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Blanco Cocina + Cantina outdoor patio with drinks and array of sides and dishes...

Payne Moses

Blanco Cocina + Cantina set to open 1st West Valley location

Blanco Cocina + Cantina will be bringing its Sonoran-inspired Mexican cuisine to the West Valley, with a Peoria location set to open on Wednesday.

Western Retail Advisors spent $14.3M on land for apartments...

Serena O'Sullivan

Developer buys San Tan Valley land for modular apartment project

Curious about the future of San Tan Valley apartments? Western Retail Advisors bought land it will use for an upcoming 318-unit apartment complex.

Barbara Parrish in Vitalant car after winning blood donor raffle...

Payne Moses

West Valley teacher wins car through Vitalant's summer blood drive

Barbara Parrish was announced as the grand prize winner of a 2024 VW Jetta S on Wednesday following a Vitalant blood drive that ran from May 24-Sept. 6.

Scottsdale dog saved by 14-person technical rescue team...

Serena O'Sullivan

Hot dog! Scottsdale firefighters work for 7 hours to rescue dog trapped in house

An American Bulldog named Bella took quite a tumble on Tuesday. It took crews seven hours to rescue the Scottsdale dog from a hole she fell into.

Daily heat streak...

Danny Shapiro

Record daily heat streak in Phoenix nearing 20 as another mark shattered Friday

Phoenix's record daily heat streak is nearing 20 after another mark fell on Friday.

Missing arizona man Russell Vinton...

Kevin Stone

Missing Arizona man found dead 1 day after a related fatal police shooting

A missing Arizona man was found dead a day after a person connected to the case was shot and killed by police, authorities announced Friday.

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Noah Fifita #11 of the Arizona Wildcats looks at a replay late in the second half of their game aga...

David Veenstra

Arizona QB Noah Fifita takes blame for turnovers after loss to BYU: ‘I gotta fix a lot of things’

Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita held himself accountable after the Wildcats' 41-19 loss to BYU on Saturday. Fifita had four turnovers in the loss.

NFL fines were issued to tight end Trey McBride #85 of the Arizona Cardinals, the 49ers organizatio...

David Veenstra

NFL fines 49ers organization, Cardinals TE Trey McBride for unsportsmanlike conduct

The NFL fined the 49ers organization, Dre Greenlaw, Charvarius Ward and Cardinals tight end Trey McBride for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Jacob Manu Arizona...

Aaron Schmidt

Defense can’t step up amid Jacob Manu’s ejection as Arizona falls to No. 14 BYU

Arizona's defense couldn't step up after linebacker Jacob Manu's ejection in the opening minutes as the Wildcats fell to BYU, 41-19, on Saturday.

Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns celebrates with Jusuf Nurkic #20 during the second half of the ...

David Veenstra

Suns’ Devin Booker, Jusuf Nurkic, Grayson Allen, Josh Okogie out vs. Nuggets

Mike Budenholzer said Devin Booker, Jusuf Nurkic, Grayson Allen and Josh Okogie will be out for the Suns' preseason game against the Nuggets.

Chad Ryland #38 and Blake Gillikin #12 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrate after Ryland kicked a fie...

David Veenstra

Cardinals elevate kicker Chad Ryland with Matt Prater questionable vs. Packers

The Cardinals elevated kicker Chad Ryland from the practice squad for the second straight week as Matt Prater is questionable with a knee injury.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) avoids pressure by Arizona Cardinals defensive tac...

Bailey Leasure

Cardinals DT Bilal Nichols on defense: ‘We are starting to hit our mark’

Cardinals defensive tackle Bilal Nichols said the defense is playing well at the right time as they get ready to face the Green Bay Packers.

Arizona Votes

Former President Barack Obama campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris in Pittsburgh on Oct. 10,...

Kevin Stone

Former President Barack Obama coming to Arizona to campaign for Kamala Harris

Former President Barack Obama is coming to Arizona next week to support Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

Kamala Harris...

Dave Neil

Kamala Harris to Arizona: 'With your help, in 26 days, we will win'

Vice President Kamala Harris, who is looking to defeat Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election, rallied a group of followers in Arizona with a 25-minute speech on Thursday night.

AZ Political Podcast...

