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'Doomsday Mom' Lori Vallow Daybell booked into Phoenix jail after extradition from Idaho
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Biden to require cities to replace harmful lead pipes within 10 years
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Work resumes on $10B renewable energy transmission project in southwestern Arizona despite tribal objections
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Meta shuts down thousands of fake Facebook accounts that were primed to polarize voters ahead of 2024
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Breeze Airways announces nonstop service from Phoenix to San Bernardino
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Weather system expected to bring rain to Phoenix area, snow to northern Arizona
A winter weather system is expected to bring widespread rain to the Phoenix area starting Thursday night and the largest snowstorm of the season to northern Arizona.
3rd suspect arrested in connection to murder of teen at Casa Grande house party
A third suspect was arrested in connection to the murder of 17-year-old Hailey Stephens at a weekend house party in Casa Grande.
Study says the US is ill-prepared to ensure housing for the growing number of older people
The United States is ill-prepared to ensure housing and care for the growing ranks of America's older people.
Arizona AG Mayes launches investigation into lead-covered cables
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced the launch of an investigation into possible lead-covered cables across the state.
International Dark Sky Discovery Center sets March 2024 groundbreaking in Fountain Hills
After years of planning, construction on the International Dark Sky Discovery Center in Fountain Hills is set to start in March 2024.
Owners of Rio Mirage Café buy land for 3rd West Valley restaurant
The owners of Rio Mirage Café recently plunked down $2.3 million on a plot of land in Goodyear to expand their West Valley restaurant business.
ArizonaSports.com
Nick Bjugstad scores late in overtime as Coyotes top Avalanche
Nick Bjugstad scored 4:39 into overtime and the Coyotes extended their win streak to a season-high three games with a 4-3 win.
State of the Sun Devils podcast: Arizona State football season in review
On the latest edition of State of the Sun Devils, Jeremy Schnell, Jesse Morrison and Mitch Vareldzis review the 2023 ASU football season.
Diamondbacks pick Shaun Larkin for director of player development
The Diamondbacks hired Shaun Larkin as their new director of player development and promoted Chris Slivka to assistant farm director.
Connor Ingram earning opportunities in Coyotes’ goalie rotation
The Coyotes have rotated goalies Connor Ingram and Karel Vejmelka, but lately Ingram has earned opportunities to stay hot.
Arizona State OL Joey Ramos declares for 2024 NFL Draft
Arizona State offensive lineman Joey Ramos announced he is leaving the program to enter the 2024 NFL Draft.
Suns guard Devin Booker questionable with ankle injury ahead of game vs. Nuggets
The Phoenix Suns have very few players on the injury report ahead of their tilt with the NBA Champion Denver Nuggets.
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Arizona Business
Owners of Rio Mirage Café buy land for 3rd West Valley restaurant
The owners of Rio Mirage Café recently plunked down $2.3 million on a plot of land in Goodyear to expand their West Valley restaurant business.
M Culinary Concepts hiring hundreds ahead of Valley event season
Arizona-based caterer M Culinary Concepts will hire over 300 hospitality professionals ahead of upcoming events in the Valley.
Manzana, an eye-catching mixed-use project, coming to Phoenix's Roosevelt Row
An eye-catching mixed-use project called Manzana is coming to the Roosevelt Row Arts District in downtown Phoenix.
Arizona Health
Tempe starts testing wastewater for common viruses, including influenza
Tempe has begun testing its wastewater for common viruses, such as influenza, and vector-borne diseases.
Arizona Gov. Hobbs signs abortion rights petition, reaffirms desire for more access
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs wants to see abortion rights enshrined in the state constitution, but took a ceremonial step Tuesday in making sure the issue was on the ballot next year.
Arizona suing pharmacy benefit managers, manufacturers over increased insulin prices
Arizona is suing multiple pharmacy benefit managers and manufacturers, accusing them of raising insulin prices as a result of rebate schemes.
Arizona Votes
2 Arizona county officials indicted on election interference charges from 2022
Two Arizona county officials have been indicted on election interference charges stemming from their conduct in 2022, officials announced Wednesday.
Mohave County supervisors again reject plan to hand count all 2024 ballots
Mohave County officials narrowly rejected a proposal to hand count all ballots in the 2024 election cycle rather than using tabulation machines.
Former TV anchor Lake's campaign strategy could be anchor that drags her to bottom of election lake
The latest polling shows that Kari Lake's campaign strategy could be pushing Republican voters away from her, according to KTAR News host Jim Sharpe.
Arizona Homeless News
Study says the US is ill-prepared to ensure housing for the growing number of older people
The United States is ill-prepared to ensure housing and care for the growing ranks of America's older people.
