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Get ready to sweat: Childish Gambino to perform in Phoenix this summer
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US airlines are suing the Biden administration over a new rule to make certain fees easier to spot
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GM's Cruise to start testing robotaxis in Phoenix area with human safety drivers on board
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Arizona prisoner captured in Prescott more than a week after escape
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Arizona Supreme Court grants 90-day delay on enforcement of state's 1864 abortion law
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Camelback High School in Phoenix temporarily locked down after gun report
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Silver Alert cancelled for Scottsdale woman who suffers from cognitive condition
A Silver Alert was cancelled Monday for a missing north Scottsdale woman who suffers from a cognitive condition.
Brush fire closes southbound State Route 87 near Fountain Hills
A state highway near Fountain Hills was closed midday Monday for about two hours because of a brush fire in the area, authorities said.
Valley firefighters to construction crews: 'Please stop starting brush fires'
Valley fire officials are asking construction crews to take extra care to avoid igniting surrounding vegetation in dry desert areas.
Investigation underway after likely murder-suicide inside Gilbert home
Two people were found dead overnight inside a Gilbert home in a likely murder-suicide, authorities said Monday.
Silver Alert issued for man who was last seen in Phoenix on Thursday
A Silver Alert was issued Monday morning for a 64-year-old man who was last seen last week, authorities said.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in Scottsdale
A pedestrian died Sunday night after being struck by a vehicle in Scottsdale, authorities said.
ArizonaSports.com
Joc Pederson thrown out late, D-backs and Kevin Newman walk off Reds anyway
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Kevin Newman knocked a two-run single in the bottom of the ninth to walk off the Cincinnati Reds.
Airborne meats are making their mark across Major League Baseball
Hijinks around Major League Baseball and the meats within have never been more unusual, many of which have been airborne.
Diamondbacks-Reds preview: Who is pitching at Chase Field?
Probable starting pitchers and key matchups for the Diamondbacks' three-game series against the Reds at Chase Field.
What is the latest on Diamondbacks CF Alek Thomas’ hamstring injury?
Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas received a PRP injection as he continues to deal with swelling in his lower hamstring.
Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham overlooks rivalry to donate to Wildcats in need
Arizona State football coach Kenny Dillingham donated to help Jason and Shelby Scheer care for their rattlesnake-bit dog.
Mercury’s Brittney Griner out with toe fracture, will be re-evaluated in coming weeks
Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is out with a toe fracture on her left foot, the team announced Monday.
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Arizona Business
Why this north Scottsdale ZIP code surpassed Paradise Valley in household wealth
The north Scottsdale ZIP code of 85262 has the No. 1 spot in household wealth, passing 85253 in Paradise Valley.
Scottsdale restaurant company closes last Sandbar Mexican Grill location, plans new concept
Sandbar Mexican Grill, once a thriving Mexican beach restaurant chain, is no more in the Valley after its last Gilbert location closed.
Steward Health Care, which has 4 hospitals in Arizona, files for bankruptcy
Arizona's attorney general is launching an investigation after a health care network with four hospitals in the state filed for bankruptcy.
Arizona Health
Arizona health authorities launch new efforts to prevent suicide
The 2024-2026 suicide prevention plan from the Arizona Department of Health Services has three steps, according to an expert.
Steward Health Care, which has 4 hospitals in Arizona, files for bankruptcy
Arizona's attorney general is launching an investigation after a health care network with four hospitals in the state filed for bankruptcy.
How Arizonans can help their loved ones who are stroke victims
Since May is Stroke Awareness Month, Dr. Daniel Gonzales with the Barrow Neurological Institute's stroke center shared health tips.
Arizona Votes
Arizona voters agree on transportation, family assistance and budget cuts, survey says
A new survey from The Center for the Future of Arizona analyzed voters of all political parties. Here's what Arizona voters want.
Arizona secretary of state says AI hoax knowledge still needs to improve before elections
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes has been training workers on AI hoax technology for months now but believes they, and the public, still need to improve their knowledge ahead of the upcoming elections.
AZ Political Podcast: Sybil Francis on issues Arizona voters do agree on
Sybil Francis, this week's guest on AZ Political Podcast, goes over some of the issues Arizona voters do agree on.
Youth Violence
Target trial date set for suspects accused in murder of Preston Lord
A target trial date has been set as six of the seven suspects in the Preston Lord case appeared in court on Thursday.
Chandler City Council moves forward plan to ban brass knuckles in the city
In a unanimous vote during a Thursday night meeting, the Chandler City Council voted to push forward a potential brass knuckles ban.
Chandler City Council considering brass knuckles ban as a way to deter youth violence
The Chandler City Council on Thursday will consider a proposal to ban brass knuckles for minors as a way to deter youth violence.
Border and Immigration
Arizona Border Patrol agent charged in case involving child sexual abuse material
A Border Patrol agent from Arizona has been charged in a case involving child sexual abuse material.
