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NEW: 43 alleged sexual predators arrested across Valley as part of undercover operation
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2 suspects arrested after nearly 150 pounds of cocaine found during Arizona traffic stop
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Prepare for sticker shock if you are traveling this summer
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Aaron Lieberman suspends campaign for governor of Arizona
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Idaho trial for Chad and Lori Daybell delayed to January
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At long last, Depp jurors hear closings, begin deliberations
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Associated Press
Tribal request to halt Arizona copper mine work is denied
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A federal judge has rejected a request by Native American tribes to stop Toronto-based Hudbay Minerals Inc. from preparing a planned new Arizona copper mine’s site in the Santa Rita Mountains near Tucson. U.S. District Judge James Soto refused to issue a temporary restraining order and dismissed the lawsuit filed by […]
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Traffic on highway between Phoenix and Payson delayed because of brush fire
Traffic on State Route 87 was delayed Friday afternoon because of a brush fire along the route between Phoenix and Payson.
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Maricopa County approves additional $35M for affordable housing units
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors this week approved another $35 million in federal relief funding to develop more affordable housing units in the area.
Neetish Basnet | Cronkite News
Arizona gun sales expected to surge, again, after mass shootings
Gun sales in Arizona have surged in recent years and experts say they could jump again after recent mass shootings.
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Man arrested after 1,200 catalytic converters found in Phoenix storage unit
A man was arrested Thursday after police recovered over 1,200 catalytic converters in a Phoenix storage unit.
Taylor Tasler
Phoenix Police use virtual reality headsets to train for calls in the field
The Phoenix Police Department is one of the first law enforcement agencies in the country to use virtual reality to provide officers training in the field.Featured KTAR News Content
Arizona Health
Taylor Tasler
Arizona man hopes to help national research program diversify health care system
A national research program working with Banner Health and the University of Arizona aims to diversify the health care system and one Arizona man hopes he can be a part of that change.
Taylor Kinnerup
Valley oncologist opts for double mastectomy to avoid family history of cancer
May is National Women's Health Month and one Valley oncologist opted for a double mastectomy as a way to minimize her risk of breast cancer and take control of her health.
Taylor Tasler
Public-private partnership in the Valley looking to make grilling a little greener
The summer season usually means firing up the grill for some barbecue and now public and private leaders in Arizona are partnering to figure out how to make grilling better for the environment.
Associated Press
78,000 pounds of infant formula arrives in US
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A military plane carrying enough specialty infant formula for more than half a million baby bottles arrived Sunday in Indianapolis, the first of several flights expected from Europe aimed at relieving a shortage that has sent parents scrambling to find enough to feed their children. President Joe Biden authorized the use of […]
Associated Press
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey OK's ban on school COVID-19 vaccines
Arizona's Republican governor has signed legislation that will prevent state health officials from ever adding a COVID-19 vaccine to the list of required school inoculations and bar face mask mandates in any buildings operated by state or local governments.
SuElen Rivera
Arizona politicians react to judge ruling Title 42 asylum restrictions must continue
Arizona politicians on Friday reacted to a judge's decision to not end Title 42, a pandemic-related border restrictions that prevents migrants from seeking asylum in the United States on grounds of halting the spread of COVID-19.
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Arizona Cardinals’ J.J. Watt, Zach Ertz at odds over ‘Donutgate’
Arizona Cardinals star J.J. Watt had some issues with tight end Zach Ertz over "Donutgate" on Friday in the locker room.
Arizona Sports
Arizona baseball comes from behind to beat ASU in Pac-12 Tournament
Arizona came from behind to beat Arizona State 8-6 Friday night in an elimination game at the Pac-12 Tournament.
Kellan Olson
JaVale McGee on charity softball game, end to season, future with Suns
JaVale McGee told Arizona Sports about his Juglife Foundation, its charity softball game at Chase Field, his free agency and more.
Wills Rice
D-backs recall LHP Tyler Holton from Triple-A Reno, option RHP Luis Frias
The Arizona Diamondbacks have recalled LHP Tyler Holton from Triple-A Reno and optioned RHP Luis Frias in a corresponding move on Friday.
Sam Graveline
Coyotes offseason primer: Free agents, trade options and draft picks galore
It could be another offseason filled with transactions for the Arizona Coyotes after the team finished the season with a 25-50-7 record.
Jake Anderson
Rick Schantz eager to right Phoenix Rising’s ship: ‘It’s our Sparta moment’
Phoenix Rising FC manager Rick Schantz is eager to right the ship of his club, which has now lost three straight matches in all competitions.Arizona Business
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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.
Kevin Stone
Look! Up in the Arizona sky! It's a Walmart delivery drone!
Walmart announced plans to launch, literally, a delivery service using aerial drones in Arizona and five other states.
KTAR.com
Owner of BBB Fashion stores in Arizona pleads guilty to tax evasion
The business owner of a chain of clothing stores around Arizona pleaded guilty earlier this year to tax evasion, authorities said Tuesday.