Jim Sharpe

AZ Political Podcast: Mike Noble reacts to the Arizona US Senate debate

On this week’s AZ Political Podcast, Mike Noble helps figure out if either Kari Lake or Ruben Gallego won Arizona’s U.S. Senate debate on Thursday night.

Arizona Business

Western Retail Advisors spent $14.3M on land for apartments...

Serena O'Sullivan

Developer buys San Tan Valley land for modular apartment project

Curious about the future of San Tan Valley apartments? Western Retail Advisors bought land it will use for an upcoming 318-unit apartment complex.

West Summit at Surprise industrial development...

Serena O'Sullivan

Construction completed on West Valley industrial development with rail access

Construction of a 707,380-square-foot industrial project called West Summit at Surprise officially ended on Monday.

Seafood City Filipino supermarket coming to Chandler Fashion Center...

Serena O'Sullivan

Arizona's 1st Seafood City Filipino supermarket coming to Chandler Fashion Center

Seafood City, a chain of Filipino markets, is expanding into Arizona. It will open up a massive store in Chandler in 2025.

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Proposition 139: Watch KTAR News, ABC 15 live roundtable...

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Watch: Special roundtable on Prop 139, Arizona's abortion measure

There was no debate on Proposition 139, and so along with our partners at ABC15, KTAR News 92.3 FM is hosting a special hour-long program.

Proposition 139...

Heidi Hommel

Proposition 139 looks to codify abortion rights into Arizona Constitution

Proposition 139 would constitutionally protect the right to an abortion in Arizona, which would provide a conclusion to an issue that has dominated the state since Roe v. Wade was overturned.

Phoenix Children's reaches agreement with Aetna...

David Veenstra

Phoenix Children's ranked 3rd best children's hospital in southwest U.S.

Phoenix Children’s Hospital was named one of the best children’s hospitals in the nation for the 14th straight year.

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Traumatic threats metro Phoenix schools...

Danny Shapiro

Metro Phoenix schools, police grapple with new reality of traumatic threats

Metro Phoenix has fallen victim this school year to a new reality of increased, oftentimes sophisticated traumatic threats that disrupt learning, drain law enforcement resources and have communities on edge.

Arizona education issues...

Balin Overstolz McNair

New survey shows where Arizona voters stand on education issues

A recent survey shows where Arizona voters agree on education issues, which one organization believes can help guide state lawmakers on policy.

An April 26, 2024, pro-Palestine protest at Arizona State University led to 68 people being charged...

Kevin Stone

68 people charged with trespassing related to April pro-Palestine protest at ASU

Dozens of people involved in an April pro-Palestine protest at Arizona State University in Tempe have been officially charged with trespassing.

Border and Immigration

U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona: Kamala Harris Douglas visit...

Serena O'Sullivan

Mayor of Douglas looks forward to showing Kamala Harris around his Arizona border city

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to visit Douglas, a city on the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona, on Friday. The city's mayor is looking forward to it.

Kamala Harris to visit border in Arizona...

Kevin Stone

Kamala Harris to visit border town of Douglas during upcoming Arizona trip

Vice President Kamala Harris will visit the border town of Douglas late Friday afternoon during her upcoming trip to Arizona, her campaign announced.

Kamala Harris' economic plan U.S. Arizona economy 2024 general election...

Serena O'Sullivan

Kamala Harris should focus on economy, border during Arizona visit, political expert says

Republican political strategist Stan Barnes said he hopes Vice President Kamala Harris' economic plan takes center stage during her Arizona visit.

Proposition 314 debate...

KTAR.com

Watch: Proposition 314 debate in Arizona on border policy

Two legislators stated their cases during the Proposition 314 debate in Arizona on Sept. 19.

Proposition 314...

Balin Overstolz McNair

Proposition 314 would make it an Arizona crime to cross border outside of port of entry

Crossing the U.S.-Mexico border outside of a legal port of entry could become a state crime if voters pass Proposition 314 in the general election.

Human smuggling crash....

KTAR.com

Arizona man indicted in human smuggling crash that killed migrant

An Arizona man has been indicted in a human smuggling crash that killed a migrant and injured more, authorities announced Wednesday.

Youth Violence

Operation Safe Summer cut down on youth violence in Mesa...

