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Republican Maricopa County Supervisor Steve Chucri stepping down, cites political toxicity
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Biden promises 'relentless diplomacy' to skeptical allies
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White House faces bipartisan backlash on Haitian migrants
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Luke airman accused of kidnapping, fatally shooting Mennonite woman on trial in Arizona
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Arizona state Rep. Frank Pratt dies following long illness
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Arizona News
Kevin Stone
Damage to Arizona businesses from border restrictions could be permanent
The ongoing U.S. travel restrictions at the Mexican border are causing damage to Arizona businesses that might never be repaired, according to a state business leader.8 hours ago
KTAR.com
Here are employers who are hiring in metro Phoenix
With businesses opening to full capacity and looking to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, employers in metro Phoenix and Arizona are looking to hire. Here's the list of employers looking for workers.8 hours ago
KTAR.com
Poll finds over half oppose Ducey's ban on mask mandates in Arizona schools
A poll of Arizonans showed more than half oppose Gov. Doug Ducey's ban on mask mandates in schools and withholding funds from districts that have mask requirements.11 hours ago
Ali Vetnar
Phoenix mountain rescues decrease during pilot program to close trails in extreme heat
A city of Phoenix pilot program to close popular hiking trails during some of the hottest summer days has resulted in fewer mountain rescues for first responders, according to new data.12 hours ago
KTAR.com
Silver Alert canceled after body identified as missing 103-year-old Phoenix man
A Silver Alert for a 103-year-old Phoenix man who had been missing for nearly a month was canceled Tuesday after formal identification of his body, authorities said.13 hours ago
Griselda Zetino
Carmona ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for younger kids
Arizona’s top pandemic adviser feels “cautiously optimistic” about Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for younger kids and believes it could help cut down the transmission of the virus.17 hours ago
Arizona Health
KTAR.com
Poll finds over half oppose Ducey's ban on mask mandates in Arizona schools
A poll of Arizonans showed more than half oppose Gov. Doug Ducey's ban on mask mandates in schools and withholding funds from districts that have mask requirements.11 hours ago
Ali Vetnar
Phoenix mountain rescues decrease during pilot program to close trails in extreme heat
A city of Phoenix pilot program to close popular hiking trails during some of the hottest summer days has resulted in fewer mountain rescues for first responders, according to new data.12 hours ago
Griselda Zetino
Carmona ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for younger kids
Arizona’s top pandemic adviser feels “cautiously optimistic” about Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for younger kids and believes it could help cut down the transmission of the virus.17 hours ago
KTAR.com
Cigna Medical Group opens new health care center at SkySong in Scottsdale
Cigna Medical Group has opened the doors of a new health care center at SkySong in Scottsdale, allowing patients to access multiple services in one place.17 hours ago
KTAR.com
Arizona reports 2,020 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths Monday
Arizona health officials on Monday reported 2,020 new COVID-19 cases and no additional deaths from the disease.2 days ago
Associated Press
Arizona's rural patients struggle to transfer to full state hospitals
As Arizona’s biggest hospitals fill up with COVID-19 cases, physicians in some of the state’s smaller or more rural communities fear it’s their patients who need specialty care who will pay the ultimate price.2 days ago
ArizonaSports.com
ASU fans back to familiar refrain after BYU game: ‘If not now, when?’
