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Firefighters extinguish rooftop fire on large commercial building in Phoenix
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Mesa suspect booked for repeatedly running over, killing man, police say
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Climate bill: Could coal communities shift to nuclear?
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Sinema took Wall Street money while killing tax on investors
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Silver Alert issued for 64-year-old woman last seen in Phoenix
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Climate experts warn the variability of Arizona's monsoon season is increasing
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Ken Colburn, Data Doctors
Tips to fixing navigation lag in Google Maps mobile app
Before you travel in another city, here are some tips to read over that'll help fix the navigation lag in the Google Maps mobile app.
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Scottsdale ranked most pet-friendly city in the country, per WalletHub
Scottsdale was named the most pet-friendly city in the country on Tuesday, according to personal finance company WalletHub.
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Phoenix Police searching for missing 6-year-old boy
Phoenix Police is asking for help to locate six-year-old Gerardo Romero Barrera. The child was reported missing on Friday night.
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Firefighters save dog with 'Fido Bag' from apartment in Phoenix
Phoenix firefighters rescued a family dog from a smoke-filled apartment using a life-saving 'Fido Bag' on Thursday.
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3 parents arrested following lockdown at El Mirage elementary school
Three parents who attempted to enter an El Mirage elementary school grounds during a lockdown were arrested Friday, authorities said.
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White Castle to open spot in Tempe in 2023, 2nd in Arizona
Popular fast-food chain White Castle announced plans to open a restaurant in Tempe next year, its second location in Arizona.
Arizona Health
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Arizona diagnostic lab Sonora Quest launches monkeypox PCR test
Sonora Quest Laboratories and Quest Diagnostics announced a "one-of-a-kind" monkeypox test Arizonans can take through health care providers.
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Arizona health official: Fully vaccinated are 10 times less likely to die from COVID
Amid a highly-contagious subvariant of COVID-19 becoming the dominant strain in Arizona, the state's health department said recent data showed fully vaccinated individuals were 10 times less likely to die from the virus.
Luke Forstner
Phoenix homeless shelter fighting outbreak of COVID-19
The Downtown Medical Respite Center run by local nonprofit Circle the City is springing into action to combat an outbreak of COVID-19.
SuElen Rivera
City of Glendale to host Dementia Awareness Day in August
In honor of Glendale joining a national dementia-friendly program last August, the West Valley city will host Dementia Awareness Day next month.
SuElen Rivera
ACA allocates $100M in broadband grants to 20 awardees in rural and urban Arizona
The Arizona Commerce Authority announced earlier this month the allocation of $100 million in broadband grants to 20 awardees in rural and urban Arizona to increase connections for underserved areas.
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10 Arizona counties, including Maricopa, have high COVID-19 community levels
Ten of Arizona's 15 counties now have high COVID-19 community levels, the state's health department said Friday.
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Haboob Blog
Cardinals’ J.J. Watt encounters ‘baby rattlesnake’ in bathroom
Cardinals defensive lineman J.J. Watt found himself in a situation many who call Arizona home never wish to be in. Or at least he thought so.
Sam Graveline
Coyotes prospect Logan Cooley impresses for Team USA at World Juniors
Arizona Coyotes prospect Logan Cooley flashed some skill for Team USA against Austria in the World Juniors Saturday.
Tom Kuebel
Phoenix Mercury forward Brianna Turner wins WNBA Cares award
Mercury forward Brianna Turner became the fifth player in franchise history to win the WNBA Cares Community Assist Award.
Tom Kuebel
Kliff Kingsbury lends support for 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan in hat ‘beef’
Kliff Kingsbury tendered support for San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan in his ongoing hat drama with the NFL.
Arizona Sports
ESPN picks ASU’s, Arizona’s best 2023 NFL Draft prospects
Arizona and Arizona State are on different trajectories heading into the 2022 season, but both teams have potential NFL prospects.
Jake Anderson
Arizona State’s offense starting to click, TE Messiah Swinson an X-factor
ASU's offense is finally starting to click as the team completes its second week of fall camp, including the first practice in full pads.Arizona Business
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White Castle to open spot in Tempe in 2023, 2nd in Arizona
Popular fast-food chain White Castle announced plans to open a restaurant in Tempe next year, its second location in Arizona.
SuElen Rivera
Phoenix VA says rat infestation at medical center could be over
The Phoenix VA Health Care System said Friday rodent activity at its medical center appears to have slowed down in the last eight days, more than two weeks after rats were found.
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Opendoor to pay $62M in fines for cheating and misleading home sellers
Online homebuyer Opendoor agreed to pay $62 million to settle claims of cheating and misleading customers, the Federal Trade Commission said.
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Beverage can manufacturer Ball Corp to close Phoenix plant
Metal-container manufacturer Ball Corp. said it is shutting down its aluminum can facility in Phoenix, citing rising costs and decreasing demand.
