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NEW: Westbound Loop 101 on-ramp in Phoenix closing for 60 days
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Buckeye police identify 13-year-old student who sent school into lockdown
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EXCLUSIVE AUDIOKTAR's Community Spotlight highlights how Barrow Neurological Institute helps stroke victims
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3 arrests made after food truck vendor stabbed and killed in west Phoenix brawl last year
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Native students enjoy graduation ceremony after initial event canceled over DEI concerns
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Scottsdale, Tempe ranked in list of the top 20 best places to start a career
KTAR News Video
Meghan McCain hopeful former Governor Doug Ducey will run for president someday
Why a man accused of murder was allowed to go on vacation
3 Things to Know | May 12
Reaction to President Trump's executive order attempting to lower drug prices
US & Chinese officials reach trade deal to roll back most recent tariffs
Olympian Gary Hall Jr. replaces gold medals he lost in L.A. wildfires
GenTech program giving students a head start in the tech industry
Is it risky for Arizona governor candidates to be endorsed by Donald Trump?
3 Things to Know | May 9
Phoenix business leaders worried about tariffs despite Trump's UK trade deal
Arizona News
Mesa police investigating homicide after man found dead in alley
Homicide detectives were called in after a man was found dead in a Mesa alley on Monday morning, authorities said.
Daylong road closures implemented in Tempe due to ASU graduation
Multiple Tempe roads are closed Monday in the area of Arizona State University due to graduation activities.
Bryce Fire grows to nearly 3,000 acres, threatens communities in southeastern Arizona
Crews are working to battle the Bryce Fire, which is threatening communities in southeastern Arizona, officials said.
Tree trimmer dies after getting trapped while working in Phoenix
A tree trimmer died after getting trapped while working on a 50-foot palm tree in Phoenix over the weekend, authorities said.
Phoenix elementary school students learn skills local tech companies want in future workers
GenTech, a technology support company, is partnering with the Balsz School District in Phoenix to offer AI lessons for elementary students.
Arte Moreno buys 21-acre Gilbert lot for $24.5M as development surges in Southeast Valley
Arte Moreno has decided to get in on the action happening in the Southeast Valley by buying a 21-acre vacant lot in Gilbert.
ArizonaSports.com
Corbin Carroll smashes 2 home runs off Giants’ Justin Verlander
Diamondbacks OF Corbin Carroll took Giants starter Justin Verlander deep twice within the first five innings of Monday's matchup.
Why the time was right to bring up Jordan Lawlar, and what comes next for Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks called up top prospect Jordan Lawlar without an everyday starting job waiting, but his versatility will create paths to playing time.
Bickley: Suns dodge major blow during NBA draft lottery, better nail next move
The Suns emerged from the NBA draft lottery unscathed. Now it's time for the recently dysfunctional organization to take the next best step.
Mavericks win Cooper Flagg sweepstakes, Suns’ traded pick ends up at No. 10
Cooper Flagg may head to the Mavericks to start his career after the NBA draft lottery, and the Rockets will pick No. 10 with the Suns' draft pick.
D-backs’ Jordan Lawlar rises to No. 4 in MLB Pipeline rankings as he earns call-up
Recently called-up Diamondbacks prospect Jordan Lawlar was ranked No. 4 in the latest MLB Pipeline top-100 list. He was the PCL Player of the Month in April.
Arizona’s Carter Bryant measures out at NBA Draft Combine
The official measurements of Arizona's Carter Bryant have been unveiled from the 2025 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. Bryant is a projected first-round pick.
Border and Immigration
Sen. Ruben Gallego unveils framework of plan for immigration reform and border security
Sen. Ruben Gallego, an Arizona Democrat, unveiled the framework of an immigration reform and border security plan on Monday.
Mexican man sentenced to 10 years for drug distribution scheme, unlawful reentry
A 37-year-old Mexican man was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Tuesday for his connection to a drug distribution scheme and his own reentry into the U.S. after he had been removed in 2019.
West Valley man sentenced to 4 years in prison for role in fatal immigrant smuggling scheme
An Arizona man accused of taking part in a deadly smuggling scheme involving two noncitizens in March 2024 has been sentenced to prison.
Border Patrol agent found guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud
A Border Patrol agent was found guilty of conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud on April 25, the U.S. Attorney's Office of District of Arizona said.
Arizona grand jury indicts Mexican man on firearm, immigration charges
A grand jury in Tucson formally accused a deported Mexican man of multiple immigration and firearms-related crimes last Wednesday.
Army control of U.S.-Mexico border buffer zone may funnel migrants to tribal land in Arizona
Migrant advocates fear that by sealing hundreds of miles of the U.S.-Mexico border, troops will funnel migrants to far more dangerous crossing points.
