Court: Arizona governor not required to carry out execution

The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that state law doesn’t require Gov. Katie Hobbs to carry out execution of a prisoner who is scheduled to be put to death on April 6 for his conviction in a 2002 …

Arizona court declines most of Lake's appeal over gov's race

The Arizona Supreme Court has declined to hear most of Republican Kari Lake’s appeal in a challenge of her defeat in the governor’s race, but revived a claim that was dismissed by a trial court. …

Former Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly 'put others first'

Former Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly has died after a lengthy illness. Family spokesman Deswood Tome says Shelly died Wednesday morning at a medical center in Gallup, New Mexico. Shelly was the …

Transportation

Goodyear to widen 2-lane road near Cotton and Yuma

The Goodyear City council approved funds to temporarily build additional lanes near Cotton Lane and Yuma Road. The project entitled “42053” is expected to cost approximately $3 …

HOUSING

Glendale Container Village project gets new funding

Glendale will be among 10 new attainable housing projects.

Cancer screening

Cancer test provides affordable early detection

Beacon Biomedical announced the commercial release of the BeScreened Colorectal Cancer test. BeScreened improves access and affordability to CRC screening as a blood-draw instead of a fecal collection.

CRIME

FBI investigates rehab scams targeting Indigenous community

PHOENIX – The FBI is investigating scams by fake rehab groups that target the Indigenous community, offering substance-abuse recovery or mental-health services at pop-up facilities to rake in government money, FBI officials say.

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Ground Floor Artists will feature an exhibition of work by two fiber artists, friends and competitors, using a similar “box of tools’’ with distinctly different results.

Litchfield Park home tour highlights city's classic residences

Those looking to view some of the most historic homes in Litchfield Park can sign up for The Litchfield Park Historical Society and Museum’s Fourth-Annual Home Tour 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, …

Peoria Police seek assistance in locating missing endangered female

Peoria Police seek the public’s help in locating Joanne Goldinger, a 54-year-old female.

Huntington University takes home most animation, narrative film student awards at festival

Results from the 2023 Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts are in, and Huntington University once again made a strong showing.

Valley firefighters focus on mental health after trauma

Sun City firefighters were just starting the process of establishing a peer support team when they suddenly needed one themselves.

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Small, food-related businesses in Phoenix may be eligible to share in $800,000 provided by the American Rescue Plan Act. Applications are open for the Food Systems Transformation Grant, which …

Goodwill raises $400,000 to lead social impact initiatives across Arizona

Goodwill of Central & Northern Arizona hosted its annual fundraising gala, An Evening of Goodwill, presented by Red Mountain Group on Saturday, March 18, at Chateau Luxe. Featuring opening …

SRP increases water releases, adds to Valley road flooding

Salt River Project has increased water releases from its two Verde River reservoirs adding to the flow that already has closed several Valley roads. A series of warm, late winter storms …

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport invites all to inaugural Night at the Museum

The Phoenix Airport Museum will host its first Night at the Museum event on Friday, presenting art inspired by science. The opening will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, March 24, on the level 3 gallery at …

Two men sentenced to 16 years prison for murder and leaving body near Buckeye

Two Phoenix men have been sentenced in a murder case that took place in 2012, where a body was found decomposed in the southwest Valley desert.

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Tempe will be turning out the lights at City Hall for one hour on Saturday to commemorate Earth Hour. The lights will be off 8:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25, as the city joins a global …

Scottsdale features NFL’s first Black female coach for Women’s History Month

Collette V. Smith, the first Black female coach in the National Football League, shares her journey, life lessons and challenges faced as a woman on and off the field to be a role model for girls and …

Scottsdale school board members disagree about alleged conflict of interest

Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board Vice President Carine Werner’s presence on the district’s supplemental material’s committee is creating a conflict of interest, …

Chandler district Indigenous program hosts first fashion show

For the first time, the Chandler Unified School District Indigenous Education Program hosted an Indigenous Fashion Show at the Chandler Center for the Arts on March 9. Twelve student models …

Tempe asks for help narrowing Kiwanis Park improvement options

Tempe residents are invited to grab some refreshments and give some opinions Saturday at Kiwanis Park. The city is asking for ideas for improvements on the north side of the park from Baseline …

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All-Stars of Team USA outmatched, outpitched in WBC final

Team USA fielded a World Baseball Classic roster brimming with All-Star names from Trea Turner to Mookie Betts to Mike Trout. Despite its plethora of talented hitters, Team USA didn't bring the same …

Arizona State extends Hurley through 2025-26 season

Arizona State has agreed to a contract extension with men’s basketball coach Bobby Hurley that runs through the 2025-26 season. The deal is subject to approval by the Arizona Board of Regents. …

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UEFA to investigate Barcelona for its referee payments

Barcelona is facing a new legal threat from UEFA because of its payments of millions of dollars to a company linked to a Spanish refereeing official. It could include a Champions League ban. The …

Ethics agency to better protect gymnasts for LA Olympics

The Gymnastics Ethics Foundation was created in 2019 to help protect athletes after the American sexual abuse scandal and it has now published its strategy to set new safeguarding standards with a …

Women hope Sweet 16 next step to own March Madness TV deal

Women’s college basketball believes it has the makings for a hit reality TV show. Those engaged in the sport hope to give network execs another glimpse this weekend of why they need to ante up …

McDavid scores twice, including 60th in OT to lead Oilers

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid scored his 60th goal of the season with his second of the game 1:31 into overtime to lift the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-3 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on …

McDavid scores 60th, leads Oilers past Coyotes 4-3 in OT

Connor McDavid scored his 60th goal of the season with his second of the game 1:31 into overtime to lift the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-3 victory over the Arizona Coyotes. McDavid has 60 goals in 72 …

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Coinbase’s stock is tumbling at the opening bell after the cryptocurrency trading platform received a warning from the Securities and Exchange Commission that it could possibly face securities …

German unions call for wide-ranging transport strike Monday

BERLIN (AP) — German unions are calling on thousands of workers across the country's transport system to stage a one-day strike on Monday that is expected to bring widespread disruption to planes, …

Californians eager for sunnier days after relentless winter

With spring now underway, California's 39 million residents are hopeful for sunnier days ahead. But this week’s atmospheric river had other plans. It's the 12th such storm here since late December. …

Russia's security chief blasts West, dangles nuclear threats

MOSCOW (AP) — A top Russian security official warned Thursday about the rising threat of a nuclear war and blasted a German minister for threatening Russian President Vladimir Putin with arrest, …

US jobless claims inch down as labor market remains tight

The labor market continues to defy Federal Reserve attempts to cool hiring, with U.S. applications for unemployment benefits down again last week and remaining at historically low levels. Jobless …