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Suspect dead following shooting with police in Surprise
A suspect died after being shot by police in the back of a car in Surprise on Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
2 teenagers to be charged as adults in fatal shooting of 5-year-old in Tempe
Three suspects, two of them under 18, were arrested and charged in the fatal shooting of a 5-year-old in Tempe, authorities said Monday.
Frontier Airlines to offer nonstop flights from Phoenix to Tampa, Houston
Frontier Airlines is getting ready to launch seasonal nonstop service from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Houston and Tampa.
Glendale complex is first to use state affordable housing tax credit
Construction is underway on an affordable housing complex in Glendale funded in part by a state low-income housing tax credit.
Crash clogs traffic on southbound Interstate 17 near downtown Phoenix
A multiple-vehicle crash jammed a freeway near downtown Phoenix during the morning rush Tuesday, state transportation officials said.
Overdose inside Arizona prison points to larger problem, concern for state leaders
Drugs are making their way into Arizona prisons and in some cases, leading to emergency situations. It's a high concern for top state officials.
Arizona Business
Frontier Airlines to offer nonstop flights from Phoenix to Tampa, Houston
Frontier Airlines is getting ready to launch seasonal nonstop service from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Houston and Tampa.
Valley-based construction company completes Phoenix Logistics Center
A 160,000-square-foot logistics center finished construction in Phoenix for packaging provider, Georgia-Pacific LLC.
Mediterranean food chain Hummus Republic opens 1st Arizona location in Scottsdale
Hummus Republic, a growing Mediterranean casual food chain, opened its first Arizona store at the Scottsdale Promenade.
LG Energy Solution boosts Queen Creek battery factory investment to $5.5 billion
LG Energy Solution announced Friday that its investment in a new battery factory in Queen Creek will be $5.5 billion, nearly four times more than initially planned.
Ne-Yo to open Johnny's Chicken & Waffles at Westgate in Glendale
Singer-songwriter Ne-Yo announced on Tuesday that Johnny's Chicken & Waffles will open in the West Valley at the end of the month.
Phoenix restaurant owner speaks about turmoil surrounding homeless encampment
As homelessness in downtown Phoenix rises, a restaurant shop owner is counting on change from officials to revitalize the heart of the city.
ArizonaSports.com
Timberwolves finally at full strength ahead of crucial matchup vs. Suns
The Phoenix Suns have a big-time game on Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have a few things coming together right now.
ASU has ‘worst practice by far’ of spring ball, OL Coleman out for 1st half of season
The Arizona State Sun Devils football team had its worst-ever practice in the Kenny Dillingham era on Tuesday.
City of Phoenix suing Tempe for development that includes Coyotes arena
The City of Phoenix announced on Tuesday that its aviation department is filing legal action against the city of Tempe.
Phoenix Suns list Kevin Durant as questionable vs. Timberwolves
The Phoenix Suns are listing Kevin Durant as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
ASU freshman Austin Nunez entering transfer portal
Arizona State guard Austin Nunez will enter the transfer portal after playing a reserve role as a freshman for the Sun Devils.
Isaiah Simmons remains positionless in Cardinals’ new-look defense
The Cardinals have a decision to make when it comes down to Isaiah Simmons. And no, it's not centered around the fifth-year option.
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Arizona Education
Arizona public universities team up to research police, firefighter staffing shortages
Arizona’s three public universities are teaming up to help police and fire departments across the state to solve staffing shortages.
Valley school district switches to 4-day workweek to recruit, retain staff
A Phoenix-area school district is switching to a four-day workweek to attract new employees and entice current ones to stay on the job.
Supt. Horne says crank call 'idiocy' won't derail Arizona hotline for parent complaints
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne said bogus reports won’t sidetrack the hotline he created to field parent complaints about lesson material.
Senate bill seeks to create list of banned books in Arizona schools
State lawmakers in Arizona are considering a bill that would create a list of books not allowed in public schools.
