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FBI: Millions given to illegitimate rehab homes in the Valley targeting Indigenous people

The FBI said these rehab groups are not giving the proper care promised to patients and are still receiving federal funds. PHOENIX — Some group homes in the Valley promised to help vulnerable Native Americans become sober but are instead taking advantage of them for money, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

RAINFALL TOTALS: How much rain fell across the Phoenix area?

PHOENIX — There are still another two weeks left of January and the month has already recorded some of the most rainfall the Valley has seen in years. As of Jan. 16, the Phoenix area had accumulated 1.07" of rainfall. The Valley has not recorded over an inch of rainfall during the month of January since 2017 when 1.31" fell over the Valley.

The Spot family-friendly sports bar opens in Arcadia

The Spot at Arcadia is the area's first family-friendly sports bar. The chef curated menu takes traditional favorites such as wings, burgers, pizzas and sandwiches to new heights while the specialty cocktail list includes original drinks from frozen creations to specialty martinis. The Spot also has an ice cream parlor, arcade and outdoor patio games for kiddos.

Phoenix Suns’ long stretch on road ends with loss to Grizzlies

It’s over and now it’s time to rebuild. No, not in the way you think. The Phoenix Suns spent 20 of their last 24 days on the road playing 10 of their last 12 games. They did so extremely shorthanded, at times without seven of their eight most important players on the roster.

‘He can’t guard me’: Grizzlies star Ja Morant savagely trolls Suns amid another monster game

Ja Morant wasn’t even supposed to play on Monday against the Phoenix Suns. The Memphis Grizzlies superstar entered the matchup as questionable due to a left hip injury, but he was eventually cleared to play ahead of the opening tip. It didn’t look like Ja was hurting at all as he dominated the Suns with another amazing performance.

Buds-A-Palooza is back and announces 2nd annual event line-up

Crowned the "Best 4/20 celebration in Arizona" by Weedmaps and Leafly, Bud’s Glass Joint, a locally-owned and operated Arizona head shop, announces the second annual Buds-A-Palooza, to take place from 4:20 p.m. to midnight on Friday, April 14. Presented by Trulieve + Harvest, Buds-A-Palooza 2023 will span over four city blocks on 5th Street and Garfield in Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenix.

Dillon Brooks (ankle) starting Monday for Memphis; Ziaire Williams back to bench

Memphis Grizzles forward Dillon Brooks will start Monday in the team's game against the Phoenix Suns. What It Means: Brooks missed the team's previous contest due to ankle soreness. However, after being left off the initial injury report for Monday evening, he is back in the mix.

Landry Shamet (hip) starting for Suns Monday; Duane Washington Jr. to play off bench

The Phoenix Suns listed Landry Shamet (hip) as a starter for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. What It Means: Shamet missed the last three games with a hip injury, but will start against the Grizzlies tonight while Duane Washington Jr. plays off the bench.

Suns' Duane Washington Jr. playing off of bench Monday

The Phoenix Suns did not list Duane Washington Jr. in their starting lineup for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. What It Means: Washington Jr. made three straight starts for the banged up Suns over the past week, but will move to the bench for today's game with Landry Shamet (hip) back in the starting five.

Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Christian Colleges

Christian colleges and universities may continue receiving federal student grants and loans, following a federal judge’s order Jan. 12 in a lawsuit aimed at defunding colleges that follow Biblical teaching about gender and sexuality. In 2021, a group of about 40 current and former LGBTQ students at religious colleges and universities filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Eugene, Oregon against the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) challenging an exemption to a 1972 federal law barring “sex-based discrimination.”

Arizona Cardinals hire Monti Ossenfort as team's new General Manager

The team confirmed the new hire Monday afternoon. PHOENIX — It looks like the Arizona Cardinals have found their new General Manager. The Cardinals confirmed Monday that they are hiring former Titans’ executive Monti Ossenfort, 44, as their new GM. He has more than 20 years of experience in the NFL, with 15 coming with the New England Patriots and the last three seasons as Director of Player Personnel with the Tennessee Titans.

