THE LATEST
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Commission selects new director for Arizona Game and Fish Department
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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump preparing for Tuesday's debate in vastly different ways
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Lou Malnati’s hiring for new pizza restaurant in Surprise
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New automotive facility opens in Surprise to help underserved Hispanic communities
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Arizona Senate Committee accuses Clean Elections of unlawful debate rule change
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LL Flooring to close all Arizona stores, cease operations
Arizona News
Rod Wave's new tour kicking off in Glendale in October
Rod Wave and his Last Lap Tour will begin on Oct. 19 at Desert Diamond Arena and travel the country until Dec. 18.
Guatemalan man sentenced to 2 years in prison for assault of U.S. Border Patrol agent in Arizona
A 22-year-old man from Guatemala was sentenced to 24 months in prison on Tuesday for assaulting a U.S. Border Patrol agent based in Arizona, authorities said.
Motorcyclist dead after collision with school bus in Glendale
A motorcyclist is dead after colliding with a school bus on Friday afternoon, authorities announced.
Phoenix police officer dies days after shooting, community mourns loss
Officer Zane Coolidge, one of two Phoenix policeman involved in a recent shooting, died Friday evening after being on life support in Banner University Medical Center the past few days, authorities said.
Tim Walz speaking in Phoenix on Tuesday, same day as presidential debate
Tim Walz is scheduled to speak in Phoenix on the same day of the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on Tuesday.
Is Arizona heading in wrong or right direction? Here's what voters think
A majority of Arizona Republicans and independents think the state is heading in the wrong direction, but Democrats have a more favorable view, according to recent polling.
ArizonaSports.com
Arizona State RB Cam Skattebo dominant in narrow win vs. Mississippi State
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo recorded 262 rushing yards in the team's win vs. Mississippi State on Saturday.
No. 20 Arizona rallies from halftime deficit, leans on running game to beat Northern Arizona
Noah Fifita threw for 173 yards as No. 20 Arizona overcame a four-point halftime deficit to beat Northern Arizona 22-10 on Saturday.
Big man TD: Arizona State DL C.J. Fite scores on recovered fumble vs. Mississippi State
Arizona State defensive lineman C.J. Fite scored a touchdown on Saturday after Mississippi State quarterback Blake Shapen was sacked by Clayton Smith.
Diamondbacks’ standings: Where does Arizona rank in the NL West and Wild Card races?
The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres are chasing the Dodgers atop the NL West and competing in the NL Wild Card.
Storm hit 12 threes, beat Mercury in blowout fashion
Jewell Loyd scored 20 points and Skylar Diggins-Smith had a double-double as the Seattle Storm beat the Phoenix Mercury.
Arizona State’s Sam Leavitt rushes in touchdown to cap opening drive vs. Mississippi State
Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt capped off the Sun Devils' first drive against Mississippi State with a 17-yard rushing touchdown.
Arizona Votes
Tim Walz speaking in Phoenix on Tuesday, same day as presidential debate
Tim Walz is scheduled to speak in Phoenix on the same day of the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on Tuesday.
Is Arizona heading in wrong or right direction? Here's what voters think
A majority of Arizona Republicans and independents think the state is heading in the wrong direction, but Democrats have a more favorable view, according to recent polling.
JD Vance contrasts Trump and Harris' border policy in Phoenix speech
In Phoenix, JD Vance contrasted his running mate Donald Trump's border policy against his opponent Kamala Harris.
Arizona Business
$20 million development including Fox restaurants set to open in Peoria
Peoria residents are preparing to welcome three restaurant brands making their West Valley debut as part of The Park at 83 retail development.
Arizona tourism tax revenue surpasses $4 billion for first time in 2023
Arizona's tourism tax revenue finished above $4 billion in 2023, the first time the mark had been surpassed in state history.
Dave's Hot Chicken opening first West Valley location in 2025
Dave's Hot Chicken is expanding in Arizona as it begins construction of its first West Valley location in Goodyear with plans to open in 2025.
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Arizona Health
Arizona Department of Health receives $3 million grant to study maternal mortality
The Arizona Department of Health has been granted $3 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as part of a plan to improve maternal health.
Street tacos from Valley vendors without permits make 17 people sick
Love street tacos? You might get sick like 17 victims who reported their illnesses after eating food from street vendors without permits.
Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix to study if COVID increases the risk for Alzheimer’s
Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix is launching a study to determine if long COVID is a risk factor for developing Alzheimer's disease.
Arizona Education
Arizona education department to keep working with company that puts police officers in schools
State Superintendent Tom Horne extended a partnership on Thursday with a company that provides school safety officers to schools.
City of Scottsdale launches new scholarship program for residents
Scottsdale has launched a new scholarship program for students, Scottsdale College Promise, which is now live and accepting applicants.
New academy center opens to teach children with autism in Phoenix
A new Phoenix center opened to help children with autism, especially children who are five years old or younger, on Aug. 28, 2024.
Border and Immigration
Arizona receives $47M more in federal funding to support border communities
Arizona is set to benefit from a rush of $47 million in federal funding for border communities, the Department of Homeland Security said.
Arizona border ballot measure has strong support from voters, new poll finds
An Arizona border ballot measure that would criminalize entering the state from Mexico outside a port of entry has strong voter support, a new poll says.
