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Arizona AG Mayes warns that she will prosecute individuals who threaten election workers
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Phoenix man accused of killing girlfriend's 18-month-old child
A Phoenix man was arrested Thursday for allegedly causing the death of his girlfriend's young child, authorities said.
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Arizona municipal league opposes bills to ban local grocery, rent taxes
The director of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns said state lawmakers are taking the wrong route trying to pull the plug on food and rent taxes.
Taylor Kinnerup
Arizona's News Roundup Special: All the Super Bowl events happening in metro Phoenix
In this special edition podcast, KTAR News walks you through all the upcoming events for Super Bowl LVII in Glendale.
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Get your gumbo on at Angry Crab Shack Southwest Cajun Fest in Chandler
Chandler is bringing a bit of New Orleans to the weekend with the Angry Crab Southwest Cajun Fest.
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Watch: Arizona AG Kris Mayes talks Super Bowl safety, threats against election workers
Kris Mayes joins The Mike Broomhead Show on Friday to discuss safety for the Super Bowl in Glendale and more.
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Teenager arrested in fatal West Valley shooting from 2020
A teenager was arrested in connection with a fatal West Valley shooting more than two years ago, authorities said.
Arizona Business
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Putting World, with 18-hole indoor course, opens in Scottsdale
Putting World, a new putting venue featuring an 18-hole indoor course, opened in Scottsdale.
Kevin Stone
2022 WM Phoenix Open drove economic impact of over $450M, study finds
The WM Phoenix Open pumped nearly half a billion dollars into the local economy last year, according to an economic impact study.
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Breakfast restaurant Over Easy plans to open 3 Valley locations this year
Breakfast and brunch restaurant Over Easy announced plans to open three new locations across the Valley this year.
Danny Shapiro
Arizona Chamber of Commerce president says Super Bowl could bring state up to $1 billion
Danny Seiden, president and CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce, projects the state to strongly benefit from the Super Bowl.
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Maricopa County allocates over $7.5M for career education programs
Maricopa County recently allocated more than $7.5 million in federal funding for two career development educational programs.
Kevin Stone
Real estate firm JLL completes move into Phoenix's The Grove development
Global real estate services firm JLL announced that it has finished moving its Arizona operations into Phoenix's The Grove development.
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Jake Anderson
Coyotes’ Clayton Keller, ‘Happy Gilmore’ just tap it in at NHL All-Star event
The 2023 NHL All-Star Skills Competition added a new wrinkle this year with what the league is calling "Pitch 'n Puck."
Kellan Olson
Phoenix Suns respond with complete effort to beat Boston Celtics
It was going to take their full arsenal in a shorthanded state to come out with a win, and that's what the Suns deployed on the Celtics.
Jake Anderson
Suns bench drops 36 points in road win over Celtics
The Phoenix Suns got a big boost from their bench in a 106-94 win over the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Friday night.
Associated Press
Super Bowl betting on props is increasing in popularity
The Super Bowl draws a larger portion of casual bettors than other American sporting events, as the game's appeal goes beyond pro gamblers.
Jake Anderson
D.J. Foster is ‘living proof of concept’ for Kenny Dillingham’s recruiting pitch to ASU
If there ever was a perfect mentor for ASU players other than a coach, it's a guy who has been in their shoes before, in this exact building before and went on to live the dream of playing in the NFL.
Tyler Drake
2023 NFL Mock Draft Tracker: What will the Cardinals do with 3rd pick?
A look at the players being mocked to the Arizona Cardinals at No. 3 overall in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Arizona Education
Griselda Zetino
Empty seats: COVID pandemic not the only reason for spike in chronic absenteeism in Arizona
The number of Arizona students missing school has skyrocketed over the last few years. The COVID pandemic isn’t the only reason.
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Dozens of Arizona public schools taking part in education job fair
The Arizona Department of Education is hosting a job fair this weekend and applicants could be offered work on the spot.
SuElen Rivera
5 Arizona universities get $43.1M in scholarship funding for 900 student nurses
Five Arizona universities received a combined $43.1 million in funding to pay tuition for 900 nursing students.
