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ASU hockey coach Greg Powers placed on leave in wake of Matthew Mayich’s hospitalization

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From food truck to burger bars: Randizzle’s plans 2 Valley restaurants

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Scottsdale is latest Arizona city to consider shutting off Flock Safety cameras

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University of Arizona requests to extend AD Desireé Reed-Francois

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Diamondbacks ‘probably’ past deadline of getting major Chase Field work done this offseason

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ASU puts hockey coach Greg Powers on leave in wake of Matthew Mayich’s hospitalization

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State lawmakers want ABOR to investigate what happened to ASU hockey player

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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."

Sep 29, 2026

What’s on your ballot: Prop 316 would limit Arizona cities’ ability to increase grocery taxes

Supporters say it will benefit shoppers, while opponents are concerned about how it could affect local governments' ability to provide important services.

Sep 28, 2026

Maricopa County investigation into over 200 names finds 8 noncitizens who voted

Two of the noncitizens were registered as Republicans, one as a Democrat, and five had no party affiliation. They cast ballots a combined total of 16 times.

Sep 28, 2026

What’s on your ballot: Prop 142 would reinforce state’s DEI ban, end affirmative action

Supporters say the measure would ensure equal opportunity, while opponents argue that it ignores marginalized groups that have experienced historic discrimination.

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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.

Sep 28, 2026

Soda chain Swig bids $5.4 million for 8 Arizona locations in Salad and Go bankruptcy

The purchase of 41 other Arizona locations by 7 Brew is still awaiting final approval.

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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.

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.

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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 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.

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.

Sep 13, 2026

Sen. Ruben Gallego calls for oversight on AI, says Trump administration ‘not meeting the moment’

Gallego isn't alone in wanting oversight of AI as the chief executive of the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, Dario Amodei, recently called for its slowdown as well.

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Newsom vetoes measure that would have penalized the use of smart glasses to secretly record people

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Judge keeps Venezuelan delivery driver shot by ICE in custody for alleged assault

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs laws to protect workers from AI risks

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3 GOP states go to US Supreme Court to challenge 3 Democratic-led states’ abortion ‘shield’ laws

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Senate punts bill to permanently ban Chinese cars until after midterm elections

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