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Arizona House votes to repeal 1864 abortion law

4/24/2024
PHOENIX — The state House voted Wednesday to repeal the 1864 law that outlaws abortions except to save the life of the mother. The 32-28 vote came after three Republicans — Tim Dunn of Yuma, and Matt Gress and Justin Wilmeth, both of Phoenix — voted with all the Democrats.

Phoenix applies for $20M federal grant to replace …

4/24/2024
The city of Phoenix is applying for a $20 million federal grant to replace a nearly 100-year-old bridge over Grand Canal at Van Buren and 40th streets. Staff from Phoenix’s Street …

Meet the Arizona House candidates for Legislative …

4/24/2024
Candidates officially filed their petitions April 1 to run for state representative in the 2024 primary election in Arizona’s Legislative District 27.

Lake, Finchem not getting do-over on 2022 election, …

4/22/2024
PHOENIX — Kari Lake and Mark Finchem are not going to get a do-over of their losing claim that machines used in some Arizona counties to tally ballots are so inherently unreliable that they violate their constitutional rights.

Deer Valley Unified looking at 125 full-time vacancies …

4/19/2024
Some work will wind down by the end of the Deer Valley Unified School District year next month, but ongoing efforts to hire new teachers will continue.

Independent accepting photos for 2025 Arizona calendar

4/18/2024
The Daily Independent at YourValley.net invites readers to submit photographs of desert landscapes, wildlife and prominent landmarks to be used in the 2025 Scenic Arizona calendar. These should be …

Gilbert moves on four points to address teen violence

4/17/2024
Gilbert has four points moving forward to address teen violence in the community and will hand over further planning on the matter to the town’s Community Engagement Task Force.   …

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers presents a $5,100 check to …

4/15/2024
Scottsdale-based Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers presented April 16 a $5,100 check to nonprofit Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Association as part of its Cold Beers Cares initiative. More than 10,000 …

So long, Coyotes?

4/13/2024
The Arizona Coyotes declined to comment on media reports the NHL could soon announce the team is moving to Salt Lake City, Utah, but the team’s social media accounts have had more to say. In …

Two candidates to face off for Glendale mayor

4/11/2024
For nearly a year, a three-person mayoral race in Glendale seemed inevitable. Paul Boyer announced his candidacy in February 2023 and incumbent mayor Jerry Weiers announced his intention to seek …

Arizona Supreme Court decision on abortion sets up …

4/9/2024
PHOENIX -- Arizona's territorial-era law outlawing abortion except to save the life of the mother is enforceable, the state Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.

UConn eliminates Purdue's 3s in dominant NCAA title …

4/8/2024
GLENDALE - No matter how well he has played in earning two straight Naismith National Player of the Year awards, even Zach Edey could not beat defending champion UConn by himself.