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Parts of Valley sees light showers, more chances of rain this weekend

As monsoon season wraps up, parts of the Valley received some rain Friday evening heading into the weekend.

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Arizona reports 2,916 new COVID-19 cases, 69 more deaths Saturday

Arizona health officials on Saturday reported 2,916 new COVID-19 cases and 69 additional deaths from the disease.

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SuElen Rivera

Peoria police officer catches man who jumped from 2nd story of burning home

Police in Peoria said one of their own rescued a man who jumped from the balcony of a burning home.

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Data Doctors

Here's how to get into geocaching, an outdoor and virtual treasure hunt

If you love the outdoors and treasure hunting or want a high-tech way to get the kids outside, geocaching is worth checking out.

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FuelFest announces rescheduled date for Chandler event

The automotive celebration hosted by Tyrese Gibson and Cody Walker of the "Fast and Furious" franchise will come to Chandler on December 4.

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Phoenix-based catering company launches gourmet meal delivery service

A Phoenix-based catering company that has provided services for corporate events, weddings and other gatherings for more than two decades recently announced the debut of a meal delivery service.

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Arizona reports 2,916 new COVID-19 cases, 69 more deaths Saturday

Arizona health officials on Saturday reported 2,916 new COVID-19 cases and 69 additional deaths from the disease.

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Kevin Stone

Arizona says it has plenty of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine supply for booster shots

Arizona has an ample supply of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for people eligible to get booster shots under new federal recommendations, the state health department said Friday.

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Back from rehab, Maricopa County Attorney Adel says she's staying on job

After returning from treatment for alcohol abuse, Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel said Friday she was confident in her ability to do her job and was not stepping down, as some have suggested.

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Arizona reports 2,998 new COVID-19 cases, 10 more deaths Friday

Arizona health officials on Friday reported 2,998 new COVID-19 cases and 10 additional deaths from the disease.

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Associated Press

Ongoing nursing shortage in Arizona sidelines non-COVID patient transfers

An ongoing nursing shortage in Arizona will likely keep non-COVID-19 patients from quickly getting transferred to more equipped hospitals.

3 days ago

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Former Tempe police detective dies after contracting West Nile virus

A former Tempe police detective has died after contracting West Nile virus, the department announced Thursday.

3 days ago

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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) carries the ball against Tennessee Titans cornerb...

Cardinals’ Rondale Moore muffs punt return after flag deflects ball

Rondale Moore was putting the blame on someone else for mishandling a punt. Replays indicated that Moore had a lot to complain about.

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Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) and offensive lineman Kelvin Beachum (68) get a laugh in during ...

Cardinals’ DeAndre Hopkins active, Kelvin Beachum inactive vs. Jaguars

Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is officially active for the Arizona's Week 3 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Phoenix Rising FC's Santi Moar (#7) playing against Tacoma Defiance in a USL Championship Pacific D...

Santi Moar’s 90th-minute winner clinches playoff berth for Phoenix Rising

Phoenix Rising FC officially qualified for the 2021 postseason with a 2-1 win Saturday night over Tacoma Defiance at Cheney Stadium.

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Running back Alex Fontenot #8 of the Colorado Buffaloes is tacked by defensive lineman Anthonie Coo...

‘More complete game’ leads ASU to win over Colorado in Pac-12 opener

Arizona State played its cleanest game of the year in Saturday night's 35-13 win over the Colorado Buffaloes at Sun Devil Stadium.

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Tayvian Cunningham #11 of the Arizona Wildcats is tackled by Trikweze Bridges #11 of the Oregon Duc...

Strong 4th quarter from No. 3 Oregon spoils Wildcats’ upset bid

The Wildcats were only trailing No. 3 Oregon 24-19 at one point, but then the Ducks took things over in the 4th quarter.

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EUGENE, OR - SEPTEMBER 25: Jordan McCloud #4 of the Arizona Wildcats runs with the ball against the...

Wildcats start McCloud at QB, fall on the road to No. 3 Oregon

The Arizona Wildcats started their third QB of the season in Jordan McCloud as they lost 41-19 on the road against No. 3 Oregon.

