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Mesa man sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexual conduct with a minor
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Silver Alert issued for 67-year-old woman last seen in Mesa
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Court leaves dwindling paths for Biden's climate mission
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Experts: US Court fractures decades of Native American law
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Arizona officials halt fish stockings from largest state hatchery amid bacterial outbreak
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Federal judge: Arizona violates prisoners’ rights with poor care
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Arizona Sens. Karen Fann, Kelly Townsend subpoenaed by DOJ over Jan. 6 insurrection
Republican Arizona Sens. Karen Fann and Kelly Townsend have been subpoenaed by the Department of Justice regarding a probe into alleged actions by former President Donald Trump's campaign surrounding the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Associated Press
World War II-era boat emerges from shrinking Lake Mead
A sunken boat dating back to World War II is the latest object to emerge from a shrinking reservoir that straddles Nevada and Arizona.
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Police exchange late-night gunfire with man on Phoenix street
Police in Phoenix exchanged gunfire with a man late Thursday and later found him wounded at a home, where they took him into custody.
Kevin Stone
John McCain, Gabby Giffords to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
A prominent pair of Arizona political figures, the late Sen. John McCain and former Rep. Gabby Giffords, will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom next week.
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Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest national parks ease fire restrictions
Increased monsoon activity in the Arizona has resulted in a pair of the state's national parks easing fire restrictions.
Colton Krolak
Valley COVID survivor returns to hospital to thank doctors and nurses
A 49-year-old Valley man who survived COVID-19 returned to the hospital to thank the doctors and nurses who helped him beat the disease that almost took his life.Featured KTAR News Content
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U.S. Supreme Court: Arizona can enforce genetic issue abortion ban
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday allowed enforcement of a 2021 Arizona law that lets prosecutors bring felony charges against doctors who knowingly terminate pregnancies solely because the fetuses have a genetic abnormality such as Down syndrome.
Danny Shapiro
Gunnigle says Mitchell stance on abortion law creates more confusion in Maricopa County
Democratic candidate Julie Gunnigle believes acting Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell's stance on how to enforce abortion law in light of Roe v. Wade being overturned has only caused more confusion.
Danny Shapiro
AG Mark Brnovich says pre-statehood abortion ban is law of the land in Arizona
Attorney General Mark Brnovich released a conclusion Wednesday stating a pre-statehood abortion ban that only allows the procedure when it saves the mother's life is the law of the land in Arizona.
SuElen Rivera
Democratic Arizona gubernatorial Hobbs vows to protect women, providers following abortion ruling
Hours after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending almost 50 years of constitutional protections for abortions, Arizona candidate for governor Katie Hobbs vowed to protect women and health care providers if elected in this November's election.
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Scottsdale Community College launching new pharmacy tech training program
Scottsdale Community College announced this week the launch of a pharmacy technician training program.
Danny Shapiro
Women's health providers in Arizona halting abortions following Supreme Court ruling
Some women's health providers in Arizona are halting abortions following Friday's Supreme Court ruling that stripped away constitutional protections for women and left decisions on their legality to the states.
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Jake Anderson
Merrill Kelly, Diamondbacks offense get off to hot start in July vs. Rockies
Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitcher Merrill Kelly wasted no time getting off to a hot start in the month of July.
Associated Press
J.T. Poston takes 4-stroke lead into weekend at PGA Tour’s John Deere Classic
J.T. Poston took a four-stroke lead into the weekend in the PGA Tour’s John Deere Classic following an opening 9-under 62 with a 65 on Friday.
Jake Anderson
Arizona Coyotes GM ‘excited’ for potential franchise-changing NHL Draft
The 2022 NHL Draft could potentially be a franchise-changing one for the Arizona Coyotes after a turbulent few years both on and off the ice.
Associated Press
Rudy Gobert traded by Utah Jazz to Minnesota Timberwolves, per reports
The Utah Jazz are reportedly trading three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Arizona Sports
Pac-12 exploring all expansion options with USC, UCLA heading to Big Ten
The Pac-12 is looking into expansion following the decisions from USC and UCLA on Thursday to head to the Big Ten as early as 2024.
Arizona Sports
Jazz interested in Deandre Ayton sign-and-trade possibilities
The Utah Jazz are the first team firmly linked to having potential interest in acquiring Deandre Ayton via a sign-and-trade.Arizona Business
Kevin Stone
Phoenix Mexican restaurant Ladera Taverna closing, will reopen as The Vig
Ladera Taverna y Cocina is saying adios this weekend after six years in Phoenix’s Sunnyslope neighborhood and will be converted into another location of The Vig.
