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FuelFest announces rescheduled date for Chandler event

The automotive celebration hosted by Tyrese Gibson and Cody Walker of the "Fast and Furious" franchise will come to Chandler on December 4.

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Phoenix-based catering company launches gourmet meal delivery service

A Phoenix-based catering company that has provided services for corporate events, weddings and other gatherings for more than two decades recently announced the debut of a meal delivery service.

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1 dead, 2 in critical condition after motorcycles collide in Phoenix

One person has died and two were hospitalized following a multi-vehicle accident in Phoenix Friday evening, authorities said.

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Odds of school virus flare-up lower with mask mandate, study says

Researchers say Arizona schools without mask requirements were several times more likely to experience COVID-19 outbreaks than schools with mandates in place when the current school year began.

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Arizona Humane Society offering half-off adoption fees for dogs over 50 pounds through Sunday

As the Arizona Humane Society handles high capacity numbers, adoptions fees for some of its canines will be cut down through Sunday.

1 day ago

Associated Press

GOP review finds no evidence Arizona election stolen from Trump

A Republican-backed election review in Arizona's largest county has failed to come up with proof to support former President Donald Trump's false claims of a stolen election.

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Arizona Health

Kevin Stone

Arizona says it has plenty of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine supply for booster shots

Arizona has an ample supply of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for people eligible to get booster shots under new federal recommendations, the state health department said Friday.

2 days ago

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Back from rehab, Maricopa County Attorney Adel says she's staying on job

After returning from treatment for alcohol abuse, Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel said Friday she was confident in her ability to do her job and was not stepping down, as some have suggested.

2 days ago

KTAR.com

Arizona reports 2,998 new COVID-19 cases, 10 more deaths Friday

Arizona health officials on Friday reported 2,998 new COVID-19 cases and 10 additional deaths from the disease.

2 days ago

Associated Press

Ongoing nursing shortage in Arizona sidelines non-COVID patient transfers

An ongoing nursing shortage in Arizona will likely keep non-COVID-19 patients from quickly getting transferred to more equipped hospitals.

2 days ago

KTAR.com

Former Tempe police detective dies after contracting West Nile virus

A former Tempe police detective has died after contracting West Nile virus, the department announced Thursday.

3 days ago

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Arizona reports 3,013 new COVID-19 cases, 69 more deaths Thursday

Arizona health officials on Thursday reported 3,013 new COVID-19 cases, the most in nearly two weeks, and 69 additional deaths from the disease.

3 days ago

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Phoenix Rising FC's Santi Moar (#7) playing against Tacoma Defiance in a USL Championship Pacific D...

Santi Moar’s 90th-minute winner clinches playoff berth for Phoenix Rising

Phoenix Rising FC officially qualified for the 2021 postseason with a 2-1 win Saturday night over Tacoma Defiance at Cheney Stadium.

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Running back Alex Fontenot #8 of the Colorado Buffaloes is tacked by defensive lineman Anthonie Coo...

‘More complete game’ leads ASU to win over Colorado in Pac-12 opener

Arizona State played its cleanest game of the year in Saturday night's 35-13 win over the Colorado Buffaloes at Sun Devil Stadium.

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Tayvian Cunningham #11 of the Arizona Wildcats is tackled by Trikweze Bridges #11 of the Oregon Duc...

Strong 4th quarter from No. 3 Oregon spoils Wildcats’ upset bid

The Wildcats were only trailing No. 3 Oregon 24-19 at one point, but then the Ducks took things over in the 4th quarter.

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EUGENE, OR - SEPTEMBER 25: Jordan McCloud #4 of the Arizona Wildcats runs with the ball against the...

Wildcats start McCloud at QB, fall on the road to No. 3 Oregon

The Arizona Wildcats started their third QB of the season in Jordan McCloud as they lost 41-19 on the road against No. 3 Oregon.

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Quarterback Jayden Daniels #5 of the Arizona State Sun Devils throws a pass during the first half o...

Jayden Daniels does it all for ASU in win against Colorado

ASU QB Jayden Daniels accounted for 311 total yards in the team's 35-13 win over the Colorado Buffaloes to open Pac-12 play.

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Henry Ramos #14 of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrates with teammates after a 7-2 win against the L...

Ketel Marte, Carson Kelly homer to lead D-backs past Dodgers 7-2

The D-backs won 7-2 over the Dodgers Saturday behind six strong innings from Zac Gallen and home runs from Ketel Marte and Carson Kelly.

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Arizona Business

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Phoenix-based catering company launches gourmet meal delivery service

A Phoenix-based catering company that has provided services for corporate events, weddings and other gatherings for more than two decades recently announced the debut of a meal delivery service.

21 hours ago

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Arizona Humane Society offering half-off adoption fees for dogs over 50 pounds through Sunday

As the Arizona Humane Society handles high capacity numbers, adoptions fees for some of its canines will be cut down through Sunday.

1 day ago

SuElen Rivera

Macayo's in Ahwatukee aims to achieve Guinness World Records with 25-foot long chimichanga

Staff at Macayo's Mexican Food in Ahwatukee will attempt to earn the Guinness world record title for the longest chimichanga on Saturday with a 25-footlong deep-fried burrito, officials announced.

