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Police in Mesa investigating 4 shootings that killed 3 men, injured 1 woman
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Judge denies Maricopa County’s request for sanctions against Kari Lake
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Maricopa County report lists 4 heat-related deaths so far this year
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Homebuilders set to construct 2,700 homes in West Valley community
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Valley concert promotor Danny Zelisko remembers Tina Turner: 'She just became a friend'
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High-tech traffic signs heading to Arizona as part of $1 million federal grant
Arizona News

Here are the best tips for mobile file sharing
Airdrop is Apple’s proprietary method to exchange files between Apple devices and can’t be used to send files directly to Android devices, but there are other options.

Suspect arrested in Buckeye for allegedly shooting, injuring man
A man accused of shooting and injuring a man in Buckeye last week has been arrested, authorities said Thursday.

Phoenix faces dueling lawsuits over homeless crisis as advocates scramble for more shelter
Phoenix is facing dueling lawsuits as it tries to manage a crisis of homelessness that has converted its downtown into a tent city housing hundreds of people as summer temperatures soar.

2nd man charged with murder in death of man burned at Phoenix homeless encampment
A second man has been charged with murder in the death of man whose body was burned in a downtown Phoenix homeless encampment in March.

Expect hot, breezy weather in metro Phoenix for Memorial Day weekend
Mother Nature has plenty of sunshine and warm weather, with a side of wind, on the menu for Memorial Day weekend cookouts.

Arrest made in fatal shooting outside Glendale apartment complex
An arrest has been made in the shooting death of a man who was sitting in his car at a Glendale apartment complex earlier this week.
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Arizona Business

Here are the 12 richest people in Arizona in 2023, according to Forbes
Arizona once again had double-digit representatives in Forbes' annual list of world billionaires and this time, a new richest person.

Puttshack to open nightclub-like miniature golf center in Scottsdale in June
Puttshack, a nightclub-like miniature golf center, is set to tee off next month at the Scottsdale Quarter shopping center.

European-inspired market, wine bar to debut in northeast Scottsdale this summer
A European-inspired market and wine bar will debut this summer, bringing a vibrant atmosphere to the northeast Valley.

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.

New private company to operate Tempe's Ken McDonald Golf Course
Tempe's Ken McDonald Golf Course will undergo a new public-private partnership transition to make many improvements to the course.

Picklemall to debut 24-court facility at Arizona Mills in Tempe this July
In its nationwide debut, Picklemall will open the doors to its indoor facility in Tempe this summer.
ArizonaSports.com

D-backs throw RHP Drey Jameson back in bullpen role, for now
The Arizona Diamondbacks will use RHP Drey Jameson as a reliever as they did at the start of the regular season.

D-backs recall Drey Jameson, option Brandon Pfaadt, Luis Frias
The Arizona Diamondbacks selected Drey Jameson and optioned Brandon Pfaadt and Luis Frias to make room for Zach Davies Saturday.

D-backs’ top prospect Jordan Lawlar slides in ESPN rankings
Corbin Carroll's and Gabriel Moreno's production for the Arizona Diamondbacks graduated them out of ESPN's latest prospect rankings.

Report: Bucks nearing deal to hire current Raptors assistant Adrian Griffin
The Milwaukee Bucks are close to hiring Toronto Raptors assistant Adrian Griffin as their new head coach, according to Adrian Wojnarowski.

Arizona Wildcats baseball advances to Pac-12 title game against Oregon tonight in Scottsdale
Arizona pounded top-seeded Stanford 14-4 in a seven-inning semifinal of the Pac-12 Tournament on Friday night.

Zach Pascal ready to bring out best of Cardinals in reunion with Gannon
Cardinals wide receiver Zach Pascal and head coach Jonathan Gannon already have a bond as they embark on Year 1 in the desert.
Arizona Education

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Arizona Health

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.

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.

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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Arizona Votes

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.

Maricopa County recorder has an invitation for election doubters
Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer has an invitation for anybody who harbors a distrust of the voting system that he helps run.

DeSantis launches GOP presidential campaign in Twitter announcement plagued by glitches
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis entered the 2024 presidential race on Wednesday, stepping into a crowded Republican primary contest.
Arizona Technology

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.

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.
United States
Timeline of events leading to the impeachment of Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A timeline of events that have led to three-term Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, 60, being impeached Saturday. The vote by the GOP-controlled Texas House of Representatives also means Paxton is immediately suspended from office. 2015 Paxton takes office as attorney general after more than a decade in the Texas […]

Florida man at center of fatal human smuggling case pleads not guilty in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Florida man charged with human smuggling after four migrants were found dead last year near the Canadian border has pleaded not guilty to the federal charges. Court records show that Steve Shand, of Deltona, Florida, entered the plea Friday in a hearing for his arraignment held via video conference. […]

Man charged with killing Indianapolis police officer seeking insanity defense
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A man charged with fatally shooting an Indianapolis police officer when she responded to a domestic violence call in 2020 is seeking an insanity defense as he seeks to avoid the death penalty. Attorneys for Elliahs Dorsey filed a motion with the court Wednesday saying a report prepared by a doctor states […]

Former US diplomat Henry Kissinger celebrates 100th birthday, still active in global affairs
Former diplomat and presidential advisor Henry Kissinger marks his 100th birthday on Saturday, outlasting many of his political contemporaries who guided the United States through one of its most tumultuous periods including the presidency of Richard Nixon and the Vietnam War. Born in Germany on May 27, 1923, Kissinger remains known for his key role […]
Baby eels remain one of America's most valuable fish after strong year in Maine
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Fishermen in the U.S.’s only commercial-scale fishing industry for valuable baby eels once again had a productive season searching for the tiny fish. Baby eels, called elvers, are often worth more than $2,000 per pound because of how valuable they are to Asian aquaculture companies. That makes them one of the […]

New Mexico shooting victims mourned by their children, 64 grandchildren
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Gwendolyn Dean Schofield hoped to live to 100, and she was nearly there. But on May 15, in what appeared to be a final act of kindness, Schofield and her daughter pulled over on a residential street in the northwestern New Mexico city of Farmington to help a woman who […]
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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.