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Mesa Polar Express experience is back for 2 weekends in December
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City of Phoenix disputes man couldn't breathe in fatal arrest attempt
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I-17 southbound reopened at Deer Valley Road in Phoenix after law enforcement situation
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Biden says HIV/AIDS strategy needs to confront inequity
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Jan. 6 panel votes to hold former DOJ official in contempt
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Omicron unravels travel industry's plans for a comeback
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Arizona man sentenced to prison for posting sex videos of ex-partner
A U.S. judge in Hawaii sentenced an Arizona man to three years in prison after he pleaded guilty to cyberstalking and acknowledged posting online sexual videos of a woman he was previously in a relationship with.
Danny Shapiro
72-year-old daily heat record broken in Phoenix on Wednesday
Phoenix hit 85 degrees at about 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, breaking the daily heat record of 83 degrees set in 1949, according to the National Weather Service.
KTAR.com
3 Phoenix-area businesses make Inc. magazine list of best-led companies
A trio of metro Phoenix midsize businesses worked their way onto a national magazine's inaugural list of best-led companies in the country.
Associated Press
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey lights 25-foot-tall tree at state Capitol
A 25-foot-tall white pine installed in state Capitol’s executive tower lobby was lit Wednesday by Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey during a celebration marking the start of the holiday season.
KTAR.com
After 3-day dip, Arizona adds over 3,000 COVID-19 cases Wednesday
Arizona’s daily report of new COVID-19 cases was back over 3,000 on the first day of December after November ended with three days below that mark.
KTAR.com
Early-morning fire does heavy damage to Phoenix apartment
Fire destroyed an apartment balcony and displaced five people in Phoenix early Wednesday but no one was injured, first responders said.Arizona Health
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After 3-day dip, Arizona adds over 3,000 COVID-19 cases Wednesday
Arizona’s daily report of new COVID-19 cases was back over 3,000 on the first day of December after November ended with three days below that mark.
KTAR.com
Arizona, 11 other states granted injunction in suit over vaccine mandate for health care workers
Arizona and 11 other states were granted a nationwide injunction Tuesday in a lawsuit against President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for certain health care workers.
KTAR.com
Arizona COVID-19 hospitalizations higher than a year ago
On the final day of November, Arizona health officials reported nearly 3,000 new COVID-19 cases and more patients hospitalized for the virus than a year earlier.
KTAR.com
Arizona adds under 2,000 COVID-19 cases for first time this month
Arizona on Monday reported fewer than 2,000 new COVID-19 cases for the first time this month, but hospital numbers remained at their highest levels since last winter.
KTAR.com
Arizona reports 2,274 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths on Sunday
Arizona health officials on Sunday reported 2,274 new COVID-19 cases and five deaths.
KTAR.com
Arizona reports 3,655 new COVID-19 cases, 47 deaths on Saturday
Arizona health officials on Saturday reported 3,655 new COVID-19 cases and 47 deaths.
ArizonaSports.com
Associated Press
Major League Baseball owners lock out players
Major League Baseball’s collective bargaining agreement expired Wednesday night, plunging the sport toward a management lockout.
Kellan Olson
Arizona State scores record-low 29 points in loss to Washington State
Arizona State's start to Pac-12 play after a 2-5 start to the season did not provide much optimism for the rest of the season.
Arizona Sports
Arizona game vs. Washington postponed due to COVID-19
Arizona's game against Washington on Thursday will be postponed due to COVID-19 complications in the Huskies' program.
Haboob Blog
Arizona product Rob Gronkowski loses Territorial Cup bet with Sun Devil
A resigned-looking Rob Gronkowski posed with a Tampa Bay Buccaneers coworker for a picture after losing a bet.
Wills Rice
Phoenix Suns’ Devin Booker named on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list
Phoenix Suns superstar and local icon Devin Booker was named on Wednesday to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2022.
Wills Rice
Arizona Coyotes assign Hudson Fasching to Tucson Roadrunners
The Arizona Coyotes announced on Wednesday that forward Hudson Fasching was assigned to the AHL affiliate Tucson Roadrunners.Arizona Business
KTAR.com
3 Phoenix-area businesses make Inc. magazine list of best-led companies
A trio of metro Phoenix midsize businesses worked their way onto a national magazine's inaugural list of best-led companies in the country.
KTAR.com
Arizona Lottery hits jackpot with $1.4B in ticket sales; winners get back $978M
Arizona cashed in on the lottery in a big way with a record $1.4 billion in ticket sales for fiscal year 2021, the state agency said Monday.
Torrence Dunham
Maricopa County ranked No. 1 in talent attraction for second consecutive year
The annual Talent Attraction Scoreboard by labor market analyst EMSI has Arizona being No. 1 in talent attraction for the second consecutive year and fourth time in the last six years.
KTAR.com
Home warranty company agrees to $150K settlement in Arizona over fake reviews
More than 1,300 Arizonans who purchased home warranty services from a company accused of misleading consumers will get restitution as part of a consent judgment, Attorney General Mark Brnovich’s Office announced Monday.
