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A passenger from Arizona was subdued with duct tape and zip ties during a wild scene aboard an American Airlines flight last week. (Photo by Richard O'Lenick via gunforhire.com)

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Watch Sen. Ruben Gallego on the drone war crisis

Sen. Ruben Gallego on the drone war crisis

Watch Sen. Ruben Gallego: Why Congress should NOT be allowed to trade stocks

Sen. Ruben Gallego: Why Congress should NOT be allowed to...

Watch Sen. Ruben Gallego on Arizona's water future

Sen. Ruben Gallego on Arizona's water future

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Watch Rep. Andy Biggs pushes back on opponent Katie Hobbs' criticism of his role in stopping an FLDS polygamous sect leader in 2013

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A listener of The Dave Ramsey Show asked for advice after his renter requested to cancel a new lease agreement to move closer to his ex-wife, who is sick, and their kids.

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Dave Ramsey says: Give a little grace when someone is struggling

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Popup Bagels, Salt & Straw among first 5 tenants coming to Gilbert’s Heritage Park

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Arizona high school closed for day after student found dead on campus

Trey Waters was sentenced to 65 years in prison Sept. 4, 2026, for a series of armed robberies in Phoenix in which two people were shot. (Photo via MCSO)

Phoenix man sentenced to 65 years for violent robbery spree that left two shot

Hickman’s gives 2.1M free eggs to food banks as part of settlement

Hickman’s Egg Ranch giving 2.1M eggs to Arizona food banks as part of price-fixing settlement

The Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission, a voter education resource, is hosting a slate of debates for candidates in contested federal, statewide and legislative races ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. (Unsplash photo)

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Your guide to Arizona’s 2026 general election debates: Candidates face off in top races

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How the legacy of 9/11 continues to shape firefighter safety

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ASU hockey incident: Questions arise over school's extreme heat protocols

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Arizona News

7 hours ago
Your guide to Arizona’s 2026 general election debates: Candidates face off in top races

KTAR News 92.3 FM will broadcast select debates as well as special reaction shows after the candidates square off in the biggest contests.
7 hours ago
SAFE Alert canceled after missing 74-year-old Phoenix man returns home unharmed

Martin Lopez had been missing since Thursday, police said.
8 hours ago
Craving adventure? Maricopa County residents can get up to 2 free nights of camping this fall

The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is bringing back its popular camping promotion from Sept. 18 through Oct. 31.
9 hours ago
Which Arizona cities, counties, law enforcement agencies have stopped using Flock cameras?

Questions about privacy and recent examples of misuse are pushing some communities to reconsider their reliance on Flock automated license plate readers.
9 hours ago
Extreme heat warning issued for Tuesday-Thursday in metro Phoenix

Highs are expected to reach about 108 degrees during that time, about 5 degrees above normal for this time of year.
11 hours ago
ASU named 1 of 8 schools to train manufacturers in new nationwide initiative

The Foundry School is a State Department initiative that aims to develop the next generation of manufacturing workers.

Arizona Sports

39 minutes ago
Diamondbacks OF Corbin Carroll scratched before 1st pitch vs. Royals

Corbin Carroll was back in the lineup on Tuesday after not starting on Monday, but the D-backs removed…
57 minutes ago
Jeremiyah Love (still) RB2? Cardinals Week 1 depth chart takeaways

Jeremiyah Love may be the Cardinals' starting running back of the future. He, however, remains behind Tyler Allgeier…
2 hours ago
Arizona’s quarterback ghosts could come back to haunt us

LSU's Sam Leavitt and Kyler Murray of the Minnesota Vikings have the opportunity to make fans regret taking…
2 hours ago
Diamondbacks make series of roster moves ahead of Corbin Burnes’ return

Corbin Burnes has officially been reinstated from the 60-day injured list in an exciting roster shuffle for the…
4 hours ago
ASU’s culture, standard not lost on Texas A&M’s Mike Elko

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko had nothing but good things to say about Kenny Dillingham and Arizona…
5 hours ago
Arizona, ASU receive votes in AP Top 25 Poll after dominant wins

Arizona and Arizona State did not crack the Associated Press AP Top 25 Poll released Tuesday morning but…

Arizona Education

11 hours ago
ASU named 1 of 8 schools to train manufacturers in new nationwide initiative

The Foundry School is a State Department initiative that aims to develop the next generation of manufacturing workers.
Sep 4, 2026
Republican candidate Andy Biggs wants to expand ESA options for rural and disadvantaged students

Biggs said he also has plans to improve public schools, including addressing campus infrastructure issues if he becomes governor.
Sep 2, 2026
U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling praises Arizona’s workforce pathways

Sonderling was impressed with how West-MEC works with local companies to make sure students are trained with the same equipment and systems they will use in their future careers.

