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NEW: Report: Arizona Jan. 6 rioter ‘QAnon Shaman' released from prison
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Teacher's aide in Mesa arrested for allegedly sexual abusing 9-year-old girl
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Phoenix Union Superintendent Gestson leaving after 8 years at helm
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Ripley's Believe It or Not! makes return to Scottsdale's Arizona Boardwalk
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Advocacy group to act as 'watchdog' for Arizona English-language learners
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Alt-rock veterans Everclear to take center stage at Mesa Music Festival in April
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2 young children missing from Surprise found safe, police say
Two children reported missing from a West Valley suburb were found safe late Wednesday, authorities said.
Man claims self-defense after a fatal shooting in north Phoenix
A man claimed self-defense after a fatal shooting at a north Phoenix apartment complex Tuesday night, authorities said.
Arizona man sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug, firearm offenses
An Arizona man was sentenced last week to ten years in prison after he pleaded guilty to weapon and drug charges, authorities said.
Here's why a metro Phoenix shopping center is changing its name
A metro Phoenix shopping center is changing its name, saying growth in the area and increased demand are the reasons for the switch.
Metro Phoenix programs get $36M in federal funding to combat homelessness
Arizona programs are getting more than $53 million in federal funding to support the fight against homelessness, including $36 million for metro Phoenix.
Suspect dead after 2nd police shooting in 2 days in Chandler
A suspect was killed a police shooting near Alma School and Warner roads in Chandler on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.
Arizona Business
Here's why a metro Phoenix shopping center is changing its name
A metro Phoenix shopping center is changing its name, saying growth in the area and increased demand are the reasons for the switch.
New Gilbert development to include 2-story Starbucks
Construction is set to begin next week on an 11-acre project that will bring a flagship two-story Starbucks to the East Valley.
Here's why gas prices are rising in metro Phoenix, across Arizona
Gas prices are surging in metro Phoenix and across Arizona and a fuel industry expert says there is a main reason for it.
Phoenix restaurant owner says long 'way to go' following judge's homeless encampment decision
A judge has ordered Phoenix to find a solution for a large homeless camp, but a local restaurant owner said it could be a while before progress is seen.
New Harkins entertainment center concept BackLot coming to Phoenix
Valley-based movie theater chain Harkins is planning to open a new kind of family entertainment center in Phoenix called Backlot.
Frontier Airlines to offer nonstop flights from Phoenix to Tampa, Houston
Frontier Airlines is getting ready to launch seasonal nonstop service from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Houston and Tampa.
ArizonaSports.com
Cardinals ink Rashad Fenton to boost CB depth
The Arizona Cardinals signed former Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons cornerback Rashad Fenton to a one-year deal on Thursday.
MLB experts make predictions for D-backs’ 2023 season
The D-backs had a strong spring and enter this season with lots of positives. Here are where MLB experts have them finishing in 2023.
What to know for Diamondbacks’ Opening Day at Dodgers
The Diamondbacks start the season with four games at Dodger Stadium, another two at Petco Park against the Padres then return home.
Meet the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 2023 Opening Day roster
The D-backs are set for Opening Day with a 26-man roster and the Los Angeles Dodgers up in their first series.
Zac Gallen says current D-backs are ‘probably the closest team I’ve been on’
Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen gets that brotherly feel from the team's clubhouse entering the regular season.
Hall: D-backs’ Chase Field future could be decided in 1-2 months
The future of the Arizona Diamondbacks' Chase Field could be decided in a timeline of one or two months, Derrick Hall told Bickley & Marotta
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Arizona Education
Report finds UA campus safety gaps after fatal shooting
A report found there were missed opportunities to investigate an expelled University of Arizona student who killed a professor last year.
Arizona public universities team up to research police, firefighter staffing shortages
Arizona’s three public universities are teaming up to help police and fire departments across the state to solve staffing shortages.
Valley school district switches to 4-day workweek to recruit, retain staff
A Phoenix-area school district is switching to a four-day workweek to attract new employees and entice current ones to stay on the job.
Supt. Horne says crank call 'idiocy' won't derail Arizona hotline for parent complaints
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne said bogus reports won’t sidetrack the hotline he created to field parent complaints about lesson material.
Senate bill seeks to create list of banned books in Arizona schools
State lawmakers in Arizona are considering a bill that would create a list of books not allowed in public schools.
Valley students taking peer-to-peer approach when raising awareness for fentanyl
A group of students at Valley schools are working together to raise awareness of the deadly effects of fentanyl.
Arizona Health
UArizona researchers awarded nearly $1M to track tick species and their diseases
Researchers at the University of Arizona are building the first database of tick distribution and correlated diseases in the state.
Valley students taking peer-to-peer approach when raising awareness for fentanyl
A group of students at Valley schools are working together to raise awareness of the deadly effects of fentanyl.
