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The McMullen Valley Water Defenders PAC wants to designate the basin as an Active Management Area, which regulate groundwater pumping when supplies are scarce.

Residents push for special election to designate Arizona’s McMullen Valley as AMA

Mesa police arrest domestic violence suspect after standoff at home in Chandler Police investigate deadly shooting outside Tucson gay bar as possible hate crime

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Arizona State University hockey teammates forced to train under investigated...

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Why every U.S. President has had to face Iran

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The attorney for the family of Arizona State University hockey player Matthew Mayich is demanding the university conduct an independent investigation into the incident and take accountability.

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Attorney for family of hospitalized ASU hockey player demands ‘accountability’ from university

ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS

Election denial, voter ID dominate combative Arizona secretary of state debate

A Utah judge on Tuesday sided with prosecutors who said they had “overwhelming” evidence that suspect Tyler Robinson shot Charlie Kirk once in the neck as he spoke to a crowd of thousands last September in Orem, Utah.

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Charlie Kirk murder suspect faces potential death penalty as judge sends case to trial

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Tragic update: ASU hockey player has "zero chance of recovery"

7 Brew (left) outbid Dutch Bros for 73 former Salad and Go locations, including 41 in Arizona, in a bankruptcy auction Monday. (Photos via City of Hilliard, Ohio and Gallatin, TN)

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Coffee chain 7 Brew wins auction for shuttered Salad and Go sites, beating Dutch Bros

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How do park rangers communicate in the Grand Canyon?

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Community Spotlight: Travis Mills Foundation

Arizona News

11 hours ago
Attorney for family of hospitalized ASU hockey player demands ‘accountability’ from university

Leonard Aragon, the attorney representing Matthew Mayich's family, wants ASU to conduct an independent investigation into the incident that left him hospitalized to ensure they get answers on why this happened.
14 hours ago
Election denial, voter ID dominate combative Arizona secretary of state debate

Alex Kolodin refused three times to say Arizona elections are safe. Adrian Fontes called him "the architect" of "the big lie." The winner will certify 2028 election results.
15 hours ago
Charlie Kirk murder suspect faces potential death penalty as judge sends case to trial

A Utah judge on Tuesday sided with prosecutors who said they had “overwhelming” evidence that suspect Tyler Robinson shot Charlie Kirk once in the neck as he spoke to a crowd of thousands last September in Orem, Utah.
15 hours ago
Dave Ramseys says: Teachable moments and rewards

A listener of The Dave Ramsey Show asks if he should give his daughter money from an inheritance he got from his mother and Ramsey says to use it to create teachable moments.
16 hours ago
Famous hip-hop artist Ye set to perform at State Farm Stadium in November

Formerly known as Kanye West, the artist Ye is set to fill State Farm Stadium with the sound of his famous rap songs on Nov. 21.
16 hours ago
Sine Kerr ties Katie Hobbs’ veto record to pay-for-play probe

Republican lieutenant governor candidate Sine Kerr said Gov. Katie Hobbs' record-setting use of the veto pen proves she has no interest in bipartisan governance.

Arizona Sports

29 minutes ago
Wild Card standings: D-backs jockeying for position with Padres, Marlins

The Cubs, Phillies, Padres, Marlins and Cardinals are all fighting with the Diamondbacks to earn a Wild Card…
36 minutes ago
ASU reveals depth chart for 2026 season opener vs. Morgan State

It provided a clearer picture of the offensive line and running back pecking order but no definitive answer…
1 hour ago
Western Conference Power Rankings, Part 2: Can the Suns crack top-6?

Are the Suns going to be able to get out of the play-in this year?
9 hours ago
Corbin Carroll has sore back; Diamondbacks’ series loss to Phillies narrows WC race

The Phillies created separation from the Diamondbacks in the standings with a series win, and the D-backs have…
14 hours ago
Arizona Cardinals announce uniform schedule for 2026 season

The Arizona Cardinals will have four jerseys in their gameday rotation this season.
14 hours ago
Diamondbacks teammates more than ready to move on from Ketel Marte storyline

No matter how Ketel Marte's apology landed, the focus from teammates in the room remains on the singular…

Arizona Education

Sep 1, 2026
ASU is now offering 3-year bachelor’s degrees for education students

The faster option for elementary education or special education is designed to make teaching careers more accessible.
Sep 1, 2026
District says police are still trying to identify victims in Corona del Sol voyeurism case

"We recognize that this is a significant and concerning change from the information families received last week," Tempe Union High School District Superintendent Stacia Wilson wrote.
Sep 1, 2026
Phoenix district taps fellowship to bring male teachers of color into classrooms

Five fellows will teach in Phoenix's Creighton district this fall as part of a national push to reverse the decline of men in American classrooms.

