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Two lion cubs make debut into their habitat at Phoenix Zoo
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1 man dead after fatal multi-car crash involving semi-truck in Phoenix
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Man indicted on 44 counts of organized retail theft
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Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run collision in Phoenix early Saturday
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Missing mountain biker found dead within McDowell-Sonoran Preserve in Scottsdale
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Dead man's body pulled from Tempe Town Lake on Saturday morning
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Blanco Cocina + Cantina set to open 1st West Valley location
Blanco Cocina + Cantina will be bringing its Sonoran-inspired Mexican cuisine to the West Valley, with a Peoria location set to open on Wednesday.
Developer buys San Tan Valley land for modular apartment project
Curious about the future of San Tan Valley apartments? Western Retail Advisors bought land it will use for an upcoming 318-unit apartment complex.
West Valley teacher wins car through Vitalant's summer blood drive
Barbara Parrish was announced as the grand prize winner of a 2024 VW Jetta S on Wednesday following a Vitalant blood drive that ran from May 24-Sept. 6.
Hot dog! Scottsdale firefighters work for 7 hours to rescue dog trapped in house
An American Bulldog named Bella took quite a tumble on Tuesday. It took crews seven hours to rescue the Scottsdale dog from a hole she fell into.
Record daily heat streak in Phoenix nearing 20 as another mark shattered Friday
Phoenix's record daily heat streak is nearing 20 after another mark fell on Friday.
Missing Arizona man found dead 1 day after a related fatal police shooting
A missing Arizona man was found dead a day after a person connected to the case was shot and killed by police, authorities announced Friday.
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Arizona QB Noah Fifita takes blame for turnovers after loss to BYU: ‘I gotta fix a lot of things’
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita held himself accountable after the Wildcats' 41-19 loss to BYU on Saturday. Fifita had four turnovers in the loss.
NFL fines 49ers organization, Cardinals TE Trey McBride for unsportsmanlike conduct
The NFL fined the 49ers organization, Dre Greenlaw, Charvarius Ward and Cardinals tight end Trey McBride for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Defense can’t step up amid Jacob Manu’s ejection as Arizona falls to No. 14 BYU
Arizona's defense couldn't step up after linebacker Jacob Manu's ejection in the opening minutes as the Wildcats fell to BYU, 41-19, on Saturday.
Suns’ Devin Booker, Jusuf Nurkic, Grayson Allen, Josh Okogie out vs. Nuggets
Mike Budenholzer said Devin Booker, Jusuf Nurkic, Grayson Allen and Josh Okogie will be out for the Suns' preseason game against the Nuggets.
Cardinals elevate kicker Chad Ryland with Matt Prater questionable vs. Packers
The Cardinals elevated kicker Chad Ryland from the practice squad for the second straight week as Matt Prater is questionable with a knee injury.
Cardinals DT Bilal Nichols on defense: ‘We are starting to hit our mark’
Cardinals defensive tackle Bilal Nichols said the defense is playing well at the right time as they get ready to face the Green Bay Packers.
Arizona Votes
Former President Barack Obama coming to Arizona to campaign for Kamala Harris
Former President Barack Obama is coming to Arizona next week to support Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
Kamala Harris to Arizona: 'With your help, in 26 days, we will win'
Vice President Kamala Harris, who is looking to defeat Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election, rallied a group of followers in Arizona with a 25-minute speech on Thursday night.
AZ Political Podcast: Mike Noble reacts to the Arizona US Senate debate
On this week’s AZ Political Podcast, Mike Noble helps figure out if either Kari Lake or Ruben Gallego won Arizona’s U.S. Senate debate on Thursday night.
Arizona Business
Developer buys San Tan Valley land for modular apartment project
Curious about the future of San Tan Valley apartments? Western Retail Advisors bought land it will use for an upcoming 318-unit apartment complex.
Construction completed on West Valley industrial development with rail access
Construction of a 707,380-square-foot industrial project called West Summit at Surprise officially ended on Monday.
Arizona's 1st Seafood City Filipino supermarket coming to Chandler Fashion Center
Seafood City, a chain of Filipino markets, is expanding into Arizona. It will open up a massive store in Chandler in 2025.
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Arizona Health
Watch: Special roundtable on Prop 139, Arizona's abortion measure
There was no debate on Proposition 139, and so along with our partners at ABC15, KTAR News 92.3 FM is hosting a special hour-long program.
Proposition 139 looks to codify abortion rights into Arizona Constitution
Proposition 139 would constitutionally protect the right to an abortion in Arizona, which would provide a conclusion to an issue that has dominated the state since Roe v. Wade was overturned.
Phoenix Children's ranked 3rd best children's hospital in southwest U.S.
