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Heather Rooks, second from right, and Jeff Tobey, right, attend a January 2025 Peoria Unified School District Governing Board meeting. (Screenshot)

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Why was Heather Rooks removed as Peoria Unified’s board president?

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Watch Who should be investigating the ASU hockey Aug. 20 outdoor workout that led to Matthew Mayich collapsing?

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Alex Kolodin discusses mail-in voting and past election fraud claims with Jim Sharpe on the AZ Political Podcast.

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AZ Political Podcast: Alex Kolodin sidesteps questions mail-in voting, election fraud claims

An AI-generated Christopher Pelkey appears in a sentencing video later challenged in an Arizona appeal. (Screenshot via Arizona Superior Court)

Arizona appeals court tosses killer’s sentence over AI-generated video of victim

ASU AD Graham Rossini (Damon Allred/Arizona Sports)

ASU athletic director speaks on Matthew Mayich investigation, hockey team’s next steps

Queen Creek Marketplace: 5 new tenants, including Barnes & Noble

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Queen Creek Marketplace announced 5 new tenants, including Barnes & Noble

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Man fatally shoots another during argument in south Phoenix, police say

Peoria Unified's Jeff Tobey, left, and Heather Rooks, right, appeared for an exclusive joint interview with Mike Broomhead on Thursday. (Screenshot)

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Peoria Unified governing board members clash over teacher sex scandal

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Arizona News

6 hours ago
Phoenix pool retailer Leslie’s files bankruptcy papers, strikes deal to cut 90% of debt

The prearranged deal with its creditors includes shuttering stores and changing control of the company.
8 hours ago
What a planned Phoenix data center could mean for nearby neighborhoods

"This is a little guy. It's about 24 megawatts, so dramatically smaller than the closest data center," Mayor Kate Gallego said of a planned facility near Seventh Avenue and Grant Street. "We do believe it will use APS power."
11 hours ago
Driver dies in overnight crash after running red light at Phoenix intersection

Officers responded to a two-vehicle collision at 43rd Avenue and Cactus Road just after midnight Thursday.
11 hours ago
Phoenix haunted house map: Here’s where you can have a scary good time

Just click on the orange ghost icons for details about haunted houses and other other spooky season activities around the Valley.
12 hours ago
What’s on your ballot: Arizona’s Prop 317 looks to designate drug cartels as terrorist groups

Supporters say it would make the state safer, but opponents question whether it would have any practical purpose.
Sep 30, 2026
Grand Canyon’s North Rim to transition to modified operations for fall

The modified fall operations will cause the closures of the North Rim Backcountry Information Center and the General Store starting on Oct. 15.

Arizona Sports

28 minutes ago
How the Cardinals get back in the win column this week vs. the Giants

The Arizona Cardinals have a golden opportunity to end their losing streak this week against quarterback Jameis Winston…
47 minutes ago
Torey Lovullo deserved his new contract after one of his best performances in a decade

The best teams don’t get rid of good people in bad times, after bad seasons. Even three of…
1 hour ago
Suns exercise 4th-year option on Ryan Dunn, 3rd-year option on Khaman Maluach

Dunn has played in 144 games (60 starts) for Phoenix across his first two years in the league.…
2 hours ago
AD Rossini speaks on Matthew Mayich investigation, ASU hockey’s next steps

Arizona State AD Graham Rossini said ASU is collecting information about the events that put Matthew Mayich on…
3 hours ago
Harbaugh: Giants will have their hands full covering Cardinals’ Jeremiyah Love

John Harbaugh says that Cardinals' Jeremiyah Love's explosiveness and versatility will heavily test the Giants' defense in Week…
5 hours ago
Diamondbacks will retain manager Torey Lovullo

Torey Lovullo is returning for an 11th season as the manager of the Diamondbacks.

Arizona Education

Sep 30, 2026
Peoria Unified School District faces new claim accusing Haley Beck of grooming

A former Centennial High School student is seeking $7 million from the district for failing to protect him from exploitation.
Sep 29, 2026
State lawmakers want ABOR to investigate what happened to ASU hockey player

Rep. Matt Gress and Sen. Hildy Angius want the board to hire an independent investigator to get answers about the incident that left Matthew Mayich on life support.
Sep 25, 2026
UofA fraternity suspended after allegedly forcing new members to eat live goldfish

The Tucson school told Sigma Tau Gamma it "presents a substantial risk to members of the university community."

