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Downtown Mesa is handing out "Cloud Citations" to reward motorists who follow parking rules through early September.

Downtown Mesa to leave monsoon themed ‘Cloud Citation’ on windshields

30 displaced, over 50 units affected after hotel fire in Phoenix Peoria approves $264,000 in arts and culture grants for fiscal year 2027

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Watch 250 days at sea: The USS Abraham Lincoln crisis

250 days at sea: The USS Abraham Lincoln crisis

Watch Sedona rebounds: Disaster relief for local businesses

Sedona rebounds: Disaster relief for local businesses

Watch John Giles on what he brings to the ticket as Gov. Katie Hobbs' running mate

John Giles on what he brings to the ticket as...

Watch Gov. Katie Hobbs and running mate John Giles defend their decision not to debate Andy Biggs, Sine Kerr

Gov. Katie Hobbs and running mate John Giles defend their...

Watch Doctor explains how fast you can get addicted to kratom

Doctor explains how fast you can get addicted to kratom

David Weekley Homes is set to break ground on model homes within Saddleback, a new $1 billion master-planned community in northwest Peoria.

ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS

David Weekley Homes to break ground at $1B Saddleback master-planned community in Peoria

ARIZONA BUSINESS

Phase 1 of massive industrial project planned near TSMC campus in North Phoenix

A barricaded subject investigation in Casa Grande ended Saturday morning after a woman shot at police officers before taking her own life inside a residence, authorities said. (Facebook Photo)

Woman dead after firing at officers, barricading herself inside Casa Grande home

Exclusive: Gov. Katie Hobbs and running mate John Giles explain skipping debate decision, Arizona won't shoulder Colorado River cuts alone

Traffic on the SR-347, which will be limited to a single lane of traffic this weekend for construction. (Photo via ADOT)

ARIZONA TRAFFIC

Weekend road construction to slow Valley interstate traffic

250 days at sea: The USS Abraham Lincoln crisis

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Growing cyber risks facing American farms and distribution

The Faceoff: Could and would President Trump declare a national...

City of Surprise Mayor Kevin Sartor on the controversial ICE...

US fires on ship in Gulf of Oman: Is the...

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Breaking down Gov. Katie Hobbs picking former republican John Giles...

President Trump's nightmare: Is the Iran War becoming his biggest...

Will Middle East chaos send inflation skyrocketing again?

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The real payout of a $786 million lottery jackpot

Sine Kerr talks about running mate Andy Biggs' plans if...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: President Donald Trump's pro-growth economic agenda...

The Faceoff: Is Gov. Katie Hobbs choosing Arizona over the...

Arizona News

15 hours ago
Phase 1 of massive industrial project planned near TSMC campus in North Phoenix

The initial buildout comes on the heels of TSMC’s announcement to increase its total Arizona investment to $265 billion.
17 hours ago
Woman dead after firing at officers, barricading herself inside Casa Grande home

When patrol officers arrived at the scene, the suspect, identified only as a 49-year-old woman, fired at least one shot toward responding officers.
Aug 15, 2026
Novus Innovation Corridor to expand with new hotel on ASU’s Tempe campus

The hotel will be seven stories and 116,855 square feet located off University Drive and Rural Road.
Aug 15, 2026
Chandler economic development director started career chasing water in the desert

Chandler Economic Development Director Micah Miranda's career began when he was a kid with his fascination and appreciation for water.
Aug 15, 2026
‘I’ll remain true to my principles’: John Giles says joining Katie Hobbs matches conservative values

"I continue to identify with a lot of the principles that the Republican Party says they identify with," Giles said. "That’s very complementary to working with Gov. Hobbs."
Aug 15, 2026
1 dead, 1 injured after shooting at Goodyear house party

Indian School Road is restricted in both directions west of the Loop 303 as authorities investigate the homicide.

