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Brush fire closes portion of State Route 87 northeast of metro Phoenix
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Arizona Gov. Hobbs vetoes bill that sought to ban photo radar on state roads
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Room to boom: Pinal County housing grew at fastest rate in state
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Glendale police looking for vehicle involved in fatal crash
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Men attacked in separate Phoenix incidents in 2015
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Dave Ramsey says: It's not a joint venture, it's a marriage
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2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee starts with 3 Arizona students
Three Arizona middle school students, including one from the Valley, qualified to compete in this week's Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Man accused of stabbing Scottsdale Quarter security guard
A man was arrested over the weekend after allegedly stabbing a Scottsdale Quarter security guard, authorities said.
Pedestrian crossing Glendale street on red light dies after getting hit by vehicle
A pedestrian died Tuesday morning after she was hit by a vehicle in Glendale while crossing a street on a red light.
Police find family of nonverbal child found walking alone in Glendale
Police have located the family of a nonverbal child found walking alone without shoes Tuesday morning in Glendale.
New report shows strength of diversified metro Phoenix workforce
Metro Phoenix added more than 98,000 jobs last year and now has 130,000 more jobs than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report.
Southbound I-17 in Phoenix reopens following serious crash
Part of the Interstate 17 freeway in Phoenix was closed Tuesday morning for hours due to a serious crash.
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New report shows strength of diversified metro Phoenix workforce
Metro Phoenix added more than 98,000 jobs last year and now has 130,000 more jobs than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report.
Developer secures large loan for multibillion-dollar Tempe Town Lake project
The developer of South Pier along Tempe Town Lake has secured a hefty loan to finance the completion of the first phase of the mixed-use project.
Phoenix metro follows national trend as number of 'super commuters' declines
The number of people traveling more than 90 minutes to get to work in the Phoenix metro has dropped by 36% since 2019.
Homebuilders set to construct 2,700 homes in West Valley community
Three national homebuilders are working their way through planning and zoning to add 2,700 more homes in Surprise.
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.
ArizonaSports.com
Zac Gallen, Corbin Carroll lead Diamondbacks to 3rd straight win
The Arizona Diamondbacks had two huge individual performances lead to a pretty standard win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday.
Breer: ‘There’s a healthy divide’ on what ex-Cardinal DeAndre Hopkins has left
The MMQB's Albert Breer sees a split between those who think Hopkins still has something left and those who feel his price tag is too steep.
D-backs’ Jake McCarthy searches for right timing in 2nd stint of 2023
The Arizona Diamondbacks have been off to a stellar start to the 2023 season largely due to copious amounts of depth and young talent.
DeAndre Hopkins’ release ends WR’s selfish legacy with Cardinals
For the second time in three years, DeAndre Hopkins is moving on to another team and bringing little or nothing of value in return.
North Carolina transfer Caleb Love commits to Arizona hoops
Caleb Love, who led the North Carolina Tar Heels in scoring, announced Tuesday that he will transfer to join the Arizona Wildcats.
Vikings hosting joint practices with Cardinals ahead of preseason matchup
The Minnesota Vikings are hosting the Arizona Cardinals for joint practices ahead of their preseason tilt on Aug. 26.
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
How AP and Equilar calculated CEO pay
For its annual analysis of CEO pay, The Associated Press used data provided by Equilar, an executive data firm. Equilar examined regulatory filings detailing the pay packages of 343 executives. Equilar looked at companies in the S&P 500 index that filed proxy statements with federal regulators between Jan. 1 and April 30, 2023. To avoid […]
CEOs got smaller raises. It would still take a typical worker two lifetimes to make their annual pay
After ballooning for years, CEO pay growth is finally slowing. The typical compensation package for chief executives who run S&P 500 companies rose just 0.9% last year, to a median of $14.8 million, according to data analyzed for The Associated Press by Equilar. That means half the CEOs in the survey made more and half […]
Who are the bride and groom in Jordan's royal wedding?
He’s heir to the throne in one of the oldest monarchies in the Middle East and a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad. She’s a Saudi architect with an aristocratic pedigree of her own. Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, 28, and Rajwa Alseif, 29, are to be married on Thursday at a palace wedding […]
Takeaways from AP's report on legislative reforms to victim compensation programs
Across the country, violent crime victims are using their stories to push for changes to state compensation programs meant to help them with medical bills, relocation, funerals or other expenses. Vanessa Martinez, who survived a gunshot wound to the head, has turned to speaking at rallies supporting legislation to fund a pilot trauma-recovery center in […]
Victims of violent crime drive legislative change to state programs, pushing against barriers to aid
Vanessa Martinez was finishing preparations for her daughter’s second birthday in September 2021 when her ex-boyfriend broke into her Mesa, Arizona, condo and shot her in the head as she frantically tried to shield their three young children. Doctors had to remove a third of her skull, but Martinez survived. She left the hospital facing […]
Ahead of House debt ceiling vote, Biden shores up Democrats and McCarthy scrambles for GOP support
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hard-fought to the end, the debt ceiling and budget cuts package is heading toward a crucial U.S. House vote as President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy assemble a coalition of centrist Democrats and Republicans to push it to passage over fierce blowback from conservatives and some progressive dissent. Biden is sending […]
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Here are the biggest tips to keep your AC bill low this summer
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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.