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NEW: City to celebrate northwest Phoenix light rail extension opening
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Tyler Kamp becomes first Democrat to enter 2024 race for Maricopa County sheriff
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Inflation slowed further in December as an economic 'soft landing' moves into sharper focus
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Senate deal on border security, Ukraine aid nearing collapse
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Lucid opens Arizona expansion after a decade of planning factory
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Jury says Donald Trump must pay an additional $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll in defamation case
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State leaders push back on IRS for taxing Arizona Families Tax Rebate
Arizona leaders from both parties are pushing the IRS to reverse its decision to treat the state's family tax refund program as taxable income.
Woman dies in collision after truck allegedly runs red light in Chandler
A woman died after a pickup truck allegedly ran a red light and hit a car in south Chandler on Thursday morning.
Gilbert mayor says she is not seeking reelection in wake of youth violence controversy
Gilbert Mayor Brigette Peterson, who has been criticized for her response to a string of youth violence incidents, will not seek reelection.
Here's an inside look at Valley's yearly census of unhoused population
It was a cold, rainy morning as volunteers and city and nonprofit workers gathered in Phoenix this week for the 2024 point-in-time homelessness count.
Dozens of tiny homes to be built in Glendale for veterans facing challenges
Glendale is moving forward with plans to build a village of over four dozen tiny homes by 2026 for veterans facing challenges.
Interstate 10 to be closed for tunnel maintenance this weekend in Phoenix
Overnight shutdowns of the Interstate 10 in the downtown region will be closed for regularly scheduled cleaning and maintenance.
ArizonaSports.com
Devin Booker’s 62 nullified by Suns’ inability to stop Pacers in loss
The Suns had four quarters to put together a good enough defensive stretch across just a few minutes to win Friday night's loss to the Pacers.
Suns’ Beal exits game after taking elbow to face, Nurkic ruled out
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal exited Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers after taking an elbow to his face.
Suns’ Devin Booker sets franchise record with 29 points in 1st quarter vs. Pacers
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker kept up his hot shooting with another hot first quarter, tallying 29 points in a quarter the Suns won 40-31.
State of the Sun Devils podcast: Can Arizona State still make the NCAA tournament after loss to Oregon?
On the latest edition of the State of the Sun Devils podcast, the guys react to Arizona State men's basketball's loss to Oregon on Thursday.
Suns’ Eric Gordon returning after 2 games, Bol Bol out vs. Pacers
Suns guard Eric Gordon will play after being listed as questionable for the team's Friday matchup against the Pacers.
NFL mock draft tracker: What will the Cardinals do with the No. 4 pick?
A look at the players being mocked to the Arizona Cardinals at No. 4 overall in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Arizona Business
State leaders push back on IRS for taxing Arizona Families Tax Rebate
Arizona leaders from both parties are pushing the IRS to reverse its decision to treat the state's family tax refund program as taxable income.
Rhythm Room, a fixture on the Phoenix music scene, asks community for help
The Rhythm Room, a beloved Phoenix institution, is asking the community to help it avoid a financial disaster.
Foley Ranch Boots & BBQ country venue coming to Desert Ridge in Phoenix
This Friday, Foley Ranch Boots & BBQ will officially open at Desert Ridge Marketplace in north Phoenix.
Arizona Health
Free Narcan vending machine unveiled at Phoenix clinic
Valle del Sol unveiled a Narcan vending machine stocked full of opioid reversal medication at its Phoenix clinic on Friday.
Valley fever endemic among respiratory illnesses plaguing Arizona
Coming into the back half of flu season, respiratory illnesses such as Valley fever, Covid-19 and influenza are as prevalent as ever.
Charcuterie salmonella cases double, CDC expands warning
The CDC is expanding a warning about salmonella poisoning tied to charcuterie meat snack trays sold at Sam's Club and Costco stores.
Arizona Votes
Gilbert mayor says she is not seeking reelection in wake of youth violence controversy
Gilbert Mayor Brigette Peterson, who has been criticized for her response to a string of youth violence incidents, will not seek reelection.
Can we please skip Arizona's upcoming Presidential Preference Election?
