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Plane makes emergency landing on I-17 near Sunset Point
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Former Arizona teacher sentenced to 50 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a minor
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Bicycle, pedestrian improvement plan will link Kiwanis Park to downtown Tempe
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70-year-old Arizona man sentenced for smuggling people across U.S.-Mexico border
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The Great Salt Lake is shrinking rapidly and Utah has failed to stop it, a new lawsuit says
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Judge rules Trump in 2019 defamed writer who has already won a sex abuse and libel suit against him
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The anti-cop kooks on the Phoenix Union High School District board don't want to learn
As another Phoenix Union High School District student was caught on campus with a gun, KTAR News host Jim Sharpe questions if its board will ever learn from removing student resource officers.
Jackpot prize in Arizona Lottery game claimed just before expiration date
A jackpot-winning Arizona Lottery ticket that was set to expire this week has been claimed, officials announced Wednesday.
Phoenix officers find woman's body while responding to welfare check call
A woman was found dead with “obvious signs of trauma” inside a central Phoenix home Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
Chandler, Mesa police searching for distinctively dressed suspects
These two cases are completely unrelated but they do have something in common because both suspects were wearing something very distinctive.
Get ready for another blast of record heat in Phoenix area this weekend
With temperatures rising again, Phoenix is expected to have new record for most 110-degree days in a year by the end of the weekend.
Apparent human skull found in box of donated items at Goodwill in Goodyear
An apparent human skull was found in a box of items donated at a Goodwill in Goodyear on Tuesday, authorities said.
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Diamondbacks’ Ryne Nelson rejoins rotation vs. Cubs after Triple-A adjustments
The Diamondbacks will call on Ryne Nelson to start against the Cubs in a battle between two NL Wild Card contenders.
Chicago Cubs enter crucial 7 games vs. Diamondbacks in scintillating form
The Arizona Diamondbacks' season could be defined by seven games over the next two weeks against the Chicago Cubs.
New era notes: Cardinals QBs remain mum on Week 1 starter
Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon isn't the only keeping the team's starting quarterback situation close to the vest.
Nick Ahmed, Torey Lovullo discuss end of long road after D-backs DFA veteran SS
Nick Ahmed's decade-long run with the Arizona Diamondbacks came to a close, an emotional moment for him and his manager.
NL Wild Card standings: Diamondbacks chasing Marlins for 3rd spot
The Arizona Diamondbacks are in a playoff hunt for the first time in years. After a cold July and early August, they are back in the race.
Alek Thomas, Tommy Pham lead D-backs offense in comeback victory vs. Rockies
The Diamondbacks broke out offensively after a tough week at the plate to defeat the Rockies and earn a series win.
Arizona Business
Chandler bringing back Downtown Art Walk over various weekends this fall
The Downtown Art Walk is returning to the city of Chandler this fall for a round of events highlighting local artists.
Arizona AG Mayes announces formation of workers' rights unit
A dedicated worker protection unit within the Arizona Attorney General's Office has been formed, officials announced last week.
Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Sept. 2-3
In case you missed it. Here are some of the biggest stories that headlined the Arizona news cycle over the weekend.
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Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Sept. 2-3
In case you missed it. Here are some of the biggest stories that headlined the Arizona news cycle over the weekend.
Maricopa county invests $2M to bolster local opioid treatment programs
Maricopa County will invest $12 million in local organizations that provide opioid treatment programs, officials said.
Mental health providers to be placed in metro Phoenix Banner Health primary care clinics
Banner Health and Phoenix-based evolvedMD are partnering to place mental health providers at Banner's primary care clinics in metro Phoenix.
Arizona Homeless News
Maricopa County program provides permanent housing to over 1K people since 2022 launch
Since the launch of a Valley homelessness program last year, more than 1,000 people have transitioned into permanent housing.
Scottsdale proposing limits to short-term rentals, wants issue on 2024 Arizona Legislature agenda
The city of Scottsdale wants to reclaim neighborhoods from short-term rentals by limiting the number and density of rentals in the area.
Valley advocate for people experiencing homelessness helps a family at a time with shelter
A Valley advocate for people experiencing homelessness is running a short-term shelter that hosts one family at a time, while they secure long-term housing or shelter services.
Developer plans 2 affordable housing communities in West Valley
Housing company Dominium announced Friday it closed a deal to develop 657 affordable apartment homes in Goodyear.
Homeless ID Project making it more convenient for homeless in Phoenix to get state-issued IDs
People experiencing homelessness in Phoenix can now go to the Human Services Campus to get replacement state-issued IDs conveniently.
Phoenix restaurant owner calls the Zone cleanup in his area 'wonderful'
The area around Joe Faillace's Old Station Sub Shop was cleared in the latest block-by-block effort to clean up the Zone homeless encampment.
