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U.S. Sen. Kelly of Arizona urges GOP colleagues to consider bipartisan border agreement
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona urged Republicans to pass a bipartisan border agreement on the Senate floor Wednesday.
Mesa High School student arrested after gun found by new detection system
A Mesa High School student was arrested Wednesday after a weapon was found by a newly implemented detection system, officials said.
Defendant pleads guilty to aggravated assault in youth violence cases in Gilbert, Mesa
Christopher Fantastic, a defendant in two East Valley youth violence cases, entered guilty pleas Thursday, according to court records.
Arizona Republican leaders take legal action against federal, California EV mandates
Arizona Republican leaders are taking legal action against federal and California electric vehicle mandates they say are harmful government overreach.
Man who shot Phoenix officer in 2022 ambush attack sentenced to 14 years in prison
A man who shot one cop and injured another in an ambush attack two years ago in Phoenix was recently sentenced to 14 years in prison.
Isolated showers move through metro Phoenix, surprising morning commuters
Some commuters got a surprise on their way to work Thursday morning when isolated showers moved through metro Phoenix.
ArizonaSports.com
PFF offseason grades: Cardinals earn a B+ with potential for an A
Pro Football Focus released its grades for all 32 teams on Thursday, and the Cardinals got a B+ that can reach an "A" level.
Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves force Game 7 by blowing out Nuggets
Anthony Edwards scored 27 points to pull the Timberwolves out of their mid-series slump and deliver a flawless victory over the Nuggets.
Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts ‘thankful’ for Diana Taurasi’s experience and leadership
Nate Tibbetts has a lot of his own experience to lean on, but the experience Diana Taurasi brings to the team has been invaluable.
Chicago Cubs plan to make upgrades to spring training facility Sloan Park
The city of Mesa and the Chicago Cubs submitted documents for upgrades to Sloan Park, the Cubs' spring training facility.
ASU’s Jayden Quaintance among Arizona connections on USA Basketball U18 camp roster
Newly signed Arizona State basketball recruit Jayden Quaintance was among 30 participants named to the USA Basketball U18 camp roster.
Phoenix mayor ‘does not support using taxpayer funds’ for Coyotes, any other sports arena
Phoenix mayor Kate Gallego does not support using taxpayer funds for the Coyotes' arena or any sports arena, a statement read.
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Arizona Business
First Hobby Lobby in Queen Creek opening next week
Popular arts and crafts retail chain Hobby Lobby will open its first Queen Creek location on May 20, officials announced on Wednesday.
Mexican manufacturing company buys West Valley industrial building for $4.7 million
A Mexican manufacturing company recently purchased a West Valley industrial building for nearly $5 million.
Arizona Chamber of Commerce leader explains opposition to HCR2060, aka Secure the Border Act
The leader of Arizona’s largest business advocacy group explained Wednesday why he opposes HCR2060, aka the Secure the Border Act.
Arizona Health
After multiple delays, new Valleywise Health Medical Center to open soon in Phoenix
The new Valleywise Health Medical Center will soon admit its first patients after four years of construction and multiple delays.
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.
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.
Arizona Votes
Watch: Arizona Congressional District 1 Democratic primary debate
The Arizona District 1 Democratic primary debate took place on May 15. Six candidates shared their opinions on various topics.
Judge tosses GOP lawsuit seeking to declare Arizona’s elections manual invalid
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit by Republicans who sought to have Arizona’s election procedures manual declared invalid.
All the Arizona primary candidates and debate dates to know for the 2024 election
Various Arizona primary election debates are set to take place in the coming weeks. From May to June, candidates will share their stances.
Youth Violence
Defendant pleads guilty to aggravated assault in youth violence cases in Gilbert, Mesa
Christopher Fantastic, a defendant in two East Valley youth violence cases, entered guilty pleas Thursday, according to court records.
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.
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.
Border and Immigration
U.S. Sen. Kelly of Arizona urges GOP colleagues to consider bipartisan border agreement
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona urged Republicans to pass a bipartisan border agreement on the Senate floor Wednesday.
San Diego passes Tucson as busiest sector for illegal border crossings from Mexico into US
Arrests for illegally crossing the U.S. border from Mexico fell more than 6% in April to the fourth lowest month of the Biden administration.
Arizona Chamber of Commerce leader explains opposition to HCR2060, aka Secure the Border Act
The leader of Arizona’s largest business advocacy group explained Wednesday why he opposes HCR2060, aka the Secure the Border Act.
Most Arizona voters agree immigration reform is needed, survey finds
Most Arizona voters believe that immigration reform is needed and will require a bipartisan solution to fix ongoing problems, according to a survey released Monday.
Arizona House speaker says Secure The Border Act different than SB1070, Texas immigration law
Arizona House Speaker Ben Toma believes a proposed border enforcement measure that could end up on the ballot this fall is different than heavily contested immigration laws that have previously been implemented statewide and across the nation.
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 Education
Mesa High School student arrested after gun found by new detection system
A Mesa High School student was arrested Wednesday after a weapon was found by a newly implemented detection system, officials said.
17-year-old 'genius' graduates from ASU with doctorate in integrated behavioral health
Dorothy Jean Tillman II entered college at the age of 10. This year, she earned a doctorate from Arizona State University at 17 years old.
ASU celebrates largest graduating class in history across 36 ceremonies
Arizona State University wrapped up its 36 commencement ceremonies on Saturday, celebrating a record number of 20,700 graduates.
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: World shares retreat, though China stocks are lifted by new property measures
World shares were mostly lower on Friday, though Chinese stocks reversed earlier losses following the announcement of fresh measures to revive the ailing property market. U.S. futures were little changed, with the contract for the Dow Jones Industrial Average near 40,000 after it topped that level for the first time on Thursday. In early European […]
Severe storms kill at least 4 in Houston, cause widespread power outages and risk of tornadoes
HOUSTON (AP) — Severe thunderstorms pummeled southeastern Texas on Thursday for the second time this month, killing at least four people, blowing out windows in high-rise buildings, downing trees and knocking out power to nearly 900,000 homes and businesses in the Houston area. Mary Benton, chief of communications and senior advisor to the mayor, confirmed […]
Prosecutors say Washington officer charged with murder ignored his training in killing man in 2019
KENT, Wash. (AP) — A suburban Seattle police officer ignored his training and unnecessarily resorted to deadly force when he shot and killed a man outside a convenience store in 2019, prosecutors said as the officer’s murder trial opened Thursday. Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson shot Jesse Sarey twice while attempting to arrest him for […]
UN reports improved prospects for the world economy and forecasts 2.7% growth in 2024
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations reported improved prospects for the world economy since its January forecast on Thursday, pointing to a better outlook in the United States and several large emerging economies including Brazil, India and Russia. According to its mid-2024 report, the world economy is now projected to grow by 2.7% this […]
Federal prosecutor in Arkansas stepped down while being investigated, report says
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal prosecutor in Arkansas left the post while under investigation for having an inappropriate relationship with an employee in the office, Justice Department documents show. The report, first reported by the Intercept and released Tuesday, said that Duane “DAK” Kees began an intimate relationship with a subordinate within months […]
Transgender girl faces discrimination from a Mississippi school's dress code, ACLU says
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A transgender girl from Mississippi’s Gulf Coast who wanted to wear a dress to a regional band event was discriminated against when her school insisted she follow a dress code based on her sex assigned at birth, according to a new civil rights complaint. The American Civil Liberties Union and the […]
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