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Hobbs confirms former John Giles, a Republican, as her running mate in reelection race lieutenant governor

ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS

Katie Hobbs praises John Giles running mate pick; Andy Biggs team calls him Democrat ally

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs taps ex-GOP mayor John Giles for reelection ticket Man faces robbery, kidnapping and sexual assault charges after Phoenix bus stop attack

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Parts of the Valley were hit with dust and winds Monday night caused by strong thunderstorms southwest of the Phoenix metro area.

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A man died while being detained for a fight in southeast Phoenix last month and his death is now being investigated as a homicide, authorities announced Monday.

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Arizona News

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Thunderstorms outside Valley bring dust, winds to Phoenix metro area

Weather officials said the outflow from the storms spread lofted dust over the West Valley around 9 p.m.
10 hours ago
Police investigating homicide after man dies being detained during southeast Phoenix fight

The Phoenix Police Department explained the probe into Bill Blancas' death changed directions after detectives learned he first became unresponsive during the fight with family members.
10 hours ago
Motorcyclist critically hurt after crash involving car in west Phoenix

The man was in extremely critical condition when he was transported by the Phoenix Fire Department.
12 hours ago
Apache Junction officer resigns after misusing Flock cameras for personal reasons

Police Chief Michael Pooley said the department was notified about the misuse on April 19 by the Casa Grande Police Department after the former officer mentioned using the license plate reading technology while reporting a welfare check.
14 hours ago
Man injured in early morning shooting in north Phoenix

On Saturday, officers responded to multiple reports of a shooting near 19th and Peoria avenues around 2 a.m.
15 hours ago
Heidi’s Village launches pilot program to find homes for long-stay shelter dogs

The Village Dogs program takes in dogs that have spent more than 30 days at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control, offering them training and new exposure.

Arizona Sports

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Diamondbacks avoid post-Dodgers letdown, clobber Rockies in Soroka’s return

Any concerns that the Diamondbacks would experience an emotional hangover on Monday after the Dodgers series were wiped…
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Geraldo Perdomo removed from Diamondbacks-Rockies game with knee soreness

Ildemaro Vargas replaced Geraldo Perdomo at shortstop after the Diamondbacks removed the latter during Monday's game.
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Jake McCarthy ‘getting back to what makes me good’ in resurgent season for Rockies

Former Diamondbacks outfielder Jake McCarthy is having a career year for the Rockies, begging the question, was the…
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Diamondbacks injury return tracker: Progress reports on Justin Martinez, Corbin Burnes

Here is a tracker that will be updated to provide Diamondbacks fans a window into player return progressions,…
15 hours ago
Ex-Cardinals GM Steve Keim obtains legal counsel over fraud scheme

The news of Steve Keim getting legal counsel comes after he was named in a story focused on…
16 hours ago
Ossenfort: Cardinals not looking to trade Josh Sweat as he works his way off PUP list

Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort said he's not concerned with Josh Sweat's extended stint on the PUP list and…

Arizona Education

Aug 10, 2026
Phoenix students set to receive free meals with zero eligibility requirements

The Phoenix Union HSD will offer free breakfast and lunch at 17 of its 24 high schools through a federal program that requires no family applications.
Aug 7, 2026
Phoenix kindergarten teacher wins Pay Tribute to a Teacher award for August

Leighanne Harrison, who has been in the classroom for 30 years, said she will use her award money to help fund K-Kids programs in her community.
Aug 5, 2026
Arizona’s Democratic superintendent nominee wants public schools to get stockpiled ESA funds

"Wouldn't it be amazing if we took that money and invested it in our schools?" Teresa Leyba Ruiz said of the estimated $350 million in leftover voucher funds.

Arizona Votes

Aug 6, 2026
AZ Political Podcast: Andy Biggs’ running mate Sine Kerr outlines plans for Arizona

"People need to realize how critical it is to have a local food supply, to have that food security. What we are able to produce here in Arizona on such little ground ... it's astonishing."
Aug 5, 2026
Katie Hobbs’ reported running mate John Giles dropped GOP registration months before pick

Voter records show the former Mesa mayor switched from Republican to no party preference in May, months before Gov. Katie Hobbs reportedly tapped him as a running mate.
Aug 5, 2026
Scottsdale City Council runoff narrows as candidate exits to fight Axon apartments

A former council candidate will lead TAAAZE as the Axon apartment fight continues and three candidates seek two Scottsdale seats.

