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Arizona State Fair hit by Bird Flu warning ahead of opening

So far there have been 60 confirmed non-human cases in the state.
9 hours ago

How did JD Souther die? Eagles and Linda Ronstadt hitmaker was scheduled to perform in Phoenix

Souther also acted in  several TV shows and films, including 'Thirtysomething' and 'Nashville'.
10 hours ago

Manifest Destiny: New study lays bare the dangers of 'long trains'

Unlike Bulk carriers that carry just one type of cargo, manifest trains comprise mixed rail cars.
19 hours ago

What Gilbert Wants: Residents on the warpath as number of homes set to increase

One major concern is a proposal to build 88 new homes.
22 hours ago

Ronan's Song: Mom left heartbroken after Trump fans misuse a very specific Taylor Swift pic

The song was based on Maya's blog posts documenting her son’s fight with cancer.
1 day ago

Arizona ranked last in US when it comes to public education, here's why

State Superintendent of Education Tom Horne has expressed skepticism about the study’s findings.
1 day ago

Apache Trail is open, but not for everyone; here's what you need to know

The reopening comes with signs with emphatic warnings.
1 day ago

Cody Jordan: A first responder was critically injured on the job, an investigation uncovered why it happened

Now, seven months after the incident, the ADOSH has released the findings of its investigation.
1 day ago

Hero in Blue: Phoenix prepares to say final farewell to fallen officer, as support pours in for young family

While the funeral will be private, community members can line the streets for the procession.
1 day ago

ASU is ranked 14th best school for free speech in FIRE survey

The rankings draw from more than 58,000 responses representing more than 250 colleges.
2 days ago

Taylor Swift Law comes into effect and homecooking gets a huge boost in new slate of laws

One other significant change affects rideshare drivers like those working for Uber and Lyft.
2 days ago

The Mysterious Case of Ben Anderson: Three-year-old unsolved murder may finally have a break

As the investigation continues, reports reveal the Sheriff’s Office recovered Anderson's phone.
3 days ago

Tempe Fire: Community despair deepens as mom dies, just weeks after losing her babies

The 22-year-old mom, who was in a coma, succumbed to injuries sustained in the fire
3 days ago

'Big' Will Scallon's life was too short, but now his family is keeping his spirit alive

The Big Will Scallon Fund will provide support for children who can't afford organized sports.
4 days ago

Controversial 1864 abortion law is consigned to history, as hot-button issue tremors increase

That 1864 law made no abortion exceptions for rape or incest.
4 days ago

Why one school district is taking the decision to end students' mental health support

The move came despite a last-minute appeal from the district superintendent.
4 days ago

'ALF' star Benji Gregory's cause of death revealed

Gregory was found dead in his car at a Chase Bank parking lot in Peoria on June 13.
5 days ago

Tempe's EnVision Center: When it's opening, and why it's important to the community

The center will also feature The Hive: A community tech center, created by IDIA.
5 days ago

Fountain Hills' famed gusher will fall silent for a few days, here's why

The Fountain will return to normal operations starting Saturday September 28. 
5 days ago

5 months after Bradley Klose went missing, police make a tragic discovery

According to investigators Bradley was on the autism spectrum.
5 days ago