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Mesa PD Ken Cost spoke about a recent arrest of a 17-year-old and overall surge in teen violence in...

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Police investigating car crash into Mesa home, report of shots fired

Police in Mesa are searching for two male suspects after a car crashed into a home on Saturday morning.

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Silver Alert canceled for elderly male with memory issues

A Silver Alert was issued on Friday night for a missing elderly man with memory issues.

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Arizona one of the most expensive states to open a restaurant, report finds

It is possible to run a profitable restaurant — and some people can actually make a lot of money doing it — but it isn’t easy.

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Expect traffic hassles around downtown Tempe for running events, Mill Avenue festival

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona running series and 2nd Sundays on Mill outdoor market will block streets in and around Tempe this weekend.

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Homebuilder Beazer set to open new Goodyear neighborhood

Beazer Homes will kick off a new energy-efficient neighborhood in Goodyear called Acacia Foothills II on Jan. 20.

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2nd convicted killer gets life in prison for role in 2020 Scottsdale murder-for-hire plot

A second convicted killer was sentenced to life in prison this week for his role in a murder-for-hire plot that left a Scottsdale woman dead in 2020.

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Chiefs survive 4th-coldest game in NFL history, Dolphins for playoff win

It was so cold that Patrick Mahomes' helmet shattered on a hit, but the Chiefs shut down a prolific Miami offense in a wild-card round win.

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GCU basketball extends win streak to 13, takes down Tarleton State

Gabe McGlothan had 20 points in Grand Canyon's win against Tarleton State, as the Antelopes picked up their 13th straight win.

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Nick Bjugstad hat trick, Connor Ingram shutout leads Coyotes to win over Wild

Nick Bjugstad scored a hat trick in two periods, Clayton Keller scored two more goals in a victory at the Minnesota Wild on Saturday.

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Report: Arizona, Jedd Fisch agree in principle on restructured contract with outside interest

Arizona and head football coach Jedd Fisch have an agreement in principle on a restructured contract, reports the Arizona Daily Star. 

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No. 8 Arizona basketball struggles to make shots in loss to Washington State

No. 8 Arizona men's basketball had its worst shooting performance of the season in a loss to Washington State Saturday in Pullman.

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Texans advance past Browns in wild card round, Cardinals’ draft pick drops further

The Cardinals' season ended a week ago, but their draft capital remains dependent on how far the Texans advance in the playoffs. 

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Arizona one of the most expensive states to open a restaurant, report finds

It is possible to run a profitable restaurant — and some people can actually make a lot of money doing it — but it isn’t easy.

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Théa Mediterranean Rooftop set to open atop new Global Ambassador hotel in Phoenix

The Global Ambassador’s crowning dining experience, Théa Mediterranean Rooftop, will make its debut six weeks after the rest of Sam Fox’s first hotel project opened in Phoenix.

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White Castle to open its first West Valley hamburger restaurant

Five years after White Castle entered the Arizona market, the beloved hamburger shop is planning to open its first West Valley location.

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Home health care company that operates in Arizona to pay $10 million in false claims case

Atlantic Home Health Care, which operated in Arizona, was accused of misusing funding to give kickback payments of up to $5,000.

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Vitalant seeks 500 blood donors in Valley to replenish supply after holidays

Blood donation company Vitalant teamed up with local businesses to encourage Arizonans to donate at the Saving Arizona Blood Drive in 2024.

Banner seeing more poison calls related to weight-loss drugs like Ozempic...

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Banner seeing more Valley poison calls related to weight-loss drugs like Ozempic

Banner Poison and Drug Information Center an uptick in calls in the Valley reporting health issues related to weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic.

Arizona Votes

Paul Penzone's resignation was accepted Jan. 10, 2024, clearing the way for the Maricopa County Boa...

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Maricopa County supervisors start sheriff search after accepting Penzone’s resignation

Paul Penzone's resignation was accepted Wednesday, clearing the way for the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to begin the search for an interim sheriff.

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As DeSantis and Haley face off in Iowa GOP debate, urgency could spark fireworks

With just five days before the Iowa caucuses, U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will meet on the debate stage.

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Here's how much Ruben Gallego, Kari Lake raised last quarter in Arizona's Senate race

Democratic U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego outraised Kari Lake by over $1 million during the Republican's first quarter as a candidate in Arizona's 2024 U.S. Senate race.

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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.

Maricopa County leaders need thousands of volunteers to collect data for its annual homelessness "P...

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Volunteers needed for annual Valley point-in-time homelessness count

Maricopa County leaders need volunteers to collect data for its annual homelessness "Point in Time" count.

