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Driver found dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound after vehicle crashes into Gilbert business
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17-year-old 'genius' graduates from ASU with doctorate in integrated behavioral health
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Man sentenced to 17 years in prison for fentanyl, methamphetamine trafficking scheme in Valley
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Arizona man sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing preteen girl
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Dave says: If I had to sacrifice school, work or cost of living, I'd do the latter
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Arizona House speaker says Secure The Border Act different than SB1070, Texas immigration law
Arizona News
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NB State Route 347 south of metro Phoenix temporarily closed after rush-hour crash
State Route 347, the main road between the city of Maricopa and metro Phoenix, was temporarily closed Tuesday morning after a rush-hour crash.
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Mississippi homicide suspect killed in Arizona after shooting involving DPS officers
Arizona state troopers tried to apprehend Mississippi homicide suspect Ivory James Welch III, but he died in a gunfight, police said.
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Here’s what’s on the menu for 2024 Spring Arizona Restaurant Week
The 2024 Spring Arizona Restaurant Week is set to kick off on Friday. Dozens of Valley restaurants are dishing up special deals.
![Jury indicted a New Mexico man after 47 pounds of fentanyl found...](https://ktar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/New-Mexico-man-indicted-after-47-pounds-of-fentanyl-found-during-traffic-stop-in-Arizona.jpg)
New Mexico man indicted after 47 pounds of fentanyl found during traffic stop in Arizona
A suspect was allegedly found with 47 pounds of fentanyl pills hidden in his trunk. A jury indicted the 22-year-old New Mexico man last week.
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Get ready to sweat: Childish Gambino to perform in Phoenix this summer
Childish Gambino, also known as Donald Glover, is stopping in Phoenix during his upcoming world tour this summer.
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GM's Cruise to start testing robotaxis in Phoenix area with human safety drivers on board
General Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle unit said Monday it will start testing robotaxis in Arizona this week.
ArizonaSports.com
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Diamondbacks’ Jordan Montgomery recuciates slider to surprise Reds
Diamondbacks starter Jordan Montgomery had something new for the Cincinnati Reds on Monday after facing them less than a week earlier.
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Cardinals sign rookies Isaiah Adams, Max Melton to 4-year contracts
The Arizona Cardinals signed rookies Isaiah Adams and Max Melton to four-year contracts on Tuesday afternoon.
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ASU’s Bobby Hurley, Kenny Dillingham have recruiting juice despite half-year without AD
Bobby Hurley and Kenny Dillingham have recruiting momentum despite Arizona State hitting the half-year mark without and athletic director.
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Cardinals rookie Elijah Jones carves unique path out of New York
There were a lot of "coulds" when it comes down to Arizona Cardinals rookie cornerback Elijah Jones' career path.
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Draymond Green’s and Jusuf Nurkic’s bickering continues on TNT’s Inside the NBA
Warriors forward Draymond Green took a subtle jab at Suns big man Jusuf Nurkic while guest-hosting on TNT's Inside the NBA.
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2024 WNBA season storylines as Mercury open against title favorite Aces
How to watch the Las Vegas Aces take on the Phoenix Mercury in the 2024 WNBA season opener for both teams.
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Arizona Business
![2024 Spring Arizona Restaurant Week: Special deals start Friday...](https://ktar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Arizona-Restaurant-Week-Spring-2024-feature-image.jpg)
Here’s what’s on the menu for 2024 Spring Arizona Restaurant Week
The 2024 Spring Arizona Restaurant Week is set to kick off on Friday. Dozens of Valley restaurants are dishing up special deals.
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GM's Cruise to start testing robotaxis in Phoenix area with human safety drivers on board
General Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle unit said Monday it will start testing robotaxis in Arizona this week.
![Cullum Homes built this model home at Seven Desert Mountain, an exclusive residential golf communit...](https://ktar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cullum-homes-7dm_750xx4395-2475-0-151.jpg)
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.
Arizona Health
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Arizona Supreme Court grants 90-day delay on enforcement of state's 1864 abortion law
The Arizona Supreme Court on Monday granted a 90-day stay on allowing the state's 1864 abortion law to go back into effect, clearing the way for a possible appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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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.
![Google Street View image of the Tempe St. Luke's Hospital entrance. Tempe St. Luke's is one of four...](https://ktar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/steward-health-care-bankruptcy-arizona-hospitals.jpg)
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 Votes
![Stephen Richer said his defamation lawsuit against Kari Lake is not a "political vendetta." (Getty ...](https://ktar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/lake-richer-suit.jpg)
Stephen Richer says defamation suit against Kari Lake not a 'political vendetta'
Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer wants to make it clear that his ongoing defamation case against U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake is solely to clear his name of any wrongdoing.
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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.
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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.
Youth Violence
![From left, mugshots of Jacob Pennington, Deleon Haynes and Garrett Bagshaw, who recently entered gu...](https://ktar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/gilbert-goons-guilty-pleas-3-assault-cases.jpg)
Defendants in 3 cases connected to Gilbert Goons plead guilty to assault charges
Defendants in three East Valley youth violence cases connected to the Gilbert Goons have entered guilty pleas.
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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.
