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Arrest made after teen killed in shooting near Tempe Town Lake
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Teen killed in single-vehicle rollover crash in Ahwatukee
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EXCLUSIVE AUDIO1 man dead after rescue of 3 people in White Tank Mountains
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Arizona man arrested after being accused of sexually assaulting 2 children in Kansas
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NBPure expands operations with $14.6M Deer Valley industrial building purchase
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President Trump removes official overseeing jobs data after dismal employment report
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Arizona News
2 brothers indicted in organized retail theft scheme targeting Home Depot stores
Two men in their 20's were indicted for their roles in an organized theft ring that targeted Home Depot stores throughout the county.
Police arrest man accused of fatally shooting victim near Phoenix library
The Phoenix Police Department announced on Friday the arrest of a man suspected of fatally shooting a victim near a Phoenix library last weekend.
Crews wrapping up suppression efforts on 1 northern Arizona wildfire
Crews are wrapping up suppression efforts on the White Sage Fire, which prompted evacuations in northern Arizona over three weeks ago.
2 men, including unborn child's father, arrested for pregnant teen's murder in Phoenix
Two men were arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a pregnant teen in Phoenix last month. One of the suspects is the unborn child’s father.
Security forces at Arizona Air Force base fatally shoot driver who crashed into barrier
Security forces shot and killed a civilian who allegedly tried to enter Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona without authorization early Friday.
Leaders calling Arizona's new water law one of the most significant in state history
Gov. Katie Hobbs on Tuesday celebrated the “Ag-to-Urban” law, which will let Arizona farmers sell their groundwater rights to housing developers.
ArizonaSports.com
Will the Arizona Cardinals add another wide receiver? ESPN’s Seth Walder thinks so
While the Arizona Cardinals are in training camp, ESPN's Seth Walder thinks they should trade for a young receiver before the start of the season.
Langeliers hits 2-run HR as A’s score 4 in 1st inning, beat Diamondbacks
The Athletics used a 4-run first inning to beat the Diamondbacks, who have scored just seven runs in their last seven games, on Friday night.
Sam Leavitt is an elite QB prospect in 2026 NFL Draft, per ESPN’s Yates and Kiper
Arizona State's Sam Leavitt was highlighted as one of four elite quarterback prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft by ESPN.
Allisha Gray scores 26 points, including seven 3-pointers, as Dream beat Mercury
The Mercury were blown out at Atlanta on Friday, and star forward Satou Sabally was benched for the second half of the contest.
Should Cardinals kick the tires on potential Terry McLaurin, Micah Parsons trades?
Disgruntled stars Terry McLaurin and Micah Parsons have requested trades from their respective teams. Should the Cardinals kick the tires on a potential deal?
What is left to watch for as Diamondbacks enter new phase of season?
The Diamondbacks have entered a new phase of their season, one without the hype but significant in launching into 2026 feeling more optimistic.
Border and Immigration
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs sends federal government $750M bill for border expenses
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs sent the federal government a bill of over three-quarters of a billion dollars for expenses related to border security.
Arizona congressman calls for comprehensive immigration reform after attempted visit to Kelly Yu
Arizona Rep. Greg Stanton called for comprehensive immigration reform after he tried to visit Kelly Yu, a Peoria business owner facing deportation, at the Eloy Detention Center and was denied.
Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego vows to help Peoria business owner detained by ICE
U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona said he wants to help people like Kelly Yu, a Peoria business owner detained by ICE in late May.
Arizona Education
East Valley superintendent shares major change for students as schools open this week
Several school districts across the Valley are opening their doors this week to welcome students for the 2025-2026 school year.
Customization causing a change in how college scholarships work
Could the way college scholarships work be changing? One Valley education foundation discussed that and how it could make college more accessible.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs talks ESA oversight, 'stupid hiker' law and more
Gov. Hobbs joined Outspoken with Bruce and Gaydos to say what makes her "outraged" about ESAs and much more.
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Arizona Votes
Adelita Grijalva wins Democratic primary election for Raúl Grijalva's seat in Arizona's CD7
Adelita Grijalva won the Democratic primary in Arizona's CD7 special primary election, while Daniel Butierez won the Republican nod.
Voters in Arizona CD7 set to pick nominees in primary election for Grijalva's seat
Eligible voters in Arizona’s CD7 will go to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots in the special primary election for late U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva’s seat.
Arizona congressional candidate among young Democrats calling for party rebranding
Young Democrats nationwide calling for party rebranding, including Deja Foxx, a 25-year-old campaigning for Arizona's CD-7 seat.
