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BREAKING: Judge fines Donald Trump $1,000 for gag order violation, warns of possible jail time
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Woman fatally stabbed multiple times inside Phoenix home
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Live Nation's Concert Week offering $25 tickets to shows across metro Phoenix
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Verde Valley Wine Festival coming to Cottonwood on Saturday
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Brandon Judd, president of the National Border Patrol Council, to retire in May
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Sen. Mark Kelly discusses pro-Palestine protests; Kari Lake's 'strap on a Glock' statement
Sen. Mark Kelly joined NBC's Kristen Welker for a “Meet the Press” segment, where he made his stances clear on political issues in Arizona.
Man dead following shooting involving DPS trooper on Loop 101 in Tempe
A man was fatally shot by a DPS trooper near State Route 101 in Tempe on Sunday morning after pulling a gun during a traffic stop.
Downtown Chandler getting facelift with 3 new improvement projects
Construction for three improvement projects is now underway in Downtown Chandler, officials announced Wednesday.
Arizona Opera's New Works Festival to showcase contemporary selections
The Arizona Opera will be presenting some of the genre's newest selections at its New Works Festival, taking place from May 10-12.
Arizona sportsbooks get 2024 started with record-breaking momentum
After a record year in 2023, sportsbooks operating in Arizona are already seeing double-digit increases in 2024.
It's Cinco de Mayo time, and festivities are planned across the US. But in Mexico, not so much
The US is gearing up for Cinco de Mayo. Music, all-day happy hours and deals on tacos are planned at venues across the country on Sunday.
ArizonaSports.com
Diamondbacks OF Corbin Carroll ready to ‘migrate north’ in batting order
Corbin Carroll had been hitting in the bottom third in the lineup, and manager Torey Lovullo teased he would be moving back up.
Where do incoming, outgoing ASU, Arizona football transfers rank?
The transfer portal has never been more active, so where does ESPN rank past and future ASU and Arizona players?
Lando Norris earns 1st career Formula 1 victory at Miami Grand Prix
Lando Norris won in his 110th career start after a mistake by Max Verstappen ended Verstappen's dominance at the circuit.
‘Mad’ Diamondbacks aim to build off hitting outburst from win over Padres
Every few days this season it seems the Arizona Diamondbacks muster a dominant offensive outburst to blowout an opponent.
Diamondback bats come alive after stretch of poor offensive showings
After a recent stretch of poor offense, the D-backs finally turned the bats on in Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres at Chase Field.
Diamondbacks’ Lovullo gives encouraging updates on Rodriguez, Sewald
Veteran pitchers Eduardo Rodriguez and Paul Sewald were in the Diamondbacks' clubhouse Sunday, and Torey Lovullo gave encouraging updates.
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Arizona Business
Arizona sportsbooks get 2024 started with record-breaking momentum
After a record year in 2023, sportsbooks operating in Arizona are already seeing double-digit increases in 2024.
Taco Chelo's second location set to open in Tempe near ASU
Taco Chelo, an established taquería in downtown Phoenix, is set to open a second location in Tempe near Arizona State University.
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.
Arizona Health
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.
Walmart nixes plans to open Arizona health centers, will close other US clinics
Walmart Health, which had planned to open nearly 80 medical clinics by the end of 2024, including in Arizona, is scrapping those plans.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signs bill to repeal near-total abortion ban
Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill on Thursday to repeal the Civil War-era abortion ban that made the procedure virtually illegal in Arizona.
Arizona Votes
Sen. Mark Kelly discusses pro-Palestine protests; Kari Lake's 'strap on a Glock' statement
Sen. Mark Kelly joined NBC's Kristen Welker for a “Meet the Press” segment, where he made his stances clear on political issues in Arizona.
Arizona GOP wins appeal of sanctions for failed 2020 election challenge
The Arizona Republican Party won't be responsible for more than $27,000 in sanctions and attorney fees for a failed election challenge.
Arizona judicial review panel says 1 judge up for retention in 2024 doesn't meet standards
The Arizona judicial review panel gave passing grades to all but one of the judges eligible for retention votes in the 2024 general election.
