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Arizona cities exchange fireworks for other showy July Fourth displays
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46 migrants found dead in abandoned trailer in San Antonio
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3 killed, dozens hurt in Amtrak train crash in Missouri
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Phoenix police involved in shooting near 52nd Street and Thomas Road
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Supreme Court's abortion ruling sets off new court fights
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Supreme Court backs coach in praying on field after games
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Groups want court to block Arizona 'personhood' law in wake of Roe ruling
An emergency motion was filed seeking to block a 2021 Arizona “personhood” law that abortion rights supporters fear will be used to halt all abortions.
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Crews take on 4 fires in 2 hours as storms move across Phoenix
Phoenix firefighters responded to a flurry of fires over a two-hour span Sunday as thunderstorms moved across the Valley.
Alex Weiner
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary to host Twilight Croc Walk Saturday
The Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary in north Scottsdale is hosting three Twilight Croc Walks in the coming weeks.
Tom Kuebel
Mesa, Phoenix ranked among best-run US cities, per WalletHub
Mesa and Phoenix both made the top 35 in a list of best-run cities in the nation compiled in a recent study.
Associated Press
Grand Canyon won't seek volunteers to kill bison this fall
A bison herd that lives almost exclusively in the northern reaches of Grand Canyon National Park won't be targeted for removal this fall.
Tom Kuebel
The Rose Garden cocktail lounge coming to US Bank Center in Phoenix
A new cocktail lounge will be opening in downtown Phoenix in the US Bank Building at the corner of Monroe Street and First Avenue.Featured KTAR News Content
Arizona Health
SuElen Rivera
Democratic Arizona gubernatorial Hobbs vows to protect women, providers following abortion ruling
Hours after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending almost 50 years of constitutional protections for abortions, Arizona candidate for governor Katie Hobbs vowed to protect women and health care providers if elected in this November's election.
KTAR.com
Scottsdale Community College launching new pharmacy tech training program
Scottsdale Community College announced this week the launch of a pharmacy technician training program.
Danny Shapiro
Women's health providers in Arizona halting abortions following Supreme Court ruling
Some women's health providers in Arizona are halting abortions following Friday's Supreme Court ruling that stripped away constitutional protections for women and left decisions on their legality to the states.
Adriana Gonzalez-Chavez | Cronkite News
Advocates spotlight hidden struggles of young caregivers
As America grows older, more people are becoming caregivers to a loved one in need – including young people thrust into a role for which they have little training or support.
Kevin Stone
Vitalant puts out a call for Phoenix-area donors to address critical blood shortage
With supplies low and hundreds of appointments across metro Phoenix unfilled, Vitalant put out a call Tuesday for donors to address a critical blood shortage.
KTAR.com
Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers to begin work on new Goodyear facility
Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers announced Monday the groundbreaking of its new health care facility in Goodyear.
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Associated Press
Diana Taurasi hits 7 3-pointers as Phoenix Mercury beat Indiana Fever
Diana Taurasi hit a season-high seven 3-pointers in the Phoenix Mercury's 83-71 win over the Indiana Fever on Monday night.
Associated Press
Reports: John Wall to sign with Clippers after being bought out by Rockets
All-Star guard John Wall will reportedly sign with the Los Angeles Clippers after being bought out by the Houston Rockets.
Sam Graveline
PFF: Tight end shaping up to be biggest position battle for Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals head into training camp expecting to have healthy competition at a handful of positions, including at tight end.
Associated Press
Matthew Wolff, Ortiz among the latest to join Saudi-backed LIV Golf
The Saudi-funded LIV Golf series has added 23-year-old Matthew Wolff and Oklahoma State's Eugenio Chacarra of Spain.
Jake Anderson
Phoenix Mercury sign forward Reshanda Gray, guard Jennie Simms
The Phoenix Mercury announced a pair of roster moves ahead of Monday night's game against the Indiana Fever.
Jake Anderson
Kyrie Irving opts into $36.5 million option with Brooklyn Nets, per reports
All-Star guard Kyrie Irving will be opting into his $36.5 million player option with the Brooklyn Nets, according to multiple reports.Arizona Business
Tom Kuebel
The Rose Garden cocktail lounge coming to US Bank Center in Phoenix
A new cocktail lounge will be opening in downtown Phoenix in the US Bank Building at the corner of Monroe Street and First Avenue.
Tom Kuebel
Developer chosen for P83 project near Peoria Sports Complex
The city of Peoria announced a partnership with Common Bond Development Group to redevelop an area near the Peoria Sports Complex.
