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Arizona News

3 hours ago
Goodyear police officer investigated over potential misuse of Flock technology

Investigators audited all Flock system activity on July 21. One day later, they discovered evidence of potential misuse.
4 hours ago
Mesa International Film Festival brings indie film showcase downtown

Movie lovers, this one's for you: shorts, docs and music videos from around the world, plus talks from Emmy winners and working actors.
7 hours ago
Flood watch issued for parts of Maricopa County as storms threaten heavy rain

Storms could drop 2 inches of rain on Cave Creek, Fountain Hills and Scottsdale through late Wednesday. Flood watch also issued for northern Arizona.
9 hours ago
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.
17 hours ago
Arizona Department of Public Safety introduces its 1st crisis response canine

Daisy is assigned to Detective Carpenter and Detective Villela, who are part of DPS' Crisis Negotiation Team.
Aug 11, 2026
2 teens arrested after ‘Senior Assassins’ game causes disturbance at Queen Creek drive-thru

Both were arrested before being booked into Maricopa County Juvenile Detention for disorderly conduct.

Arizona Sports

23 minutes ago
Suns likely to face Warriors in regular-season home opener

Golden State won the regular-season series last year before the two teams squared off in a play-in game,…
1 hour ago
Cardinals may be beginning to shift perception around them

The Cardinals played an enjoyable brand of football, and Carson Beck was a revelation in the Hall of…
2 hours ago
Blue Jays claim Paul Sewald after he was DFA’d by Diamondbacks

Former Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald will report to the Blue Jays, who are 2.5 games back of the…
3 hours ago
WR Raiden Vines-Bright, DB Daquwan Dunn among ASU underclassmen impressing in camp

ASU's two-deep rotation appears vastly talented, so many of these players will have uphill climbs to work their…
4 hours ago
Lakers sell for record-breaking $12.5 billion to Josh Kushner, former Disney CEO Bob Iger

The Lakers were valued last year at $10 billion when Mark Walter purchased a controlling stake from the Buss…
5 hours ago
Mock My World

Cast your vote in the Mock My World poll! Each Wednesday, Bickley, Marotta, Jarrett and Sammy draft their…

Arizona Education

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.
Aug 10, 2026
Phoenix students set to receive free meals with zero eligibility requirements

The Phoenix Union HSD will offer free breakfast and lunch at 17 of its 24 high schools through a federal program that requires no family applications.
Aug 10, 2026
How did Arizona wind up with a decade-long teacher shortage — with no end in sight?

Arizona has been facing a teacher shortage for years, with educators leaving the profession or state because of low salaries, high workloads and a variety of other factors.

Arizona Votes

Aug 11, 2026
Political consultant calls Hobbs-Giles ticket ‘good strategy decision’ aimed at McCain Republicans

"It's a good strategy decision. I think it's actually going to pay off for the Hobbs campaign," Stan Barnes said.
Aug 11, 2026
Katie Hobbs praises John Giles running mate pick; Andy Biggs team calls him Democrat ally

Giles served as Mesa mayor from 2014 to 2025 and has opposed President Donald Trump and the MAGA coalition. He endorsed Hobbs as well as former Vice President Kamala Harris.
Aug 11, 2026
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs taps ex-GOP mayor John Giles for reelection ticket

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs taps ex-Mesa mayor John Giles, a GOP-turned-independent, as reelection running mate

Arizona Business

Aug 11, 2026
Walmart announces $250K grant to boost workforce development opportunities in Arizona

The grant is being given to the Center for the Future of Arizona to expand the workforce opportunities offered in the Greater Phoenix area.
Aug 10, 2026
Rival coffee chain questions Salad and Go’s deal with Dutch Bros

An Arkansas-based coffee chain is prepared to challenge Salad and Go's $105M bankruptcy sale of 65 drive-thru locations to Dutch Bros, arguing the deal should go to open auction.
Aug 10, 2026
Arizona state land sales nearly double to $817.8M, fueled by major auctions

That’s nearly double what it brought in in the previous fiscal year, which was close to $452 million.

Arizona Water News

9 hours ago
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

28 minutes ago
2 people died in military helicopter crash near Fort Hood, officials say

An Army Apache attack helicopter crashed in a central Texas field on Wednesday, killing both people on board…
59 minutes ago
ICE’s plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuse

Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s plan to give officers gloves that deliver painful electric shocks faced criticism Wednesday from…
2 hours ago
US government charges 11 people in scheme to obtain green cards through sham marriages

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Justice has charged nearly a dozen people with participating in a multimillion-dollar…
2 hours ago
Law firm with ties to Trump administration declines offer to represent migrant children

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A small Texas law firm with ties to the Trump administration declined a $150…
2 hours ago
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, youngest person to hold role, to leave at month’s end

WASHINGTON (AP) — White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the youngest person to hold the role, will leave…
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A Kansas town will pay $850K to end a reporter’s lawsuit over a 2023 raid on her paper’s offices

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A small Kansas town has agreed to pay $850,000 to a former reporter at…

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