Banner Health announces plan to open Scottsdale hospital in 2026
Banner Health announced Monday it plans to open a full-service hospital and cancer care center in the northeast Valley.
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Arizona Votes
Arizona high court rejects all but 1 of Kari Lake's election claims
The Arizona Supreme Court has declined to hear most of Republican Kari Lake’s appeal in a challenge of her defeat in the governor’s race but revived a claim that was dismissed by a trial court.
Rep. Grijalva of Arizona asks DOJ to investigate Cochise County over election appointment
U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva wants the Department of Justice to investigate Cochise County for giving elections director duties to its recorder.
Arizona Rep. Gallego slams Sen. Sinema over 2018 bank deregulation vote
Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego slammed independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona on Tuesday for backing a bank deregulation bill he says contributed to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.
Arizona Technology
Chandler pilot program to have drones deliver medical supplies to assisted living facility
Chandler has approved a pilot program that will have drones deliver medical supplies from a pharmacy to an assisted living facility about 2 miles away.
Here's the 1 security step you can't afford to skip on Windows PC or Mac
Stepping away from your computer creates an opportunity for hackers, crooks, or simply nosy people with nothing better to do than snoop. Here's how to prevent them from getting a look at what you're doing.
Protect your privacy from apps and people tracking your every move
Install an app, and in the legalese, it says the app developer has the right to share or transfer data collected from users with third-party entities, including advertisers, marketers, or data brokers. But you can make it stop.
United States
Ex-Boston officer charged with assaulting cop in Jan. 6 riot
BOSTON (AP) — A former Boston police officer was arrested Thursday on charges that he assaulted a police officer after storming the U.S. Capitol with the mob of President Donald Trump supporters on Jan. 6, 2021. Joseph Robert Fisher is accused of pushing a chair into a Capitol police officer inside the building as the […]
North Dakota governor vetoes transgender pronouns bill
North Dakota’s Republican governor vetoed a bill that would generally prohibit public schools teachers and staff from referring to transgender students by pronouns other than those reflecting the sex assigned to them at birth. Gov. Doug Burgum’s veto on Thursday could be reversed by the state Legislature. If it became law, public school teachers and […]
Florida OKs bill to carry concealed guns without a permit
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Floridians will be able to carry concealed guns without a permit under a bill the Legislature sent to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. The governor, who is considering a presidential run, has said the issue is one of his priorities. The Senate passed the bill on a 27-13 vote. It will allow […]
Agreement in place to return Lolita the orca to the Pacific
MIAMI (AP) — An unlikely coalition of a theme park owner, animal rights group and NFL owner-philanthropist announced Thursday that a plan is in place to return Lolita — an orca that has lived in captivity at the Miami Seaquarium for more than 50 years — to her home waters in the Pacific Northwest. “I’m […]
Indiana boy, 5, found handgun and fatally shot baby brother
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — A 16-month-old boy was fatally shot by his 5-year-old sibling after the older child found a handgun in a northwestern Indiana apartment, police said. The circumstances of Tuesday’s fatal shooting of Isiah Johnson remained under investigation Thursday by the Lafayette Police Department, which does not plan to release additional information during […]
Helicopters in Kentucky crash are versatile Army workhorses
Two U.S. Army Black Hawk medical evacuation helicopters crashed during training Wednesday night in Kentucky, killing nine soldiers. Here are questions and answers about Black Hawks: WHAT IS THE BLACK HAWK? The Black Hawk is a twin-engine, four-bladed, medium-lift, utility helicopter developed for the U.S. Army since the 1970s by Sikorsky Aircraft of Stratford, Connecticut. […]
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Here's what you need to know about OCD and where to find help
It's fair to say that most people know what obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders generally are, but there's a lot more information than meets the eye about a mental health diagnosis that affects about one in every 100 adults in the United States.
5 common causes for chronic neck pain
Neck pain can debilitate one’s daily routine, yet 80% of people experience it in their lives and 20%-50% deal with it annually.
Valley Boys & Girls Club uses esports to help kids make healthy choices
KTAR’s Community Spotlight focuses on the Boys & Girls Club of the Valley and the work to incorporate esports into children's lives.
Company looking for oldest air conditioner and wants to reward homeowner with new one
Does your air conditioner make weird noises or a burning smell when it starts? If so, you may be due for an AC unit replacement.
Sports gambling can be fun for adults, but it's a dangerous game for children
While adults may find that sports gambling is a way to enhance the experience with more than just fandom on the line, it can be a dangerous proposition if children get involved in the activity.
Celebrate 50 years of Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade magic!
Since its first production in the early 1970s, the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe has been a staple of Valley traditions, bringing family fun and excitement to downtown Phoenix.