Dan Bickley evaluates the current state of Arizona State football after its loss to BYU and fall from the top-25.4 hours ago
Diamondbacks’ Seth Beer having surgery on left shoulder
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder/outfielder Seth Beer is having surgery Thursday on his left shoulder, manager Torey Lovullo said on Tuesday.6 hours ago
Christian Kirk playing with more confidence in slot for Cardinals
Christian Kirk is off to a strong start this season now that he is lining up in his more natural position.6 hours ago
ESPN highlights D-backs’ MiLB standouts as the season closes
The D-backs had several promising performances this year in the Minor Leagues, including from pitcher Ryne Nelson.7 hours ago
Cardinals activate WR Antoine Wesley, release K Matt McCrane
The Cardinals activated receiver Antoine Wesley from the COVID-19 reserve Tuesday and released kicker Matt McCrane from the practice squad.8 hours ago
Trio of Suns players enter Sports Illustrated’s NBA top 100 ranking
Three Phoenix Suns players are ranked in Sports Illustrated's ongoing annual ranking of the top 100 NBA players.8 hours ago
Arizona Business
Kevin Stone
Damage to Arizona businesses from border restrictions could be permanent
The ongoing U.S. travel restrictions at the Mexican border are causing damage to Arizona businesses that might never be repaired, according to a state business leader.8 hours ago
KTAR.com
Here are employers who are hiring in metro Phoenix
With businesses opening to full capacity and looking to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, employers in metro Phoenix and Arizona are looking to hire. Here's the list of employers looking for workers.8 hours ago
KTAR.com
Cigna Medical Group opens new health care center at SkySong in Scottsdale
Cigna Medical Group has opened the doors of a new health care center at SkySong in Scottsdale, allowing patients to access multiple services in one place.17 hours ago
KTAR.com
Student-run restaurant at Scottsdale Community College reopens Tuesday
People will once again be able to taste creations from the young minds in the Scottsdale Community College culinary arts program as the student-run restaurant reopens for lunch service beginning Tuesday.17 hours ago
Kevin Stone
Buck &Rider set to be 'cornerstone' of lineup at Gilbert's Epicenter
Buck &Rider is the latest addition to the lineup of the ambitious Epicenter at Agritopia mixed-used development under construction in Gilbert.17 hours ago
KTAR.com
Omni breaks ground on 16-story hotel at ASU in Tempe
Tempe and Arizona State University officials have broken ground on a $125 million hotel that is the subject of a lawsuit review by the Arizona Supreme Court.18 hours ago
United States
Associated Press
Woman found dead in freezer was ex-LA sheriff's detective
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An 87-year-old woman found dead inside a freezer in the garage of her Southern California home was a retired homicide detective with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, authorities said Tuesday. Miriam E. Travis retired as a detective sergeant in 1990 after 27 years with the department, including 11 in the […]28 minutes ago
Associated Press
Officials: Many Haitian migrants are being released in US
DEL RIO, Texas (AP) — Many Haitian migrants camped in a small Texas border town are being released in the United States, two U.S. officials said, undercutting the Biden administration’s public statements that the thousands in the camp faced immediate expulsion. Haitians have been freed on a “very, very large scale” in recent days, according […]34 minutes ago
Associated Press
White House faces bipartisan backlash on Haitian migrants
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is facing sharp condemnation from Democrats for its handling of the influx of Haitian migrants at the U.S. southern border, after images of U.S. Border Patrol agents on horseback using aggressive tactics went viral this week. Striking video of agents maneuvering their horses to forcibly block and move migrants […]35 minutes ago
Associated Press
Beloved 'Sex and the City' actor Willie Garson dies at 57
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Willie Garson, who played Stanford Blatch, Carrie Bradshaw’s friend on TV’s “Sex and the City” and its movie sequels, has died, his son announced Tuesday. He was 57. “I love you so much papa. Rest In Peace and I’m so glad you got to share all your adventures with me and […]36 minutes ago
Associated Press
House OKs debt and funding plan, inviting clash with GOP
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted to keep the government funded, suspend the federal debt limit and provide disaster and refugee aid, setting up a high-stakes showdown with Republicans who oppose the package despite the risk of triggering a fiscal crisis. The federal government faces a shutdown if funding stops on Sept. 30, the end […]37 minutes ago
Associated Press
'Dose of hope': Biden pushing rich nations to share vaccine