Arizona Votes

12 hours ago
What’s on your ballot: Arizona’s Prop 317 looks to designate drug cartels as terrorist groups

Supporters say it would make the state safer, but opponents question whether it would have any practical purpose.
Sep 30, 2026
Adrian Fontes, Alex Kolodin trade insults, split over mail-in voting in secretary of state debate

Kolodin says the measure would make voting easier. Fontes says it would end mail voting, which about 80% of Arizonans use.
Sep 30, 2026
Adrian Fontes, Alex Kolodin meet for final secretary of state debate before election

The rivals face off over mail-in voting, voter ID requirements and election security a week before early ballots go out.

Arizona Business

6 hours ago
Phoenix pool retailer Leslie’s files bankruptcy papers, strikes deal to cut 90% of debt

The prearranged deal with its creditors includes shuttering stores and changing control of the company.
Sep 30, 2026
From food truck to burger bars: Randizzle’s plans 2 Valley restaurants

A pro football player-turned-chef is expanding his business into brick-and-mortar locations in Mesa and Phoenix.
Sep 29, 2026
7 Brew wins approval to buy 36 Arizona Salad and Go locations

A $123.5 million sale covers 63 leases in four states. See the Arizona addresses included and what's next as the bankruptcy sale moves toward closing.

Arizona Water News

Sep 30, 2026
Amazon launches collaborative initiative to fund Colorado River Basin water projects

The company is also investing $2.4 million in an Arizona irrigation efficiency project for tribal farmland.
Sep 24, 2026
Election-year backlash clogs Scottsdale’s water recycling plan

The city says candidates’ claims of “toilet to tap” or untested “poop water” marginalize the science behind the treatment program.
Sep 23, 2026
With Colorado River cuts looming, Peoria commits $104 million to bolster water supply

The West Valley suburb is buying roughly 176,000 acre-feet of long-term storage credits from the Vidler Water Company.

Border and Immigration

Sep 30, 2026
ICE contractor signs deal to reopen Arizona prison as immigration detention center

Management & Training Corp. expects the 775-bed facility to open within 60 days with about 338 workers. Rep. Adelita Grijalva criticized the deal.
Sep 14, 2026
3 arrested after allegedly trespassing at border wall construction site in Arizona

Deputies were called to a restricted construction area along the border for reports regarding multiple protesters trespassing. They were asked to leave by security but refused.
Sep 9, 2026
Rep. Yassamin Ansari says ICE was allowed to ignore detainee limits for a year

Rep. Yassamin Ansari says DHS quietly let ICE facilities exceed capacity and time limits for a year. She found no medical staff during her visit.

Arizona Health

Sep 18, 2026
Trump announces that all 50 states are joining Medicaid drug pricing model

Friday's announcement comes as cost-of-living issues are at the forefront of voters’ concerns ahead of the midterm elections in November.
Sep 9, 2026
Arizona health officials issue orders to preserve timely access to flu and COVID vaccines

Without the orders, some residents might face delays or additional steps when trying to get vaccinated at a pharmacy.
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.

Arizona Technology

8 hours ago
What a planned Phoenix data center could mean for nearby neighborhoods

"This is a little guy. It's about 24 megawatts, so dramatically smaller than the closest data center," Mayor Kate Gallego said of a planned facility near Seventh Avenue and Grant Street. "We do believe it will use APS power."
Sep 24, 2026
Gallego warns foreign adversaries are using American AI against the US, calls for guardrails

"We just, for example, learned that the Houthis were using Claude AI to figure out how to calibrate their missiles to better attack U.S. ships," Democratic U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego said.
Sep 23, 2026
Mark Kelly urges Congress to pass his AI bill, saying ‘No one else is coming to the rescue’

Kelly called for urgent action on artificial intelligence during a Tuesday speech on the Senate floor, announcing plans for new regulation.

United States

4 minutes ago
Trump administration’s quiet move makes it harder for some US citizens abroad to vote, lawsuit says

The Democratic National Committee on Thursday filed a lawsuit alleging that President Donald Trump's administration secretly changed a…
2 hours ago
Rubio waives human rights restrictions to release $320 million in military aid to Egypt

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio has waived a restriction on $320 million in military aid…
2 hours ago
FBI arrests Energy Department employee on charge of trying to support Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Department of Energy electrical engineer has been arrested on charges of providing support to…
2 hours ago
What to know about Christa Pike, who survived a lethal injection execution attempt in Tennessee

Christa Pike remained alive after Tennessee tried to put her to death by lethal injection, making her the…
2 hours ago
G20 trade talks yield little progress while tensions simmer

MILWAUKEE (AP) — G20 trade ministers failed to reach an agreement Thursday to curb the flooding of markets…
2 hours ago
Women’s basketball player from Senegal has deportation order rescinded after arrest by ICE

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky State University women’s basketball player from Senegal, who was arrested by Immigration…

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