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Lawyer demands Fox apologize for Jan. 6 conspiracy theory
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Arizona's News Roundup: Phoenix and homelessness, Mayorkas tours southern border
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Bodies of Arizona couple found day after vehicle got stuck in floodwaters
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Woman shot to death, man injured near downtown Phoenix
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1 dead after early-morning fire in Mesa business complex
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Arizona high court rejects all but 1 of Kari Lake's election claims
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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.
Arizona marijuana products voluntarily recalled due to fungus concerns
Arizona’s marijuana industry is voluntarily recalling products due to Aspergillus, a fungus that can cause allergic reactions or infection.
Ne-Yo to open Johnny's Chicken & Waffles at Westgate in Glendale
Singer-songwriter Ne-Yo announced on Tuesday that Johnny's Chicken & Waffles will open in the West Valley at the end of the month.
Fossil Creek, San Pedro River segment water quality improves, leads to ADEQ delisting
Fossil Creek and the lower San Pedro River near Winkelman are now safe for recreation according to the ADEQ.
Here are the shows set for Valley's biggest concert stages
Here are all the headline acts set to perform at the Phoenix area's large-scale concert venues in the coming months.
Metal veterans Mudvayne to play Phoenix area for first time since 2009
Mudvayne's Psychotherapy Sessions Tour will stop at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix in August.
Arizona Business
Ne-Yo to open Johnny's Chicken & Waffles at Westgate in Glendale
Singer-songwriter Ne-Yo announced on Tuesday that Johnny's Chicken & Waffles will open in the West Valley at the end of the month.
Phoenix restaurant owner speaks about turmoil surrounding homeless encampment
As homelessness in downtown Phoenix rises, a restaurant shop owner is counting on change from officials to revitalize the heart of the city.
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.
Crust Simply Italian expanding with location in new downtown Mesa apartment complex
Crust Simply Italian is expanding with a location in a new downtown Mesa apartment complex coming in the fall.
Phoenix-based Nikola to complete battery manufacturing relocation to Arizona next month
Nikola Corporation is completing its battery manufacturing relocation from California to Arizona this spring.
Digital license plate company gets approval to sell in Arizona
Digital license plate company ReviverMX Inc. is now selling its smart license plates in Arizona after getting approval.
ArizonaSports.com
Arizona Cardinals agree to terms with LB Josh Woods on 1-year deal
The Arizona Cardinals and former Detroit Lions linebacker Josh Woods agreed to terms on a one-year deal, the team announced Thursday.
Suns crying foul hints at problems between their ears
The Suns have been tagged as a flopping, foul-hunting, fall-down-after-every-shot kind of team. You don’t think that comes with consequences?
Adama Bal leaving Wildcats via transfer portal
Sophomore guard Adama Bal marks the second Arizona Wildcat to enter the transfer portal, after averaging 2.5 points per game off the bench.
Report: Bills headlining Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins’ trade market
The Buffalo Bills are looking into a potential DeAndre Hopkins trade with the Arizona Cardinals, per report.
Trio of D-backs land on ESPN’s 2023 MLB Rank top 100 list
Zac Gallen and Ketel Marte made the MLB Rank top-100 list for 2023, but so did Corbin Carroll and his 32 games of MLB experience.
Connor McDavid’s 60th goal gives Coyotes OT loss to Oilers
The Arizona Coyotes dropped their second loss in a road back-to-back after Connor McDavid scored his 60th goal of the year in overtime.
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Arizona Education
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.
Pima County teenager wins Arizona Spelling Bee, will head to nationals with Chandler runner-up
An eighth grader from Pima County bested a field of 26 other students to capture the Arizona Spelling Bee over the weekend and advance to the national contest in June.
Arizona’s school vouchers program director working to address parent concerns
After her family benefited from Arizona’s school vouchers program for years, Christine Accurso is now working to ensure it works properly for other parents as the program’s new executive director.
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
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.
Kevin Robinson, Kesha Hodge Washington on way to winning Phoenix City Council seats
Initial results from the Phoenix City Council runoff showed Kevin Robinson and Kesha Hodge Washington on their way to claiming seats.
Arizona Technology
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.
These are the best and worst places to put home security cameras
You put a lot of trust in your home security cameras. Here's a list of where place them to ensure the essential spots are covered.
Phoenix College IT project lands over $4.2 million in federal grant funding
Phoenix College was awarded more than $4 million in grant funding to expand high-speed campus-related internet access and IT training and staffing, federal officials announced.
United States
Utah 1st state to try limiting teens access to social media
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah became the first state Thursday to sign into law legislation that attempts to limit teenagers’ access to social media sites. Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed a pair of measures that aim to limit when and where children can use social media and stop companies from luring kids to the […]
Appeals court blocks vaccine mandate for US gov't workers
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — President Joe Biden’s order that federal employees get vaccinated against COVID-19 was blocked Thursday by a federal appeals court. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans rejected arguments that Biden, as the nation’s chief executive, has the same authority as the CEO of a private corporation to require […]
Official: Willow oil project holds promise, faces obstacles
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Willow oil project on Alaska’s petroleum-rich North Slope is part of a “new era” of large-scale development in the region but it isn’t a sure thing, with litigation and costs among the factors that stand as potential impediments, a state official told lawmakers Thursday. John Crowther, deputy commissioner of the […]
Lawsuit challenges Florida ban on gender-affirming care
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Four families challenging Florida’s prohibition against puberty-blocking hormones and gender-affirming surgeries for minors filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against state health officials. The lawsuit filed in Tallahassee federal court against Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo and the state boards of medicine and osteopathic medicine claims the ban violates the equal protection […]
Wisconsin man pleads guilty to intimidating Black neighbors
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty Thursday to intimidating and interfering with Black residents who moved into a suburban Milwaukee apartment complex where he lived. William McDonald of West Allis faces up to 11 years in prison when he is sentenced on June 29, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District […]
Judge allows anonymous jury for Trump rape lawsuit trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Jurors’ names will be kept secret at the upcoming civil trial in a writer’s rape lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, a judge ruled Thursday, citing “a very strong risk” they would otherwise face harassment and more. Anonymous juries are unusual, particularly outside criminal cases. The Associated Press and the Daily […]
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Valley Boys & Girls Club uses esports to help kids make healthy choices
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Celebrate 50 years of Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade magic!
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