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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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Arizona’s water challenges trickle down to real estate agents, who increasingly face questions about the viability of living in the desert

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2 caregivers arrested in Goodyear for allegedly neglecting, abusing 2 children

Kebrina Hussain, 30, and Ezekiel Hussain, 29, were booked into jail on felony child abuse charges.

Oct 27, 2026

Sprouts to open 3 new Arizona locations by early November

Two of the locations open in Scottsdale and Tucson on Friday, while the other opens in Mesa on Nov. 6.

Oct 27, 2026

Arizona’s Caleb Holt makes preseason watchlist for Jerry West Award

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Oct 27, 2026

Win tickets to see the Cardinals take on the Rams November 15th

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Oct 27, 2026

Report: Zay Jones signs with Cardinals for 2nd stint

The nine-year NFL veteran recorded 20 receptions for 267 yards with the Cardinals in 2024 and 2025.

Oct 27, 2026

NFC West moves: Colts trade Quenton Nelson to Seahawks, DeForest Buckner to 49ers

The Colts are sending two of their most decorated players to teams in the Cardinals' division.

Oct 27, 2026

‘He’s been a pro:’ Dillingham backtracks from no comment on Cutter Boley’s reaction to benching

Cutter Boley was replaced by sixth-year Mikey Keene and later by freshman Jake Fette for ASU.

Oct 27, 2026

Phoenix announced as finalist city for NCAA Women’s Final Four from 2032-36

The NCAA Women's Final Four first came to The Valley last season.

Oct 23, 2026

KTAR’s October ‘Pay Tribute to a Teacher’ award goes to Gilbert first-grade teacher

Candice Smith, who is in her 23rd year of teaching, said she will use the prize money to help fund classroom projects or the art club she runs at school.

Oct 21, 2026

New state assessment program helps Arizona teachers use data to personalize lessons

NAVVY+ is an online platform that allows districts to conduct assessments and use the results to adjust curriculum to improve standardized test scores.

Oct 19, 2026

Arizona ESA parent charged with submitting forged receipts for musical instruments

Shawn Hantke, 55, was indicted on fraud and forgery charges after allegedly using falsified documentation of Guitar Center purchases to be reimbursed for over $4,000.

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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.

Oct 27, 2026

New Arizona poll shows GOP closing in, but Democrats still lead every statewide race

A new Arizona poll shows Republicans narrowing the gap a week before Election Day, but Gov. Katie Hobbs still leads Andy Biggs by 12 points.

Oct 27, 2026

Democrats have rarely controlled a chamber in the Arizona Legislature since the 1960s, but the state could see a seismic shift next week

Pollster Mike Noble said his internal models project Democrats winning the state House and earning a split in the Senate as the most likely outcome of the Nov. 3 election.

Oct 27, 2026

Sprouts to open 3 new Arizona locations by early November

Two of the locations open in Scottsdale and Tucson on Friday, while the other opens in Mesa on Nov. 6.

Oct 25, 2026

Casa Grande approves 954-acre data center after county denies similar projects

It’s getting a bit dicey for developers seeking approvals for new data centers and energy generation projects in unincorporated Pinal County. In some cities within the county, however, it's a different story.

Oct 24, 2026

Consumer sentiment slides in Phoenix as gas prices, mortgage rates climb

The lowest overall consumer sentiment in the country can be found in Arizona in Tucson, which had a score of 69.41 in September.

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Central Arizona Project moves to join Colorado River lawsuit, warns of severe water cuts

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Arizona’s water challenges trickle down to real estate agents, who increasingly face questions about the viability of living in the desert

“We cannot afford to give even the perception that any tap will go dry,” Warren Tenney of the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association told Phoenix Realtors.

Oct 21, 2026

SRP pulls back curtain on Mormon Flat Dam maintenance work at Canyon Lake

The whole process takes about 16 weeks: four weeks for the drawdown, eight weeks for the maintenance and four weeks to fill the lake back up.

Oct 13, 2026

Democrats question $1.2 billion contract to expand Florence immigration detention facilities

Reps. Greg Stanton, Yassamin Ansari and Adelita Grijalva wrote to GardaWorld on Oct. 6 seeking details on its new contract and a response to their March inquiry about its separate contract to turn a Surprise warehouse into an immigration detention facility.

Oct 13, 2026

Neighboring sheriff refutes Santa Cruz County sheriff’s description of ‘peaceful’ protests

Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels says Lochiel protesters damaged equipment, used bear spray on agents and spit on them.

Oct 12, 2026

Santa Cruz County sheriff defends decision about border wall construction protesters

David Hathaway said the protesters do not pose a threat. “This was clearly a federal issue requiring federal decisions regarding appropriate action,” he said.

Oct 14, 2026

NIH gives Barrow Neurological Institute another $25.3M for ALS study

The new funding boosts total NIH investment in the Access for All in ALS (ALL ALS) Consortium to $76.5 million.

Oct 8, 2026

Boil water advisory in Maricopa canceled after negative E. coli tests

Global Water – Santa Cruz Water Company canceled a precautionary boil water advisory for the city of Maricopa.

Oct 2, 2026

US Supreme Court won’t stop court-ordered takeover of Arizona prison healthcare

An outside corrections professional is set to take over healthcare management for 25,000 inmates Oct. 19 despite an appeal by the state.

Oct 15, 2026

Phoenix police test AI tool from Axon that creates draft reports to speed up paperwork

"One of the biggest complaints I've heard from officers since being on council is how many hours they spend writing those reports. And they have been asking for this tool to come for a long time," Vice Mayor Ann O'Brien said.

Oct 14, 2026

Arizona AG Kris Mayes sues OpenAI for allegedly deceiving ChatGPT users

The complaint says the company harmed children by using deceptive practices to market the chatbot in violation of the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act.

Oct 12, 2026

Gudeng Precision opens semiconductor component facility in Glendale

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