SuElen Rivera
Scottsdale Airport to use $5.4M grant to improve capacity issues
Scottsdale Airport will use $5.4 million in federal grant funding to improve its efficiency and capacity, officials announced.
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Breeze Airways joins Phoenix Sky Harbor lineup with nonstops to Charleston, Provo
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport added another low-fare airline to its roster Wednesday, with Breeze Airways offering nonstop service to South Carolina and Utah beginning in the fall.
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Associated Press
Officials: Loud 'boom' heard in north Utah likely a meteor
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (AP) — A loud “boom” heard across areas of northern Utah was likely a meteor, officials said Saturday. Reports of the loud noise circulated at about 8:30 a.m., with people from Orem to southern Idaho posting that they heard the “boom,” The Salt Lake Tribune reported. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox tweeted […]Associated Press
Arizona parents arrested trying to get in locked-down school
PHOENIX (AP) — Police arrested three Arizona parents, shocking two of them with stun guns, as they tried to force their way into a school that police locked down Friday after an armed man was seen trying to get on campus, authorities said. The parents were arrested as they tried to get to their children […]Associated Press
Actor and comedian Teddy Ray dies in Southern California
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (AP) — Teddy Ray, a comedian and actor who appeared on the HBO Max series “PAUSE with Sam Jay,” has died, authorities confirmed on Saturday. He was 32. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office and the county’s coroner’s office confirmed that the death of the comedian, whose legal name was Theadore Brown, was […]Associated Press
Police: Man slashed 3 with machete after trying to buy guns
PATCHOGUE, N.Y. (AP) — A Long Island man is facing assault and weapons charges for allegedly attacking three people with a machete at a sporting goods store. Suffolk County police said Saturday that the attack occurred the previous afternoon at a Dick’s Sporting Goods store in Patchogue, about 30 miles (50 kilometers) east of New […]Associated Press
2 killed when small plane crashes on roadway in Illinois
HANNA CITY, Ill. (AP) — Two people were killed Saturday when a single-engine plane crashed on a roadway in the small central Illinois community of Hanna City, officials said. According to officials in Peoria County, the plane crashed at about 12:30 p.m. on Route 116. Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood said two people who have […]Associated Press
Plane bumps another while backing up at Boston airport
BOSTON (AP) — An airplane bumped into another plane while backing up at Logan International Airport in Boston, prompting an investigation. No one was injured when the two Delta Airlines planes collided at low-speed on Friday night, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, which said it is investigating, the Boston Globe reported. One of the […]Podcasts
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Danny Shapiro
Arizona school district moves to 4-day weeks to boost teacher recruitment, retention
An Arizona school district moved to four-day weeks this year in an effort to boost teacher recruitment and retention and it's working, according to one principal.
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Rep. Greg Stanton of Arizona, MCCCD announce bioscience funding
Rep. Greg Stanton and the Maricopa County Community College District announced funding for bioscience program development Monday morning.
SuElen Rivera
Tom Horne leads GOP nomination for Arizona school superintendent
Tom Horne is the leading Republican candidate for Arizona's Superintendent of Public Instruction as results continue to trickle in Wednesday morning.
Arizona Technology
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Microchips bill driven by Sens. Sinema, Kelly of Arizona earns praise from business leader
Bipartisan legislation negotiated by Democratic U.S. Sens. Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly of Arizona became law Tuesday, a move commended by one of the state's top business executives.
Kim Komando
Change these settings on your televisions to reduce eye strain
Here are a few tips to minimize eye strain, neck strain and eye fatigue when you're relaxing and watching television.
Kim Komando
Here are 10 tech company customer service phone numbers
When you need tech help, always find contact info on the company’s official website. That isn’t always easy but this phone list should help.
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Day & Night Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing
Here are 4 signs the HVAC unit needs to be replaced
Pool renovations and kitchen upgrades may seem enticing, but at the forefront of these investments arguably should be what residents use the most. In a state where summertime is sweltering, access to a functioning HVAC unit can be critical.
Day & Night Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing
Ways to prevent clogged drains and what to do if you're too late
While there are a variety of ways to prevent clogged drains, it's equally as important to know what to do when you're already too late.
Sanderson Ford
Don't let rising fuel prices stop you from traveling Arizona this summer
There's no better time to get out on the open road and see what the beautiful state of Arizona has to offer. But if the cost of gas is putting a cloud over your summer vacation plans, let Sanderson Ford help with their wide-range selection of electric vehicles.
Mayo Clinic Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Why your student-athlete’s physical should be conducted by a sports medicine specialist
Dr. Anastasi from Mayo Clinic Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Tempe answers some of the most common questions.
Dr. Richard Carmona
Great news: Children under 5 can now get COVID-19 vaccine
After more than two years of battle with an invisible killer, we can now vaccinate the youngest among us against COVID-19. This is great news.