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Mesa Republican Mayor John Giles speaks at a Republicans for Harris event with US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris in Scottsdale, Arizona, October 11, 2024. (Photo by Rebecca NOBLE / AFP) (Photo by REBECCA NOBLE/AFP via Getty Images)

ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS

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Gilbert Police identified two victims who were killed in a stabbing over the weekend where officers fatally shot the suspect, whose name was also released.

Authorities identify victims, suspect killed in stabbing that led to Gilbert Police shooting

Prosecutors say a Phoenix man recruited straw buyers to purchase Glocks and AK-style rifles later destined for export outside the United States.

28 indicted in Arizona gun trafficking ring that funneled AK-style rifles toward Mexico

A 21-year-old woman and 16-year-old boy were recently arrested in connection with a shooting at a Phoenix apartment complex last month that left 58-year-old Donald Mucheck dead, authorities said.

Alleged sex worker, underage boyfriend arrested in connection with fatal Phoenix apartment shooting

Inside the Arizona GOP: Talking key races, voter priorities and reaching Independent voters

Teresa Leyba Ruiz, the Democratic candidate for superintendent of public instruction, discusses her priorities on the AZ Political Podcast.

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Arizona News

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Dust storm sends Phoenix air quality to dangerous levels, with more on the way

Pollution readings soared to 14 times above normal Tuesday as lingering dust triggered a health advisory and no-burn day across the Valley.
7 hours ago
Dave Ramsey says: Healing problems…together

A listener of The Dave Ramsey Show asks for advice about how he and his wife can erase their debt together after not being involved in the family finances.
8 hours ago
Arizona opens $1 million in recycling grants for businesses, schools and local governments

Applications are due Sept. 29 for projects ranging from curbside recycling and hazardous waste collection to research and public education campaigns.
8 hours ago
UFC, WWE and PBR announce 7 events coming to Phoenix area as part of landmark deal

Noche UFC, the Royal Rumble and PBR World Finals are the first events confirmed under a multi-year partnership between TKO and the state of Arizona.
9 hours ago
SAFE Alert issued for man last seen at grocery store in Phoenix

Paul Martinez, 79, went missing Sunday after visiting the Los Altos Ranch Market at 16th and Roosevelt streets.
10 hours ago
SAFE Alert for nonverbal Phoenix 23-year-old man canceled after he was located

Payden Simmons, who was reported missing last week, was found in good health by employees of a Glendale Walmart.

Arizona Sports

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Diamondbacks young pitchers to be put to test after Padres even series

The Diamondbacks fell behind early against the Padres, who evened the series. That sets up Arizona's rookie starters…
3 hours ago
Grading the Diamondbacks’ relatively quiet trade deadline

When every other team in contention for an NL Wild Card spot does something and the D-backs do…
3 hours ago
What does Carson Beck need to show in his Hall of Fame game start?

Throwing for multiple touchdowns would be great to see from Carson Beck in his Hall of Fame game…
6 hours ago
Larry Fitzgerald’s bond with Kurt Warner helped craft legendary Cardinals career

Larry Fitzgerald's road to a Hall of Fame induction and legendary status wouldn't have been possible without Kurt…
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In their words: Boldin, Arians, Peterson and more on Larry Fitzgerald’s HOF career

Larry Fitzgerald and other influential Cardinals sports figures joined Arizona Sports' shows of his Pro Football Hall of…
11 hours ago
What did the Diamondbacks’ NL Wild Card foes do at the trade deadline?

Here is what the Diamondbacks' National League Wild Card competition did before Monday's trade deadline.

Arizona Education

Jul 30, 2026
Peoria Unified board member questions quality of training, alleges sex scandal cover-up

Heather Rooks says alleged grooming pattern behaviors by Centennial High School teachers were obvious, but nothing was done.
Jul 29, 2026
Peoria Unified governing board members deny accusations surrounding teacher sex case

Board members say the district did not withhold documents from police or ignore reports of alleged misconduct at Centennial High School.
Jul 29, 2026
Arizona judge rejects Republican effort to block ESA reform ballot initiative; appeal planned

Prop 145, aka the Military Families College Savings and Scholarship Protection Act, was designed by GOP lawmakers to nullify the Protect Education Act.