Youth Violence
County Attorney Rachel Mitchell offers insight on Gilbert Goons street gang designation
County Attorney Rachel Mitchell said that Thursday's street gang designation of the Gilbert Goons addressed some community concerns.
Here's a timeline of everything involving Preston Lord, Gilbert Goons, East Valley youth violence
Here's a timeline of everything involving Preston Lord, the Gilbert Goons and youth violence that has occurred in the East Valley.
Gilbert Goons are officially designated as a criminal street gang
Public safety leaders in the East Valley announced on Thursday the Gilbert Goons group officially qualifies as a street gang.
Border and Immigration
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 judge declares mistrial in the case of a rancher accused of fatally shooting a migrant
An Arizona judge declared a mistrial in the case of rancher accused of killing a Mexican man on his property near the U.S.-Mexico border.
Senate dismisses two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security secretary, ends trial
The Senate dismissed impeachment charges against Alejandro Mayorkas, ending House Republicans' bid to remove the Homeland Security secretary.
Two Arizona human smugglers sentenced for death of migrant
Two Tucson men were sentenced last month for their roles in the death of a 17-year-old migrant in 2022, authorities said.
Arizona officials announce nearly $55M in federal border response funds
AZ Senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema announced nearly $55M in federal border response funds to support Arizona's border communities.
Arizona Education
Arizona State University won't tolerate disruptions at graduation ceremonies
Disruptions won't be tolerated at Arizona State University's spring 2024 graduation ceremonies, the school said.
Over $650K going to construction apprenticeship programs in Arizona to support jobs
Thanks to the BuildItAZ Apprenticeship Initiative, five construction apprenticeship programs got grant awards to expand their workforces.
First lady Jill Biden to be special guest speaker at Mesa Community College graduation
First lady Jill Biden will be the special guest speaker at Mesa Community College’s 2023-24 graduation ceremony.
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
Stock market today: Wall Street inches higher with more corporate earnings on the way
Wall Street pointed toward gains early Monday, kicking off a quiet week for economic data but another full slate of corporate earnings reports. Futures for the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average were both 0.4% higher before the bell. Meat processor Tyson Foods rose 2.6% in premarket after it easily beat analysts’ profit […]
Heavy rains ease around Houston but flooding remains after hundreds of rescues and evacuations
HOUSTON (AP) — Floodwaters closed some Texas schools on Monday after days of heavy rains pummeled the Houston area and led to hundreds of rescues including people who were standed on rooftops. A 5-year-old boy died after riding in a car that was swept away in fast waters, authorities said. Although forecasters expected storms to […]
Trump fined $1,000 for gag order violation in hush money case as judge warns of possible jail time
NEW YORK (AP) — The judge presiding over Donald Trump’s hush money trial fined him $1,000 on Monday for violating his gag order once again and sternly warned the former president that additional violations could result in jail time. The fine marks the second time since the trial began last month that Trump has been […]
Kim Godwin out as ABC News president after 3 years as first Black woman as network news chief
NEW YORK (AP) — Kim Godwin is out after three tumultuous years as ABC News president, a move presaged earlier this year when network parent Walt Disney Co. installed one of its executives, Debra O’Connell, to oversee the news division. Godwin, the first Black woman to lead a network news division, said Sunday she was […]
A truck driver is accused of killing a Utah police officer by driving into him
SANTAQUIN, Utah (AP) — A truck driver allegedly killed a police officer during a traffic stop on a Utah highway Sunday by driving his rig into the officer, police said. A Santaquin police officer and a Utah Highway Patrol trooper had stopped the semitrailer around 6:30 a.m. after somebody called 911 to report that a […]
Sierra Nevada records snowiest day of the season from brief but potent California storm
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — A weekend spring storm that drenched the San Francisco Bay area and closed Northern California mountain highways also set a single-day snowfall record for the season on Sunday in the Sierra Nevada. The wet weather system had mostly moved out of the state by Sunday morning, but officials warned that roads […]
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Midwestern University Clinics: transforming health care in the valley
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Sciatica pain is treatable but surgery may be required
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Here's 1 way to ensure your family is drinking safe water
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