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ASU police chief placed on leave while school investigates pro-Palestinian protests
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Rare northern lights seen across Arizona's night sky due to extreme geomagnetic storm
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Steward Health Care, which has 4 hospitals in Arizona, files for bankruptcy
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Tech tip for Arizonans: How to sync smartphones to Windows computers
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University of Arizona to launch MS in Business Analytics on downtown Chandler campus
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Pedal Haus Brewery sets opening date for long-planned Mesa location
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Phoenix police need help finding suspect accused of killing 40-year-old man
A fatal Phoenix shooting took place on Sunday near a business complex in the area of McDowell Road and 43rd Avenue, police said.
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.
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.
Newest Arizona jaguar named by members of Tohono O'odham Nation
The most recent wild jaguar spotted entering Arizona from Mexico was recently named by members of the Tohono O'odham Nation.
Man sentenced to over 5 years for attempting to smuggle fentanyl into Arizona
A man caught smuggling fentanyl into Arizona last year was sentenced to over five years in prison on Wednesday, authorities announced.
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.
ArizonaSports.com
Mike Budenholzer named Phoenix Suns head coach
Former Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer was named the new head coach of the Phoenix Suns, the team announced Saturday.
Phoenix Mercury react to WNBA implementing league-wide charter flights
The WNBA will use league-wide charter flights for the first time this season, the league announced Thursday.
NFL personnel evaluator: CB Max Melton will be Cardinals’ ‘X-factor’
Rookie cornerback Max Melton more than checks the box for the Cardinals, according to an NFL personnel evaluator.
Diamondbacks’ Justin Martinez continues to show positive signs during loss to Orioles
Justin Martinez's reliability in the Arizona Diamondbacks' bullpen is becoming less of a pipedream and something to monitor.
Diamondbacks’ Marte homers in loss to Orioles, Thomas injury update
The Diamondbacks' four-game winning streak was halted, while the AL East-leading Orioles have won six of seven.
Zay Jones rounds out revamped Arizona Cardinals wide receivers room
After entering the offseason at a wide-receiving deficit, the Cardinals have bolstered their WRs room through the NFL Draft and free agency.
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Arizona Business
Scottsdale restaurant inspired by Anthony Bourdain's food travels to open in June
The Ends restaurant in Scottsdale will open on June 1. It's inspired by Anthony Bourdain and even has a private dining room named after him.
New indoor pickleball club with 10 courts set to open in East Valley
Pickleball players who want to enjoy air conditioning while getting exercise can soon visit the Center Court Pickleball Club in Gilbert.
Peoria contemplates creation of airport complex to spur economic development
Peoria officials are contemplating the creation of an airport complex to spur economic development in the West Valley suburb.
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
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.
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.
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
University of Arizona police tear-gas protesters, remove pro-Palestinian encampment
Campus police tear-gassed pro-Palestinian protesters and took down an encampment at the University of Arizona early Friday.
3 Valley students awarded 2024 US Presidential Scholars
Three Valley students were named as 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars on Thursday, according to the Department of Education.
Trial begins for ex-University of Arizona grad student accused of killing professor in 2022
The trial for an ex-University of Arizona grad student accused of fatally shooting a professor in 2022 has officially begun.
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
Minnesota unfurls new state flag atop the capitol for the first time Saturday
ST. PAUL, Minnesota (AP) — Minnesota officially unfurled its new state flag atop the capitol for the first time Saturday on statehood day. The new flag and accompanying state seal were adopted to replace an old design that Native Americans said reminded them of painful memories of conquest and displacement. The new symbols eliminate an […]
Trump trial turns to sex, bank accounts and power: Highlights from the third week of testimony
WASHINGTON (AP) — The alleged sexual encounter at the center of Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial got a graphic airing in court this past week as porn actor Stormy Daniels shared her account before a rapt jury. Daniels’ testimony about her time with Trump was by far the most awaited moment of the trial, […]
The Flores agreement has protected migrant children for nearly 3 decades. Could that change?
The Flores agreement has been instrumental in guaranteeing safe conditions for migrants children, according to advocates.
Somalia wants to terminate the UN political mission assisting peace efforts in the country
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Somalia is asking the United Nations to terminate its political mission in the country, which has been assisting the government to bring peace and stability in the face of attacks by the al-Qaida-linked extremist group al-Shabab. In a letter to the Security Council and Secretary-General Antonio Guterres obtained Friday by The […]
WWII soldiers posthumously receive Purple Heart medals 79 years after fatal plane crash
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — The families of five Hawaii men who served in a unit of Japanese-language linguists during World War II received posthumous Purple Heart medals on behalf of their loved ones on Friday, nearly eight decades after the soldiers died in a plane crash in the final days of the conflict. “I […]
Judge directs Michael Cohen to keep quiet about Trump ahead of his hush money trial testimony
The judge overseeing Donald Trump's hush money trial has warned prosecutors to get their star witness, Michael Cohen, to stop his jabs.
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Desert Institute for Spine Care is the place for weekend warriors to fix their back pain
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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.
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.
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.