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Phoenix's record streak of 100-degree days nears end after making it through weekend
The record-shattering streak of 100-degree days in Phoenix is running out of steam after reaching 112 days on Sunday.
NB Loop 303 reopens after investigation into West Valley crash involving motorcycle
Part of the Loop 303 in the West Valley was closed for several hours Monday morning after a crash involving a motorcycle, authorities said.
Man hospitalized after Phoenix shooting, suspect still at large
A man was taken to a hospital and is receiving treatment after being shot in Phoenix on Saturday night, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
Desert Farm Lights returning to West Valley for 3rd straight year
The holiday spirit is primed to return to the West Valley, as Desert Farm Lights will make its third appearance this winter.
Several upcoming Tempe road closures as Smith Road improvement project continues
Drivers prepare yourselves, as the Smith Road improvement project in Tempe will see several closures through the first week of October.
Real estate developer opens Valley office, plans multiple hotels
West77 Partners has opened an office in Scottsdale as it plans on building several hotels in the Phoenix market in the next several years.
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Ron Wolfley, Dave Pasch to call broadcast of Cardinals’ flag football game Tuesday
Arizona Cardinals broadcasters Ron Wolfley and Dave Pasch will be on the call for the Cardinals Girls High School Flag Football Game of the Week.
Arizona State football entering Big 12 play with earned expectations
In less than a month, Arizona State football has gone from being picked to finish last in the conference to entering Week 4 as one of seven unbeaten teams in the Big 12.
College football bowl game projections: ESPN has ASU reaching postseason for 1st time since 2021
ESPN projects possible bowl game matchups for 2024, which has ASU making the postseason for the first time since 2021.
D-backs option catcher Adrian Del Castillo, recall reliever Scott McGough
The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned rookie catcher Adrian Del Castillo to Triple-A Reno on Monday and recalled reliever Scott McGough.
Bryce Young benched by Panthers, Andy Dalton to take over at quarterback
The Carolina Panthers have decided to bench 2023 No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young after the second-year quarterback's rough start to the season.
Diamondbacks’ Wild Card scoreboard watching guide: Schedules for Padres, Mets, Braves
The Diamondbacks have 13 games left on the schedule, but which teams will their fellow NL Wild Card contenders play down the stretch.
Arizona Votes
Gwen Walz to campaign in 3 Arizona cities on Monday
Gwen Walz, wife of Democratic vice presidential nominee candidate Tim Walz, will campaign in three Arizona cities on Monday.
Abortion rights primary focus for Doug Emhoff in Tucson visit
Doug Emhoff visited Tucson on Thursday and delivered a speech on the importance of reproductive freedoms in this year's election.
Donald Trump, back in Arizona, speaks on presidential debate, tax exemptions
Donald Trump made a return to the border state of Arizona on Thursday, speaking to supporters in the Democratic-friendly city of Tucson.
Arizona Business
Real estate developer opens Valley office, plans multiple hotels
West77 Partners has opened an office in Scottsdale as it plans on building several hotels in the Phoenix market in the next several years.
Utah coworking operator Kiln to open second Arizona location
Kiln is nearing the opening date of its second Phoenix-area location, this one at Camelback Colonnade.
Texas-based Rusty Taco hopes to start adding Arizona locations
Rusty Taco, a growing fast-casual chain based out of Dallas, already has a small presence in the Valley but has targeted Phoenix, and the whole state of Arizona, as a growth market.
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Arizona Health
ACT Medical Park opening in Chandler to provide advanced imaging services
The grand opening for a new medical park in Chandler called the ACT Medical Park near Pecos and McQueen roads will be held on Sept. 19.
HonorHealth to take control of multiple Valley hospitals from Steward
HonorHealth announced Wednesday it has agreed to take operational control of multiple Valley hospitals under the Steward Health Care shield.
New cancer research center opening to serve West Valley patients
A new cancer center in Goodyear opening to offer comprehensive services, such as genetic counseling, chemotherapy and more, to patients.
Arizona Education
West Valley district building its 8th elementary school
A West Valley school district is set to break ground Friday on a new elementary school in Goodyear. It's named after a 38-year district employee.
Threats to Buckeye schools circulating online are not credible, police say
Threats to Buckeye schools that have been making the rounds online this week are not credible, authorities said Wednesday.
Prosecutors won’t pursue charges against Buckeye principal accused of luring minor
Prosecutors said Monday they won’t pursue charges against a former Buckeye principal who was arrested last week for allegedly luring a minor.
Border and Immigration
DHS says new Biden-Harris executive action could help fight flow of fentanyl over border
New executive actions from the Biden-Harris administration will help fight the flow of fentanyl over the U.S.-Mexico border, authorities said.
