A 29-year-old sex offender went to jail trying to enroll in high school. A year later, they tried again, police say.
Police say Makayla Craig tried to enroll in a Minnesota high school, a year after going to jail in Oregon for the same thing.
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Trump calls LeBron James a 'disgrace' for not standing still during national anthem
President Donald Trump accused LeBron James of disrespecting the United States after James appeared to continue his warmups while the national anthem was performed.
Trump says he 'heard something about' Justice Department probe into longtime ally Corey Lewandowski
President Donald Trump said he has heard that the Department of Justice is investigating Corey Lewandowski, a longtime ally of Trump.
Etsy bans some AI-generated products in new guidelines
Online marketplace Etsy has announced guidelines around AI-generated products but stopped short of banning AI art altogether.
Actor Michael Gray, known for 'Shazam!' TV show, dies at 75
Michael Gray, who starred on the 1970s TV show "Shazam!" and appeared on "The Brady Bunch," has died. He was 75.
Why are flags at half-staff?
Gov. Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset to honor the memorial service of Sen. Jon Kyl.
Arizona officials in legal battle regarding proof of citizenship of 25 voters
Kris Mayes filed a complaint against Justin Heap after over two dozen voters were asked to provide proof of citizenship.
Meta’s 'Screen Smart' workshop comes to Phoenix to raise awareness about Instagram’s Teen accounts
Meta’s “Screen Smart” workshop arrived in Phoenix for the first time Thursday, engaging local content creators to raise awareness about Instagram’s teen accounts.
Mayes, Fontes sue Maricopa recorder to restore voting rights of 25 wrongly flagged as noncitizens
Arizona’s top election official and attorney general are asking a judge to force Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap to reinstate the voting rights of 25 people who were falsely flagged as noncitizens by a database created by the Trump administration. The lawsuit, filed by Attorney General Kris Mayes and Secretary of…
Lawmakers say they see no foreign election threat, even as they prep for Trump to claim one
As Election Day approaches, top Democrats on the intelligence committees in Congress are preparing for the possibility that President Donald Trump will allege foreign interference to discredit unfavorable results. And they want leading U.S. intelligence officials to be immediately reachable if he does. Sen. Mark…
These white suburban moms regret voting for Trump — but aren’t sold on Democrats
Two years ago, six White suburban mothers were among the more than 77 million Americans who voted to put President Donald Trump back in the White House. Now, they say they regret it. In a recent focus group convened by Navigator Research, a Democratic polling and public opinion firm, and shared exclusively with The…
This is what dying of heat looks like
Heat is a silent killer, but in the lead-up, it can be violent. Often the signs and symptoms are mistaken for other emergencies.
Judge approves fun weekend trip for disgraced cop facing violent felony charges
Judge Sigmund Popko allowed the former South Mountain cop to drive to California for his godson’s birthday and return Oct. 26.
Commentary: We beat one data center in Pinal County. Here’s what rural Arizona wants next.
We’re in the midst of a data center boom, with 160 data centers in Arizona alone. At the same time, temperatures and utility bills have skyrocketed, with many Arizonans struggling to afford to cool their homes. Tech companies want us to believe we’re all benefiting from this data center boom, but rural communities are…
Questions remain in wake of Phoenix Symphony season suspension
Will ticket holders get refunds? When, if ever, will the season restart?
Phoenix blues icon Carvin Jones to be honored at memorial. How to attend
Family, friends and fans will gather to remember the beloved guitarist
Analysis questions Trump administration’s claim it’s deporting ‘the worst of the worst’
The current Trump administration claims its mass deportation efforts have expelled nearly a million people through July of this year, but those include both voluntary returns and people turned around at the border, according to a new analysis by the former chief statistician for the Department of Homeland Security…
Judge blocks Homeland Security from conducting election-related sweeps in 9 states
A federal judge on Wednesday night blocked the Department of Homeland Security from conducting election-related field operations that could sweep up U.S. citizens in nine states. Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín, an appointee of President Joe Biden in U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California, issued a…
Video: ‘Fight, man! Come on,’ officer pleads trying to save a dying man
For nearly five minutes, Phoenix Police Officer Danny Olmos performed chest compressions on the man alone in the parking lot.
Democrats warn federal voucher credit would spread Arizona’s problems nationwide
Arizona’s congressional Democrats are calling to repeal a federal plan that would spend billions on a school voucher tax credit, saying the Grand Canyon State’s universal voucher program is proof that public schools across the country will suffer. The “One Big Beautiful Bill” that President Donald Trump and…
Maricopa County election HQ locked down briefly due to ‘suspicious activity’
The Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center went into a brief lockdown Wednesday afternoon due to “suspicious activity” that an election worker observed in a nearby building. The lockdown happened at approximately 12:30 p.m., leading to the building being put on lockdown for about half an hour, according to a…
The juiciest Valley food events to fill your weekend
Head to a special dinner from two popular pop-ups downtown, toast the grand opening of Los Milics Vineyards or eat brunch to help save bats.
12 most haunted places in Phoenix, Tempe and around Arizona
Casey Moore's Oyster House in Tempe and downtown Phoenix's Orpheum Theatre are just two places in Arizona where you could see a ghost.
Where to party in metro Phoenix this Halloween
Blood raves and big-money costume contests are among your Halloweekend choices.