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Border Patrol arrested 52 people in a Yuma sweep, including 36 semi‑truck drivers; many face deportation as regulators push new rules for non‑domiciled CDLs.
Community & Society in ...
At a Phoenix ceremony the Arizona Chamber named Peoria Best City for Business and honored Amkor and Banner Health for major investment and research.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Arizona Tech Week's debut logged 419 events and more than 18,000 attendees, spotlighting semiconductors, aerospace sponsors and growing university talent.
Retail & Industry in ...
FedEx filed a WARN notice saying it will close a Phoenix ship center and cut roughly 100 jobs; the company says customers can still drop off packages at the site.
Politics & Govt in ...
The Justice Department has opened a civil‑rights review of Arizona State University's DEI activities after undercover videos prompted federal complaints. The probe will examine admissions, scholarships and student support.
ADOT has launched a study and survey on potential I-10 upgrades between the Deck Park Tunnel and the Split; public comments are open through June 30 and will shape design alternatives.
Gov. Katie Hobbs launched a multimillion‑dollar ad buy that leans on her working‑class past and a handful of policy wins. Our fact‑check finds most claims are true but often need more context.
Food & Drinks in ...
Chef Antonio Padilla’s Alita pop-up is serving mesquite-grilled whole wings and nostalgic desserts; its Goldwater debut sold out quickly. Weekly pop-ups will roll across the Valley.
A Powerball ticket sold at a Circle K in Tucson matched four balls plus the Powerball and paid $150,000 after a 3x Power Play. Winners have 180 days to claim and can request confidentiality for six‑figure prizes.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Belkorp paid $44.15 million for a PillPack-leased distribution building at 3809 E. Watkins St., keeping Amazon’s pharmacy operation in Phoenix. The asset’s power capacity and airport access made it attractive.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A north Phoenix man was arrested and booked on a murder charge after his 50‑year‑old father was found shot inside an apartment on May 12. Investigators say an argument preceded the shooting.
A former leader of an Eduprize Schools parent‑teacher network in Queen Creek was arrested Monday on suspicion of fraud after months of questions over missing funds.
A man who admitted to a March 2023 stabbing and burning of a victim’s body was sentenced to 20 years in prison and five years of supervised release.
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