Maricopa County invests $10M into housing projects for seniors, low-income families
Maricopa County officials approved $10 million to convert a hotel into senior housing and build a rental community for low-income families.
Mesa moves forward with converting hotel into temporary homeless shelter
The city of Mesa announced Monday it will move forward with converting a former hotel into a temporary homeless shelter.
Arizona Education
Glendale Community College earns music school accreditation
The National Association of Schools of Music notified Glendale Community College of their music school accreditation.
University of Arizona students, teachers angry over $240M budget shortfall
Students and faculty members harshly criticized University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins on Thursday over a $240 million budget shortfall.
Grand Canyon University says it's appealing 'ridiculous' $37.7M federal fine
Grand Canyon University is fighting a $37.7 million fine by the federal government over allegations that it lied to students about the cost of its programs.
Arizona Technology
Rocker Sammy Hagar to sell his rare hybrid Ferrari at Scottsdale Barrett-Jackson auction
Rock star Sammy Hagar will put a one-of-a-kind Ferrari on the block during the 2024 Barrett-Jackson collector car auction in Scottsdale.
APS unveils 15-year plan that will meet rising energy demand
APS announced it filed a new plan that will address growing customer energy needs at the Arizona Corporation Commission on Wednesday.
Waymo, Uber launch autonomous vehicle service partnership 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.
United States
Rep. George Santos is facing a vote on his expulsion from Congress as lawmakers weigh accusations
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. George Santos of New York is facing a critical vote to expel him from the House on Friday as lawmakers weigh whether his actions, fabrications and alleged lawbreaking warrant the chamber’s most severe punishment. The first-term Republican congressman is at grave risk of becoming just the sixth member of the House […]
For a male sexual assault survivor, justice won in court does not equal healing
When Sam Schultz was sexually assaulted, it felt like a part of them died. It took eight years and the burgeoning #MeToo movement to spur them to go public and make a police report, and an additional five years for their attackers to plead guilty. Now, as much as Schultz hopes there’s a reckoning coming […]
Warplanes hit targets in Gaza as Israel resumes offensive, warning of attacks to come in south
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli fighter jets hit targets in the Gaza Strip minutes after a weeklong truce expired on Friday, as the war with Hamas resumed in full force. Black smoke billowed from the besieged territory and Israel dropped leaflets over parts of southern Gaza urging people to leave their homes, suggesting […]
Report: Belief death penalty is applied unfairly shows capital punishment's growing isolation in US
HOUSTON (AP) — More Americans now believe the death penalty, which is undergoing a yearslong decline of use and support, is being administered unfairly, a finding that is adding to its growing isolation in the U.S., according to an annual report on capital punishment. But whether the public’s waning support for the death penalty and […]
Las Vegas man accused of threats against Jewish U.S. senator and her family is indicted
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A federal grand jury has indicted a Las Vegas man arrested last month on suspicion of making antisemitic threats against U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen and her family, along with the family of another U.S. senator, according to court records. Rosen, a Democrat from Nevada, is Jewish and has maintained a vocal […]
City Council in Portland, Oregon, approves $2.6M for police body cameras
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The City Council in Portland, Oregon, approved $2.6 million for permanent police body cameras in a unanimous vote, a crucial step toward the city no longer being among the last major U.S. police agencies without the technology. All of the city’s roughly 800 uniformed officers who interact with the public will […]
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KTAR launches online holiday auction benefitting Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley
KTAR is teaming up with The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley for a holiday auction benefitting thousands of Valley kids.
Valley residents should be mindful of plumbing ahead of holidays
With Halloween in the rear-view and more holidays coming up, Day & Night recommends that Valley residents prepare accordingly.
The best ways to honor our heroes on Veterans Day and give back to the community
Veterans Day is fast approaching and there's no better way to support our veterans than to donate to the Military Assistance Mission.
Interest rates may have peaked. Should you buy a CD, high-yield savings account, or a fixed annuity?
Interest rates are the highest they’ve been in decades, and it looks like the Fed has paused hikes. This may be the best time to lock in rates for long-term, low-risk financial products like fixed annuities.
The 2023 Diamondbacks are a good example to count on the underdog
The Arizona Diamondbacks made the World Series as a surprise. That they made the playoffs at all, got past the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Wild Card round, swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS and won two road games in Philadelphia to close out a full seven-game NLCS went against every expectation. Now, […]
West Hunsaker at Morris Hall supports Make-A-Wish Foundation in Arizona
KTAR's Community Spotlight this month focuses on Morris Hall and its commitment to supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Arizona.