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Students at high schools across Mesa got the opportunity to meet with over one hundred businesses and companies looking for interns or part time workers. 

Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne is asking the governing board of the Phoenix Union High School District to reconsider a decision that denied funding for armed officers at two of its schools.

Open AI CEO, Sam Altman, says it costs tens of millions of dollars in extra energy costs for chatbots to respond to users who say "please" and "thank you."

The "New Dems on the Road" is a center-left coalition that prides itself on working across the the aisle. Its first ever event was an immigration roundtable in Phoenix. Arizona U.S. Congressman Greg Stanton said he'd like to see more pathways to citizenship and expand work visas to grow the economy. 

The way that math is taught in Arizona public schools could be impacting students' science proficiency later in their education. KTAR Education Reporter Shira Tanzer explains how:

The deadline for Arizona schools to comply with the U.S. Department of Education's policies regarding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is tomorrow.

Arizona’s teacher shortage is not improving according to Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne. In fact, he calls the issue an ’emergency’, saying if teachers keep leaving, we will have no teachers left. KTAR Education Solutions reporter Shira Tanzer takes an in-depth look at the problem, and how to solve it. 

It's interim Phoenix Police Chief Michael Sullivan's last day on the job. He tells the Mike Broomhead Show he's looking forward to taking some time to decompress. Sullivan was up for the permanent police chief role, but pulled his name from consideration because he felt he had accomplished what he needed to.

Almost half a million pounds of household hazardous waste has been saved from the landfill, thanks to a City of Tempe's Household Products Collection Center and its Zero Waste Days. 

By Elizabeth Klein 

Paradise Valley Unified School District staff will be paid an average of 4 and a half percent more next school year. KTAR Education reporter breaks down the increase. 

 The Mandarin immersion program at Gavilan Peak School in Anthem is being phased out due to low enrollment, a recurring issue in recent years. KTAR Education Solutions Reporter Shira Tanzer explains why:

St. Mary's wasn't able to distribute eggs for Easter this year because of high prices, but food bank still wanted to do something festive by giving out approximately 2,000 holiday turkeys and hams to families in need.

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego joins KTAR News Anchor LaDona Harvey is joined by Nick Ciletti from ABC 15 for Highlight on Housing: A KTAR News and ABC15 special. Mayor Gallego discussues the city's affordability housing update and future housing needs.

Making the jump from renting a home to buying one is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever have to make, so how can you know when is a good time?

President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders to revitalize the coal industry. He specifically called out the Cholla Generating Station in Joseph City and said there were plans to reopen it soon, despite having closed last month. APS, which owns and operates the plant, said in a statement the utility is evaluating what this means for the plant. 

With the 2025-26 school year just months away, the Scottsdale Unified School District is looking to fill 25-30 vacant bus driver positions. KTAR Education Solutions Reporter Shira Tanzer has the story:

Chairman of the Arizona Corporation Commission Kevin Thompson has opened a docket to study the impact data centers have on utility rates. He explains the plan is to bring together stakeholders to ensure large energy users pay their fair share without hurting residential users. 

The current state of the Valley's housing market highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated income inequality. A market expert breaks down how we got here and who's been left behind. 

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has finished long-term efforts to clean up polluted soil and groundwater near 16th Street and Camelback Road.

If you want to fly domestically after May 7th you will need a Real ID or passport. TSA spokerperson Patricia Mancha says the decision was made to standardize identifications following security analysis of the September 11th terror attacks. 

Head to AZMVDnow.gov to make an appointment to get your Real ID. 

The Drowning Coalition of Arizona is hoping to see fewer drownings this year, compared with the 18 child deaths last year. President Jay Arthur says that's why they're starting education campaigns early this year. He says most drownings occur during non-swim times so consider installing high latches or alarms on doors to keep children inside. 

KTAR and Fulton Homes remind you that two seconds is too long to take your eyes off kids near water. To learn more go to KTAR.com/watersafety.

There might be one positive to take away from the tanking markets. Your gas prices might get a lot cheaper soon. 

The United Cerebral Palsy Clinic in downtown Phoenix just completed renovations that nearly doubled the size of their facility to 3,000 square feet. The expansion will allow UCP to increase their speech therapy program and mobility training program, helping little ones with disabilities learn how to speak and talk. 

Nearly 1.7 million people came to watch cactus league gamesthis year, which is an increase of more than 65-thousand fans compared to last year.