number of people traveling more than 90 minutes to get to work in the Phoenix metro has dropped by 36% since 2019.

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Homebuilders set to construct 2,700 homes in West Valley community

Three national homebuilders are working their way through planning and zoning to add 2,700 more homes in Surprise.

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D-backs’ Tommy Henry shuts down Rockies to extend winning streak to 4

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Tommy Henry tossed seven scoreless innings for the first time in his career to best Rockies, 6-0.

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Dates set for Valley’s next Fiesta Bowl, Guaranteed Rate Bowl

The dates for a few bowl games were announced on Wednesday, including two that will be marquee sporting events in the Valley.

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Report: Pistons agree to deal with former Suns HC Monty Williams

Former Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams has agreed to a six-year deal worth $72 million to coach the Detroit Pistons.

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ASU’s Dillingham: QB Jaden Rashada ‘addicted to trying to be better’

The beginning of the Kenny Dillingham era in Tempe comes with an unknown at quarterback but also a few interesting options.

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Phoenix City Council vote passes to support Suns’ All-Star bids

The Phoenix City Council had a 9-0 vote on Wednesday in favor of supporting the bids from the Suns and Mercury to host All-Star games.

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Nick Rallis, Cardinals not rushing process with LB Isaiah Simmons

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Isaiah Simmons has been a defensive nomad throughout his career. Will he have a home in Year 4?

Arizona Education

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'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. 

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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.

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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.

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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. 

Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne meets with principals from high-performing s...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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Laura Pastor the latest Arizona Democrat to jump into race for Ruben Gallego’s seat in Congress

Phoenix City Councilwoman Laura Pastor on Wednesday joined a crowded Democratic field to replace Ruben Gallego's seat in Congress.

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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.

Arizona Technology

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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AI chips are hot. Here's what they are, what they're for and why investors see gold

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The hottest thing in technology is an unprepossessing sliver of silicon closely related to the chips that power video game graphics. It’s an artificial intelligence chip, designed specifically to make building AI systems such as ChatGPT faster and cheaper. Such chips have suddenly taken center stage in what some experts consider […]

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US companies, nudged by Black employees, have stepped up donations to HBCUs

Natalie Coles will never forget receiving an unexpected phone call in 2020. On the line was Virginia-based Dominion Energy, offering to give money to Wilberforce University, the small historically Black college where she is in charge of fundraising. The company’s $500,000 donation went in part toward laptops and hot spots for students when the pandemic […]

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Judge agrees to seal court documents in Ralph Yarl shooting; suspect to be in court

LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) — A Kansas City man accused of shooting a Black teenager who mistakenly came to his door last month is scheduled to be back in court Thursday, days after a judge ruled that court documents in the case will be sealed and kept from the public. The hearing for 84-year-old Andrew Lester […]

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Revised DACA program to be debated before Texas judge who previously ruled against it

HOUSTON (AP) — A revised version of a federal policy that prevents the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the U.S. as children is set to be debated Thursday before a federal judge who previously ruled the program illegal. Attorneys representing the nine states that have sued to end the Deferred Action […]

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LGBTQ+ Pride month kicks off with protests, parades, parties

NEW YORK (AP) — The start of June marks the beginning of Pride month around the U.S. and some parts of the world, a season to celebrate the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ communities and to protest against recent attacks on hard-won civil rights gains. This year’s Pride takes place in a contentious political climate […]

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After sailing though House on bipartisan vote, Biden-McCarthy debt ceiling deal now goes to Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Veering away from a default crisis, the House overwhelmingly approved a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending the deal that President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy negotiated to the Senate for swift passage in a matter of days, before a fast-approaching deadline. The hard-fought compromise pleased few, but lawmakers assessed […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.