1 day ago

KTAR.com

Scottsdale training city employees to recognize signs of trafficking

City employees in Scottsdale are being trained by Homeland Security Investigations and other agencies to spot, report and prevent human and sex trafficking.

2 days ago

Taylor Tasler

Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce CEO credits roots for career success

Courage in culture sums up the story of Monica Villalobos, CEO of Arizona's Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and one of the most influential Hispanics in Arizona.

2 days ago

Kevin Stone

Arizona minimum wage rising by 65 cents to $12.80 in 2022

The minimum wage in Arizona is going up by more than 5% to $12.80 per hour in 2022, but it's not expected to affect hiring, according to one state business leader.

2 days ago

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Associated Press

Turkey could buy more Russian missiles despite US warnings

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s president has said he would consider buying a second Russian missile system in defiance of strong objections by the United States. In an interview with American broadcaster CBS News, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey would have to decide its defense systems on its own. Speaking to correspondent Margaret Brennan in […]

2 hours ago

Associated Press

UK counts on vaccines, 'common sense' to keep virus at bay

LONDON (AP) — Britons are encouraged these days — though in most cases not required — to wear face coverings in crowded indoor spaces. But Prime Minister Boris Johnson regularly appears in the packed, poorly ventilated House of Commons cheek-by-jowl with other maskless Conservative lawmakers. For critics, that image encapsulates the flaw in the government’s […]

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Associated Press

Police investigate fatal fall of mother, son at ballpark

SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego police are investigating the deaths of a woman and her 2-year-old son Saturday after they fell from the third level of Petco Park, just as thousands of baseball fans were heading inside for a Padres game, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported. The woman, 40, and the boy were pronounced […]

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Associated Press

1 killed, WSU football player hurt in shooting near campus

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Authorities say a man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that killed one person and critically injured another near the Washington State University campus early Saturday morning. Police in Pullman, Washington, later identified the injured victim as 22-year-old Brandon C. Gray, a wide receiver on the school’s football team. […]

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Associated Press

Panel OKs Dems' $3.5T bill, crunch time for Biden agenda

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats pushed a $3.5 trillion, 10-year bill strengthening social safety net and climate programs through the House Budget Committee, but one Democrat voted “no,” illustrating the challenges party leaders face in winning the near unanimity they’ll need to push the sprawling package through Congress. The Democratic-dominated panel, meeting virtually Saturday, approved the […]

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Associated Press

NY police hold funeral for slain twin boys, continue probe

NEW YORK (AP) — Newborn twins were finally laid to rest on Saturday following a funeral service organized by the New York City police officers who are still working to find the person who killed the boys nearly a year ago. About 20 NYPD officers attended the services at a Bronx funeral home for the […]

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Arizona ranked as one of the worst states in the country for teachers

A personal finance website ranked Arizona as one of the worst states in the country for teachers, citing a high student-to-teacher ratio and educator turnover.

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Poll finds over half oppose Ducey's ban on mask mandates in Arizona schools

A poll of Arizonans showed more than half oppose Gov. Doug Ducey's ban on mask mandates in schools and withholding funds from districts that have mask requirements.

5 days ago

KTAR.com

Student-run restaurant at Scottsdale Community College reopens Tuesday

People will once again be able to taste creations from the young minds in the Scottsdale Community College culinary arts program as the student-run restaurant reopens for lunch service beginning Tuesday.

5 days ago

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Mesa High School evacuated after bomb threat called in

Mesa High School was evacuated Wednesday morning after a bomb threat was called in, authorities said.

11 days ago

SuElen Rivera

71 Arizona nonprofits receive grants totaling $123M, trustees announce

In surprise individual presentations, 71 Arizona nonprofits were informed they will receive one-time grants totaling $123 million, officials announced Monday.

12 days ago

Associated Press

Judge considering challenge to Arizona's school masks ban

A judge was considering whether to overturn several new Arizona laws that restrict the power of cities, counties and school districts to impose COVID-19 restrictions like mask mandates after hearing arguments in the case Monday.

12 days ago

Arizona Technology

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SRP's largest solar power plant in Arizona to be developed northwest of Flagstaff

Arizona public utility Salt River Project announced Wednesday the company's largest solar plant in the state will be developed northwest of Flagstaff.

3 days ago

Kim Komando

7 ways your smartphone can help you get things done

Let’s jump into seven uses for your phone that can make the day and whatever tasks are on hand simpler.

7 days ago

SuElen Rivera

Phoenix nonprofit partners with app for gardeners to donate food for hunger relief efforts

A nonprofit that works to overcome poverty in Phoenix has partnered with a mobile app that will allow gardeners to donate food to support local hunger relief efforts, officials announced Thursday.

12 days ago

Kim Komando

Scan photos and documents without buying a scanner

If you just need to get a digital copy of your license or some other document, I’ll show you how to do it with the tech you own instead of buying a scanner.

14 days ago

Ken Colburn, Data Doctors

A variety of tech makes deleting internet cookies a waste of time

The most common way your behavior is tracked is through the use of cookies, which are small text files that are placed in your computer with information about your online activities. Now there's fingerprinting.

15 days ago

KTAR.com

Electric-vehicle conversion company moving to Gilbert, hiring 300

A Tempe-based electric vehicle conversion manufacturer plans to move into a huge new facility in the East Valley before the end of year and then ramp up production by spring.