Griselda Zetino
Empty seats: Chronic absenteeism spikes in Arizona schools in recent years
Chronic absenteeism is a problem in Arizona. The issue, defined as missing 10% of the school year, skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Maricopa County allocates over $7.5M for career education programs
Maricopa County recently allocated more than $7.5 million in federal funding for two career development educational programs.
KTAR.com
ASU receives $5.5M in funding to help fill nursing needs
Arizona State University was awarded over $5 million to pay tuition and fees for 104 students, the school announced.
Arizona Health
SuElen Rivera
5 Arizona universities get $43.1M in scholarship funding for 900 student nurses
Five Arizona universities received a combined $43.1 million in funding to pay tuition for 900 nursing students.
Associated Press
President Biden announces COVID-19 emergencies to end May 11
President Joe Biden informed Congress on Monday that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11.
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Arizona falls short in annual Lung Association tobacco report card
Arizona lags behind in policies that prevent and reduce tobacco use, according to the American Lung Association’s latest report.Podcasts
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Kevin Stone
Maricopa County's Clint Hickman on election threats: 'It has to stop'
Clint Hickman, chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, said he's sick and tired of threats aimed at elections workers who are just doing their jobs.
Kevin Stone
Arizona lawmaker proposes test to see how long hand count would take
An Arizona lawmaker is proposing legislation that would pit man against machine in a ballot-counting showdown.
SuElen Rivera
Arizona Secretary of State Fontes calls for investigation into Kari Lake over election signatures
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes called for an investigation into Kari Lake on Monday after she posted photos of voter signatures.Arizona Technology
Kim Komando
This is how to safely remove your ex from shared accounts
When a relationship ends, tech lives also need to be untangled - the longer you’re with someone, the more accounts, passwords, and devices you share.
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Arizona Attorney General's Office says it will continue using mass surveillance program
The Arizona Attorney General's Office said a mass surveillance program it engineers will continue despite a report this week claiming the operation is illegal.
Kim Komando
5 common mistakes that are slowing down your Wi-Fi
If only the calendar flipping over to a new year erased our tech problems. But you can do a lot to make your digital life easier in 2023.
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Associated Press
A surprising burst of US hiring in January: 517,000 jobs
WASHINGTON (AP) — For nearly a year, the Federal Reserve has been on a mission to cool down the job market to help curb the nation’s worst inflation bout in four decades. The job market hasn’t been cooperating. Consider what happened in January: The government said Friday that employers added a sizzling 517,000 jobs last […]
Associated Press
$580M headed to 15 Native American tribes to fulfill water rights
Fifteen Native American tribes will get a total of $580 million to fund settlements that ensure access to water that's legally theirs.
Associated Press
Biden's handwritten notes part of classified documents probe
Some of President Joe Biden's handwritten notes are now a part of a special counsel’s investigation into the handling of classified documents.
Associated Press
Punxsutawney Phil sees shadow on Groundhog Day, predicting longer winter
Punxsutawney Phil’s “inner circle” summoned him from his tree stump at dawn on Groundhog Day to learn if he has seen his shadow.
Associated Press
Job market still hot, December openings rise to 11 million
U.S. job openings rose to 11 million in December, delivering a setback to the Federal Reserve's effort to cool a hot job market.
Associated Press
Is pumping Mississippi River water to the west a solution or dream?
Amid a major drought in the Western U.S., a proposed solution comes up repeatedly: large-scale river diversions.
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Sports gambling can be fun for adults, but it's a dangerous game for children
While adults may find that sports gambling is a way to enhance the experience with more than just fandom on the line, it can be a dangerous proposition if children get involved in the activity.
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Celebrate 50 years of Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade magic!
Since its first production in the early 1970s, the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe has been a staple of Valley traditions, bringing family fun and excitement to downtown Phoenix.
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How high-speed fiber internet edges out cable for everyday use
In a world where technology drives so much of our daily lives, a lack of high-speed internet can be a major issue.
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