THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1889, robbers held up a train at Canyon Diablo, 26 miles west of Winslow. This undated photo shows Sheriff Buckey O'Neill (second from the right) and others who apprehended the thieves weeks later in Utah.

Wildlife author Mel White wrote, "Eventually, every birder must visit Arizona... The rewards are practically endless." That may ring true for Arizona scientists studying how finches might help detect age-related disorders. Read more in today's Top Stories.

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Shooting Spree Suspect Captured

Police on Tuesday captured a man suspected of firing gunshots into traffic on I-10 and fleeing to a Tempe Marriott resort, where he shot two people. The suspect was identified as 34-year-old Jesus Enriquez-Gonzalez. Watch the full report.

Officers initially responded to calls about a male motorist waving a gun in traffic on I-10, with one vehicle reportedly struck by gunfire. The gunman abandoned his vehicle and ran to the nearby Marriott.

At the hotel, the gunman ordered two employees to the ground, fired several shots that hit them, and attempted to carjack a female motorist.

Police responded quickly and arrested the man without further incident. None of the gunman's victims sustained life-threatening injuries, authorities said.

Taiwan Touts $100B Deal During Hobbs Visit

A meeting between Gov. Katie Hobbs and Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te in Taiwan highlighted a partnership already benefiting Arizona's economy and tech industry.

Lai, noting Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer TSMC's plan to invest an additional $100 billion in Arizona, called the deal the "best model" to build computer chips that don't rely on Chinese producers.

Taiwan and Arizona are working to build a "non-red" supply chain that excludes suppliers from China, he said.

After its initial investment of $65 billion, TSMC recently pledged the additional money to build three more chip factories, a research center, and two packaging facilities in Arizona.

Finches May Offer Clues on Alzheimer's Detection

University of Arizona neuroscientists published a study detailing how aging songbirds might offer insights on how to speed the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's and other human neurodegenerative disorders.

Zebra finches have brains similar to humans in appearance and speech function. Also like humans, they develop their vocal patterns by mimicking their parents and other birds.

In the study, researchers recorded the songs of 36 birds of different ages and monitored how vocal behavior and gene expressions associated with singing began to change in aging birds.

Scientists hope the findings will lead to advances in early detection and treatment options for human diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, which are known to hinder vocal production in their early stages.

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➤ Yuma: A school board member called for increased safety measures for children who commute through the San Luis port of entry, citing threats by cartels. (See Video)

➤ Phoenix: The city council voted 8-1 to increase the city's sales tax to 2.8% from 2.3% to make up for a budget shortfall. (Watch)

➤ Yavapai County: The sheriff's office rescued several drivers who ignored road signs during snowstorms in Flagstaff and Ash Fork. (More)

➤ Statewide: The state Senate passed a bill aimed at reducing bullying in schools. (See Details)

➤ Tucson: Dozens of homeless people were relocated as the city prepares to build a bike park in 100-Acre Wood. (See Video)

➤ Capitol: State House Speaker Steve Montenegro accused Gov. Katie Hobbs of "gross financial mismanagement" and called for a committee meeting. (See Details)

➤ Cottonwood: The American Civil Liberties Union threatened a lawsuit if city officials follow through on plans to ban children from drag shows. (More)

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➤ Arizona State men's basketball plays Nebraska on March 31 in the first round of the College Basketball Crown tournament in Las Vegas. (See Schedule)

➤ Arizona women's basketball plays Northern Arizona in the first round of the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament tonight. (See Details)

➤ Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal will miss at least one week due to a left hamstring injury. (More)

➤ The Arizona Cardinals reported about 7,000 season ticket sales so far this year, an increase of more than 50% from a year ago at this time. (More)

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➤ Frontier Airlines will offer free checked bags during the summer in response to Southwest Airlines ending its longtime policy of two free checked bags. (Watch)

➤ Virgin Galactic will begin assembly of the first Delta SpaceShip this month at its Mesa factory. Private astronaut flights are expected in 2026. (See Details)

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➤ Professional golfer Pat Perez listed his 9,712-square-foot Arizona mansion for sale for $13 million. (See Photos)

➤ An eighth-grade Scottsdale student earned a spot in the coveted Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals at Augusta National, home of the Masters. (See Video)

➤ An eastside Tucson community at odds with a developer hired hydrologists to determine whether a proposed project would be prone to flooding. (Watch)

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