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Chandler school district to launch high school program about semiconductors
The Chandler Unified School District plans to launch a new high school-level career and technical education program in semiconductor manufacturing, the first of its kind in Arizona. It's an effort to help meet the workforce demands of a growing industry in the East Valley and the state. ...
Warm for Mother’s Day weekend in Phoenix; what to expect
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Mostly sunny and slightly warmer today in the Valley. Expect a high of 94 degrees which is just above average in Phoenix for this time of year. Breezes will pick up this afternoon to around 10-15 mph with some gusts of around 20 mph. In Northern...
Gilbert mom to sue police over investigation into her toddler's death
A Gilbert mom plans to sue police after she said detectives are ignoring evidence that would clear her name in her toddler's death and allow her to get custody back of her daughter. Cheyenne Benthin was suspected of killing her son but an autopsy report said he died of natural causes. However, the case remains open and she can't get custody back of her 4-year-old daughter.
Video Vault: The historic day when Phoenix reached 122 degrees!
On June 26, 1990, Phoenix experienced the hottest day on record with temperatures reaching 122 degrees Fahrenheit. The National Weather Services' Phoenix office had already recorded a record-breaking temperature earlier that day during Royal Norman's visit. However, to everyone's surprise, the mercury continued to rise throughout the day, resulting in a scorching hot day for Phoenix residents.
ASU Police Chief placed on administrative leave; what we know
Arizona State University's police chief, Michael Thompson, has been placed on paid administrative leave following a slew of complaints about his actions and handling of protests that took place at the Tempe campus in late April.
Arizona Jewish community rallies in support of hostages, against antisemitism
Arizona's Jewish community gathered at a busy north Scottsdale intersection to call for the release of hostages taken by Hamas and to stand in solidarity with students advocating for Jewish rights amidst pro-Palestinian protesters at American universities. At the event were two Scottsdale rabbis and state Rep. Alma Hernandez, D-Tucson.
Mesa Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2022 Double Murder in Maricopa County
Two lives were abruptly ended in Mesa and the man responsible for the cold-blooded act has been handed a harsh dose of justice. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell confirmed that Aaron Aldric Thomas, born in May 1969, will spend the rest of his days behind bars, having received two consecutive natural life sentences for a double homicide that shook the local community.
Why some Phoenix middle schoolers asked for traditional letter grades
A month after students in west Phoenix's Cartwright Elementary School District said they wanted to see traditional letter grades on their report cards, the district's governing board voted to adopt the change. Students in the district's Superintendent Scholar Council told the board in April that they wanted seventh and eighth...
Crash footage shows car flipped upside down in Phoenix neighborhood, suspect at-large
PHOENIX - Police are investigating a crash that saw a car barrel through a Phoenix neighborhood, slam into a parked car and land on its roof. The man was seen opening the upside-down car door and walking away near the intersection of Garfield Road and 10th Street on Thursday. Police...
North Phoenix double shooting leaves 1 dead
PHOENIX - One man is dead and another is expected to survive following a shooting late Thursday night in north Phoenix. The shooting happened just before 11:30 p.m. near 35th Avenue and Greenway Road. When officers got to the scene, they found two men with gunshot wounds. Both men were...
Phoenix Unveils De Paul Manor, A New Transitional Housing Project to Tackle Homelessness with Care for Seniors, Veterans and Pets
The City of Phoenix, in collaboration with St. Vincent de Paul and various partners, has taken a concrete step forward in addressing the housing crisis by inaugurating De Paul Manor, a facility which promises not only shelter but a bridge to stability for those on the fringes of society. To...
Professor seen on video verbally attacking woman in hijab will no longer teach at Arizona State
An Arizona State University academic seen in viral video confronting a woman in a hijab during a pro-Israel protest near campus has been booted from the institution, ASU said this week. Jonathan Yudelman, a postdoctoral research scholar at ASU's School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership who taught a...
As Valley cities prepare for dangerous heat, Mesa is increasing help for seniors
Many cities across the Valley are seeing an increasing number of older individuals becoming homeless. And with summer heat on the way, it’s important to find ways to keep this population safe. Lindsey Balinkie is with the city of Mesa. She oversees the office of homeless solutions. "Over the...
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