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New technological upgrades to help Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office better serve Valley
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Apparent assassination suspect allegedly waited for 12 hours at Trump golf course
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Search crews locate body of swimmer who apparently drowned at Lake Pleasant
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NB Loop 303 reopens after investigation into West Valley crash involving motorcycle
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Man hospitalized after Phoenix shooting, suspect still at large
A man was taken to a hospital and is receiving treatment after being shot in Phoenix on Saturday night, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
Desert Farm Lights returning to West Valley for 3rd straight year
The holiday spirit is primed to return to the West Valley, as Desert Farm Lights will make its third appearance this winter.
Several upcoming Tempe road closures as Smith Road improvement project continues
Drivers prepare yourselves, as the Smith Road improvement project in Tempe will see several closures through the first week of October.
Accident in northwest Phoenix leaves 5 minors in serious condition
A car accident in northwest Phoenix on Sunday left five minors in serious but stable condition, authorities said.
Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Phoenix news stories from Sept. 13-15
From changes to Arizona's minimum wage to updates on a downtown development, here are the biggest Valley news stories from the weekend.
Crews progress toward containment on Siphon Fire near Apache Junction, evacuation orders lifted
Authorities on Sunday lifted evacuation orders that were due to the Siphon Fire near the community of Tortilla Flat near Canyon Lake, east of metro Phoenix.
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College football bowl game projections: ESPN has ASU reaching postseason for 1st time since 2021
ESPN projects possible bowl game matchups for 2024, which has ASU making the postseason for the first time since 2021.
D-backs option catcher Adrian Del Castillo, recall reliever Scott McGough
The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned rookie catcher Adrian Del Castillo to Triple-A Reno on Monday and recalled reliever Scott McGough.
Bryce Young benched by Panthers, Andy Dalton to take over at quarterback
The Carolina Panthers have decided to bench 2023 No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young after the second-year quarterback's rough start to the season.
Diamondbacks’ Wild Card scoreboard watching guide: Schedules for Padres, Mets, Braves
The Diamondbacks have 13 games left on the schedule, but which teams will their fellow NL Wild Card contenders play down the stretch.
Cardinals’ Dennis Gardeck adds Markus Golden’s St. Louis Stomp to his list of sack celebrations
Arizona Cardinals OLB Dennis Gardeck tipped his cap to Markus Golden with a St. Louis Stomp sack celebration against the Los Angeles Rams.
NFL Network’s Brandt: Kyler Murray short jokes, video games jokes can go away now
The short jokes and video game jokes can be put on hold after Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray's performance against the Rams.
Arizona Votes
Gwen Walz to campaign in 3 Arizona cities on Monday
Gwen Walz, wife of Democratic vice presidential nominee candidate Tim Walz, will campaign in three Arizona cities on Monday.
Abortion rights primary focus for Doug Emhoff in Tucson visit
Doug Emhoff visited Tucson on Thursday and delivered a speech on the importance of reproductive freedoms in this year's election.
Donald Trump, back in Arizona, speaks on presidential debate, tax exemptions
Donald Trump made a return to the border state of Arizona on Thursday, speaking to supporters in the Democratic-friendly city of Tucson.
Arizona Business
Utah coworking operator Kiln to open second Arizona location
Kiln is nearing the opening date of its second Phoenix-area location, this one at Camelback Colonnade.
Texas-based Rusty Taco hopes to start adding Arizona locations
Rusty Taco, a growing fast-casual chain based out of Dallas, already has a small presence in the Valley but has targeted Phoenix, and the whole state of Arizona, as a growth market.
Arizona’s minimum wage set for another increase in 2025
A report issued Wednesday by the U.S. government has set the stage to raise Arizona’s minimum wage starting in the new year.
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Arizona Health
ACT Medical Park opening in Chandler to provide advanced imaging services
The grand opening for a new medical park in Chandler called the ACT Medical Park near Pecos and McQueen roads will be held on Sept. 19.
HonorHealth to take control of multiple Valley hospitals from Steward
HonorHealth announced Wednesday it has agreed to take operational control of multiple Valley hospitals under the Steward Health Care shield.
New cancer research center opening to serve West Valley patients
A new cancer center in Goodyear opening to offer comprehensive services, such as genetic counseling, chemotherapy and more, to patients.
Arizona Education
West Valley district building its 8th elementary school
A West Valley school district is set to break ground Friday on a new elementary school in Goodyear. It's named after a 38-year district employee.