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Arizona Business

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Phoenix-based catering company launches gourmet meal delivery service

A Phoenix-based catering company that has provided services for corporate events, weddings and other gatherings for more than two decades recently announced the debut of a meal delivery service.

1 day ago

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Arizona Humane Society offering half-off adoption fees for dogs over 50 pounds through Sunday

As the Arizona Humane Society handles high capacity numbers, adoptions fees for some of its canines will be cut down through Sunday.

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SuElen Rivera

Macayo's in Ahwatukee aims to achieve Guinness World Records with 25-foot long chimichanga

Staff at Macayo's Mexican Food in Ahwatukee will attempt to earn the Guinness world record title for the longest chimichanga on Saturday with a 25-footlong deep-fried burrito, officials announced.

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KTAR.com

Scottsdale training city employees to recognize signs of trafficking

City employees in Scottsdale are being trained by Homeland Security Investigations and other agencies to spot, report and prevent human and sex trafficking.

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Taylor Tasler

Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce CEO credits roots for career success

Courage in culture sums up the story of Monica Villalobos, CEO of Arizona's Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and one of the most influential Hispanics in Arizona.

2 days ago

Kevin Stone

Arizona minimum wage rising by 65 cents to $12.80 in 2022

The minimum wage in Arizona is going up by more than 5% to $12.80 per hour in 2022, but it's not expected to affect hiring, according to one state business leader.

2 days ago

United States

Associated Press

Progress made on California fire that displaced thousands

REDDING, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters were gaining the upper hand Sunday on a forest fire that displaced thousands of people and destroyed more than 100 buildings near Shasta Lake in Northern California. Lighter winds and cooler temperatures slowed the Fawn Fire as it moves toward the shores of California’s largest man-made lake and away from […]

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Associated Press

Police: Utah football player killed in house party shooting

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A University of Utah football player has been killed in a shooting at a house party early Sunday, Salt Lake City police said. The shooting that killed Aaron Lowe occurred just after midnight, only hours after the Utes beat Washington State 24-13. Police said another victim in the attack was […]

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Associated Press

North Dakota stuntman known as Flying Farmer crashes on jump

MAKOTI, N.D. (AP) — The first car jumping attempt in five years by North Dakota’s version of Evil Knievel ended in disaster when the car driven my the man known as the Flying Farmer corkscrewed off the ramp and rolled. Authorities said John Smith, 57, was alert after the crash Saturday at a rural gravel […]

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Associated Press

Ex-Northwestern professor to stand trial in fatal stabbing

CHICAGO (AP) — A former Northwestern University professor is set to stand trial in the stabbing death of his boyfriend as part of what prosecutors said was a sexual fantasy he shared with another man who was charged in the case. Jury selection, opening statements and testimony from at least one witness were expected to […]

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Associated Press

The Latest: Pfizer close to big step toward kids' vaccine

WASHINGTON — Pfizer’s CEO says “it’s a question of days, not weeks” before the company and German partner BioNTech submit data to U.S. regulators for federal authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine for children age 5 to 11. That would be an important step toward starting vaccinations for those youngsters, especially with kids now back in […]

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Associated Press

FBI investigating Missouri cops who let dog bite Black man

WOODSON TERRACE, Mo. (AP) — The FBI has opened an investigation into the arrest of a Black man in Missouri during which cellphone video shows three white officers allowing a police dog to repeatedly bite him. Woodson Terrace police Chief Randy Halstead said in an email to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that his department was […]

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Arizona ranked as one of the worst states in the country for teachers

A personal finance website ranked Arizona as one of the worst states in the country for teachers, citing a high student-to-teacher ratio and educator turnover.

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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.

5 days ago

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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.

5 days ago

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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.

11 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.

12 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.

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Arizona Technology

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SRP's largest solar power plant in Arizona to be developed northwest of Flagstaff

Arizona public utility Salt River Project announced Wednesday the company's largest solar plant in the state will be developed northwest of Flagstaff.

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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.

7 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.

12 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.

14 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.

15 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.