Arizona Business
Home Depot, Dick's Sporting Goods and 2 other stores announce new locations in Buckeye
Home Depot, Dick's Sporting Goods and two other major retailers will be opening new locations at the Buckeye Commons shopping center.
East Valley brewery to sell convenience store items like cigarettes, toothpaste and more
A Mesa brewery will be expanding its menu to include convenience store staples, such as medicine and toothpaste, as it will also become a bodega.
Arizona lawmaker explains why he opposes dynamic pricing in grocery stores
Arizona Rep. Cesar Aguilar, a Democrat, explains why he introduced a bill last year that will make changing electronic price labels illegal.
Arizona Water News
Leaders calling Arizona's new water law one of the most significant in state history
Gov. Katie Hobbs on Tuesday celebrated the “Ag-to-Urban” law, which will let Arizona farmers sell their groundwater rights to housing developers.
Peoria receives over $480,000 from 3M, first payment in 'forever chemicals' settlement
Peoria has received the first of eight payments from 3M that are meant to help remove "forever chemicals" from drinking water.
Phoenix receives $179 million in federal funds for water purification facility
Nearly $180 million in federal funding will be spent on a new advanced water purification facility in Phoenix, officials announced Wednesday.
Arizona Health
HonorHealth, AZ Blue announce last-minute deal on health care coverage
HonorHealth and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona – aka AZ Blue – announced a last-minute deal on a new contract.
HonorHealth 1st in US to implement new artery treatment
HonorHealth was the first healthcare system in the United States to use an artery treatment for narrowed arteries below the knee, it announced Monday.
Maricopa County reports 1st West Nile death of summer, warns about mosquitoes
Maricopa County Department of Public Health said on Monday that an older adult died due to West Nile virus. It was the first such death in 2025.
Arizona Technology
Honeywell Aerospace in Phoenix develops avionics for autonomous drones, air taxis
The Advanced Air Mobility lab at Honeywell Aerospace in Phoenix’s Deer Valley area is developing avionics for air taxis and autonomous drones.
TSMC Arizona interns mentor Boys & Girls Club kids on how to run a business
TSMC Arizona interns joined kids from the Boys & Girls Club of the Valley at JA BizTown last week to teach them about future career paths and personal finance.
Arizona Science Center announces reopening date for Dorrance Planetarium
The Arizona Science Center announced when the Dorrance Planetarium will reopen and released new information about its high-res LED dome.
United States
From Laos to Brazil, Trump's tariffs leave a lot of losers. But even the winners will pay a price
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught this week left a lot of losers – from small, poor countries like Laos and Algeria to wealthy U.S. trading partners like Canada and Switzerland. They’re now facing especially hefty taxes – tariffs – on the products they export to the United States starting Aug. 7. The […]
Who's the top dog? Wave-riding canines compete in the World Dog Surfing Championships
PACIFICA, Calif. (AP) — Charlie the yellow lab likes surfing so much he’ll grab his surfboard and run toward the water, so much so that his humans sometimes have to hide his board if they want to chitchat with friends on the beach. On Saturday, Charlie is set to join about 15 to 20 other […]
Before the attacks, Senate candidates seek to define themselves in Kentucky
CALVERT CITY, Ky. (AP) — Three Republicans competing to succeed longtime Sen. Mitch McConnell tried to define themselves before the political attacks that could come Saturday when they share the spotlight at the Fancy Farm picnic, a daunting rite of passage for candidates seeking statewide office in Kentucky. “You’re going to hear some barbs tomorrow, […]
Limited options for Democrats to retaliate if Texas Republicans redraw congressional map
WASHINGTON (AP) — As Republicans move to redraw legislative maps in red states to pad their narrow House majority in Washington, some Democrats are rethinking their embrace of a nonpartisan approach to line-drawing that now complicates their party’s ability to hit back before next year’s midterm elections. In many Democratic-controlled states, independent commissions rather than […]
A Tunisian musician was detained in LA after living in US for a decade. His doctor wife speaks out
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dr. Wafaa Alrashid noticed fewer of her patients were showing up for their appointments at the Los Angeles area hospital where she works as immigration raids spread fear among the Latino population she serves. The Utah-born chief medical officer at Huntington Hospital understood their fear on a personal level. Her husband […]
Appeals court keeps order blocking Trump administration from indiscriminate immigration sweeps
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal appeals court ruled Friday night to uphold a lower court’s temporary order blocking the Trump administration from conducting indiscriminate immigration stops and arrests in Southern California. A three-judge panel of the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held a hearing Monday afternoon at which the federal government asked the […]
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