Threats to Buckeye schools circulating online are not credible, police say
Threats to Buckeye schools that have been making the rounds online this week are not credible, authorities said Wednesday.
Prosecutors won’t pursue charges against Buckeye principal accused of luring minor
Prosecutors said Monday they won’t pursue charges against a former Buckeye principal who was arrested last week for allegedly luring a minor.
Border and Immigration
DHS says new Biden-Harris executive action could help fight flow of fentanyl over border
New executive actions from the Biden-Harris administration will help fight the flow of fentanyl over the U.S.-Mexico border, authorities said.
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema hopes bipartisan immigration bill gets new life beyond her tenure
U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona said Wednesday she hopes the spirit of her failed bipartisan immigration legislation lives on beyond her time in office.
Arizona political expert: Donald Trump let Kamala Harris off easy on immigration issue
An Arizona political expert thinks Donald Trump let Kamala Harris off the hook on the issue of immigration during Tuesday’s presidential debate.
Arizona receives $47M more in federal funding to support border communities
Arizona is set to benefit from a rush of $47 million in federal funding for border communities, the Department of Homeland Security said.
Arizona border ballot measure has strong support from voters, new poll finds
An Arizona border ballot measure that would criminalize entering the state from Mexico outside a port of entry has strong voter support, a new poll says.
Border arrests are expected to rise from August but are hovering near 4-year lows
Border arrests are expected to rise slightly from July, officials said, but the numbers are hovering near four-year lows.
Youth Violence
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.
Tempe responds to youth violence with restrictive brass knuckles ban
Tempe is the latest East Valley community to enact a brass knuckles ban in response to the youth violence issue.
Here's a timeline of everything involving Preston Lord, Gilbert Goons, East Valley youth violence
Here's a timeline of everything involving Preston Lord, the Gilbert Goons and youth violence that has occurred in the East Valley.
Arizona Homeless News
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.
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.
Supreme Court permits sleeping bans on people experiencing homelessness
The Supreme Court decided on Friday that cities can enforce bans on people sleeping outdoors in West Coast areas where shelter space is lacking.
Arizona Technology
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.
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.
Arizona State University receives $800,000 to improve hydrogen turbine performance
Arizona State University received $800,000 in federal funding to support the increased use of clean hydrogen in industrial and power sectors.
United States
2 charged in case of illegal exports for Russian nuclear energy
BOSTON (AP) — Two men have been charged with illegal smuggling and conspiring to violate export controls by selling equipment to Russia’s nuclear energy industry, the U.S. Attorney’s office in Boston said Monday. Sam Bhambhani, 55, of North Attleboro, Mass., and Maxim Teslenko, 35, of Moscow, were each indicted on one count of smuggling and […]
Suspicious packages sent to election officials in at least 5 states
Suspicious packages were sent to election officials in at least five states on Monday, but there were no reports that any of the packages contained hazardous material. Powder-containing packages were sent to secretaries of state and state election offices in Iowa, Nebraska, Tennessee, Wyoming and Oklahoma, officials in those states confirmed. The FBI and U.S. […]
Wisconsin's voter-approved cash bail measures will stand under judge's ruling
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Stricter cash bail measures approved by voters last year will stand despite procedural flaws, a judge ruled Monday. The decision from Dane County Circuit Judge Rhonda Lanford came in a lawsuit filed by criminal justice advocates over two constitutional amendments. State elections officials and the Legislature said the lawsuit was a […]
Officials ban swimming after medical waste washes ashore in Maryland, Virginia and Delaware
OCEAN CITY, Md. (AP) — Officials warned people to stay out of the ocean at several beaches in Maryland, Delaware and Virginia after they said medical waste, including hypodermic needles, washed ashore. The source of the waste was under investigation. Officials banned swimming, wading and surfing at Assateague State Park Sunday morning after Maryland Park […]
Judge rules Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s name will stay on Wisconsin ballot
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s name will remain on the presidential ballot in swing state Wisconsin, a judge ruled Monday after concluding that candidates must remain on the ballot unless they die. Dane County Circuit Judge Stephen Ehlke’s decision marks the latest twist in Kennedy’s push to remove himself from ballots in […]
A New York woman is challenging Miss America, Miss World rules banning mothers from beauty pageants
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York woman is challenging the longstanding rules of Miss America and Miss World that disqualify mothers from their beauty pageants. Danielle Hazel said Monday that she’s always dreamed of entering the competitions but was devastated to learn that she’s no longer eligible because she had a son when she […]
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