Danny Shapiro
Ground broken on 2 million-square-foot Gateway Grand industrial park in Mesa
Ground was broken Tuesday on the 2 million-square-foot Gateway Grand industrial park in Mesa, which is expected to be completed in 2023.
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Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signs $18 billion budget for 2023 fiscal year
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Tuesday signed the $18 billion budget into law that makes hefty investments in education, border security and infrastructure.
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Grand Canyon National Park tourism generated $710 million for local economy in 2021
Tourism in Grand Canyon National Park brought in $710 million for the local economy in 2021, according to a report released Monday.
Tom Kuebel
The Rose Garden cocktail lounge coming to US Bank Center in Phoenix
A new cocktail lounge will be opening in downtown Phoenix in the US Bank Building at the corner of Monroe Street and First Avenue.
Tom Kuebel
Developer chosen for P83 project near Peoria Sports Complex
The city of Peoria announced a partnership with Common Bond Development Group to redevelop an area near the Peoria Sports Complex.
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Baby’s father charged in slaying of stroller-pushing NYC mom
NEW YORK (AP) — The ex-boyfriend of a New York City woman shot dead Wednesday as she pushed their infant daughter in a stroller has been arrested and charged with killing her, police said Friday. Slain mother Azsia Johnson’s family identified suspect Isaac Argro as the baby’s father and said he routinely abused Johnson, beating […]Associated Press
Judge: Sheriff must post bail after anti-harassment order
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — The sheriff of Pierce County, Washington, was ordered to post $100,000 bail while he awaits trial on false-reporting charges related to his controversial confrontation last year with a Black newspaper carrier. Judge Jeffrey Jahns on Friday imposed the bail — 10 times the amount requested by prosecutors — during a hearing […]Associated Press
Sheriff: People getting out of Texas trailer were work crew
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A group of people who were spotted getting in and out of a parked semitrailer in San Antonio were part of a work crew, not a human-smuggling operation, authorities said Friday. Authorities checked the vehicle after someone alerted a deputy constable to it, just days after 53 migrants died when they […]
Associated Press
Distrust remains after Navy report on tainted Hawaii water
HONOLULU (AP) — Lauren Wright continues to be leery of the water coming out of the taps in her family’s U.S. Navy home in Hawaii, saying she doesn’t trust that it’s safe. Wright, her sailor husband and their three children ages 8 to 17 were among the thousands of people who were sickened late last […]
Associated Press
Clerks complete recount of Nevada Republican governor's race
RENO, Nev. (AP) — County election officials wrapped up a two-day statewide recount of ballots in the Nevada GOP primary for governor Friday and the outcome did not appear to change in the state’s two most populous counties, showing second-place finisher Joey Gilbert losing to Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo in a crowded field. The […]
Associated Press
Top election officials in Arizona county leave amid threats
PHOENIX (AP) — The elected county recorder and the elections director in Arizona’s Yavapai County are resigning after more than a year and a half of threats and heated criticism from backers of former President Donald Trump who accept his lie that he lost the 2020 election because of fraud. County Recorder Leslie Hoffman said […]Podcasts
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Kevin Stone
UArizona offers free tuition for Native American undergraduate students
The University of Arizona is making undergraduate education free for Native American students at the Tucson campus.
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Scottsdale Community College launching new pharmacy tech training program
Scottsdale Community College announced this week the launch of a pharmacy technician training program.
Associated Press
Arizona House Republicans back universal school voucher expansion
Republicans in the Arizona House approved a massive expansion of the state's private school voucher program Wednesday, voting to allow any of the state's 1.1 million public school students to apply to use public money to attend private schools.Arizona Technology
Kim Komando
How to spot hidden cameras in your vacation rentals
If you're going on vacation any time soon, it's essential to know your rights regarding surveillance cameras in your rental.
Taylor Tasler
100 Club of Arizona unveils apps to help first responders with mental health issues
After a rough couple of years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 100 Club of Arizona is hoping to give back to the state's first responders by unveiling an app to deal with mental health issues.
Kim Komando
5 clever ways to use Echo and Alexa that you'll wish you knew sooner
Let's jump into five smart ways smart assistant Alexa can enhance your life, starting with your home's security.
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Dr. Richard Carmona
Great news: Children under 5 can now get COVID-19 vaccine
After more than two years of battle with an invisible killer, we can now vaccinate the youngest among us against COVID-19. This is great news.
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Condor Airlines shows passion for destinations from Sky Harbor with new-look aircraft
Condor Airlines brings passion to each flight and connects people to their dream destinations throughout the world.
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Most plumbing problems can be fixed with regular maintenance
Instead of waiting for a problem to happen, experts suggest getting a head start on your plumbing maintenance.
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Vaccines are safe if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Are you pregnant? Do you have a friend or loved one who’s expecting?
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