Sep 21, 2026

Beloved Phoenix musician ‘King of Strings’ Carvin Jones dies, 60

He played in 37 countries alongside B.B. King, Santana and Jeff Beck. During the pandemic, he delivered groceries to seniors through Carvin Cares.

Sep 21, 2026

Numerous Sky Harbor flights canceled, delayed amid Northeast air traffic control outage

A failed communications circuit and a cut backup fiber-optic line disrupted air traffic control operations in the Northeast.

Sep 21, 2026

Teenager arrested in connection with fatal shooting at Casa Grande house party

The 16-year-old suspect was booked into the Pinal County Juvenile Detention Facility on suspicion of first-degree murder and other charges.

Sep 21, 2026

Dad accused of bringing 10-year-old son along to Mesa museum heist has been indicted

Mesa Police say Jean Zintz recruited an unlikely accomplice — his preteen son — to steal more than $7,000 worth of jewelry from an arts center in August.

Sep 21, 2026

Peoria husband and wife arrested on suspicion of abusing his 2 daughters

The investigation into the mistreatment of the sisters, ages 9 and 12, began in June 2025 after the younger girl was found hiding on a neighbor's patio.

Sep 21, 2026

Here’s why you are seeing more police flyers for missing children in Arizona

It has nothing to do with the number of juveniles going missing. The increase is actually the result of a new state law.

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Kahleah Copper game-winning layup sees Mercury come from behind to top Wings

Kahleah Copper scored 16 of her 31 points in the fourth quarter, including a go-ahead layup with 2.4…

14 hours ago

ESPN questions Phoenix Suns’ lack of 3-point shooting, floor spacing heading into season

The Suns' shooting numbers were singled out in ESPN's rundown of every team's make-or-break stat.

15 hours ago

How does Cardinals’ Marvin Harrison Jr. get back on track amid quiet 2026?

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.'s usage in Mike LaFleur's offense continues to be a main talking…

17 hours ago

Cardinals’ Will Johnson in danger of missing rest of season with neck injury

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Will Johnson exited Sunday's loss to the Seattle Seahawks late in the fourth quarter and…

Sep 21, 2026

Start times announced for Arizona State, Arizona’s Week 5 games

Arizona State and Arizona will each have late-night kickoff times for their Week 5 matchups.

Sep 21, 2026

ASU’s Jaren Hamilton, Arizona’s Noah Fifita honored among Big 12 Players of the Week

Hamilton was one of two Sun Devils honored from Week 3, while Fifita is the lone Wildcat.

Sep 17, 2026

School board protest halts business in Phoenix district

Two Cartwright members are using a school board protest to block agendas, leaving votes on safety, lunches and contracts in limbo.

Sep 17, 2026

Apache Junction offers a la carte public school classes for ESA families

The FLEX program lets ESA students take individual public school classes, join lunch periods and access sports or electives in Apache Junction.

Sep 17, 2026

Red Mountain High School stays open despite flooding, electrical issues

Classes on the flooded 100 Level were temporarily moved elsewhere on campus to preserve in-person instruction, according to Mesa Public Schools.

Sep 21, 2026

Your guide to Arizona’s 2026 general election debates: Candidates face off in top races

KTAR News 92.3 FM will broadcast select debates as well as special reaction shows after the candidates square off in the biggest contests.

Sep 18, 2026

Outgoing Democratic lawmaker endorses Warren Petersen for attorney general

Rep. Lydia Hernandez crossed party lines for Warren Petersen after losing her primary and being censured by legislative district 24 democrats.

Sep 16, 2026

KTAR town hall panelists weigh on Prop 144, a ballot measure about elections

Should voters have to provide government-issued IDs to cast a ballot, whether in person or by mail?

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 20, 2026

Professional pickleball tour partners with Arizona facility, makes capital investment

The AAG's pickleball facility will be renamed to "PPA Campus at Arizona Athletic Grounds" to reflect the tour's year-round operations takeover.

Sep 20, 2026

Lennar snags 444 lots near TSMC’s $265B Phoenix project for $60M

AGWIP Asset Management, land banker for Miami-based Lennar Corp. plopped down $60.14 million in cash for the land spanning 132.24 acres near 117th Avenue and the Deer Valley Road alignment on Maricopa County land.

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 16, 2026

Upper Verde River on verge of earning state’s highest water quality protection level

The Governor’s Regulatory Review Council approved the Outstanding Arizona Waters designation for the waterway after the Sierra Club nominated it.

Sep 9, 2026

Woman running 2,000 miles in 100 days to sound alarm about Colorado River water crisis

Along the way, Mina Guli has been meeting people in communities whose economies rely on the river and listening to their stories.

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 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.

Sep 10, 2026

While AI insiders warn of human extinction, an ASU expert isn’t buying it

An Anthropic researcher quit claiming AI could wipe out humanity within a decade. An ASU expert says the hype hides the technology's real dangers.

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Day and night get equal billing on Tuesday. A guide to the fall equinox

The fall equinox is Tuesday, when light and darkness split the day evenly. It marks the beginning of…

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Hayden Panettiere’s death was accidental and involved fentanyl, coroner says

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Actor Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of several drugs including fentanyl, a…

2 hours ago

California farmers are struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops

LODI, Calif. (AP) — It's harvest time in California wine country, but many growers are struggling to sell…

3 hours ago

The Latest: Trump returns to UN at moment of anxiety about Iran, AI and future of world body itself

President Donald Trump is set to address the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday at a tumultuous moment for…

3 hours ago

GOP Sen. John Curtis calls for probe of Trump Jr. after wedding party bankrolled by Russian oligarch

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. John Curtis of Utah is calling on the Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate…

3 hours ago

New York airport operations resume after disruptions across US Northeast due to technical problems

Flights were taking off and landing at New York City-area airports Tuesday with some delays and cancellations, after…

Bright Wealth Management

How proactive retirement planning can turn savings into a sustainable retirement paycheck

After decades of saving, many retirees struggle with the idea of actually spending their money.

AMWUA (AZ Municipal Water Users Assoc)

Arizona’s new water reality: Preparing for historic Colorado River cuts 

Arizona will experience its largest-ever reduction in Colorado River supply beginning in 2027. 

Asset Preservation Wealth & Tax

Evolving a retirement plan can save you money in a changing economic landscape

Having a retirement plan that can evolve with today's changing economy plays a critical role in helping someone's savings plan last.

Bright Wealth Management

Is your retirement account portfolio more concentrated than you think?

Retirement accounts invested in certain funds can gradually become more concentrated in the same companies as those stocks grow to represent a larger share of the market.

Asset Preservation Wealth & Tax

Year-round tax planning can help your financial plan

When it comes to tax management, having a year-round mentality can play a critical role in strengthening and extending a financial plan.

Bright Wealth Management

Why it’s important to regularly reevaluate investments when planning for retirement

Though many are working to change aspects of the retirement system, it's most likely that it won't change more than once or twice each generation.