BORDER
April 22, 2024
Judge declares mistrial in case of rancher accused of killing migrant
The judge declared a mistrial yesterday in the murder trial of rancher George Alan Kelly after a jury could not agree on a verdict.
April 22, 2024
Sheriff’s Department accused of violating religious freedoms of Israel-Hamas protestors
Four of the 26 people arrested at the Nov. 2023 protest say their actions are protected under religious freedom laws.
ARIZONA ELECTIONSGOVERNMENT
April 22, 2024
US Supreme Court rejects Lake-Finchem voting machine challenge
The decision ends the lawsuit brought by the two Republicans.
BUSINESSGOVERNMENT
April 22, 2024
Kroger, Albertsons — still hoping to merge — agree to sell more stores to satisfy regulators
The companies now plan to sell 579 Kroger and Albertsons stores in markets where they overlap.
Republican says abortion ban repeal will advance in the state House by midweek
The 29 Democrats in the House of Representatives have twice tried to alter House rules to vote to repeal the ban.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs sets veto record
Hobbs vetoed another 13 bills last week, giving her 185 total vetoes since she took office in January 2023.
Arizona students still unsure of financial aid for fall as Gov. Katie Hobbs announces FAFSA campaign
Students and parents are still unsure how much financial aid they will be offered for the 2024-25 school year.
HEALTH & MEDICINEINDIGENOUS AFFAIRS
April 21, 2024
‘Combating this epidemic’: Native Americans gather to address suicide prevention
In 2019, suicide was the second leading cause of death for Native Americans and Alaska Natives between the ages of 10 and 34.
ARIZONA GOVERNMENTGOVERNMENT
April 20, 2024
Jim Weiers, former speaker of the Arizona House, dies at 70
Jim Weiers was born in South Dakota in 1953 and moved to Phoenix in 1965.
IN DEPTH
Ancient farmers dug canals that shaped Phoenix's modern water system
Those ancient farmers have been referred to as the "Hohokam" but it’s not the name of a tribe or a people, and their O'Odham, Hopi, and Zuni descendants do not call them that.
Two planes collided over the Grand Canyon and forever changed aviation
In the back of Flagstaff Citizen’s Cemetery hides a memorial for what was once the deadliest commercial airline disaster in U.S. history.
Yuma Quartermaster Depot home to iconic Arizona history
The building housed the U.S. Army and Customs Service.
Roadside monument honors the 1st cowboy star
Tom Mix died in a 1940 crash south of Florence.
HEADLINES
With close calls mounting, the FAA will require more rest for air traffic controllers
More must be done to reduce fatigue among air traffic controllers amid an ongoing staffing shortage.
The Buzz: Historic Markers Around the State
We wrap up a series of stories from around the state by telling three historic stories.
You just become instant best friends: Collegiate Women's Hockey in Arizona
We head behind the scenes with the ASU women's club hockey team, and also hear about their soon-to-launch counterpart at UA.
Arizona Secretary of State on how election officials are preparing for AI and misinformation
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes reflects on the security of election officials, threats posed by artificial intelligence and more.
NASA has been asked to create a time zone for the moon. Here's how it would work
As the world prepares for a new space race, the Biden Administration is calling on NASA to create a moon-based time standard.
To make sure grandmas like his don't get conned, he scams the scammers
Americans lost a record $12.5 billion to internet crimes last yearRoadside monument honors the 1st cowboy star
Tom Mix died in a 1940 crash south of Florence.
Days after abortion ruling: Vice President Harris visits AZ to discuss access
She says the Arizona Supreme Court ruling on abortion puts women in the state under one of the most "extreme" abortion bans in the U.S.
Eight decades after their wartime efforts, real-life 'Rosie the Riveters' reunite in D.C. to win the nation's top civilian honor
Twenty seven "Rosies" traveled from across the country to attend Wednesday's award ceremonyRECENT SERIES
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