Arizona Health
Sonora Quest Laboratories launches HPV self-collection test in Arizona
Self-screenings for HPV are now being offered at Sonora Quest Laboratories in Arizona, the medical company announced on Tuesday.
Gov. Katie Hobbs signs bill to fund disability services into law, lifting moratorium
The logjam at the Arizona Capitol cleared after Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill to fund disability services after it was sent to her desk on Thursday.
Arizona Gov. Hobbs announces bill moratorium over disability services funding dispute with GOP
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said she won’t sign any new bills until the GOP-controlled Legislature passes an acceptable bipartisan bill to fund services for people with disabilities.
Arizona Votes
Petition circulator accused of submitting fake signatures for Arizona abortion measure
A man who circulated petitions for the Arizona abortion rights measure last year has been accused of submitting fake signatures.
Karrin Taylor Robson reacts to Donald Trump's split Arizona governor endorsement
Karrin Taylor Robson said Thursday it’s an honor be one of the two Republican candidates President Donald Trump is endorsing for Arizona governor.
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes makes it official: He's seeking reelection
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes announced Thursday what has been expected for weeks: He is seeking reelection in 2026.
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Arizona Education
Phoenix elementary school students learn skills local tech companies want in future workers
GenTech, a technology support company, is partnering with the Balsz School District in Phoenix to offer AI lessons for elementary students.
Gov. Katie Hobbs names University of Arizona student to Board of Regents
Gov. Katie Hobbs recently selected Felipe Garcia, an undergraduate student at the University of Arizona, to join the Arizona Board of Regents.
Educators across Valley celebrated during Teacher Appreciation Week
It's Teacher Appreciation Week, and schools and organizations across the Valley have been honoring educators.
Arizona Business
Arte Moreno buys 21-acre Gilbert lot for $24.5M as development surges in Southeast Valley
Arte Moreno has decided to get in on the action happening in the Southeast Valley by buying a 21-acre vacant lot in Gilbert.
Sensory-rich restaurant with DJs, wall-to-wall video imagery, velvet seats opens in Chandler
Craving a sensory-rich dining experience in the East Valley? A new restaurant called Vybe, which has wall-to-wall videos and more, is open.
Microchip Technology's turnaround plan shows progress, CEO says company better positioned
Chandler-based semiconductor company Microchip Technology Inc. wants to improve its performance and bottom line.
Arizona Technology
Phoenix elementary school students learn skills local tech companies want in future workers
GenTech, a technology support company, is partnering with the Balsz School District in Phoenix to offer AI lessons for elementary students.
Killed road rage victim appears at Arizona trial via AI-generated video
The family of a Chandler man killed in a road rage incident used an AI-generated victim impact statement in court.
Phoenix Police Department to launch AI tool to manage nonemergency 911 calls
The Phoenix Police Department is getting ready to deploy a new program with an AI dispatcher to handle nonemergency 911 calls.
United States
Asian shares gain after Wall Street's rally, but hopes are tempered by trade war uncertainties
Asian shares advanced Tuesday after China and the United States announced a 90-day truce in their trade war, but the gains were tempered by uncertainties over the longer term, as analysts warned President Donald Trump’s policies could still quickly change. The United States and China said in a substantial progress.” The outcome surpassed most expectations, […]
Drone footage shows New Mexico deputies disarm children handling a loaded gun
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The sheriff in New Mexico’s most populous county is crediting his department’s drone program for helping disarm two children and prevent what could have been a worse outcome. The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office recently released drone and body camera footage showing a tense standoff in February with two young brothers — […]
Missouri's attorney general has sued a utility over an explosion of a home that killed a 5-year-old
LEXINGTON, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s attorney general sued a natural gas company Monday over the explosion of a home in a small town that killed a 5-year-old boy, accusing the utility of violating a state safety law. Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s lawsuit came less than a week after federal investigators said in a preliminary report […]
West Virginia court declines to answer whether opioids distribution can cause public nuisance
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia’s Supreme Court on Monday declined to answer a federal court’s question in an appeal in a landmark lawsuit over whether the distribution of opioids can cause a public nuisance. The 3-2 opinion returns the case to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia. It’s been nearly […]
Chiefs superfan 'ChiefsAholic' sentenced to 32 years in Oklahoma prison
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — A Kansas City Chiefs superfan known as “ChiefsAholic” was sentenced Monday in an Oklahoma courtroom to serve 32 years in state prison for robbing a Tulsa-area bank, a sentence that will be carried out after he finishes serving time in federal prison. Xaviar Babudar, 30, appeared in a Tulsa courtroom and […]
House Republicans propose $5 billion for private school vouchers
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans want to set aside up to $5 billion a year for scholarships to help families send their children to private and religious schools, an unprecedented effort to use public money to pay for private education. The proposal, part of a budget reconciliation bill released Monday, would advance President Donald Trump’s […]
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