Associated Press
Flagstaff pauses construction of USGS facilities over rising costs
The city of Flagstaff is hitting pause on the construction of new buildings in partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey because of soaring costs.
SIMON WILLIAMS | CRONKITE NEWS
It’s beginning to look a lot like a post-COVID Christmas for vendors
In the second holiday season of the pandemic era, goods may cost more, but Americans have more money to spend – and they appear to be eager to spend it.United States
Associated Press
Omicron, delta variants combine for decision-making headache
PARIS (AP) — Greeks who are over age 60 and refuse coronavirus vaccinations will be hit with monthly fines of more than one-quarter of their pensions — a get-tough policy that could prove risky for the country’s politicians. In Israel, potential carriers of the new omicron variant could be tracked by the nation’s formidable spy […]
Associated Press
GOP risks government shutdown to fight Biden vaccine mandate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government could be heading for a temporary shutdown, with Republicans poised to stall a must-pass funding bill in their effort to force a debate in Congress on rolling back the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates for some workers. Conservative Republicans in the House and Senate who are opposed to Biden’s […]
Associated Press
In Atlanta, underdog Andre Dickens rises to mayor's office
ATLANTA (AP) — Andre Dickens, who rolled to victory Tuesday in the Atlanta mayor’s race, was told he was aiming too high once before. In 2013, he was an administrator at Georgia Tech when he jumped into a race for a citywide seat on the Atlanta City Council. Dickens was targeting a council member who […]
Associated Press
Virginia House control in balance as vote recount begins
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — One of the two outstanding vote recounts that will settle whether Virginia Republicans have reclaimed the majority in the House of Delegates is set to get underway Thursday in Virginia Beach. Elections officials and representatives from both parties are expected to take part in the secondary counting of ballots requested by […]
Associated Press
Christmas tree buyers face reduced supplies, higher prices
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Even Christmas trees aren’t immune to the pandemic-induced shortages and inflation plaguing the economy. Extreme weather and supply chain disruptions have reduced supplies of both real and artificial trees this season. American shoppers should expect to have fewer choices and pay up to 30% more for both types this Christmas, industry […]
Associated Press
Jan. 6 panel votes to hold former DOJ official in contempt
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection has voted to pursue contempt charges against Jeffrey Clark, a former Justice Department official who refused to answer the committee’s questions — but the panel agreed to let him come back for another try. The committee voted 9-0 Wednesday to pursue criminal […]Podcasts
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Torrence Dunham
Shooting incident won't cause Phoenix Union High School District to rethink resource officers
A shooting incident at Cesar Chavez High School on Monday won't result in the Phoenix Union High School District rethinking its decision to remove school resource officers, Superintendent Dr. Chad Gestson said.
KTAR.com
Kyrene School District approves higher pay for substitute teachers
The Kyrene School District Governing Board on Tuesday approved a pay increase for substitute teachers.
Chad Bradley I Cronkite News
Arizona law allows Indigenous students greater cultural expression at graduation
Before a new Arizona law was passed in April, some schools prohibited regalia at graduations, contributing to systemic limits on cultural expression.Arizona Technology
Kim Komando
You can show photos saved to your phone on your TV
If you’re not watching anything, why not display your favorite photos? Here are a few easy ways to get the job done, straight from your phone.
Kim Komando
Amazon shoppers need to take these steps during the holidays
The holiday shopping season is a good time to revisit Amazon's security essentials, so you don’t have to worry about spoiling a surprise or putting your privacy at risk.
KTAR.com
$240M in tech, research proposals approved for ASU, UArizona, NAU
The board governing Arizona’s three public universities recently approved $240 million in funding proposals for technology and research advancements.
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Annuity basics: how to retire with a guaranteed paycheck for life
Does the thought of retirement fill you with stress or with happiness? Everyone wants to spend their retirement in a way that brings them the most joy, whether that’s traveling the world or spending extra time at home with grandkids.
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Gain insights on next year’s trends at 58th Annual Economic Forecast Luncheon
Employment is recovering from the severe contraction induced by the pandemic, but it is still way below levels at the start of 2020. Can it fully recover in the coming year?
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Sanderson Ford offers cars and deals for all this holiday season
Sanderson Ford’s No! Vember Black Friday sale is giving an opportunity to purchase a new 2021 vehicle just in time for the holiday season.
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Thyroid issues: Here are the warning signs and what to do
In a 100-person office in the United States, an estimated 12 co-workers, employees and loved ones, will likely develop a thyroid condition during their lifetime. That’s because, according to the American Thyroid Association, more than 12% of the U.S. population will experience thyroid issues.
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Upcoming holiday season is peak time for DUI arrests
The holiday season may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it’s also the most dangerous time of the year to be driving. That’s why it’s important to remember to call Sweet James Accident Attorneys if you’re injured or arrested because of a DUI accident.