Arizona GOP lawmakers moving to put Secure the Border Act on ballot in November
Arizona voters will likely have the final say on the Secure the Border Act, a Republican proposal drawing staunch opposition from Democrats.
Arizona's Greg Stanton among Democrats asking Biden to take executive action at border
Arizona Rep. Greg Stanton joined 14 other Democrats in urging President Joe Biden to take action to address the border crisis on Tuesday.
Brandon Judd, president of the National Border Patrol Council, to retire
Brandon Judd, the president of the National Border Patrol Council, will retire on May 18 according to the Border Patrol Union.
Mexican officials regret US decision not to retry American rancher in fatal shooting of Mexican man
One Mexican official expressed regret over the U.S. decision not to retry George Alan Kelly in the fatal shooting of a Mexican man.
Prosecutors say they will not retry an Arizona rancher accused of murder near the US-Mexico border
Prosecutors said Monday they will not retry Arizona rancher George Alan Kelly, who was accused of killing Gabriel Cuen-Buitimea in 2023.
Arizona Education
Jill Biden tells Mesa college graduates to tune out people who tell them what they 'can't' do
Jill Biden on Saturday told Arizona community college graduates to tune out the people who like to tell them what they can't do.
University of Arizona to launch MS in Business Analytics on downtown Chandler campus
Students at University of Arizona's campus in downtown Chandler will soon be able to earn a Master of Science in Business Analytics.
ASU police chief placed on leave while school investigates pro-Palestinian protests
Arizona State University has placed the chief of its campus police force on leave while it investigates complaints about his behavior during recent pro-Palestinian protests at the Tempe school.
Arizona Homeless News
Tempe purchases 2nd motel to continue fighting homelessness
The city of Tempe purchased a second motel to further its efforts to fight homelessness, the city announced Monday.
Phoenix's Office of Homeless Solutions shares plan for new shelter with 280 beds
The city of Phoenix's Office of Homeless Solutions wants to create a new shelter in west Phoenix, according to a Wednesday announcement.
Valley nonprofit opens new Phoenix facility to provide mental health services
Gov. Katie Hobbs spoke at a Tuesday grand opening for a new community resource center from Southwest Behavioral and Health Services.
Arizona Technology
Elon Musk’s Neuralink begins clinical trials in Phoenix
Elon Musk’s neurotechnology company Neuralink is conducting clinical trials in Phoenix for its brain implant device.
Electrify Expo, a 2-day electric vehicle festival, is pulling into Glendale this weekend
Electrify Expo, which bills itself as the world's largest electric vehicle festival, is speeding into Glendale this weekend for the first time.
Glendale Community College represented at White House for jobs in cyber event
Members from Glendale Community College's Guacho Security Operations Center (GSOC) will visit the White House on Monday.
United States
Congress is sending families less help for day care costs. So states are stepping in
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Across the country, the story for families is virtually the same: Child care is unaffordable for many, hard to find for those who can pay, and financially precarious for day care operators and their employees. The Biden administration and Congress tried to alleviate some of these problems when the pandemic crippled […]
LA County puts 66 probation officers on leave for misconduct including sexual abuse, excessive force
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County Probation Department announced Monday that it has put 66 of its officers on administrative leave in the past five months for alleged offenses including excessive force, sexual abuse and drug possession. The department said the announcement was intended as an effort to “regain public trust” as it […]
Florida man sentenced to 3 years in prison for firebombing California Planned Parenthood clinic
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A 21-year-old Florida man was sentenced Monday to three and a half years in prison for firebombing a Southern California Planned Parenthood clinic in 2022, federal prosecutors said. Xavier Batten pleaded guilty in January to one felony count of possessing an unregistered destructive device and one misdemeanor count of intentionally […]
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators who blocked road near Sea-Tac airport plead not guilty
SEATAC, Wash. (AP) — More than three dozen pro-Palestinian protesters accused of blocking a main road into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport last month pleaded not guilty on Monday to misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and failing to disperse. Thirty-seven people pleaded not guilty in SeaTac Municipal Court, where Judge Pauline Freund returned $500 bail to each […]
Supreme Court denies California’s appeal for immunity for COVID-19 deaths at San Quentin prison
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday denied an appeal from California corrections officials who sought immunity from lawsuits claiming they acted with deliberate indifference when they caused a deadly COVID-19 outbreak at one of the world’s most famous prisons four years ago. The justices turned down the appeal without comment or […]
New Mexico forges rule for treatment and reuse of oil-industry fracking water amid protests
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Environmental officials in New Mexico took initial steps Monday toward regulating the treatment and reuse of oil industry fracking water as the state grapples with scarce water supplies and fossil fuel producers confront shrinking opportunities for wastewater disposal. A state water quality commission opened a weeklong series of hearings as […]
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Midwestern University Clinics: transforming health care in the valley
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