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Arizona AG Kris Mayes sues company over kratom and kava tonic

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Avondale opens transitional homes to help homeless families find permanent housing

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Tempe Tavern shuts down after 15 years, blames ‘smear campaign’ by officials

The closure comes amid intense scrutiny by city and state agencies over links to several high-profile incidents, including a fatal collision last week.

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Mark Kelly urges Congress to pass his AI bill, saying ‘No one else is coming to the rescue’

Kelly called for urgent action on artificial intelligence during a Tuesday speech on the Senate floor, announcing plans for new regulation.

Sep 23, 2026

Body found after car fire extinguished in Gilbert

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Marvin Harrison Jr. not surprised by the criticism: ‘I understand who I am’

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Phillies lose to Brewers, fall to 3 games ahead of Diamondbacks for NL Wild Card spot

The Phillies losing to the Brewers on Wednesday helped the Diamondbacks' playoff hopes.

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Cardinals-49ers injury report: Arizona running low on corners ahead of NFC West battle

The Arizona Cardinals will enter their Week 4 matchup with the San Francisco 49ers shorthanded in the secondary.

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Despite Marvin Harrison Jr.'s lack of production and his less than 100% effort play and play out, the…

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Parents ask Scottsdale Unified Governing Board to choose least impactful school closure option

The board is considering three closure options involving seven district schools after reporting the total capacity for the schools at 7,194 students, while only 3,296 are currently enrolled.

Sep 22, 2026

ASU hockey report details Matthew Mayich’s collapse, assigns no blame

Arizona State's review details the morning Matthew Mayich collapsed and creates an expert panel. His family's lawyer says no one followed existing policies.

Sep 22, 2026

What’s on your ballot? Prop 318 would restrict transgender athletes in Arizona schools

The measure known as the Protect Girls’ Sports in Arizona Act would require K-12 schools to designate sports teams on the basis of biological sex.

Sep 22, 2026

Arizona congressional candidate arrested for alleged threats against judge, attorney’s office

David Redkey qualified for the general election ballot as the Green Party nominee in CD3, but the party is actively opposing his candidacy.

Sep 22, 2026

What’s on your ballot? Prop 318 would restrict transgender athletes in Arizona schools

The measure known as the Protect Girls’ Sports in Arizona Act would require K-12 schools to designate sports teams on the basis of biological sex.

Sep 21, 2026

Andrew Gould to lead Katie Hobbs investigation as Democrats question Hoffman’s role

The probe leaves Sen. Jake Hoffman's committee after Democrats flagged $1 million his firm took from Turning Point PAC.

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Tempe Tavern shuts down after 15 years, blames ‘smear campaign’ by officials

The closure comes amid intense scrutiny by city and state agencies over links to several high-profile incidents, including a fatal collision last week.

Sep 22, 2026

American Airlines will anchor Sky Harbor’s West Terminal. Here’s what travelers can expect

Sky Harbor’s West Terminal won’t open until 2033, but plans are taking shape. Aviation Director Chad Makovsky says the project will make room for Phoenix’s future.

Sep 21, 2026

Target replaces Harkins Theatres as anchor at Laveen retail project

Laveen Park Place has several other anchor tenants that are already open, such as Sprout’s Farmers Market, T.J. Maxx and Michaels.

Sep 23, 2026

With Colorado River cuts looming, Peoria commits $104 million to bolster water supply

The West Valley suburb is buying roughly 176,000 acre-feet of long-term storage credits from the Vidler Water Company.

Sep 22, 2026

As Arizona monsoon season winds down, all eyes turn toward El Niño

The Pacific Ocean climate pattern contributed to last week's storm activity in Phoenix. Will it bolster the desert's water supply this winter?

Sep 16, 2026

ASU gets $2M federal grant to develop water reuse tech for semiconductor manufacturing

As part of the project, ASU's Macro Technology Works in Tempe will test and certify new water treatment technology, creating the data needed for the industry to adopt water-saving solutions.

Sep 14, 2026

3 arrested after allegedly trespassing at border wall construction site in Arizona

Deputies were called to a restricted construction area along the border for reports regarding multiple protesters trespassing. They were asked to leave by security but refused.

Sep 9, 2026

Rep. Yassamin Ansari says ICE was allowed to ignore detainee limits for a year

Rep. Yassamin Ansari says DHS quietly let ICE facilities exceed capacity and time limits for a year. She found no medical staff during her visit.

Sep 5, 2026

UNESCO is sending an international mission to assess border wall damage in Arizona

UNESCO's decision calls for an international assessment to be conducted to determine harm and disruptions caused by the wall to Arizona's Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument and Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge.

Sep 18, 2026

Trump announces that all 50 states are joining Medicaid drug pricing model

Friday's announcement comes as cost-of-living issues are at the forefront of voters’ concerns ahead of the midterm elections in November.

Sep 9, 2026

Arizona health officials issue orders to preserve timely access to flu and COVID vaccines

Without the orders, some residents might face delays or additional steps when trying to get vaccinated at a pharmacy.

Sep 7, 2026

Tempe developing first-of-its-kind dementia- and age-friendly park within Kiwanis Park

Arizona has the fastest-growing rate of Alzheimer's disease in the United States, and older adults make up 20% of the nation's population, but only 4% of them are park users.

Sep 23, 2026

Mark Kelly urges Congress to pass his AI bill, saying ‘No one else is coming to the rescue’

Kelly called for urgent action on artificial intelligence during a Tuesday speech on the Senate floor, announcing plans for new regulation.

Sep 13, 2026

Sen. Ruben Gallego calls for oversight on AI, says Trump administration ‘not meeting the moment’

Gallego isn't alone in wanting oversight of AI as the chief executive of the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, Dario Amodei, recently called for its slowdown as well.

Sep 11, 2026

Amkor nearly doubles investment in Peoria advanced packaging facility to $12B

The company prepares for the second phase of construction in the West Valley to meet growing production demand from customers.

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Energy Department will spend $2 billion to squeeze more electricity from aging power grid

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Autonomous AI hacks raise thorny questions of legal accountability

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Famed radio and TV priest Fulton Sheen to be beatified in St. Louis, a step away from sainthood

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Judge orders White House to restore access to news outlets Trump banned

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge early Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s move to ban three news…

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Federal cuts have deeply impacted residents of the Washington, DC area, a new survey shows

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At 10 years old, Smithsonian’s Black museum is undaunted amid pressure from Trump administration

WASHINGTON (AP) — Deeply impactful exhibits, ticketed galas and educational events are expected ways to celebrate a world-class…

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