Border arrests are expected to rise from August but are hovering near 4-year lows
Border arrests are expected to rise slightly from July, officials said, but the numbers are hovering near four-year lows.
Former President Donald Trump stresses dangers of lax policies during Arizona border visit
Former President Donald Trump visited the Arizona-Mexico border in an afternoon press conference in Cochise County on Thursday.
Rep. Ruben Gallego: 'No sane politician' can think immigration system isn't broken
While Republican Donald Trump toured the border in Arizona on Thursday, Rep. Ruben Gallego spoke from Chicago about immigration reform.
Security on high alert for former President Donald Trump's trip to southern Arizona
Former President Donald Trump will take a border trip on Thursday. Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels said security is a top priority.
Youth Violence
Tempe responds to youth violence with restrictive brass knuckles ban
Tempe is the latest East Valley community to enact a brass knuckles ban in response to the youth violence issue.
Here's a timeline of everything involving Preston Lord, Gilbert Goons, East Valley youth violence
Here's a timeline of everything involving Preston Lord, the Gilbert Goons and youth violence that has occurred in the East Valley.
Preston Lord's parents open up about Valley teen's life, death in emotional TV interview
Ten months after Preston Lord was beaten to death in a case that sparked outrage across the Valley, his parents sat down with a Phoenix TV station to discuss their unimaginable ordeal.
Arizona Homeless News
ID service helped over 8,300 unhoused people in Arizona in first year
Over 8,300 unhoused people have benefitted from the Homeless ID project in its first year, officials announced on Thursday.
Appeals court upholds injunction against city of Phoenix in Zone homeless encampment case
An Arizona court affirmed a permanent injunction that requires the city of Phoenix to prevent another homeless encampment from emerging in the area known as the Zone.
Supreme Court permits sleeping bans on people experiencing homelessness
The Supreme Court decided on Friday that cities can enforce bans on people sleeping outdoors in West Coast areas where shelter space is lacking.
Arizona Technology
Waymo expands curbside robotaxi service hours at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to 24/7
Travelers can now catch Waymo robotaxis directly to and from the terminals at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 24 hours a day.
Arizona State University receives $800,000 to improve hydrogen turbine performance
Arizona State University received $800,000 in federal funding to support the increased use of clean hydrogen in industrial and power sectors.
Arizona gets final federal approval to spend nearly $1B to expand high-speed internet access
Arizona received final approval to spend nearly $1 billion in federal funding to expand high-speed internet access in the state.
United States
Shooting attack at the West Bank-Jordan border crossing kills 3 Israelis
ALLENBY CROSSING, West Bank (AP) — Three Israelis were shot and killed Sunday at the border crossing between the West Bank and Jordan, Israeli officials said, in what appeared to be an attack linked to the 11-month-old war in Gaza. The military said the gunman approached the Allenby Bridge Crossing from the Jordanian side in […]
Alabama congressional district redrawn to better represent Black voters sparks competitive race
TUSKEGEE, Ala. (AP) — On opposite sides of the courthouse square in Tuskegee, Alabama — a place steeped in African American history, including the city’s namesake university and World War II airmen — two opposing congressional candidates recently greeted families gathered at a county festival. Democrat Shomari Figures, who worked in the Obama White House […]
Cars talking to one another could help reduce fatal crashes on US roads
The secret to avoiding red lights during rush hour in Utah’s largest city might be as simple as following a bus. Transportation officials have spent the past few years refining a system in which radio transmitters inside commuter buses talk directly to the traffic signals in the Salt Lake City area, requesting a few extra […]
Huge payout expected for a rare coin bought by Ohio farm family and hidden for decades
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Three sisters from Ohio who inherited a dime kept in a bank vault for more than 40 years knew it had some value. But they had no idea just how much until just a few years ago. The extraordinarily rare coin, struck by the U.S. Mint in San Francisco in 1975, […]
Walz touts Democratic record of defending LGBTQ+ rights, says Harris will advance cause if elected
WASHINGTON (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz touted Vice President Kamala Harris’ record of defending LGBTQ+ rights on Saturday night, pledging to a supportive crowd that she will advance their cause if elected president. Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, headlined the national dinner for the Human Rights Campaign, which he praised as “the best […]
Kentucky governor warns of shooting on I-75 south of Lexington
LONDON, Ky. (AP) — A shooting has occurred on Interstate 75 in a rural area south of Lexington, Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said in a post on the social platform X. The interstate is shut down in both directions.
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3 storylines to get you revved up for the 2024 Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals training camp is just a couple weeks away starting on July 25, and Sanderson Ford is revved up and ready to go.
Midwestern University Clinic visits boost student training & community health
Going to a Midwestern University Clinic can help make you feel good in more ways than one.
3 new rides for 3 new road trips in Arizona
It's time for the Sanderson Ford Memorial Day sale with the Mighty Fine 69 Anniversary, as Sanderson Ford turned 69 years old in May.
Here's how to be worry-free when your A/C goes out in the middle of summer
PHOENIX -- As Arizona approaches another hot summer, Phoenix residents are likely to spend more time indoors.
Beat the heat, ensure your AC unit is summer-ready
With temperatures starting to rise across the Valley, now is a great time to be sure your AC unit is ready to withstand the sweltering summer heat.