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U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, the Republican nominee for Arizona governor, said the state should take better care of its troopers.

ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS

Andy Biggs thinks Arizona needs to take better care of state troopers

Arizona governor hopeful Andy Biggs says more funding doesn’t mean better schools Phoenix area will probably be under an extreme heat warning all week

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Watch How CD1 candidate Jay Feely plans to work across the aisle in Congress

How CD1 candidate Jay Feely plans to work across the...

Watch Why affordability is Rep. Andy Biggs' top priority if elected governor of Arizona

Why affordability is Rep. Andy Biggs' top priority if elected...

Watch Sen. Gallego responded to a New York Post report that he had relationships with two House staffers

Sen. Gallego responded to a New York Post report that...

Watch BREAKING: U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego says he’s considering running for president on KTAR

BREAKING: U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego says he’s considering running for...

Watch Senator Mark Kelly works with current teachers to get more young men to become teachers and community leaders

Senator Mark Kelly works with current teachers to get more...

Peoria Unified School District added safety measures for students as the 2026-27 school year begins next week amid an ongoing police investigation.

ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS

Peoria Unified adds new hotline for students to report questionable behavior

Stay in the know with our calendar of the metro Phoenix concerts scheduled for the area's biggest venues. (Unsplash photo)

Phoenix concert calendar: All Time Low, Public Enemy join list of upcoming Valley shows

Biggest Arizona news this weekend

Weekend wrap: Here are the biggest Arizona news stories from July 24-26

BREAKING: U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego says he’s considering running for president on KTAR

Diamond grinding on SR51 (Arizona Department of Transportation)

ARIZONA TRAFFIC

State Route 51 construction to bring weeks of around-the-clock delays

Senator Mark Kelly works with current teachers to get more young men to become teachers and community leaders

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How Jay Feely plans to represent Arizona's 1st congressional district...

Rep. Andy Biggs outlines key priorities for Arizona gubernatorial race

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How Kimberly Yee plans to reform state education and school...

1.6 million eggs recalled: Is our food supply safe?

AZ Political Podcast: Chuck Coughlin breaks down Arizona's post-primary general...

Thomas Galvin on Maricopa County elections, prediction markets and Arizona...

The Faceoff: Can Andy Biggs win over independent voters?

Key takeaways and surprises from the Arizona Primary Election

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Who wins the Arizona GOP primary? Stan Barnes weighs in

How does Arizona secure its primaries? Secretary of State Adrian...

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ICE dropped the ball: The massive vetting failure in Maine

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Mayor Kate Gallego shares details about new $100 billion investment...

Arizona Sec. of State Adrian Fontes reacts to Trump’s election...

Arizona News

9 hours ago
Phoenix concert calendar: All Time Low, Public Enemy join list of upcoming Valley shows

Here are all the headline acts set to perform at the Phoenix area's large-scale concert venues in the coming months.
17 hours ago
Weekend wrap: Here are the biggest Arizona news stories from July 24-26

A roundup of some of the biggest Arizona news stories from the final weekend of July, including record-setting heat.
Jul 26, 2026
Construction begins on 1.1 million-square-foot warehouse in Phoenix

The warehouse development sits on 75 acres in Tolleson’s Estrella Park neighborhood, offering direct three-minute access to Interstate 10.
Jul 26, 2026
Arizona Governor’s Office of Resiliency updates its appliance rebate program

The August rebate deadline gives staff enough lead time to process applications and reserve rebate funds before the federal changes take hold.
Jul 26, 2026
Demolition of Food City in Tempe makes way for affordable housing, grocery development

The Dorsey Station development includes 400 housing units; 360 units are designated as affordable and the other 40 will be sold at market rate.
Jul 26, 2026
Dead body found on South Mountain trail in Phoenix identified

The 911 caller told a dispatcher that Richard Fletcher, 61, left around 5 a.m. and contact was lost around 2 p.m. when his phone's battery ran out.

Arizona Sports

20 minutes ago
Diamondbacks deadline: Left-handed bats to watch in trade rumors

The Diamondbacks could use another left-handed thumper in the lineup, so here is a list of potential fits…
3 hours ago
Diamondbacks trade deadline: Which starting pitchers could help the injured rotation?

Which pitchers in trade rumors could help the Diamondbacks at this year's deadline? Here is a list of…
3 hours ago
Diamondbacks not looking to trade Ketel Marte as he nearly wipes Instagram feed

Marte leads all Diamondbacks this season with 19 home runs and 104 hits. He's one behind Corbin Carroll…
5 hours ago
Darius Robinson, Michael Wilson among early training camp standouts for Cardinals

Who has stood out in the early days of Arizona Cardinals training camp? Receiver Michael Wilson and pass…
Jul 26, 2026
Freaking out over Nathaniel Hackett’s Jeremiyah Love comments? You shouldn’t be

Nathaniel Hackett called it like it was. Jeremiyah Love is a rookie running back. That doesn't mean Hackett…
Jul 26, 2026
Fresh off new deal, Cardinals’ Jacoby Brissett ready to prove his worth and catch some Zs

Arizona Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett understands he has a long way to go in nailing down the new-look…

Arizona Education

Jul 24, 2026
Sen. Mark Kelly proposes 2 bills to support young men and grow public service

"It's becoming more rare today to have men in the classroom," the Democrat said. He's hoping to change that.
Jul 24, 2026
Lawsuit challenges validity of thousands of ESA reform ballot measure signatures

The Goldwater Institute is taking legal action in an attempt to keep proposed changes to Arizona's school voucher program off the November ballot.
Jul 24, 2026
Kimberly Yee outlines education priorities after GOP primary win

"We have those choices and they're all awesome. But what we want to really focus on is the academics," the state treasurer told Mike Broomhead.