KTAR News host Jim Sharpe wonders if Arizona's Presidential Preference Election is a waste of time and money.
Kari Lake responds to audio leak of her conversation with Arizona GOP Chair Jeff DeWit
Kari Lake used the term "reprehensible" when describing leaked audio in which Arizona GOP Chair Jeff DeWit allegedly offered her a bribe to stay out of the 2024 U.S. Senate race.
Arizona Homeless News
Here's an inside look at Valley's yearly census of unhoused population
It was a cold, rainy morning as volunteers and city and nonprofit workers gathered in Phoenix this week for the 2024 point-in-time homelessness count.
Tempe denies permit for nonprofit group offering free picnics for unhoused people
Tempe has denied a permit for a nonprofit group that offers free picnics for unhoused people, citing problems with trash and leftover drug paraphernalia.
About $89M going to affordable housing projects in Arizona and to combat homelessness
Nearly $90 million in funding was awarded to affordable housing projects across the state and to combat homelessness.
Arizona Education
Here are some recent Arizona school voucher expense requests that were rejected
The Arizona Department of Education has released some universal school voucher expense requests that were denied amid criticism from Gov. Katie Hobbs over usage of funding from the program.
Scottsdale police arrest 2 boys accused of vandalizing charter school
Police arrested two minors for causing over $40,000 in vandalism damage earlier in the week at a charter school in Scottsdale, authorities said Thursday.
ASU collaborating with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT
Arizona State University is collaborating with OpenAI with hopes of enhancing teaching and learning while increasing privacy and security.
Arizona Technology
TSMC could delay production start date for second Arizona chip factory
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is reassessing the production start date and the type of chip products it will manufacture at its second Arizona fab now under construction in north Phoenix.
ASU collaborating with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT
Arizona State University is collaborating with OpenAI with hopes of enhancing teaching and learning while increasing privacy and security.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law providing over $40 million in cleaner school buses
Over $40 million in federal funding will be invested into clean school buses across Arizona through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
United States
Avian flu is devastating farms in California's 'Egg Basket' as outbreaks roil poultry industry
PETALUMA, Calif. (AP) — Last month, Mike Weber got the news every poultry farmer fears: His chickens tested positive for avian flu. Following government rules, Weber’s company, Sunrise Farms, had to slaughter its entire flock of egg-laying hens — 550,000 birds — to prevent the disease from infecting other farms in Sonoma County north of […]
Biden returns to South Carolina to show his determination to win back Black voters in 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Joe Biden doesn’t need to worry about his prospects in South Carolina’s Democratic primary next week. He’s got that locked up. He also knows he’s not likely to win the solidly red state come November. It hasn’t voted for a Democrat since 1976. He’s spending this weekend in the state nonetheless, […]
Man charged in 20-plus calls of false threats in US, Canada pleads guilty
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A Washington state man who made over 20 “swatting” calls around the country and in Canada, prompting emergency responses to his fake bombing, shooting and other threatening reports, pleaded guilty on Thursday to four crimes. Ashton Garcia, 21, pleaded guilty Thursday in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to two counts of […]
Alleged carjacking suspect fatally shot by police at California ski resort
OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — An alleged carjacking suspect was fatally shot by police Friday at a California ski resort near Lake Tahoe, authorities said. The shooting occurred around 10 a.m. near an event center that often hosts weddings at Palisades Tahoe, according to California State Parks. The suspect’s identity was not immediately released. The […]
Hawaii officials identify the last of the 100 known victims of the wildfire that destroyed Lahaina
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Hawaii officials said Friday that they have identified the last of the 100 known victims of the wildfire that destroyed Lahaina in August. That victim was Lydia Coloma, 70, Maui police said. Identifying those who perished in the deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in more than a century has been a […]
Inmate overpowers deputy at hospital, flees to nearby home before fatally shooting himself
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — An inmate being treated at a hospital in Ohio overpowered a sheriff’s deputy who was guarding him Friday and took his gun before fleeing to a nearby home where he was later found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said. The inmate, whose name was not released, attacked the Montgomery […]
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The best ways to honor our heroes on Veterans Day and give back to the community
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