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Two teens were arrested over the weekend while participating in a "Senior Assassins" game after they caused a disturbance at a drive-thru in Queen Creek, authorities said.

2 teens arrested after ‘Senior Assassins’ game causes disturbance at Queen Creek drive-thru

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The Arizona Department of Public Safety recently welcomes its first-ever crisis response canine, her name is Daisy.

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In honor of Walmart Academy's 10-year anniversary, the company announced a $250,000 grant to aid driving workforce development opportunities in Arizona.

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A driver was left dead after fleeing a crash and colliding with a Valley metro bus in south Phoenix on Monday night, authorities said.

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Arizona News

12 hours ago
Driver dies after colliding with Valley Metro bus in south Phoenix while fleeing separate crash

The 40-year-old man was taken by the Phoenix Fire Department to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
13 hours ago
Dave Ramsey says: Agreed upon, in writing and temporary

A listener of The Dave Ramsey Show asks if she, her husband and new baby should temporarily move in with her mother-in-law while they try to pay off their $60,000 in debt.
14 hours ago
Parents accused of walking kids in extreme heat while intoxicated after Cardinals training camp

Glendale police say the intoxicated couple walked their children for 3 hours in 110-degree heat, refusing a good Samaritan's offer of a ride.
14 hours ago
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.
16 hours ago
Flock official defends cameras as Arizona agencies rethink contracts

As more agencies end Flock contracts, a company spokesperson says the cameras read license plates but do not use facial recognition or sell data.
17 hours ago
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 Sports

6 hours ago
Diamondbacks need to jumpstart offene to salvage series win vs. Rockies

The Diamondbacks end their 10-game homestand with a rubber match against the Rockies after Colorado evened the series…
9 hours ago
Final thoughts as Cardinals training camp breaks ahead of game vs. Raiders

There is still plenty to get done before the regular season begins for head coach Mike LaFleur and…
10 hours ago
Arizona freshman Cameron Holmes making his mark wherever Wildcats need him

Cameron Holmes is seeing playing time "everywhere" as Tommy Lloyd tinkers with configurations ahead of Arizona's upcoming Lithuania…
11 hours ago
Geraldo Perdomo out of Diamondbacks’ lineup Tuesday with knee issue

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said he made the decision to give Geraldo Perdomo a day to rest his…
14 hours ago
‘Everyone dies’: Mike Tomlin compares NFC West to Game of Thrones

Former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin compared the gauntlet that is the NFC West to the popular HBO series.
15 hours ago
Cutter Boley standing out in QB competition as ASU leaves Valley for Camp T

Kenny Dillingham has not said the quarterback competition is over, but the SEC All-Freshman transfer has looked like…

Arizona Education

17 hours ago
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

14 hours ago
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 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.
Aug 9, 2026
Walmart buys 38 acres along growing West Valley distribution corridor

The site is located at the northeast corner of State Route 85 and Southern Avenue – a part of the city where several new industrial projects geared toward warehousing and distribution users are planned or underway.

Arizona Water News

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.
Jul 31, 2026
Central Arizona Project president says feds ‘bought the lies’ on Colorado River plan

Terry Goddard says Arizona should be outraged that the plan requires lower basin states to cut water use by 20% while upper basin states face none.

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

7 hours ago
Doctors say Trump’s vaccine order will raise fears, cause confusion and endanger kids

Doctors say President Donald Trump’s new executive order on vaccines is misguided and likely to stoke fear and…
12 hours ago
John Gotti’s grandson kept trying to delay prison to donate kidney to mother. A judge said enough.

NEW YORK (AP) — Late mob boss John Gotti ’s reality TV star grandson has reported to federal…
12 hours ago
Why the elaborate ruse Trump used in Turkey isn’t like other secret presidential trips

WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidents have taken secret overseas trips in the past for security reasons, with schedules and…
13 hours ago
Medicaid says it will stop paying for some gender-affirming care for transgender minors

President Donald Trump's administration said that Medicaid will stop paying for gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender…
13 hours ago
Judge again bars Trump administration from implementing order that sought to limit mail voting

BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday ruled against President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to…
13 hours ago
Researchers, advocates rail against government’s efforts to end workforce data collection

Civil rights groups and researchers at a public hearing Tuesday called on a federal agency to continue its…

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