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Nonprofit organizations Read On Arizona and Read On Tempe work in conjunction with partners to improve child literacy as third grade test scores show pandemic literacy loss. (File photo by Keerthi Vedantam/Cronkite News)
Arizona group, partners aim to bolster youth reading skills lost during pandemic
PHOENIX – Child literacy is at the forefront for many Arizona educators, as English language arts and reading comprehension prepare students for adulthood and future careers. Recent … more
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This artist’s rendering shows plan for a new transit station at the northwest corner of Central Avenue and Van Buren Street, along with a 32-story, mixed-use tower and 21-story student housing tower. Phoenix City Council on Wednesday advanced an effort to name the transit hub, scheduled for completion next year, after U.S. Rep. and former Phoenix Mayor Greg Staton. (Courtesy city of Phoenix)
Phoenix Council moves to name new downtown transit hub after Rep. Greg Stanton
Phoenix City Council advanced an effort on Wednesday to name a new downtown light rail and bus station after U.S. Rep. and former Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton. The 7-2 vote came over objections … more
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FILE - An election worker carries two ballots to be verified inside the Maricopa County Recorders Office, Nov. 10, 2022, in Phoenix. Arizona Republicans are trying to block the use of a federal voter registration form being used in the state. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)
Arizona Republicans again seek to bar federal form use in voting for president
PHOENIX — Republicans want a federal judge to let the state block those who do not provide proof of citizenship from voting in this year’s presidential election. In new legal filings … more
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There are four pickleball courts that have been converted from tennis at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley. Other courts have been brought to the town's attention about noise, traffic, and commercial use.
Pickleball noise complaints come to roost in Paradise Valley
As pickleball continues to grow in popularity around the world, and courts are added to recreation centers and neighborhoods, some controversy has developed between neighbors and players. One of … more
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Surprise Police Department vehicle outside Surprise Stadium.
6-month-old shot as Surprise home burns down
A 6-month-old Surprise baby is recovering from serious injuries after being shot multiple times Friday afternoon at a home that later burned to the ground. more
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New Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer, right, speaks as James Jones, Suns president of basketball operations and general manager, listens during an NBA news conference Friday, May 17, 2024, in Phoenix.
Arizona native, Suns fan Budenholzer to coach Phoenix
PHOENIX — Mike Budenholzer is coming home. Budenholzer, an Arizona native, said he grew up practicing Paul Westphal basketball moves in Holbrook while his dad, Vince, now 94, watched what he … more
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Phoenix family fight ends in Tempe after car chase, bicyclist killed
Phoenix Police Department detectives are investigating several incidents stemming from a domestic dispute that led to a chase, a collision that killed a bicyclist and an arrest in Tempe. Phoenix … more
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A Phoenix man was found guilt of multiple sexual-related crimes against a child and sentenced to two life sentences and an additional 170 years.
Phoenix man gets life, 170 years for multiple child sex crimes
A Phoenix man recieved two life sentences and an additional 170 years in prison after being convicted in multiple counts of sexual conduct with a minor, molestation, aggravated assaut and sexual … more
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FILE - A voter drops off her ballot at a drop box, Nov. 7, 2022, in Mesa. Arizona Republicans in the Legislature want to change the way ballots can be collected and counted. (Associated Press/Matt York)
Arizona Republicans aim to change ballot counting, election procedures
PHOENIX — Republican senators advanced changes in election laws and procedures on Thursday that officials who run those elections said actually could disenfranchise some voters. The heart … more
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Busy weekend of work on Valley freeways
Drivers in most parts of the Valley should prepare for detours and lane restrictions if they are using Valley freeways to get around. Here is what the Arizona Department of Transportation has … more
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Jett Weinstein was one of 650-some Mountain Ridge High School graduates Thursday in Glendale.
Glendale grad walks across stage, 3 months after debilitating car crash
Even inside State Farm Stadium – home to Super Bowls and other megaevents – a few footsteps brought down the house. more
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Deion Alexander Garcia, 27, is charged with 14 felony counts. Chandler Police said May 16 he committed the crimes against youth who were patients at his place of employment.
Chandler Police charge dental assistant with multiple crimes against children
? Chandler Police Arrest Pediatric Dental Assistant on Multiple Felony Charges Involving Children The Chandler Police Department has arrested an East Valley pediatric dental assistant for … more
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