President Joe Biden is set to push well-off nations to do more to get the COVID-19 pandemic under control around the world, as world leaders, aid groups and global health organizations sound the alarm about the slow pace of global vaccinations. Biden is convening a virtual vaccine summit on Wednesday, timed to coincide with this […]39 minutes ago
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Arizona Education
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Poll finds over half oppose Ducey's ban on mask mandates in Arizona schools
A poll of Arizonans showed more than half oppose Gov. Doug Ducey's ban on mask mandates in schools and withholding funds from districts that have mask requirements.11 hours ago
KTAR.com
Student-run restaurant at Scottsdale Community College reopens Tuesday
People will once again be able to taste creations from the young minds in the Scottsdale Community College culinary arts program as the student-run restaurant reopens for lunch service beginning Tuesday.17 hours ago
KTAR.com
Mesa High School evacuated after bomb threat called in
Mesa High School was evacuated Wednesday morning after a bomb threat was called in, authorities said.6 days ago
SuElen Rivera
71 Arizona nonprofits receive grants totaling $123M, trustees announce
In surprise individual presentations, 71 Arizona nonprofits were informed they will receive one-time grants totaling $123 million, officials announced Monday.8 days ago
Associated Press
Judge considering challenge to Arizona's school masks ban
A judge was considering whether to overturn several new Arizona laws that restrict the power of cities, counties and school districts to impose COVID-19 restrictions like mask mandates after hearing arguments in the case Monday.8 days ago
KTAR.com
South Mountain Community College breaks ground on $13.6M expansion, renovation
Construction of a $13.6 million science complex project at South Mountain Community College has begun with officials breaking ground on Monday.8 days ago
Arizona Technology
Kim Komando
7 ways your smartphone can help you get things done
Let’s jump into seven uses for your phone that can make the day and whatever tasks are on hand simpler.3 days ago
SuElen Rivera
Phoenix nonprofit partners with app for gardeners to donate food for hunger relief efforts
A nonprofit that works to overcome poverty in Phoenix has partnered with a mobile app that will allow gardeners to donate food to support local hunger relief efforts, officials announced Thursday.8 days ago
Kim Komando
Scan photos and documents without buying a scanner
If you just need to get a digital copy of your license or some other document, I’ll show you how to do it with the tech you own instead of buying a scanner.10 days ago
Ken Colburn, Data Doctors
A variety of tech makes deleting internet cookies a waste of time
The most common way your behavior is tracked is through the use of cookies, which are small text files that are placed in your computer with information about your online activities. Now there's fingerprinting.11 days ago
KTAR.com
Electric-vehicle conversion company moving to Gilbert, hiring 300
A Tempe-based electric vehicle conversion manufacturer plans to move into a huge new facility in the East Valley before the end of year and then ramp up production by spring.13 days ago
Torrence Dunham
Arizona among the first states to allow residents to add driver's license to Apple Wallet
Presenting your driver's license or state ID at select airport security checkpoints is about to get much easier as Arizona is among the first states that will allow residents to have identification cards on their Apple products.15 days ago
Sponsored Articles
PNC Bank
How one organization supports early childhood literacy for the most vulnerable
Nearly two out of every three children in low-income communities don’t own a single children’s book, a fact that ultimately could have profound impacts even before entering kindergarten, according to Arizona nonprofit Southwest Human Development.2 days ago
Albertsons
Grill like a pro this fall with tips from Albertsons
As the weather cools and football season kicks off, it’s a great time to fire up the grill and enjoy your favorite outdoor meals.20 days ago
Chris Kennedy
My Special Aflac Duck® taking flight in Arizona
For more than 65 years, Aflac has had the extraordinary opportunity and privilege to help provide peace of mind to individuals who have our supplemental insurance policies.2 months ago
BARROW NEUROLOGICAL INSTITUTE
More stroke patients eligible for acute treatment, thanks to research
Historically, patients underwent acute stroke treatments according to strict time guidelines. But thanks to recent advancements in stroke research, more patients are becoming candidates for clot-busting drugs and endovascular therapy at specialized centers like Barrow Neurological Institute.2 months ago
Day & Night Air
Tips to lower your energy bill in the Arizona heat
Does your summer electric bill make you groan? Are you looking for effective ways to reduce your bill?2 months ago