Phoenix Children’s Hospital was named one of the best children’s hospitals in the nation for the 14th straight year.
Arizona Education
Metro Phoenix schools, police grapple with new reality of traumatic threats
Metro Phoenix has fallen victim this school year to a new reality of increased, oftentimes sophisticated traumatic threats that disrupt learning, drain law enforcement resources and have communities on edge.
New survey shows where Arizona voters stand on education issues
A recent survey shows where Arizona voters agree on education issues, which one organization believes can help guide state lawmakers on policy.
68 people charged with trespassing related to April pro-Palestine protest at ASU
Dozens of people involved in an April pro-Palestine protest at Arizona State University in Tempe have been officially charged with trespassing.
Border and Immigration
Mayor of Douglas looks forward to showing Kamala Harris around his Arizona border city
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to visit Douglas, a city on the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona, on Friday. The city's mayor is looking forward to it.
Kamala Harris to visit border town of Douglas during upcoming Arizona trip
Vice President Kamala Harris will visit the border town of Douglas late Friday afternoon during her upcoming trip to Arizona, her campaign announced.
Kamala Harris should focus on economy, border during Arizona visit, political expert says
Republican political strategist Stan Barnes said he hopes Vice President Kamala Harris' economic plan takes center stage during her Arizona visit.
Watch: Proposition 314 debate in Arizona on border policy
Two legislators stated their cases during the Proposition 314 debate in Arizona on Sept. 19.
Proposition 314 would make it an Arizona crime to cross border outside of port of entry
Crossing the U.S.-Mexico border outside of a legal port of entry could become a state crime if voters pass Proposition 314 in the general election.
Arizona man indicted in human smuggling crash that killed migrant
An Arizona man has been indicted in a human smuggling crash that killed a migrant and injured more, authorities announced Wednesday.
Youth Violence
Mesa Police Department concludes 'Operation Safe Summer' initiative
Operation Safe Summer was an initiative the Mesa Police Department launched in order to help cut down on youth violence in the city.
Preston Lord Day observed in Chandler on what would have been his 17th birthday
The community is invited to observe Preston Lord Day in Chandler on Monday, which would have been the slain youth’s 17th birthday.
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.
Arizona Homeless News
Mayor says Phoenix will revamp its homelessness policing policy, prioritize social workers
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said the city is changing its strategy when it comes to homelessness policing in light of the DOJ report's findings.
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.
Arizona Technology
Metro Phoenix Verizon customers impacted by service issue
Metro Phoenix Verizon customers were among those impacted when the cellphone carrier experienced issues in multiple markets Monday morning.
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.
United States
Legislative majorities giving one party all the power are in play in several states
SHAWNEE, Kan. (AP) — After introducing herself at their front doors, Vanessa Vaughn West began her pitch to voters with a question: What issues are important to you? She heard frustration about rising local property taxes, a desire for smaller government and questions about affordable housing. West is a Democrat making her second run for […]
Volunteers bring solar power to Hurricane Helene's disaster zone
BAKERSVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Helene downed power lines and washed out roads all over North Carolina’s mountains, the constant din of a gas-powered generator is getting to be too much for Bobby Renfro. It’s difficult to hear the nurses, neighbors and volunteers flowing through the community resource hub he has […]
Determination to rebuild follows Florida's hurricanes with acceptance that storms will come again
VENICE, Fla. (AP) — No sooner had residents of the Bahia Vista Gulf condominium complex dug out and from Hurricane Helene than they were faced with the same daunting cleanup from new damage inflicted by Hurricane Milton. The beachfront units had been gutted, treated and dried out after Hurricane Helene and mounds of sand that […]
Trump hears at a Latino campaign event from someone who lived in the US illegally
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Minutes after Donald Trump delivered his standard warnings about drug dealers and criminals illegally crossing the border during a Saturday campaign event, the former president heard from someone who was once in the country illegally but now plans to vote for him. Elias Trujillo was one of several people who spoke […]
Macao's former top judge is elected as the Chinese casino hub's first leader born in mainland China
MACAO (AP) — Macao’s former top judge, Sam Hou Fai, was chosen as the Chinese casino hub’ s next leader in a largely ceremonial election on Sunday, setting him up to become the city’s first chief executive born in mainland China. Almost the entire election committee stacked with Beijing loyalists — 394 of 398 — […]
Historic ocean liner could soon become the world's largest artificial reef
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The conservancy that oversees a storied but aging ocean liner and its landlord have resolved a years-old rent dispute that will clear the way for a Florida county to turn the historic ship into the world’s largest artificial reef. A federal judge had ruled in June that the SS United States Conservancy […]
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