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Phoenix provides update on those relocated when Zone homeless encampment was cleared

Phoenix officials provided an update about the status of people who had to move when The Zone homeless encampment was cleared.

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Tom Horne wants Arizona schools to prove they teach students about Holocaust, sets deadline

Arizona Holocaust education is being put to the test as schools have until Jan. 24 to prove they're teaching students about genocides.

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GOP slams Gov. Katie Hobbs' stance on ESA accountability day of State of the State 2024 speech

Gov. Katie Hobbs delivered her State of the State 2024 speech on Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. The GOP disagrees with some of her key goals.

Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne believes Gov. Katie Hobbs has shifted her view on th...

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Horne believes Hobbs has shifted view on Arizona's universal school voucher program

Despite not agreeing with most of Katie Hobbs' universal school voucher program plan she released last week, Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne does believe the governor has shifted her view on the program for the better in the past year.

Arizona Technology

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Waymo to start testing rider-only vehicles on Phoenix-area freeways

Metro Phoenix motorists could soon see autonomous vehicles with nobody in the driver’s seat traveling on area freeways, Waymo announced Monday.

Arizona have four digital ID card options after the Samsung Wallet app was added to the program. (A...

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Arizona adds Samsung Wallet app on Galaxy devices to digital ID card program

Arizona has again expanded its digital identification program, this time to include the Samsung Wallet app on Galaxy devices.

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Valley-based health care provider uses tech to boost quality of care

Valley-based health-care provider HonorHealth is using technology to lighten the burden on staff at one hospital.

United States

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Wildfire prevention and helping Maui recover from flames top the agenda for Hawaii lawmakers

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii lawmakers are due to convene this week for the first time since the burning of historic Lahaina awakened the state to the deadly and costly threat posed by wildfires in an age of climate change. The tragedy refocused the attention of lawmakers. Now, fighting and preventing wildfires and helping the island […]

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States with big climate goals strip local power to block green projects

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Clean energy developers had planned a 75-turbine wind farm in mid-Michigan’s Montcalm County before local voters shot down the idea in 2022 and recalled seven local officials who had supported it. About 150 miles (240 kilometers) southeast, Clara Ostrander in Monroe County found herself at the center of a similar conflict […]

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DeSantis and Haley barnstorm across frigid Iowa in the final days before the Republican caucuses

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley pushed across ice-cold Iowa Saturday to find voters open to an alternative to former President Donald Trump with just two days before the state’s caucuses open the Republican primary calendar. Trump canceled his two in-person rallies Saturday due to a blizzard blanketing much of the […]

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Two Navy SEALs are missing after Thursday night mission off coast of Somalia

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two U.S. Navy SEALs are missing after conducting a nighttime boarding mission Thursday off the coast of Somalia, according to three U.S. officials. The SEALs were on an interdiction mission, climbing up a vessel when one got knocked off by high waves. Under their protocol, when one SEAL is overtaken the next […]

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Earthquakes over magnitude 4 among smaller temblors recorded near Oklahoma City suburb

EDMOND, Okla. (AP) — At least six earthquakes that include two greater than magnitude 4 have been recorded near an Oklahoma City suburb, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The preliminary magnitudes of the earthquakes near Edmond include a 4.1 shortly after 5:30 a.m. Saturday and a 4.3 at about 9:45 p.m. Friday. The USGS […]

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Iowa's sparsely populated northwest is a key GOP caucus battleground for both Trump and DeSantis

ROCK RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Some of the most contested real estate for Iowa’s Republican caucuses is a vast, wind-swept plain where hogs outnumber people by the millions. Northwest Iowa’s landscape is sparse, made up of high plains, in places marked by fields of soaring white wind turbines. The landscape is interrupted by pig farms […]

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Day & Night is looking for the oldest AC in the Valley

Does your air conditioner make weird noises or a burning smell when it starts? If so, you may be due for an AC unit replacement.

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The 51st annual Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade is excitingly upon us

The 51st annual Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe is upon us! The attraction honors Arizona and the history of the game.

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Avoid a potential emergency and get your home’s heating and furnace safety checked

With the weather getting colder throughout the Valley, the best time to make sure your heating is all up to date is now. 

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KTAR launches online holiday auction benefitting Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley

KTAR is teaming up with The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley for a holiday auction benefitting thousands of Valley kids.

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Valley residents should be mindful of plumbing ahead of holidays

With Halloween in the rear-view and more holidays coming up, Day & Night recommends that Valley residents prepare accordingly.

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The best ways to honor our heroes on Veterans Day and give back to the community

Veterans Day is fast approaching and there's no better way to support our veterans than to donate to the Military Assistance Mission.