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Sam Fox to open location for pizza venture Fly Bye To Go in Arcadia this fall
Valley restaurateur Sam Fox will open a location for takeout pizza venture Fly Bye To Go in the Arcadia neighborhood in Phoenix this fall.
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Large indoor pickleball facility now open in Chandler
Grab those paddles as one of the largest dedicated indoor pickleball facilities in the country is now open in Chandler.
Kevin Stone
Game maker developing Scottsdale version of Monopoly, and you can help
A game maker is looking for Scottsdale's versions of Boardwalk, Park Place and other board spaces for a new version of Monopoly.
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Associated Press
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn.; Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J.; former Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings Blake; Tony Monalto, president of Stand with Parkland. __ CBS’ “Face the Nation” — Murphy; Rep. Val Demings, D-Fla.; Gov. Asa Hutchinson, R-Ark.; Ronnie Garza, […]Associated Press
Officials: Ex-Alaska attorney general faces abuse charges
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A special prosecutor said Friday that he has filed charges of sexual abuse of a minor in the third degree against former Alaska Attorney General Clyde “Ed” Sniffen. Gregg Olson said the charges were filed Friday but he did not yet have a stamped copy of the documents or a case […]
Associated Press
AP source: Lakers choose Darvin Ham as next head coach
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A person with knowledge of the decision says Darvin Ham has accepted an offer to be the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. The person spoke with The Associated Press on Friday on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been publicly announced. The 48-year-old Ham is getting […]
Associated Press
17 years post-Katrina, New Orleans-area protections complete
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Seventeen years after Hurricane Katrina flooded New Orleans, the Army Corps of Engineers has completed an extensive system of floodgates, strengthened levees and other protections. The 130-mile (210-kilometer) ring is designed to hold out storm surge of about 30 feet (9 meters) around New Orleans and suburbs in three parishes. It […]Associated Press
Nevada student says anonymous gun tips used to bully him
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A high school honors student in Nevada said in federal court that he’s being bullied by students and harassed by campus administrators who search him for a gun every time someone identifies him on a state hotline that invites anonymous reports of school threats. “I’m a student, not a threat,” Reno […]
Associated Press
AP FACT CHECK: NRA speakers distort gun and crime statistics
WASHINGTON (AP) — Speakers at the National Rifle Association annual meeting assailed a Chicago gun ban that doesn’t exist, ignored security upgrades at the Texas school where children were slaughtered and roundly distorted national gun and crime statistics as they pushed back against any tightening of gun laws. A look at some of the claims: […]Podcasts
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Arizona Education
Morgan Fischer | Cronkite News
Arizona near bottom of K-12 student spending list for 2020, Census says
Arizona was again among the worst states in the nation for per pupil spending on K-12 education in 2020, and advocates aren't surprised.
Taylor Tasler
Arizona schools chief Hoffman concerned about staffing next fall amid teacher shortage
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman said Monday she’s worried there won’t be enough teachers for next school year amid a shortage.
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California teen has graduation ceremony in Arizona hospital
A California high school student hospitalized in Phoenix with paralyzing injuries received his diploma on Saturday.Arizona Technology
Kevin Stone
Look! Up in the Arizona sky! It's a Walmart delivery drone!
Walmart announced plans to launch, literally, a delivery service using aerial drones in Arizona and five other states.
Taylor Tasler
Public-private partnership in the Valley looking to make grilling a little greener
The summer season usually means firing up the grill for some barbecue and now public and private leaders in Arizona are partnering to figure out how to make grilling better for the environment.
Jimena Vera I Special for Cronkite News
More Phoenix school districts adding electric buses to their fleets
School districts across Phoenix are working to change their bus fleets to electric, and parents are on board.
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Carla Berg, MHS, Deputy Director, Public Health Services, Arizona Department of Health Services
Update your child’s vaccines before kindergarten
So, your little one starts kindergarten soon. How exciting! You still have a few months before the school year starts, so now’s the time to make sure students-to-be have the vaccines needed to stay safe as they head into a new chapter of life.
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?
Christina O’Haver
Stroke month: Experts call attention to stroke prevention
Every 40 seconds—that’s how often someone has a stroke in the United States. It’s the fifth leading cause of death among Americans, with someone dying of a stroke every 3.5 minutes.
Arizona Division of Problem Gambling
Arizona Division of Problem Gambling provides exclusion solution for young sports bettors
Sports betting in Arizona opened a new world to young adults, one where putting down money on games was as easy as sending a text message.
Carla Berg, MHS, Deputy Director, Public Health Services, Arizona Department of Health Services
ADHS mobile program brings COVID-19 vaccines and boosters to Arizonans
The Arizona Department of Health Services and partner agencies are providing even more widespread availability by making COVID-19 vaccines available in neighborhoods through trusted community partners.