Arizona Votes

14 hours ago
Election denial, voter ID dominate combative Arizona secretary of state debate

Alex Kolodin refused three times to say Arizona elections are safe. Adrian Fontes called him "the architect" of "the big lie." The winner will certify 2028 election results.
16 hours ago
Sine Kerr ties Katie Hobbs’ veto record to pay-for-play probe

Republican lieutenant governor candidate Sine Kerr said Gov. Katie Hobbs' record-setting use of the veto pen proves she has no interest in bipartisan governance.
Aug 28, 2026
Maricopa County Attorney’s Office identifies potential non-citizens in voter citizenship probe

Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell told reporters that her office has identified some non-citizens in its probe into 207 people's citizenship and voter eligibility.

Arizona Business

Sep 1, 2026
Arizona joins Federal Trade Commission, 21 other states in lawsuit against Amazon

The e-commerce giant denied the allegations of defrauding 1.2 million advertising customers through deceptive practices.
Sep 1, 2026
Melting Pot closes Ahwatukee fondue restaurant after owner’s death

The Florida-based chain, which operates in more than 30 states, still has a Glendale location.
Aug 31, 2026
Canadian rare earth recycler Cyclic Materials raises $75M to scale U.S. production

Cyclic Materials will use the new capital to accelerate expansion of its industrial recycling system to collect, break down and refine rare earth elements from end-of-life electronics and magnets.

Arizona Water News

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.
Aug 25, 2026
Rep. Juan Ciscomani blames Arizona Democrats for fumbling Colorado River negotiations

The congressman says Gov. Katie Hobbs and Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego squandered leverage by fighting the Trump administration.
Aug 23, 2026
Canyon Lake to close on Sept. 8 for months to complete safety inspections, maintenance

The lake, including all boat ramps and access points, will close for eight days to prepare for the drawdown project, which will begin on Sept. 16.

Border and Immigration

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.
Aug 27, 2026
Arizona targeted by Justice Department for letting students lacking lawful immigration status pay in-state tuition

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office says the federal government’s lawsuit against a voter-approved state law "rests on a faulty premise."
Aug 27, 2026
Southern Arizona communities resist border wall expansion at sacred water source

Armed CBP agents escorted contractors onto the Tohono O’odham Nation reservation as border wall construction threatens Quitobaquito Springs.

Arizona Health

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.
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.

Arizona Technology

Aug 31, 2026
AG Kris Mayes calls for pause on new data centers, citing Arizona’s water and power crunch

The attorney general wants lawmakers to halt approvals until Arizona has a growth plan, citing rising power bills and Colorado River water cuts.
Aug 27, 2026
Arizona attorney general launches statewide review of Flock cameras amid wave of scrutiny

"Arizonans are rightfully concerned about the documented examples of the misuse of this technology as well as how it affects their privacy rights," Kris Mayes said.
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.

United States

53 minutes ago
Edouard, now a tropical depression, drenches Texas with flash flooding and downed trees

PORT ARTHUR, Texas (AP) — The former Tropical Storm Edouard weakened into a depression but dumped heavy rain,…
1 hour ago
Judge lacked power to overturn ex-soldier Bowe Bergdahl’s military conviction, appeals court rules

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge had no authority to overturn former U.S. Army soldier Bowe Bergdahl's military…
2 hours ago
Tiger Woods enters plea agreement to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida

STUART, Florida (AP) — Tiger Woods entered a plea agreement Wednesday to a reckless driving charge following a…
2 hours ago
AI boom heats up Bay Area housing market as wealthy buyers drive demand for high-end homes across US

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Here’s another place the AI frenzy is making itself felt: the market for luxury…
3 hours ago
Lawmakers ask Army to explain why it told a military unit to stop specializing in drone warfare

WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is pressing the Army to explain why it told…
3 hours ago
USS Abraham Lincoln crew visits Thailand’s Pattaya, in photos

LAEM CHABANG (AP) — The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier docked at a port in eastern Thailand on…

Residents push for special election to designate Arizona’s McMullen Valley as AMA

Shorts

Arizona State University hockey teammates forced to train under investigated...

How do park rangers communicate in the Grand Canyon?

Why every U.S. President has had to face Iran

Can the Transcanyon pipeline be made whole again after flooding?

How do Arizonans recover from Grand Canyon flash flood?

Attorney for family of hospitalized ASU hockey player demands ‘accountability’ from university

Election denial, voter ID dominate combative Arizona secretary of state debate

Charlie Kirk murder suspect faces potential death penalty as judge sends case to trial

Tragic update: ASU hockey player has "zero chance of recovery"

Coffee chain 7 Brew wins auction for shuttered Salad and Go sites, beating Dutch Bros

How do park rangers communicate in the Grand Canyon?

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Sine Kerr Joins Mike Broomhead To Discuss APA Event, Transparency,...

Tragic update: ASU hockey player has "zero chance of recovery"

Did the Grand Canyon’s flood alert system actually fail?

Discussing Iran's threat and Washington's broken politics

Community Spotlight: Travis Mills Foundation