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Here's what you need to know about end of Facebook Trusted Contacts feature
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Treasured de Kooning painting ready for display for first time since 1985 theft in Arizona
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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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43 alleged sexual predators arrested across Valley as part of undercover operation
Federal and local authorities teamed up to 43 arrests as part of an undercover operation targeting alleged sexual predators in metro Phoenix.
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.
Danny Shapiro
Phoenix temperatures expected to dip as Memorial Day weekend unfolds
After a toasty start, temperatures in metro Phoenix are expected to dip over the course of Memorial Day weekend, according to weather experts.
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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.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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Character Counts
JaVale McGee takes BP ahead of charity softball game at Chase Field
Phoenix Suns center JaVale McGee will host his Water For Life Charity Softball Game at Chase Field on June 22. Tickets are already on sale.
Kellan Olson
Long ball plagues Madison Bumgarner in D-backs’ loss to Dodgers
The Diamondbacks' power has been a huge plus to start the season but they got a taste of their own medicine from the Dodgers on Friday.
Associated Press
Heat force Game 7 behind Jimmy Butler’s 47 points in win over Celtics
Jimmy Butler had 47 points in the Miami Heat's 111-103 Game 6 win over the Boston Celtics on Friday night to force a decisive Game 7.
Wills Rice
D-backs’ Daulton Varsho removed vs. Dodgers with shoulder soreness
D-backs' Daulton Varsho was removed with right shoulder soreness during the fifth inning of Friday's contest against the Dodgers.
Haboob Blog
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.
Associated Press
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.Arizona Business
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.
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.
KTAR.com
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.
KTAR.com
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
Ex-Proud Boys leader to stay jailed until Capitol riot trial
The former top leader of the Proud Boys will remain jailed while awaiting trial on charges that he conspired with other members of the far-right extremist group to attack the U.S. Capitol and stop Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s presidential victory, a federal judge has ruled. Henry “Enrique” Tarrio poses a danger to the public […]
Associated Press
Biden tells Delaware grads to step up, 'now it's your hour'
NEWARK, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden told graduates Saturday at his alma mater, the University of Delaware, that “now it’s your hour,” as he encouraged young people in the United States to help the country live up to its ideals. Speaking to more than 6,000 graduates, and with the nation mourning victims of two […]
Associated Press
Deaths of 3 women in early heat wave raise questions, fears
CHICAGO (AP) — Temperatures barely climbed into the 90s and only for a couple of days. But the discovery of the bodies of three women inside a Chicago senior housing facility this month left the city looking for answers to questions that were supposed to be addressed after a longer and hotter heat wave killed […]
Associated Press
Kansas equity efforts bring little change after George Floyd
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — First she saw the graphic cellphone video showing Ahmaud Arbery’s shooting death in Georgia, then news that Breonna Taylor had been shot in her Kentucky home during a botched drug raid. But when Teresa Parks watched videos of the white Minneapolis police officer pressing his knee onto a Black man’s neck, […]
Associated Press
Pandemic has lingering toll on smaller National Spelling Bee
Dev Shah’s dream of returning to the Scripps National Spelling Bee ended in a soccer stadium, of all places. On a cool, windy February day with occasional rain showers, Dev spent five miserable hours spelling outdoors at Exploria Stadium, the home of Major League Soccer’s Orlando City club, ultimately finishing fourth in a regional bee […]
Associated Press
In Georgia, 2 Black candidates to compete for Senate seat
COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) — Wayne Black was one of the few African Americans in the crowd as about 100 people gathered recently at the Republican Party headquarters near Columbus, Georgia, to hear from U.S. Senate candidate and football legend Herschel Walker. A member of the Muscogee County Republican Executive Committee, Black said he found a […]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.
KTAR.com
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.