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The Boardwalk Big Wheel opened at the Arizona Boardwalk Monday as part of its 10th anniversary celebration, becoming the first permanent outdoor Ferris wheel in the Valley. (Arizona Boardwalk)

Valley’s first permanent outdoor Ferris wheel opens at Arizona Boardwalk

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250 days at sea: The USS Abraham Lincoln crisis

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Lake Powell

ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS

Lake Powell hits record low, threatening key water and electricity supply for millions

Stabbing leaves 29-year-old man dead outside Phoenix-area restaurant

Fire crews responded around 11 a.m. to the Echo Canyon Trailhead following reports of a hiker in distress.

Hiker in critical condition after severe heatstroke on Camelback Mountain, rescued by helicopter

Exclusive: Gov. Katie Hobbs and running mate John Giles explain skipping debate decision, Arizona won't shoulder Colorado River cuts alone

Traffic on the SR-347, which will be limited to a single lane of traffic this weekend for construction. (Photo via ADOT)

ARIZONA TRAFFIC

Weekend road construction to slow Valley interstate traffic

250 days at sea: The USS Abraham Lincoln crisis

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Arizona News

13 hours ago
Stabbing leaves 29-year-old man dead outside Phoenix-area restaurant

No suspect details or additional information have been released.
14 hours ago
Hiker in critical condition after severe heatstroke on Camelback Mountain, rescued by helicopter

Fire crews responded around 11 a.m. to the Echo Canyon Trailhead following reports of a hiker in distress.
Aug 16, 2026
Peoria approves $264,000 in arts and culture grants for fiscal year 2027

The money helps nonprofit organizations, schools and small businesses provide visual and performing arts programs for the community.
Aug 16, 2026
30 displaced, over 50 units affected after hotel fire in Phoenix

Firefighters responded around 3 a.m. to reports of a blaze at a hotel near 25th Avenue and Greenway Road.
Aug 16, 2026
David Weekley Homes to break ground at $1B Saddleback master-planned community in Peoria

David Weekley Homes is among the next crop of homebuilders at the development, along with Scottsdale-based Camelot Homes and Pennsylvania-based Toll Brothers Inc.
Aug 15, 2026
Phase 1 of massive industrial project planned near TSMC campus in North Phoenix

The initial buildout comes on the heels of TSMC’s announcement to increase its total Arizona investment to $265 billion.

Arizona Sports

7 hours ago
Which games on the Suns’ schedule did Dillon Brooks circle?

Dillon the Villain will always enjoy trolling Lakers fans, even when LeBron James isn't there anymore.
8 hours ago
NFL check-in on former ASU stars: Jordyn Tyson injured, Keith Abney II impresses in debut

Jordyn Tyson may miss his first season opener in the NFL due to an injury, while Keith Abney…
8 hours ago
Mercury surrender lead to Fire late, spoiling Taurasi’s Ring of Honor night

DeWanna Bonner, who played nine seasons with Taurasi, scored 23 points to lead the Mercury.
9 hours ago
Diana Taurasi’s jersey retirement celebrated with gratitude for her greatness

Diana Taurasi was celebrated on Sunday in front of a crowd and city overjoyed to give her that…
10 hours ago
Jeremiyah Love dealing with high ankle sprain, likely done for preseason

The Love update comes after head coach Mike LaFleur did not give any details on the injury when…
11 hours ago
AD says ASU sold out initial London ticket allotment, provides facility updates and more

ASU has nearly sold out its bumped up allotment of tickets for the Union Jack Classic in London…

Arizona Education

Aug 13, 2026
Dining hall workers suing ASU over First Amendment right to protest working conditions

Workers gathered outside of Gordon Commons on Thursday to share their thoughts on the issue and call for increased pay and healthcare.
Aug 12, 2026
Arizona ESA accountability proposition must be rewritten to be included on the ballot, judge rules

Judge ruled the measure's wording misleads voters by calling ESAs a 'school voucher program' and omits key provisions on enforcement and oversight.
Aug 11, 2026
Arizona health officials urge heat safety as students return to school

AZDHS says kids should hydrate before school, take shaded breaks and avoid peak heat during recess, sports and outdoor activities.

Arizona Votes

Aug 15, 2026
‘I’ll remain true to my principles’: John Giles says joining Katie Hobbs matches conservative values

"I continue to identify with a lot of the principles that the Republican Party says they identify with," Giles said. "That’s very complementary to working with Gov. Hobbs."
Aug 14, 2026
Why hasn’t Hobbs met with investigators in AG’s ‘pay-to-play’ probe? Governor responds

The state’s attorney general, a fellow Democrat, is investigating whether the governor influenced a rate increase for a foster care provider.
Aug 14, 2026
Exclusive: Gov. Katie Hobbs, John Giles talk debates, water in wide-ranging interview

The Democratic ticket also addressed a pay-to-play investigation, Colorado River cuts and affordability in an exclusive interview.

Arizona Business

Aug 15, 2026
Phase 1 of massive industrial project planned near TSMC campus in North Phoenix

The initial buildout comes on the heels of TSMC’s announcement to increase its total Arizona investment to $265 billion.
Aug 15, 2026
Novus Innovation Corridor to expand with new hotel on ASU’s Tempe campus

The hotel will be seven stories and 116,855 square feet located off University Drive and Rural Road.
Aug 15, 2026
Chandler economic development director started career chasing water in the desert

Chandler Economic Development Director Micah Miranda's career began when he was a kid with his fascination and appreciation for water.

Arizona Water News

Aug 12, 2026
Arizona’s tribal, rural communities will bear the brunt as Colorado River plan fails to stabilize

Water policy expert expects legal challenges and warns Yuma's winter vegetables are at risk as tribal and rural communities face the deepest impacts.
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.

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

2 hours ago
The 60-day deadline for an Iran peace deal is expiring. Here’s where things stand

The deal that U.S. President Donald Trump signed at Versailles in June set an ambitious 60-day deadline for…
6 hours ago
Man charged with arranging fatal ambush of Microsoft manager faces murder trial in Florida

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A man charged with arranging the fatal ambush of a Microsoft design manager is…
6 hours ago
In Florida, Wasserman Schultz sparks a debate over what representation means in diverse districts

TAMARAC, Fla. (AP) — Greeting voters ahead of Tuesday's Florida primaries in red-white-and-blue sneakers, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz…
6 hours ago
All eyez on Tupac: Long-awaited trial begins in rapper’s 1996 killing

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Opening statements are set to begin Monday in the trial of a man accused…
6 hours ago
States take Meta to trial in California in the biggest fight yet over social media harms to children

Of the thousands of lawsuits Meta faces over child safety on its platforms, none may be more consequential…
7 hours ago
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in the television series ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hayden Panettiere, star of popular television series including “Heroes” and “Nashville,” has died. She…

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