Arizona Education
The anti-cop kooks on the Phoenix Union High School District board don't want to learn
As another Phoenix Union High School District student was caught on campus with a gun, KTAR News host Jim Sharpe questions if its board will ever learn from removing student resource officers.
Arizona school districts continue to offer dual language courses despite legality
As top state officials go back and forth on the legality of dual language courses in Arizona, many districts continue to offer the classes to their students.
Arizona schools chief Horne to use $40 million in federal funding for tutoring program
Arizona will use $40 million in federal funding on a tutoring program, Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne announced Tuesday.
Arizona Votes
Lawsuit contends Constitution's 'insurrection' clause bars Trump from running again for president
A liberal group filed a lawsuit to bar Donald Trump from the primary ballot in Colorado, arguing he is ineligible to run under a clause aimed at candidates who have supported an “insurrection.”
Arizona's US Senate race is so interesting, I'm making up words to describe it
Arizona's ever-growing 2024 race for the U.S. Senate has KTAR News host Jim Sharpe inventing words to describe it.
Here's why Clint Hickman wanted mercy for man who made election-related threats against him
Maricopa County Supervisor Clint Hickman sat in a courtroom Monday and asked for mercy for the Iowa man who was found guilty of sending threatening messages to him regarding the 2020 election.
Arizona Technology
Glendale hospital enhances spinal fusion procedures with GPS-guided robotic arm
Abrazo Arrowhead Campus has expanded its surgical robots with the addition of a GPS-guided robotic arm for spinal procedures.
Hard drive maintenance tips everyone should know
Depending upon the age and type of hard drive, the potential failures can be mechanical or electronic so the first thing to do is pay attention!
2 Arizona small businesses receive USDA grant money for disaster response, agriculture projects
Two Arizona small businesses are receiving money from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support research that addresses critical scientific challenges and opportunities in agriculture, the department announced Wednesday.
United States
Florida man riding human-sized hamster wheel in Atlantic Ocean faces federal charges
MIAMI (AP) — A Florida man who was attempting to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a man-made hamster wheel is facing federal charges after it took the U.S. Coast Guard five days to bring him ashore, according to a criminal complaint filed in Miami. The Coast Guard spotted Reza Baluchi, 51, some 70 miles (112 […]
Donors pledge half a billion dollars to boost the struggling local news industry
NEW YORK (AP) — The MacArthur Foundation is leading a group of donors that have pledged $500 million to help the struggling local news industry, hoping to seed outlets that can make up for those that have closed or been hollowed out over the past two decades. While led by a $150 million donation by […]
Jury weighs case of Trump White House adviser Navarro's failure to cooperate with Jan. 6 committee
WASHINGTON (AP) — A jury began weighing contempt of Congress charges against Trump White House official Peter Navarro on Thursday over his failure to cooperate with a subpoena from the committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Prosecutors argued that Navarro “chose allegiance to former President Donald Trump” over obeying a […]
New federal rule may help boost competition for railroad shipments at companies with few options
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Companies that have plants and facilities only served by one railroad may soon be able to get a bid from another railroad if their current service is bad enough under a new rule that was proposed Thursday to help boost competition. Railroad shippers with plants that are only served by one […]
First day of school jitters: Influx of migrant children tests preparedness of NYC schools
NEW YORK (AP) — Damien, age 5, seemed giddy with excitement as he left a Manhattan homeless shelter, sometimes running and skipping along the sidewalk accompanied by his wistful mother, a migrant from Ecuador. “What I want for him is a future,” Kimberly Carchipulla said of her son, one of nearly 800,000 New York City […]
District attorney in Georgia election case against Trump and others seeks protections for jurors
ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia prosecutor who has brought charges accusing former President Donald Trump and others of illegally trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election in the state is asking the judge in the case to take steps to protect jurors. The preemptory step by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis comes […]
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Tips for making your move in Arizona easier
If you're moving to a new home in Arizona, use this to-do list to alleviate some stress and ensure a smoother transition to your new home.
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.
How to unlock the power of digital marketing for Phoenix businesses
All businesses around the Valley hopes to maximize their ROI with current customers and secure a greater market share in the digital sphere.
Sanderson Ford congratulates D-backs' on drive to great first half of 2023
The Arizona Diamondbacks just completed a red-hot first half of the major league season, and Sanderson Ford wants to send its congratulations to the ballclub.
When most diets fail, re:vitalize makes a difference that shows
Staying healthy and losing weight are things many people in Arizona are conscious of, especially during the summer.
Game on! Expert sports physicals focused on you
With tryouts quickly approaching, now is the time for parents to schedule physicals for their student-athlete. The Arizona Interscholastic Association requires that all student-athletes must have a physical exam completed before participating in team practices or competition.