SuElen Rivera
Phoenix café closing to make way for affordable housing apartment complex
A Phoenix café serving visitors for over eight years is closing shop and making way for an affordable housing apartment complex.
Kevin Stone
Mixed-use project near State Farm Stadium dubbed 'District at Sportsman’s Park, Glendale'
A planned mixed-used development in the shadow of State Farm Stadium will be known as “District at Sportsman’s Park, Glendale.”
Danny Shapiro
Phoenix gas station owner unsure how long he can keep price at $4.99 a gallon
A Phoenix gas station owner who has been thrust into the spotlight for his decision to keep gas prices at $4.99 a gallon isn't sure how much longer that will last.
KTAR.com
Arizona High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area brings awareness to fentanyl use in the Valley
KTAR's Community Spotlight this month focus on Shelly Mowrey and the drug use prevention programs she's developed over the past 20 years during her time at Arizona High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area.
United States
Associated Press
US House: Boebert primary, runoffs, incumbent vs. incumbent
WASHINGTON (AP) — In Colorado, Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert, one of the most polarizing members of Congress, is trying to beat back a challenge from a more mainstream Republican in her primary Tuesday. Two Republican House incumbents from Mississippi are facing primary runoffs to keep their seats, including one who voted in favor of a […]
Associated Press
Election 2022: Abortion central in first post-Roe primaries
DENVER (AP) — The midterm primary season enters a new, more volatile phase on Tuesday as voters participate in the first elections since the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision revoking a woman’s constitutional right to an abortion jolted the nation’s politics. In Colorado’s Republican U.S. Senate primary, voters are choosing between businessman Joe O’Dea and state […]
Associated Press
Jan. 6 panel to hold surprise hearing, present new evidence
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House panel investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection is holding a surprise hearing on Tuesday with an unidentified witness, cloaking the last-minute proceedings in extraordinary secrecy and raising expectations for new bombshells in the sweeping investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack. The unexpected hearing, scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday, was announced […]
Associated Press
Post Roe: Dems challenge GOP to show they care for mothers
The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade’s constitutional protections for abortion rights set off a contest between Democrats and Republicans going into the midterm elections over whose policies would do more to help vulnerable mothers and children. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., who heads the Republican campaign committee in the Senate, said GOP lawmakers […]
Associated Press
Ludacris' manager and 2 others shot, 1 fatally, in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) — A man was killed and two others were injured, including rap star Ludacris’ manager, in a parking lot shooting in an upscale neighborhood north of downtown Atlanta on Sunday night. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the men were all taken to hospitals, where one was pronounced dead. The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s […]
Associated Press
Marc Jacobs finds his Nietzsche at the NY Public Library
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s not every designer who can pull off framing a fashion show around a quote from Nietzsche. But Marc Jacobs has always had an outsized flair for drama. “We have art in order not to die of the truth,” the German philosopher once said, a line that Jacobs chose to highlight […]Podcasts
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Scottsdale Community College launching new pharmacy tech training program
Scottsdale Community College announced this week the launch of a pharmacy technician training program.
Associated Press
Arizona House Republicans back universal school voucher expansion
Republicans in the Arizona House approved a massive expansion of the state's private school voucher program Wednesday, voting to allow any of the state's 1.1 million public school students to apply to use public money to attend private schools.
Associated Press
Arizona Legislature begins hearings on state budget plan as deadline looms
The Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature began hearings Tuesday on a long-delayed state budget plan, which is short of votes and without a clear path to the finish line ahead of the July 1 deadline.Arizona Technology
Kim Komando
How to spot hidden cameras in your vacation rentals
If you're going on vacation any time soon, it's essential to know your rights regarding surveillance cameras in your rental.
Taylor Tasler
100 Club of Arizona unveils apps to help first responders with mental health issues
After a rough couple of years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 100 Club of Arizona is hoping to give back to the state's first responders by unveiling an app to deal with mental health issues.
Kim Komando
5 clever ways to use Echo and Alexa that you'll wish you knew sooner
Let's jump into five smart ways smart assistant Alexa can enhance your life, starting with your home's security.
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Most plumbing problems can be fixed with regular maintenance
Instead of waiting for a problem to happen, experts suggest getting a head start on your plumbing maintenance.
Carla Berg, MHS, Deputy Director, Public Health Services, Arizona Department of Health Services
Vaccines are safe if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
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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.