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6 arrested after alleged $1.4M Walmart fraud ring busted in Peoria

The group was allegedly using credit card information stolen from Walmart customer accounts to buy merchandise from Walmart.com. Then shipping it to Vietnam.

Oct 23, 2026

‘Amen,’ then a roar: Arizona church takes shelter amid tornado warning

Tornado warnings lit up the phones of worshippers at a church northeast of Phoenix. They took cover while the storm raged. Pastor Eric Woods says they're still grappling with the aftermath.

Oct 23, 2026

Phoenix events calendar: Things to do this weekend and beyond

Find seasonal festivals, haunted houses and other fun activities across the Valley.

Oct 23, 2026

Families rescued from flooded Navajo Nation homes as Phoenix sees light rain

Seven families needed help getting to safety Thursday night in Dennehotso, a community in Apache County, according to the Navajo Police Department.

Oct 23, 2026

Vacant motel burns in north Phoenix, forcing nearby evacuations

Firefighters evacuated two occupied buildings as flames tore through a nearby vacant building early Friday. Crews brought the second-alarm fire under control in about 30 minutes.

Oct 23, 2026

Laura Owens gets 1 month in jail in fabricated pregnancy cases involving former ‘Bachelor’ star

The Scottsdale woman apologized to her victims and said she wanted to take accountability before receiving her sentence.

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Details of Larry Fitzgerald’s ‘Hall of Fame Ring of Excellence’

Fitzgerald's custom ring honors his Hall of Fame career with intricate details associated with his legacy.

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ASU defense may catch a break with Kansas State’s Avery Johnson downgraded to doubtful

Johnson, who has started 32 straight games for Kansas State, has 1,763 total yards, 13 total touchdowns and…

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Ossenfort: James Conner progressing well, could return soon

James Conner has two 1,000-yard rushing seasons as a member of the Arizona Cardinals.

Oct 23, 2026

Cardinals-Broncos Week 7 injury report: Stars Budda Baker, Pat Surtain II questionable

Here is the Cardinals' injury report ahead of the team's Week 7 matchup against the Denver Broncos.

Oct 23, 2026

Cardinals’ home game vs. Broncos suddenly just got a lot tougher

The injuries are piling up for the Arizona Cardinals this week with a handful of notable names sidelined…

Oct 23, 2026

Oso Ighodaro considered day-to-day after Suns feared more serious back injury

Ighodaro's injury will put more on the plates of second-year big man Khaman Maluach and two-way center Duop…

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.

Oct 19, 2026

$600,000 NASA grant to help Arizona universities teach AI for aerospace jobs

Embry-Riddle and the University of Arizona will split the funding, with students in Prescott helping faculty shape how AI fits into future classes.

Oct 21, 2026

AZ Political Podcast: JoAnna Mendoza brings ‘servant leader’ approach to congressional bid

The Marine Corps veteran challenging Rep. Juan Ciscomani discusses lowering costs, rolling back tariffs and how military service and single motherhood shaped her approach to leadership.

Oct 21, 2026

Biggs accuses Hobbs of ‘slanderous’ accusations, says he’s confident he’ll win governor’s race

"After she's blown all that money against us and a lot of slanderous things that she said about me, she can't shake us and we're going to win this," Andy Biggs said.

Oct 21, 2026

Rep. Andy Biggs calls for end to threats, says he’s been targeted during run for governor

“Just last week, I get the threat, ‘We're going to put a bullet between your eyes, we're going to Charlie Kirk you,’ those types of things,” the Arizona Republican said.

Oct 21, 2026

Terry Black’s buys Old Town Scottsdale property for $11.2 million for barbecue joint

The Texas barbecue brand purchased nine parcels at Brown Avenue and Main Street. An opening date for its first Arizona restaurant has not been announced.

Oct 20, 2026

German airline offering new service from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Munich

The route will operate on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, connecting Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport with Lufthansa's hub at Munich Airport.

Oct 19, 2026

Time Mission to bring 25-plus themed game rooms to Scottsdale

Arizona’s first Time Mission will open at Sonora Village in late spring or summer 2027, with teams racing to dodge lasers, crack codes and solve puzzles.

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 20, 2026

Democrat says ‘Arizona got screwed’ in Colorado River water agreement

U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton said the state is suing to prevent "even more draconian" cuts after the new two-year deal.

Oct 16, 2026

Arizona joins lawsuit over Colorado River plan, warns of deep water cuts

State water officials say federal rules could threaten supplies to Phoenix, Tucson and tribal communities while placing too much of the burden on Lower Basin states.

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

The Taiwan-based firm plans to create dozens of jobs at its first U.S. manufacturing facility.

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This US House district was once a political battleground. Now it shows why Congress is dysfunctional

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — In 2022, Democrat Wiley Nickel ran as a moderate and narrowly won North Carolina’s…

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Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living…

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Cracking a smile regularly may be good not just for your mood but for your health

Reminding yourself to smile often can not only make more friendships but it can also make you feel…

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Some US transit systems weigh whether to run trains without a human at the controls

Slotted for 7 a.m. EDT Saturday, 10/24. Even as automated vehicles such as robotaxis grow more prevalent in…

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Sexual harassment rules for Congress are under review after a flurry of ethics cases

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Rep. Kat Cammack began work on a task force this spring to combat sexual…

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This US House district was once a political battleground. Now it shows why Congress is dysfunctional

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — In 2022, Democrat Wiley Nickel ran as a moderate and narrowly won North Carolina's…

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