Cardinals hire Titans’ director of player personnel as new GM

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) -- The search for a new Arizona Cardinals general manager has ended. The team announced on Monday they have hired Tennessee Titans director of player personnel Monti Ossenfort. The hire was first reported by Ian Rapoport. “He possesses every attribute of a successful GM – passion, leadership, intelligence, work ethic – and his extensive experience has clearly prepared him for this role.

Suns' Landry Shamet (hip) active Monday

Phoenix Suns guard Landry Shamet (hip) is available for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. What It Means: Shamet missed the Suns' last three games with a hip issue, but he'll be active for today's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Duane Washington Jr. will likely move to the bench to make way for Shamet in the starting lineup.

Kitchell completes Phoenix Children’s Avondale campus expansion

West Valley officials and other stakeholders recently celebrated the opening of a multi-specialty clinic at Phoenix Children’s – Avondale Campus. The three-level clinic will offer care in 25 high-demand pediatric subspecialties. Phoenix Children’s expanded the Avondale location to answer the growing need pediatric-specific healthcare in the growing West Valley.

Phoenix is ready to talk money with you

A free financial webinar is scheduled for next week when participants will discuss how to “get what you’re worth.” The City of Phoenix Equal Opportunity Department and the Phoenix Women's Commission are sponsoring "The Money Talk: How to Negotiate, Persuade & Get Paid What You're Worth” from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 25.

October Sports Betting Figures Released by AZ Dept of Gaming

Article audio is made possible by CAST11 Prescott Podcast Network. A Talking Glass Media production. Arizonans wagered over $618 million in sports betting in October 0f 2022, according to a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming. This represents a 27.3% increase when compared to October of 2021.

Police arrest suspect after man fatally shot at Phoenix restaurant drive-thru

PHOENIX — A suspect was arrested after a man was fatally shot in the drive-thru lane of a Phoenix restaurant on Sunday, authorities said. The shooting happened around 4 a.m. near Central and Dunlap avenues after two customers got into a fight, the Phoenix Police Department said in a press release.

Queen Creek teacher receives STEAM grant

A teacher at Casteel High School has won a $2,500 grant for STEAM initiatives. Intel Corporation, YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix and Salt River Project recognized three educators and 18 nonprofits as participants of the Equity in STEAM Initiative 2.0 cohort. The initiative invested $120,000 toward closing the gap for women and people of color in Arizona’s STEAM industries, according to a press release.

Letter: LD 17 Legislators represent all their constituents

I read Tim Stellar’s account of Governor Hobb’s presention in Phoenix and learned she was met by protests from some Republican legislators, including the three from Tucson’s reconfigured Legislative District 17. State Senator Justine Wadsack stood and turned her back on Governor Hobbs.

Athena Brownfield: Search Continues for Missing 4-year-old, Mail Carrier Finds Her Sister Roaming Outside Unattended

The search for 4-year-old Oklahoma girl Athena Brownfield, reported missing last week by a Cyril mail carrier, continues. As CrimeOnline previously reported, a missing persons report was filed on Athena Brownfield at around 2 p.m. on January 11. A mail carrier in the area she was last seen, in the 200 block of West Nebraska in Cyril, reported seeing her 5-year-old sibling unattended, walking outside alone, prompting a call to Cyril police.

OSBI: Authorities now searching for missing Cyril child’s remains

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) announced on Monday that the ongoing search for Athena Brownfield, 4, of Cyril, is now a recovery operation. OSBI agents and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol are searching areas of Caddo County for the child’s remains.

Kreator & Sepultura – Klash of Titans at The Van Buren in Phoenix May 25th, 2023 – pre-sale passcode

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Proposed state budget would fund housing, eliminate school voucher program

PHOENIX — Arizona’s new Democratic governor on Friday rolled out a $17.1 billion state budget proposal that pours new cash into tax credits for low-income parents and takes aim at a housing crisis that has triggered a big increase in homelessness, while also targeting two of her predecessor’s top priorities — a newly-enacted universal school voucher program and the state police’s border strike force.

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