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From left: Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, Republican challenger Alexander Kolodin, Attorney General Kris Mayes and Republican challenger Warren Petersen (photos via respective campaigns)

ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS

Poll shows Democrats ahead in Arizona secretary of state, AG races; superintendent a toss-up

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Alex Barnett, the third suspect in the fatal shooting of a Tucson police recruit last week, was reportedly arrested on Monday night.

Alex Barnett, 3rd suspect in fatal shooting of Tucson police recruit, taken into custody

A driver tested positive for multiple drugs and was arrested after crashing into a wall in north Phoenix last week, authorities said.

Driver arrested after testing positive for cocaine, fentanyl and meth following north Phoenix crash

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Antony Cruz was arrested for allegedly using the Corona del Sol High School security camera system to watch and download videos of female students while they changed clothes.

ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS

Tempe school employee allegedly used security cameras to watch students in changing room

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Arizona News

10 hours ago
Alex Barnett, 3rd suspect in fatal shooting of Tucson police recruit, taken into custody

Alex Barnett was reportedly taken into custody while Pima Regional SWAT was serving a search warrant Monday night.
10 hours ago
Driver arrested after testing positive for cocaine, fentanyl and meth following north Phoenix crash

The driver was arrested after showing signs of impairment and while being processed gave a SoToxa sample, which tested positive for fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine.
11 hours ago
2 suspects arrested in connection with fatal Tempe apartment complex shooting

The Tempe Police Department identified the man who was killed in the shooting as 24-year-old Tyrone Rios Jr.
12 hours ago
Westgate welcomes whimsical animal statues by renowned artists Gillie and Marc

The statues will be at the popular outdoor mall for visitors to interact and take photos with for one year.
14 hours ago
Poll shows Katie Hobbs up 15 points over Andy Biggs as independents, women break for governor

Andy Biggs has secured just 70% of Republican voters while Gov. Katie Hobbs dominates among independents and women with the Nov. 3 election less than three months away.
15 hours ago
Tucson man indicted for lying while active-duty Air Force to obtain federal contract work

If convicted for making false statements, David Velarde could face a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Arizona Sports

42 minutes ago
LaFleur vs. LaFleur? Cardinals-Packers joint practice shaping up to be more memorable than most

The Cardinals' joint practice with the Packers has plenty of storylines to follow this week.
9 hours ago
Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly calls Cubs coach stealing signs ‘bush league’

Stealing signs is nothing new, but the Diamondbacks were not appreciative of how the Cubs were doing so…
10 hours ago
Diamondbacks shut out by Cubs, don’t lose ground in Wild Card race

The Arizona Diamondbacks have yet to beat the Chicago Cubs this season.
11 hours ago
Former ASU S Myles ‘Ghost’ Rowser goes to Houston with reported transfer exception

A fan favorite for his hard hits, Rowser racked up 182 tackles, 7.5 for loss, one sack and…
11 hours ago
Carson Beck ‘TBD’ for Cardinals’ game vs. Packers after throwing session

Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Carson Beck hasn't played a preseason game since his debut against the Carolina Panthers.
13 hours ago
Diamondbacks have a starting pitcher dilemma

The Diamondbacks have three healthy starting pitchers on the active roster, not an ideal place to be for…

Arizona Education

Aug 24, 2026
Teaching requirements for dual-language and CTE classes are getting stricter

The Arizona State Board of Education voted to approve changes to the Arizona Department of Education certification guidelines for teaching assignments at its meeting Monday.
Aug 21, 2026
Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego ready to ‘get into the fight’ against proposed changes to Head Start

The Democrat met Friday with local providers and parents who are worried about how federal officials want to alter the early learning and development program.
Aug 20, 2026
Marcos de Niza High School in Tempe damaged by monsoon storm activity

Officials said classes will go on as scheduled Thursday, although some classrooms will be temporarily relocated due to the damage.

Arizona Votes

14 hours ago
Poll shows Katie Hobbs up 15 points over Andy Biggs as independents, women break for governor

Andy Biggs has secured just 70% of Republican voters while Gov. Katie Hobbs dominates among independents and women with the Nov. 3 election less than three months away.
Aug 24, 2026
Supreme Court clears way for Trump mail voting order ahead of midterms

The ruling lets the administration begin implementing changes, but with states already mailing ballots, further legal challenges may blunt its impact.
Aug 24, 2026
AZ Political Podcast: Jay Feely makes his case for representing Arizona’s diverse CD1

“One of the advantages that I have is the ability to go and communicate with our president and talk to him because we have a friendship," the Republican running for Congress said.

Arizona Business

Aug 24, 2026
Chemical manufacturer buys Tempe industrial facility for $6.1 million

The century-old Pennsylvania company bought the 25,807-square-foot facility as it relocates its Valley operations from Queen Creek.
Aug 24, 2026
Drone wars: Amazon, Walmart race to expand delivery across Phoenix metro

Amazon will now serve 16 ZIP codes across the Phoenix metro, which was announced shortly after Walmart announced similar plans to expand drone delivery service.
Aug 23, 2026
Construction begins on Avondale Tech Center, a 700,000-square-foot industrial campus

The three-building Class-A development sits along Interstate 10 in the West Valley's core manufacturing corridor in Avondale.

Arizona Water News

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.
Aug 21, 2026
Arizona keeps legal options on the table after feds order historic Colorado River cuts

ADWR director says the state is keeping all legal options on the table after feds ordered Arizona to cut 760,000 acre-feet of river water per year.
Aug 21, 2026
Arizona absorbs bulk of historic Colorado River cuts as Upper Basin states face none

The feds ordered the biggest water cuts the Colorado River has ever seen. Arizona will lose about half the Colorado River water that helps supply Phoenix and Tucson.

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 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 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

23 minutes ago
US consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 7 months as gas prices remain elevated

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ confidence in the economy declined again this month as the ongoing conflict in Iran…
59 minutes ago
Federal judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s ‘miscarriage of justice’ claims and bid for prison release

NEW YORK (AP) — Claims by Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend and longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell that her sex…
3 hours ago
Secret Service confirms awareness of Iranian state media video threatening Barron Trump’s life

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Secret Service has confirmed it is aware that Iranian state media has aired…
3 hours ago
Trump says he’s considering renaming Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ as trade war escalates

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario…
4 hours ago
Florida, hard-hit by Obamacare drop-off, feels the squeeze of rising healthcare costs

ST. CLOUD, Fla. (AP) — Florida chef Elijah Button was chopping onions in June when his knife slipped…
4 hours ago
Tropical Storm Julio forms in the Pacific and isn’t threatening land

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Julio formed Tuesday in the Pacific Ocean and isn't threatening land, forecasters said.…

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