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Activists: Fake sober living homes persist
It’s been several months since authorities announced an effort to shut down fraudulent sober living homes in Phoenix that have been preying on Native Americans. But activists say the facilities are still operating — and continuing to decimate lives.
Nov. 20, 2023
Nonprofit: Artificial turf raises temps, releases PFAS
As Arizonans look for ways to conserve water, they may be tempted to rip out their lawns and replace them with artificial turf. But fake grass has a lot of drawbacks.
Nov. 20, 2023
Phoenix program finds success preventing diabetes in Latino communities
Latinos are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So, how do you educate a community about their risk?
Nov. 20, 2023
New glue could make plastic bottles easier to recycle
Researchers at Newcastle University in the United Kingdom have invented a reversible glue. It’s based on the same forces that make a balloon clingy after it’s been rubbed on hair or clothing.
Nov. 20, 2023
Why more students are choosing technical training instead of — or before — college
While enrollment recovers in colleges and university, career and technical education (CTE) programs are increasing dramatically.
More Arizona education news
Nov. 20, 2023
People facing deportation in San Diego County have access to free immigration lawyers
San Diego County's Immigrant Rights Legal Defense Program is part of a growing movement to provide people in immigration court with free legal representation.
Nov. 20, 2023
Red Shawl Day on Nov. 19 honors missing and murdered Indigenous people
Each November 19th is recognized as Red Shawl Day, a national annual observance to bring attention violence committed against Indigenous peoples, particularly women and children.
Nov. 19, 2023
Glendale residents sue city over tax benefits for VAI Resort
Glendale residents supported by a group called Worker Power have filed a lawsuit against Glendale, claiming the city’s proposed tax benefits for the future VAI Resort development violate the Arizona Constitution’s “gift clause.”
Nov. 19, 2023
Banner Health found liable in $31M malpractice suit
A Maricopa County jury has awarded over $31 million in what is believed to be the largest medical malpractice verdict in Arizona history. The lawsuit was filed against Banner Health over a 2014 birth that left a newborn with brain damage.
Nov. 18, 2023
Family of man killed by Border Patrol files suit
Tohono O’odham tribal member Raymond Mattia was shot nine times outside his home in the tribal community of Menagers Dam, about a mile from the border, in May.
Nov. 18, 2023
Arizona couple arrested in $12M fraud case
An Arizona couple accused of defrauding the state’s Medicaid system out of millions of dollars were arrested in California this month on charges of wire fraud and money laundering.
Nov. 18, 2023
Arizona man found dead at Grand Canyon
The National Park Service and local medical examiner are investigating the death of a 65-year-old hiker at Grand Canyon National Park who was found unresponsive on the popular Bright Angel Trail, the agency said Friday.
Nov. 18, 2023
Rep. Leezah Sun responds to ethics complaint
Embattled West Valley legislator Leezah Sun has responded to an ethics complaint filed against her by her fellow Democrats in the Arizona House of Representatives.
Nov. 18, 2023
Menopause adds up to $1.8 billion in lost workdays, study shows
Mood changes and hot flashes are common mesopause symptoms that don’t just happen at home. They happen at work, too.
Nov. 18, 2023
Phoenix unveils Thelda Williams Transit Center
Phoenix officials gathered Friday to unveil a transit center at the site of the former Metrocenter mall. The City Council voted this spring to name it after former Councilwoman Thelda Williams, who died Tuesday at age 82.
Nov. 17, 2023
Arizona Snowbowl now open for 2023-24 season
The Flagstaff-area ski resort opened for the season on Friday, Nov. 17, thanks to snow-making machines amid temperature approaching 60 degrees and rain in the area. Snowbowl’s trails are open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Nov. 17, 2023
Lawyers aim to depose top GOP lawmakers in voting laws case
Lawyers for voting rights groups aim to depose Arizona’s top Republican lawmakers about their motives for passing two laws that add requirements to the voter registration process.
Nov. 17, 2023
ASU cancels event with Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib
Arizona State University canceled an in-person speech by Michigan Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib scheduled to take place Friday afternoon.
Nov. 17, 2023
County announces affordable housing initiative in Gilbert
At its Nov. 15 meeting, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with the town of Gilbert to provide more than $1.5 million to enhance homeownership opportunities using a community land trust.
Nov. 17, 2023
State Bar of AZ investigates complaints against Kari Lakes attorneys
The state Bar of Arizona is investigating complaints against two attorneys representing Republican Kari Lake in her ongoing challenge of her 2022 election loss to Katie Hobbs.
Nov. 17, 2023

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