Valley students taking peer-to-peer approach when raising awareness for fentanyl
A group of students at Valley schools are working together to raise awareness of the deadly effects of fentanyl.
Pima County teenager wins Arizona Spelling Bee, will head to nationals with Chandler runner-up
An eighth grader from Pima County bested a field of 26 other students to capture the Arizona Spelling Bee over the weekend and advance to the national contest in June.
Arizona Health
UArizona researchers awarded nearly $1M to track tick species and their diseases
Researchers at the University of Arizona are building the first database of tick distribution and correlated diseases in the state.
Valley students taking peer-to-peer approach when raising awareness for fentanyl
A group of students at Valley schools are working together to raise awareness of the deadly effects of fentanyl.
Banner Health announces plan to open Scottsdale hospital in 2026
Banner Health announced Monday it plans to open a full-service hospital and cancer care center in the northeast Valley.
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Arizona Votes
Arizona high court rejects all but 1 of Kari Lake's election claims
The Arizona Supreme Court has declined to hear most of Republican Kari Lake’s appeal in a challenge of her defeat in the governor’s race but revived a claim that was dismissed by a trial court.
Rep. Grijalva of Arizona asks DOJ to investigate Cochise County over election appointment
U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva wants the Department of Justice to investigate Cochise County for giving elections director duties to its recorder.
Arizona Rep. Gallego slams Sen. Sinema over 2018 bank deregulation vote
Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego slammed independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona on Tuesday for backing a bank deregulation bill he says contributed to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.
Arizona Technology
Here's the 1 security step you can't afford to skip on Windows PC or Mac
Stepping away from your computer creates an opportunity for hackers, crooks, or simply nosy people with nothing better to do than snoop. Here's how to prevent them from getting a look at what you're doing.
Protect your privacy from apps and people tracking your every move
Install an app, and in the legalese, it says the app developer has the right to share or transfer data collected from users with third-party entities, including advertisers, marketers, or data brokers. But you can make it stop.
These are the best and worst places to put home security cameras
You put a lot of trust in your home security cameras. Here's a list of where place them to ensure the essential spots are covered.
United States
2 Alabama police officers shot, suspect in custody
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Two Alabama police officers are in critical condition after they were shot Tuesday evening by a man who later barricaded himself inside an apartment, city officials said. Deputy Police Chief Michael Johnson told news outlets that a woman called 911 and reported that she had been shot. Officers arriving at the […]
Ruling allows some pot dispensary licenses in NY to go ahead
NEW YORK (AP) — New York officials will be able to issue licenses for recreational marijuana dispensaries in some parts of the state after an appeals court on Tuesday narrowed the scope of a temporary injunction that had halted them because of a legal challenge. The ruling from the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals […]
South Florida airport partially evacuated for security probe
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Officials briefly ordered a partial evacuation of a South Florida airport Tuesday evening as part of a “security-related investigation.” The Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport posted on Twitter shortly after 8 p.m. that officials were investigating in the baggage claim area of Terminal 1, which is used primarily by Southwest Airlines. […]
Probe of chocolate factory blast focuses on gas pipeline
Federal safety officials are investigating the role of a natural gas pipeline in a fatal blast at a Pennsylvania chocolate factory, the National Transportation Safety Board announced Tuesday. Friday’s powerful explosion at R.M. Palmer Co. killed seven people, sent 10 to the hospital and damaged several other buildings in West Reading, a small town 60 […]
Arkansas bathroom bill condemned as too extreme is revamped
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An North Carolina law that was repealed after widespread boycotts was revamped Tuesday following complaints from members of the transgender community and their families that it would criminalize trans people simply for using public restrooms. The House Judiciary Committee endorsed the proposal to allow someone to be charged with misdemeanor […]
New California gas price law another defeat for oil industry
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — It was just a few weeks ago that California Gov. Gavin Newsom called the oil industry the second most powerful force on earth, trailing only Mother Nature in its ability to bend the elements — both physical and political — to its will. Yet on Tuesday, Newsom plans to sign a […]
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