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema hopes bipartisan immigration bill gets new life beyond her tenure
U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona said Wednesday she hopes the spirit of her failed bipartisan immigration legislation lives on beyond her time in office.
Arizona political expert: Donald Trump let Kamala Harris off easy on immigration issue
An Arizona political expert thinks Donald Trump let Kamala Harris off the hook on the issue of immigration during Tuesday’s presidential debate.
Arizona receives $47M more in federal funding to support border communities
Arizona is set to benefit from a rush of $47 million in federal funding for border communities, the Department of Homeland Security said.
Arizona border ballot measure has strong support from voters, new poll finds
An Arizona border ballot measure that would criminalize entering the state from Mexico outside a port of entry has strong voter support, a new poll says.
Border arrests are expected to rise from August but are hovering near 4-year lows
Border arrests are expected to rise slightly from July, officials said, but the numbers are hovering near four-year lows.
Youth Violence
Valley leaders push for harsher punishments for group attacks, youth violence
Maricopa County's top attorney wants Arizona lawmakers to inflict harsher punishments on suspects involved in group attacks.
Tempe responds to youth violence with restrictive brass knuckles ban
Tempe is the latest East Valley community to enact a brass knuckles ban in response to the youth violence issue.
Here's a timeline of everything involving Preston Lord, Gilbert Goons, East Valley youth violence
Here's a timeline of everything involving Preston Lord, the Gilbert Goons and youth violence that has occurred in the East Valley.
Arizona Homeless News
ID service helped over 8,300 unhoused people in Arizona in first year
Over 8,300 unhoused people have benefitted from the Homeless ID project in its first year, officials announced on Thursday.
Appeals court upholds injunction against city of Phoenix in Zone homeless encampment case
An Arizona court affirmed a permanent injunction that requires the city of Phoenix to prevent another homeless encampment from emerging in the area known as the Zone.
Supreme Court permits sleeping bans on people experiencing homelessness
The Supreme Court decided on Friday that cities can enforce bans on people sleeping outdoors in West Coast areas where shelter space is lacking.
Arizona Technology
Cybersecurity team including students, faculty from ASU wins $2 million in international contest
A 25-person team of cybersecurity experts called Shellphish, which includes students from ASU, won a jackpot at a hacking competition last month.
Waymo expands curbside robotaxi service hours at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to 24/7
Travelers can now catch Waymo robotaxis directly to and from the terminals at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 24 hours a day.
Arizona State University receives $800,000 to improve hydrogen turbine performance
Arizona State University received $800,000 in federal funding to support the increased use of clean hydrogen in industrial and power sectors.
United States
Arrests for illegal border crossings jump 3% in August, suggesting decline may be bottoming out
WASHINGTON (AP) — Arrests for illegal border crossings from Mexico rose slightly in August, authorities said Monday, ending a stretch of five straight months of declines and signaling that flows may be leveling off. The Border Patrol made 58,038 arrests on the Mexican border during the month, hovering near four-year lows but up 2.9% from […]
Husband indicted in Virginia double homicide nearly a year after au pair's arrest
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A Virginia man was indicted in the killing of his wife and another man at the married couple’s Fairfax County home, authorities said Monday, nearly a year after the family’s au pair was charged in the case. A grand jury indicted Brendan Banfield on the charge of aggravated murder in the […]
Court reinstates Arkansas ban of electronic signatures on voter registration forms
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court has reinstated an Arkansas rule prohibiting election officials from accepting voter registration forms signed with an electronic signature. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday afternoon issued an administrative stay of a preliminary injunction that a federal judge issued against the rule adopted earlier […]
Delaware judge sets parameters for looming trial in Smartmatic defamation lawsuit against Newsmax
The judge presiding over a defamation lawsuit pitting an electronic voting machine manufacturer targeted by allies of former President Donald Trump against a conservative news outlet that aired accusations of vote manipulation in the 2020 election set several parameters for an impending trial Monday. Superior Court Judge Eric Davis also told attorneys for Florida-based Smartmatic […]
Blinken is heading back to the Middle East, this time without fanfare or a visit to Israel
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to Egypt on Tuesday for his 10th trip to the Middle East since the war in Gaza began nearly a year ago, this one aimed partly at refining a proposal to present to Israel and Hamas for a cease-fire deal and release of hostages. Unlike in […]
Defense questions police practices as 3 ex-officers stand trial in Tyre Nichols' death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Defense attorneys tried to poke holes in officer training practices and policies while questioning a police lieutenant Monday during the trial of three former Memphis officers charged with federal civil rights violations in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols. Larnce Wright testified for his third day in the federal trial of […]
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