Arizona Sports

3 hours ago
Diamondbacks call up RHP Dennis Santana, DFA LHP Philip Abner

Santana put together the best season of his career in 2025 with the Pittsburgh Pirates, pitching to a…
15 hours ago
Amar’e Stoudemire, Mike D’Antoni salute ‘7 seconds or less’ Suns in Hall of Fame speeches

Amer'e Stoudemire and Mike D'Antoni shouted out the era that saw the Suns go 232-96 in the regular…
16 hours ago
Nolan Arenado crushes 2 homers as Diamondbacks’ bats wake up in win over Braves

Nolan Arenado's performance highlighted a bounce-back game for the Diamondbacks' offense after they went 0-for-14 with runners in…
Aug 15, 2026
Say what now? Hjalte Froholdt’s 1-of-a-kind way to describe Cardinals’ QB play

The Arizona Cardinals' impressive quarterback play through two preseason games hasn't been lost on starting center Hjalte Froholdt…
Aug 15, 2026
ASU offense held without touchdown in Camp T scrimmage despite multiple red zone trips

Cutter Boley and Mikey Keene split the majority of drives, going back and forth between expected starters and…
Aug 15, 2026
Ketel Marte out of Diamondbacks’ lineup Saturday vs. Braves

Ildemaro Vargas, who took over for Marte on Friday, will start at second base and bat eighth in…

Arizona Education

Aug 13, 2026
Dining hall workers suing ASU over First Amendment right to protest working conditions

Workers gathered outside of Gordon Commons on Thursday to share their thoughts on the issue and call for increased pay and healthcare.
Aug 12, 2026
Arizona ESA accountability proposition must be rewritten to be included on the ballot, judge rules

Judge ruled the measure's wording misleads voters by calling ESAs a 'school voucher program' and omits key provisions on enforcement and oversight.
Aug 11, 2026
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 Votes

Aug 15, 2026
‘I’ll remain true to my principles’: John Giles says joining Katie Hobbs matches conservative values

"I continue to identify with a lot of the principles that the Republican Party says they identify with," Giles said. "That’s very complementary to working with Gov. Hobbs."
Aug 14, 2026
Why hasn’t Hobbs met with investigators in AG’s ‘pay-to-play’ probe? Governor responds

The state’s attorney general, a fellow Democrat, is investigating whether the governor influenced a rate increase for a foster care provider.
Aug 14, 2026
Exclusive: Gov. Katie Hobbs, John Giles talk debates, water in wide-ranging interview

The Democratic ticket also addressed a pay-to-play investigation, Colorado River cuts and affordability in an exclusive interview.

Arizona Business

15 hours ago
Phase 1 of massive industrial project planned near TSMC campus in North Phoenix

The initial buildout comes on the heels of TSMC’s announcement to increase its total Arizona investment to $265 billion.
Aug 15, 2026
Novus Innovation Corridor to expand with new hotel on ASU’s Tempe campus

The hotel will be seven stories and 116,855 square feet located off University Drive and Rural Road.
Aug 15, 2026
Chandler economic development director started career chasing water in the desert

Chandler Economic Development Director Micah Miranda's career began when he was a kid with his fascination and appreciation for water.

Arizona Water News

Aug 12, 2026
Arizona’s tribal, rural communities will bear the brunt as Colorado River plan fails to stabilize

Water policy expert expects legal challenges and warns Yuma's winter vegetables are at risk as tribal and rural communities face the deepest impacts.
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.

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

2 hours ago
At least 6 people have died from days of storms and record-setting flooding in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (AP) — Days of storms and flooding in Indiana left at least six people dead as…
4 hours ago
1 killed, 4 injured in shooting at park in Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Police in Kentucky said one person was killed and four others were injured in…
5 hours ago
Lala is again a tropical storm, sending drenching rain and winds across the Hawaiian islands

Hurricane Lala weakened to a tropical storm Sunday after skirting Hawaii without making landfall, but it wasn't done…
7 hours ago
Republicans won the redistricting competition. Don’t tell that to this California congressman

LINCOLN, Calif. (AP) — One thing Anne Smull, a retired feedstore owner, was looking forward to on Election…
11 hours ago
Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks of the war, killing at least 6 people in Russia

Ukraine launched hundreds of drones across Russia Sunday, killing at least six people in one of Kyiv’s largest…
14 hours ago
Miami to decide fate of stunning stadium where speedboats raced and Jimmy Buffett played

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marine Stadium, considered a masterpiece of midcentury Brutalist architecture with its massive cantilevered…

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