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Andy Biggs wins Republican nomination for Arizona governor, will face incumbent Katie Hobbs in November

Andy Biggs projected winner in Arizona governor primary, will face Katie Hobbs

Mark Lamb wins AZ-5 Republican primary, will face newcomer Elizabeth Lee Jay Feely projected winner in CD-1; Dem race still too close to call

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ASU Global Futures professor Jay Famiglietti will receive an award from the United Nations for his work using NASA satellites to map groundwater. (WISE photos)

ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS

ASU professor wins United Nations award for using NASA satellites to map groundwater

ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS

Kimberly Yee leading Tom Horne in bitter GOP primary for Arizona schools chief

Rain moved into Cave Creek and the northern Phoenix metro area

ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS

Rain moves in north of Phoenix, flash flood warning issued for Cave Creek

Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap is confident signature verification of mail-in ballots turned in on election day will be completed by midday Wednesday.

ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS

Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap expects signature verification done by midday Wednesday

ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS

Alex Kolodin tops former state party chair in secretary of state primary race

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs addresses volunteers on primary night as she sharpens her contrast with Republican challenger Andy Biggs ahead of the general election. (Photo by Heidi Hommel)

ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS

Before polls close, Katie Hobbs targets Andy Biggs on primary night

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Arizona News

8 hours ago
Warren Petersen claims victory in GOP primary for Arizona attorney general

The Arizona Senate president declared an early win over Rodney Glassman after a bruising and expensive primary, turning his attention to Democratic incumbent Kris Mayes.
12 hours ago
Maricopa County announces 6 new measles exposure sites in Chandler, Phoenix

The Maricopa County Department of Public Health said sites were related to a non-resident who had tested positive.
14 hours ago
Dave Ramsey says: You’re really just trading one expense for another

A listener of The Dave Ramsey Show is trying to pay off he and his wife's expenses by selling his motorcycle and asked if trading it for a boat, which he's always wanted, and $500 would be a good idea.
14 hours ago
DOJ monitoring polling sites for voting rights compliance in 3 Arizona counties on Election Day

Staff with the Civil Rights Division’s Voting Section and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Arizona are watching polls in Maricopa, Apache and Pima counties.
15 hours ago
Live updates for Arizona’s 2026 primaries: Polls close, candidates await results

Polls have closed in Tuesday's primary election. Votes are being counted in races that will determine party nominees for the Nov. 3 general election.
17 hours ago
‘We know it’s gonna be close,’ Gov. Katie Hobbs says as likely Andy Biggs matchup looms

U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs is favored in Tuesday’s Republican gubernatorial primary. Hobbs is already preparing for the November fight.

Arizona Sports

7 hours ago
Ildemaro Vargas walks off Athletics in extra innings, Diamondbacks move into tie for wild card spot

The D-backs escaped in extras with a walk-off Ildemaro Vargas single after Paul Sewald gave up two runs…
8 hours ago
Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd not interested in NBA after UNC interest

Dusty May was the latest college basketball head coach to make the NBA jump, one Tommy Lloyd doesn't…
9 hours ago
Diamondbacks top pick Ryder Helfrick gets major league preview: ‘It was unreal’

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said he chatted with first-rounder Ryder Helfrick specifically about the importance of game-calling.
10 hours ago
Cardinals enter new season with major lack of elite talent

Can the Arizona Cardinals succeed with an overmatched roster to surpass the lowest of expectations?
11 hours ago
Diamondbacks RHP Drey Jameson to injured list with hip issue

Diamondbacks reliever Drey Jameson is dealing with right hip inflammation and was placed on the IL retroactive to…
13 hours ago
Cardinals OG Isaiah Adams arrested on firearm charges in Canada

Cardinals offensive guard Isaiah Adams was arrested on firearm charges in Canada just a few days prior to…

Arizona Education

Jul 21, 2026
Arizona voters to choose Republican and Democratic nominees for top education position

Incumbent Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne is facing Kimberly Yee in the Republican primary, while Teresa Ruiz and Brett Newby are battling it out on the Democratic side.
Jul 20, 2026
Former Mesa High School official claims that an inaccurate police report destroyed his career

David Klecka filed a $750,000 notice of claim against the city alleging that a police report about a fight on campus wasn't accurate and contributed to him losing his job as athletic director and assistant principal.
Jul 17, 2026
Former ASU President, who elevated university’s status, dies at 89

Coor lead ASU from 1990 to 2002 after being president of the University of Vermont for almost 14 years. He was born in Phoenix in 1936 and graduated as salutatorian of his class at Litchfield High School.

Arizona Votes

8 hours ago
Warren Petersen claims victory in GOP primary for Arizona attorney general

The Arizona Senate president declared an early win over Rodney Glassman after a bruising and expensive primary, turning his attention to Democratic incumbent Kris Mayes.
14 hours ago
DOJ monitoring polling sites for voting rights compliance in 3 Arizona counties on Election Day

Staff with the Civil Rights Division’s Voting Section and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Arizona are watching polls in Maricopa, Apache and Pima counties.
15 hours ago
Live updates for Arizona’s 2026 primaries: Polls close, candidates await results

Polls have closed in Tuesday's primary election. Votes are being counted in races that will determine party nominees for the Nov. 3 general election.