Arizona Business

Aug 10, 2026
Rival coffee chain questions Salad and Go’s deal with Dutch Bros

An Arkansas-based coffee chain is prepared to challenge Salad and Go's $105M bankruptcy sale of 65 drive-thru locations to Dutch Bros, arguing the deal should go to open auction.
Aug 10, 2026
Arizona state land sales nearly double to $817.8M, fueled by major auctions

That’s nearly double what it brought in in the previous fiscal year, which was close to $452 million.
Aug 9, 2026
Walmart buys 38 acres along growing West Valley distribution corridor

The site is located at the northeast corner of State Route 85 and Southern Avenue – a part of the city where several new industrial projects geared toward warehousing and distribution users are planned or underway.

Arizona Water News

Aug 7, 2026
Arizona congressman warns that unfair Colorado River cuts in his state will harm US

"If you hurt economic development here in Arizona, it doesn't stay in Arizona. It hurts the entire national economy," Rep. Greg Stanton said.
Aug 5, 2026
As the Grand Canyon’s river is drying up a $50 million industry is going with it

Record drought and fewer dam releases have cut Colorado River flows through the Grand Canyon, threatening wildlife and a $50 million boating industry.
Jul 31, 2026
Central Arizona Project president says feds ‘bought the lies’ on Colorado River plan

Terry Goddard says Arizona should be outraged that the plan requires lower basin states to cut water use by 20% while upper basin states face none.

Border and Immigration

Aug 10, 2026
Tohono O’odham Nation posts ‘No Trespassing’ signs for border wall crews

The Arizona tribe placed police on alert after learning federal contractors may enter the reservation next weekend.
Aug 6, 2026
Trump renews effort to limit birthright citizenship with scaled-back executive actions

Months after the Supreme Court struck down his first attempt, the president signed two narrower executive actions also targeting birth tourism.
Aug 6, 2026
Arizona demands border payback, requesting nearly $1 billion from federal government

Gov. Hobbs and Arizona sheriffs filed for federal reimbursement of border security costs spent fighting drug trafficking and human smuggling.

Arizona Health

Aug 9, 2026
Barrow Neurological Institute gets $5M Arizona health grant for brain injury drug trial

The grant is for a five-year trial, and Barrow Neurological Institute plans to enroll its first participant in 2027.
Aug 9, 2026
Mayo Clinic in Phoenix again makes U.S. News & World Report list of 20 best hospitals

The Mayo Clinic ranked No. 9 on the national Honor Roll. The hospitals were ranked based on their quality, patient safety and experience.
Aug 5, 2026
Arizona erases more than $1 billion in medical debt for nearly 671,000 residents

Gov. Katie Hobbs partnered with nonprofit Undue Medical Debt to buy and forgive hospital bills using no state funds.

Arizona Technology

Aug 6, 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Trump admin ‘laser-focused’ on Arizona semiconductors

Along with House Speaker Mike Johnson and Arizona's own Juan Ciscomani, Bessent toured a factory in Casa Grande on Wednesday.
Jul 17, 2026
Phoenix mayor says TSMC’s $265 billion investment is historic on multiple levels

Kate Gallego called the chipmaker's financial commitment in her city the "largest single economic development investment in our country's 250-year history."
Jul 16, 2026
TSMC announces additional $100 billion investment in Arizona operations

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego celebrated the announcement, calling it “incredible news.”

United States

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The Latest: Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzle

President Donald Trump on Monday said that since Iran is seeking compensation as part of any peace talks,…
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Iranian-backed Houthi rebels renew attacks on key port city, and other developments in the Mideast

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels renewed their attacks Tuesday on government-controlled areas in Yemen as ongoing violence threatened to reignite…
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Oil prices settle, Wall Street inches higher ahead of new inflation numbers due this week

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Republicans pick nominee for Alabama US House district they redrew after Supreme Court ruling

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