Arizona Votes

Jul 24, 2026
U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego says he’s considering running for president

Gallego made the comment while discussing a dismissed ethics complaint and the Justice Department probe that followed.
Jul 23, 2026
AZ Political Podcast: Analyst breaks down Arizona’s post-primary general election map

Buckle up. Please, keep your hands inside the ride at all time; Arizona’s 2026 midterm elections will be a wild ride.
Jul 23, 2026
Arizona’s primary election was like ‘rehearsal for the Super Bowl,’ Maricopa County supervisor says

The primary was "as perfect as you can hope," according to Thomas Galvin. He hopes the general election follows suit.

Arizona Business

Jul 26, 2026
Construction begins on 1.1 million-square-foot warehouse in Phoenix

The warehouse development sits on 75 acres in Tolleson’s Estrella Park neighborhood, offering direct three-minute access to Interstate 10.
Jul 25, 2026
Ice cream shop moving into historic Tempe home after $500K city restoration

Novel Ice Cream plans to launch its third brick-and-mortar location at the 123-year-old Harry Walker House, which now sits on Fifth Street next to Tempe City Hall.
Jul 23, 2026
Tempe Marketplace welcomes 5 additions, including newly opened Carhartt

Carhartt has opened a 6,000-square-foot space at Tempe Marketplace, marking its first stand alone retail location in the Phoenix metro area.

Arizona Water News

Jul 22, 2026
ASU professor wins United Nations award for using NASA satellites to map groundwater

Jay Famiglietti will be presented with a Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water at the U.N. office in Vienna later this year.
Jul 15, 2026
Could Arizona communities share water during shortages? Phoenix is taking the first step

Phoenix voted to join a statewide water-sharing framework to prepare for future Colorado River cuts, but the program is still in its early stages.
Jul 15, 2026
Arizona university researchers study how to increase shrinking groundwater supplies

The Arizona Tri-University Recharge Project used satellite-based methods to find where the most water is being lost.

Border and Immigration

Jul 16, 2026
FBI investigating shooting at ICE field office in Phoenix

Nobody was injured Tuesday when shots were fired into the exterior of the ERO building on Central Avenue.
Jul 13, 2026
US Marshals rescue missing Arizona girl; 2 suspects taken into ICE custody

Two undocumented Mexican men were arrested on Thursday after U.S. Marshals rescued a missing Arizona girl, authorities said.
Jul 1, 2026
Rep. Greg Stanton calls DHS warehouse purchases ‘a joke’ amid Surprise ICE facility pause

U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton expressed anger over the lack of foresight used by DHS before buying a warehouse to convert into an immigration detention center in the city of Surprise.

Arizona Health

Jul 22, 2026
Department of Health confirms first case of Clade I mpox in Arizona but says public risk low

There are two types of mpox, Clade I and Clade II, and as of Tuesday 34 cases have been reported in the state between the two this year.
Jul 21, 2026
Maricopa County announces 6 new measles exposure sites in Chandler, Phoenix

The Maricopa County Department of Public Health said sites were related to a non-resident who had tested positive.
Jul 17, 2026
Maricopa County reports 7 new measles cases, bringing total to 21

Maricopa County health officials reported seven new measles cases Friday, bringing the county’s total of confirmed infections to 21.

Arizona Technology

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.”
Jul 9, 2026
Salt River Project, the Valley’s largest electricity provider, inks major wind energy deal

Salt River Project is buying 600 megawatts of wind power from Pattern Energy's SunZia project in New Mexico.

United States

19 minutes ago
This week in court: 6 high-profile cases from the Tate brothers to D4vd

There's a series of high-profile criminal cases with hearings this week that could prove pivotal. Four of the…
19 minutes ago
Trump administration urges Supreme Court to allow order targeting mail-in voting before midterms

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to clear the way for an…
39 minutes ago
Secret Service agent charged with felonies in beatings police say were fraternity hazing

A U.S. Secret Service agent and two other men have been arrested and charged with violent felonies in…
1 hour ago
Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes

APPLETON, Wis. (AP) — A tornado swept through Wisconsin on Monday, damaging homes, downing trees and knocking out…
1 hour ago
ICE extends no-bid contract for major detention center in Texas, rejecting calls for closure

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to keep one of its largest and most expensive detention facilities open…
3 hours ago
Republicans decry a new Democratic Socialists of America platform as Dem primaries split the party

NEW YORK (AP) — A new platform from a progressive group that’s notched several recent primary victories is…

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