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ASU and TSMC rolled out a free, accelerated training program that guarantees graduates an interview as TSMC expands its north Phoenix campus.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Maricopa County prosecutors indicted William Powderly on 10 counts after investigators say AI was used to swap a real child's face onto sexual images. He has pleaded not guilty.
Community & Society in ...
Mayor Kate Gallego and The Salvation Army announced a plan to add family shelter capacity in Phoenix, a move timed to the Valley’s heat season and strained shelter network.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A brush fire closed U.S. 60 both directions at milepost 111 near Wickenburg; ADOT says there is no estimated reopening time. Drivers should check AZ 511 for updates.
A Prescott man convicted of staging a fake "cartel" kidnapping fled court during his trial and remains at large, prosecutors say.
North Las Vegas parents Ricky Beasley and Lakeia Walker pleaded guilty in the 2018 disappearance and presumed death of their daughter, Zaela Walker. Sentencing is set for July 23, 2026.
Phoenix firefighters are handling a 1st‑alarm structure fire near 19th Ave and Jefferson this afternoon. A Phoenix Fire PIO is on scene with updates pending.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A Desert Mountain estate in north Scottsdale has sold in late April for roughly $12.1M. The 8,685‑sqft home was marketed by Russ Lyon Sotheby’s and features high‑end finishes and a billiards room.
Phoenix police are searching for the driver who struck and killed 79-year-old Vivian Hunter on April 21 near 20th Avenue and Indian School Road; Silent Witness is offering up to $2,000 for tips.
A Montecito-inspired, nearly 8,000‑sq‑ft Paradise Valley estate is listed at $11.75M with a guest house, pool and private pickleball court.
A Queen Creek family says RideChoice hold times jumped to hour-plus waits after Valley Metro rolled out the Valley Metro Connect app. The agency says it added staff and is working to improve service.
A Phoenix family says their emotional‑support dog Spirit was shot inside a central Phoenix apartment on April 14; relatives say they are seeking answers as police investigate.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
A Phoenix woman says a tattoo she booked through Instagram left her hospitalized with sepsis, compartment syndrome and two surgeries; she is now on antibiotics and seeking a refund.
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