Serena O'Sullivan

Mesa Police Department concludes 'Operation Safe Summer' initiative

Operation Safe Summer was an initiative the Mesa Police Department launched in order to help cut down on youth violence in the city.

Preston Lord Day is being commemorated in Chandler on Sept. 23, 2024....

Kevin Stone

Preston Lord Day observed in Chandler on what would have been his 17th birthday

The community is invited to observe Preston Lord Day in Chandler on Monday, which would have been the slain youth’s 17th birthday.

group attacks East Valley youth violence legislation...

Serena O'Sullivan

Valley leaders push for harsher punishments for group attacks, youth violence

Maricopa County's top attorney wants Arizona lawmakers to inflict harsher punishments on suspects involved in group attacks.

Arizona Homeless News

people experiencing homelessness policing Phoenix law enforcement...

Serena O'Sullivan

Mayor says Phoenix will revamp its homelessness policing policy, prioritize social workers

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said the city is changing its strategy when it comes to homelessness policing in light of the DOJ report's findings.

the homeless ID project ADOT partnership...

Serena O'Sullivan

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.

Tents and trash overtook the Phoenix Zone homeless encampment before the city cleared it out after ...

Kevin Stone

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.

Arizona Technology

Phoenix Verizon customers...

KTAR.com

Metro Phoenix Verizon customers impacted by service issue

Metro Phoenix Verizon customers were among those impacted when the cellphone carrier experienced issues in multiple markets Monday morning.

Shellphish team celebrates after victory...

Serena O'Sullivan

Cybersecurity team including students, faculty from ASU wins $2 million in international contest

A 25-person team of cybersecurity experts called Shellphish, which includes students from ASU, won a jackpot at a hacking competition last month.

Promotional photo of a Waymo One robotaxi stopped on a street as a pedestrian crosses....

Kevin Stone

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.

United States

Bob Schmidt, right, a Republican voter, talks to state Rep. Jesse Borjon, left, R-Topeka, outside t...

Associated Press

Legislative majorities giving one party all the power are in play in several states

SHAWNEE, Kan. (AP) — After introducing herself at their front doors, Vanessa Vaughn West began her pitch to voters with a question: What issues are important to you? She heard frustration about rising local property taxes, a desire for smaller government and questions about affordable housing. West is a Democrat making her second run for […]

Henry Kovacs, left, and Hayden Wilson, right, volunteers with the Footprint Project, load two Tesla...

Associated Press

Volunteers bring solar power to Hurricane Helene's disaster zone

BAKERSVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Helene downed power lines and washed out roads all over North Carolina’s mountains, the constant din of a gas-powered generator is getting to be too much for Bobby Renfro. It’s difficult to hear the nurses, neighbors and volunteers flowing through the community resource hub he has […]

Associated Press

Determination to rebuild follows Florida's hurricanes with acceptance that storms will come again

VENICE, Fla. (AP) — No sooner had residents of the Bahia Vista Gulf condominium complex dug out and from Hurricane Helene than they were faced with the same daunting cleanup from new damage inflicted by Hurricane Milton. The beachfront units had been gutted, treated and dried out after Hurricane Helene and mounds of sand that […]

Elias Trujillo, left, speaks as Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, from...

Associated Press

Trump hears at a Latino campaign event from someone who lived in the US illegally

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Minutes after Donald Trump delivered his standard warnings about drug dealers and criminals illegally crossing the border during a Saturday campaign event, the former president heard from someone who was once in the country illegally but now plans to vote for him. Elias Trujillo was one of several people who spoke […]

Associated Press

Macao's former top judge is elected as the Chinese casino hub's first leader born in mainland China

MACAO (AP) — Macao’s former top judge, Sam Hou Fai, was chosen as the Chinese casino hub’ s next leader in a largely ceremonial election on Sunday, setting him up to become the city’s first chief executive born in mainland China. Almost the entire election committee stacked with Beijing loyalists — 394 of 398 — […]

Associated Press

Historic ocean liner could soon become the world's largest artificial reef

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The conservancy that oversees a storied but aging ocean liner and its landlord have resolved a years-old rent dispute that will clear the way for a Florida county to turn the historic ship into the world’s largest artificial reef. A federal judge had ruled in June that the SS United States Conservancy […]

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