Arizona Business

Jul 20, 2026
Judge in case brought by Arizona, 11 other states temporarily blocks Paramount-Warner merger

The federal judge issued a temporary restraining order to put the blockbuster deal on hold while considering the 12-state coalition’s request for a preliminary injunction in the case.
Jul 20, 2026
Boeing plans Mesa military manufacturing campus expansion

Boeing’s proposed fabrication center will be built adjacent to the company’s existing 158,000-square-foot manufacturing facility on its Mesa campus.
Jul 19, 2026
Huge industrial park planned on Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community land

Los Angeles-based Majestic Realty Co. has signed a 99-year ground lease for a nearly 1 million-square-foot project on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.

Arizona Water News

Jul 15, 2026
Could Arizona communities share water during shortages? Phoenix is taking the first step

Phoenix voted to join a statewide water-sharing framework to prepare for future Colorado River cuts, but the program is still in its early stages.
Jul 15, 2026
Arizona university researchers study how to increase shrinking groundwater supplies

The Arizona Tri-University Recharge Project used satellite-based methods to find where the most water is being lost.
Jul 8, 2026
How did last year’s Dragon Bravo Fire impact Grand Canyon water supply?

NAU researchers are studying how the Dragon Bravo Fire burn scar on the North Rim is changing the quality of the Grand Canyon drinking water supply.

Border and Immigration

Jul 16, 2026
FBI investigating shooting at ICE field office in Phoenix

Nobody was injured Tuesday when shots were fired into the exterior of the ERO building on Central Avenue.
Jul 13, 2026
US Marshals rescue missing Arizona girl; 2 suspects taken into ICE custody

Two undocumented Mexican men were arrested on Thursday after U.S. Marshals rescued a missing Arizona girl, authorities said.
Jul 1, 2026
Rep. Greg Stanton calls DHS warehouse purchases ‘a joke’ amid Surprise ICE facility pause

U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton expressed anger over the lack of foresight used by DHS before buying a warehouse to convert into an immigration detention center in the city of Surprise.

Arizona Health

12 hours ago
Maricopa County announces 6 new measles exposure sites in Chandler, Phoenix

The Maricopa County Department of Public Health said sites were related to a non-resident who had tested positive.
Jul 17, 2026
Maricopa County reports 7 new measles cases, bringing total to 21

Maricopa County health officials reported seven new measles cases Friday, bringing the county’s total of confirmed infections to 21.
Jul 16, 2026
Hyundai earns Community Spotlight for giving more than $301M to childhood cancer research

We love spotlighting companies that give back. Your Valley Hyundai Dealers have long supported our yearly Give-A-Thon for Phoenix Children's.

Arizona Technology

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.”
Jul 9, 2026
Salt River Project, the Valley’s largest electricity provider, inks major wind energy deal

Salt River Project is buying 600 megawatts of wind power from Pattern Energy's SunZia project in New Mexico.

United States

36 minutes ago
Overstored pool chemicals and corroded sprinklers led to Georgia chemical plant fire, report says

CONYERS, Ga. (AP) — More than twice the amount of swimming pool chemicals as planned were improperly stored…
1 hour ago
Messy primaries plague both major political parties, causing chaos and confusion in the midterms

NEW YORK (AP) — When midterm campaigning began, each major political party had a clear game plan. Republicans…
5 hours ago
Beaches closed and sandbags filled as Tropical Storm Bertha approaches the Gulf Coast

Communities on the U.S. Gulf Coast distributed sandbags and closed beaches as Tropical Storm Bertha threatened to bring…
8 hours ago
Trump will attend the dignified transfer of 4 US service members killed in the Middle East

DOVER, Del. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday plans to attend the dignified transfer of four U.S.…
8 hours ago
As the president touts Trump Accounts, some families are still waiting for baby’s $1,000

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says Trump Accounts could hoist children out of poverty and give more…
8 hours ago
Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro back to court for pretrial hearing in his US drug trafficking case

NEW YORK (AP) — Nicolás Maduro returns to court with his lawyers Wednesday and is expected to continue…

Andy Biggs projected winner in Arizona governor primary, will face Katie Hobbs

Shorts

Jay Feely's thoughts on potential race against Amish Shah for...

Jay Feely's supporters celebrate projected win of Arizona CD1's republican...

"This was a very well-run election." Arizona Secretary of State...

BREAKING NEWS: Jay Feely the projected winner of Arizona CD1...

BREAKING NEWS: Andy Biggs projected winner Arizona's republican primary for...

ASU professor wins United Nations award for using NASA satellites to map groundwater

Kimberly Yee leading Tom Horne in bitter GOP primary for Arizona schools chief

Rain moves in north of Phoenix, flash flood warning issued for Cave Creek

Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap expects signature verification done by midday Wednesday

Alex Kolodin tops former state party chair in secretary of state primary race

Before polls close, Katie Hobbs targets Andy Biggs on primary night

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