![Potential brass knuckles ban moves toward final vote in Chandler...](https://ktar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Chandler-City-Council-moves-forward-plan-to-ban-brass-knuckles-in-the-city.jpg)
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.
Border and Immigration
![Split image of a lectern with a U.S. Border Patrol logo on the left and a gavel and scale, represen...](https://ktar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/arizona-border-patrol-agent-indicted-csam.jpg)
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.
![Immigrants burn fires to stay warm while waiting with other migrants to be transported from the U.S...](https://ktar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/arizona-secure-the-border-act.jpg)
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.
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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.
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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.
![Arizona rancher George Alan Kelly won't be tried in court again...](https://ktar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/George-Alan-Kelly-Arizona-border-rancher-fatal-shooting.jpg)
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.
![Arizona rancher George Alan Kelly won't be tried in court again...](https://ktar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Prosecutors-say-they-will-not-retry-an-Arizona-rancher-accused-of-murder-near-the-US-Mexico-border.jpg)
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
![First lady Jill Biden applauds students after speaking at the Mesa Community College commencement S...](https://ktar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Jill_Biden_Arizona_Commencement_24132626505975-scaled-e1715452537703.jpg)
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.
![Master of Science in Business Analytics coming to Chandler college...](https://ktar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/University-of-Arizona-Chandler-campus.jpg)
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.
![Split panel image of ASU police chief Michael Thompson on the left and an April 2024 pro-Palestinia...](https://ktar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/asu-police-chief-put-on-leave-protests.jpg)
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
![Apache Inn was purchased by the city of Tempe to help fight homelessness in the city. (City of Temp...](https://ktar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/79144785-eeeb-07c7-8949-309492bc62de-e1714433111441.jpg)
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.
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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.
![Southwest Behavioral and Health Services Phoenix...](https://ktar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Local-non-profit-focuses-on-small-scale-mental-health-support.jpg)
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
![A technician laser-milling a needle designed with custom geometry to enable the Neuralink's R1 Robo...](https://ktar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/elon-musks-neuralink-phoenix-trials.jpg)
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.
![Electric vehicles are on display at an Electrify Expo festival...](https://ktar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/David-featured-image-template.jpg)
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.
![GCC's GSOC will be represented at the White House on Monday for a cybersecurity jobs expo. (Photo b...](https://ktar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/GettyImages-2150104091-e1714345040453.jpg)
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
Verdict in for wildlife mystery in Nevada where DNA tests show suspected wolves were coyotes
RENO, Nev. (AP) — The verdict is in. The latest wildlife mystery in Nevada has been solved. Scientists who set out on a trail through the snow near the Idaho line to gather evidence like detectives in search of a suspect relied on the scat and fur samples they collected to determine a trio of […]
Justice Department says Boeing violated deal that avoided prosecution after 737 Max crashes
The Justice Department has determined that Boeing violated a settlement that allowed the company to avoid criminal prosecution after two deadly crashes involving its 737 Max aircraft, the agency told a federal judge on Tuesday. It is now up to the Justice Department to weigh whether to file charges against the aircraft maker. The Justice […]
The Rev. William Lawson, Texas civil rights leader who worked with Martin Luther King Jr, dies at 95
HOUSTON (AP) — The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson, a longtime pastor and civil rights leader who helped desegregate Houston and worked with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement, has died. He was 95. Lawson’s longtime church, Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in that Texas city, announced on its website that he […]
Cargo ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse had power blackouts hours before leaving port
BALTIMORE (AP) — The cargo ship Dali experienced electrical blackouts about 10 hours before leaving the Port of Baltimore and yet again shortly before it slammed into the Francis Key Bridge and killed six construction workers, federal investigators said Tuesday, providing the most detailed account yet of the tragedy. The first power outage occurred after […]
Georgia's governor and others pile into state court race where challenger has focused on abortion
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he will spend more than $500,000 from his political committee to help a state Supreme Court justice he appointed win election. The Republican Kemp isn’t the only conservative supporting Justice Andrew Pinson in his May 21 nonpartisan election against John Barrow, a former Democratic congressman who has […]
FBI, Homeland Security warn of possible threats to LGBTQ events, including Pride Month activities
WASHINGTON (AP) — Foreign terrorist organizations or their supporters might target LGBTQ-related events and venues as part of June’s Pride Month, federal agencies warned in a recent public announcement. The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security issued the announcement May 10 to raise awareness of “foreign terrorist organizations (FTOS) or their supporters potential targeting […]
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Desert Institute for Spine Care is the place for weekend warriors to fix their back pain
Spring has sprung and nothing is better than March in Arizona. The temperatures are perfect and with the beautiful weather, Arizona has become a hotbed for hikers, runners, golfers, pickleball players and all types of weekend warriors.
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Here are 5 things Arizona residents need to know about their HVAC system
It's warming back up in the Valley, which means it's time to think about your air conditioning system's preparedness for summer.
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Midwestern University Clinics: transforming health care in the valley
Midwestern University, long a fixture of comprehensive health care education in the West Valley, is also a recognized leader in community health care.
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Sciatica pain is treatable but surgery may be required
Sciatica pain is one of the most common ailments a person can face, and if not taken seriously, it could become one of the most harmful.