Arizona Votes

7 hours ago
Your guide to Arizona’s 2026 general election debates: Candidates face off in top races

KTAR News 92.3 FM will broadcast select debates as well as special reaction shows after the candidates square off in the biggest contests.
Sep 4, 2026
Ruben Gallego wants to ban lawmaker stock trades if Democrats take Congress

The Arizona democrat said that ending stock and crypto trading by lawmakers would be Democrats' first priority if they win back Congress.
Sep 4, 2026
Republican candidate Andy Biggs wants to expand ESA options for rural and disadvantaged students

Biggs said he also has plans to improve public schools, including addressing campus infrastructure issues if he becomes governor.

Arizona Business

9 hours ago
Which Arizona cities, counties, law enforcement agencies have stopped using Flock cameras?

Questions about privacy and recent examples of misuse are pushing some communities to reconsider their reliance on Flock automated license plate readers.
11 hours ago
ASU named 1 of 8 schools to train manufacturers in new nationwide initiative

The Foundry School is a State Department initiative that aims to develop the next generation of manufacturing workers.
11 hours ago
Castle Hill Partners breaks ground on $10M Basecamp at Saddleback in Peoria

A resort-style pool anchors the outdoor recreation zone, surrounded by shaded lounging areas, lush courtyards and a splash pad.

Arizona Water News

Sep 6, 2026
Grand Canyon shuts off potable water for visitors at South Rim in conservation effort

The water will be shut off at the 1.5-mile resthouse, 3-mile resthouse, and Havasupai Gardens Day Use Area and Campground starting at 10 a.m. on Sunday.
Sep 2, 2026
Residents push for special election to designate Arizona’s McMullen Valley as AMA

A local PAC in the rural community is gathering signatures in an effort to designate the basin as an Active Management Area that can regulate groundwater pumping when the supply is scarce.
Aug 26, 2026
Upper Basin on verge of first-ever Colorado River Compact breach, CAP president warns

CAP President Terry Goddard says the Upper Basin is failing to deliver enough water to Arizona and the Lower Basin, and a lawsuit may be on the table.

Border and Immigration

Sep 5, 2026
UNESCO is sending an international mission to assess border wall damage in Arizona

UNESCO's decision calls for an international assessment to be conducted to determine harm and disruptions caused by the wall to Arizona's Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument and Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge.
Sep 3, 2026
Person of interest in fatal shooting of Tucson police recruit apprehended at border

Alexis Monter was caught as he tried to enter the U.S. through the pedestrian lane of the Douglas Port of Entry.
Aug 27, 2026
Arizona cartel leader who trafficked guns via Facebook sentenced to 11 years

The 21-year-old trafficked guns to Mexico and led a Sinaloa Cartel sicario cell behind kidnappings and killings in Sonora.

Arizona Health

Sep 7, 2026
Tempe developing first-of-its-kind dementia- and age-friendly park within Kiwanis Park

Arizona has the fastest-growing rate of Alzheimer's disease in the United States, and older adults make up 20% of the nation's population, but only 4% of them are park users.
Aug 18, 2026
State’s 1st primary care medical clinic for autism opens in Phoenix

Arizona Autism Family Medicine is located on Arizona Autism Charter Schools' Phoenix campus and part of a partnership between AZACS and Mercy Care. It will be operated by Valle del Sol.
Aug 18, 2026
Phoenix Children’s uses model patients to teach healthcare workers new skills

The mannequins have advanced anatomy and physiological responses that real patients would have.

Arizona Technology

9 hours ago
Which Arizona cities, counties, law enforcement agencies have stopped using Flock cameras?

Questions about privacy and recent examples of misuse are pushing some communities to reconsider their reliance on Flock automated license plate readers.
Sep 5, 2026
Phoenix-based Honeywell Aerospace to pay $2M for allegedly violating False Claims Act

The corporation provides aerospace products and solutions to government and commercial customers.
Sep 4, 2026
Arizona leads nation in battery storage growth, overtaking Texas

Arizona is increasingly pairing its solar resources with storage to capture power generated in the state.

United States

17 minutes ago
Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after Postal Service changes

SEATTLE (AP) — The number of ballots rejected for late postmarks has soared in the vote-by-mail states of…
1 hour ago
What to know about the Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami that killed 5 workers in a van

Investigators are still trying to determine what caused an Amazon cargo jet to overshoot a runway in Miami…
2 hours ago
Supreme Court rebuffs Missouri’s push to use new US House map backed by Trump in November

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday rebuffed an appeal from Missouri officials who wanted to use…
2 hours ago
National Guard crime task force member arrested in DC, accused of drawing gun on fellow Guard member

WASHINGTON (AP) — A member of the Georgia National Guard deployed in Washington, D.C., as part of President…
2 hours ago
US strikes Iranian tankers after more attempted missile attacks on Navy warship

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has struck multiple Iranian tankers in response to more attempted missile attacks on…
3 hours ago
Southern California authorities respond to a leak of an unknown chemical from a tank

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities in Southern California responded to a slow leak from a chemical tank on…

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