Arizona Votes

10 hours ago
Kris Mayes says Katie Hobbs pay-to-play probe is ‘near the end,’ expects results before election

AG Kris Mayes says the criminal investigation into Gov. Katie Hobbs' ties to a donor contractor could wrap up before the November election.
11 hours ago
Andy Biggs, Katie Hobbs to field questions, but not from each other, at public safety policy forum

The Republican and Democratic nominees for governor won't debate, but they'll speak separately at a forum hosted by the Arizona Police Association on Aug. 25.
Aug 3, 2026
A coin flip could decide this Arizona council race after two candidates tie at 67 votes

A recount in Gila Bend wraps up this week. The last time an Arizona race ended this way, a town magistrate shuffled a deck of cards.

Arizona Business

8 hours ago
UFC, WWE and PBR announce 7 events coming to Phoenix area as part of landmark deal

Noche UFC, the Royal Rumble and PBR World Finals are the first events confirmed under a multi-year partnership between TKO and the state of Arizona.
Aug 3, 2026
Work progresses on industrial development near Buc-ee’s in Goodyear

The industrial development's second phase is a three building expansion that will amount to 261,168 square feet.
Aug 3, 2026
Old Town Tortilla Factory closes for good after 30 years in Scottsdale

The restaurant was known for its Southwestern and Mexican fare, house-made flavored tortillas, wide selection of tequila and 1,400-square-foot patio.

Arizona Water News

Jul 31, 2026
Central Arizona Project president says feds ‘bought the lies’ on Colorado River plan

Terry Goddard says Arizona should be outraged that the plan requires lower basin states to cut water use by 20% while upper basin states face none.
Jul 31, 2026
Gov. Katie Hobbs pushes back on ‘unacceptable’ terms in federal Colorado River proposal

Arizona leaders are disappointed that all of the states that use the river's water aren't being asked to make cuts.
Jul 31, 2026
Arizona, California, Nevada would get less Colorado River water under new federal proposal

The proposed cuts in the Lower Basin states would be the biggest to date and could have huge impacts across cities and farms.

Border and Immigration

Jul 29, 2026
Rep. Adelita Grijalva responds to ICE detaining Tucson woman outside county courthouse

The mother of three was reportedly detained by ICE officers after leaving the courthouse for a misdemeanor noise violation hearing.
Jul 29, 2026
Yassamin Ansari calls for closure of Texas ICE detention center after oversight visit

The Arizona congresswoman visited the Texas ICE facility and called conditions for detained women, children and families "nothing short of horrific."
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.

Arizona Health

Jul 31, 2026
Arizona joins 22-state lawsuit to block federal insurance rule that would gut ACA protections

The Trump administration's own estimates project the rule will cause two million people to lose insurance coverage in 2027 and five million by 2030.
Jul 30, 2026
Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital expands capacity to meet Arizona’s growing heart care demand

Further details regarding the timeline and specific square footage of the expansion were not immediately released.
Jul 29, 2026
Maricopa County drives nation-leading West Nile virus outbreak with 47 cases, 5 deaths

Arizona has recorded 61 infections statewide, nearly double last year's pace. Peak mosquito season doesn't arrive until August.

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

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Home where astronaut Neil Armstrong’s boyhood dreams of flying took off is for sale

WAPAKONETA, Ohio (AP) — Inside Neil Armstrong's boyhood home, at the top of a creaky stairway, sits his…
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Tupac Shakur was killed in Las Vegas in 1996. Here’s who was there that night

LAS VEGAS (AP) — New details about one of hip-hop's most enduring mysteries — the 1996 killing of…
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Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis, charged with organizing the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, is on trial

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur…
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Authorities arrested a man with ammo and apparently monitoring security at Trump golf course near LA

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. (AP) — Authorities on Sunday arrested a man who was walking the grounds and…
8 hours ago
Missouri election chief rejects bid to hold public vote on Trump-backed congressional districts

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri's top election official has rejected a citizens' petition seeking a statewide referendum…
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US efforts to deport Palestinian mosque leader rely on coerced confessions, witness testifies

CHICAGO (AP) — Israeli authorities coerced the leader of Wisconsin’s largest mosque into confessing to crimes but never…

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