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An outflow boundary brought high winds to the Valley on Monday night, causing weather officials to issue a dust advisory.

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Dust advisory issued as high winds make way into Valley

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Watch Should parents be charged with the negligence of their children?

Should parents be charged with the negligence of their children?

Watch Why are kids hiking Arizona trails in the deadly heat?

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Watch Meghan McCain critical of Katie Hobbs' decision to not debate

Meghan McCain critical of Katie Hobbs' decision to not debate

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Why Andy Biggs' voting record ended the debate talk

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Dr. Terry Ruiz, the Democratic nominee for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, joins Jim Sharpe in the KTAR News 92.3 FM studio for The AZ Political Podcast.

JIM SHARPE BLOGS

Former math teacher Terry Ruiz hopes the numbers add up in November’s race

A California man pleaded guilty last month to federal charges related to a "phantom hacker" scheme in which an Arizona resident was victimized, officials announced.

California man pleads guilty in ‘phantom hacker’ scheme with Arizona victim

The city of Phoenix is seeking to extend a special permit to continue operating the its outdoor shelter “Safe Outdoor Space” in downtown for another four years, with the current permit set to expire in October.

ARIZONA HOMELESSNESS NEWS

City of Phoenix aims to extend outdoor shelter permit set to expire

Can Arizona's ESA program be reformed? Democratic candidate for superintendent of public instruction Dr. Terry Leyba Ruiz weighs in

The Salvation Army opens 10 heat relief stations across the Valley during extreme heat warnings. (The Salvation Army photo via Facebook)

ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS

Phoenix-area extreme heat warning extended again as potentially dangerous conditions persist

Should parents be charged with the negligence of their children?

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Arizona News

11 hours ago
City of Phoenix aims to extend outdoor shelter permit set to expire

The Safe Outdoor Space is located near 19th Avenue and Jefferson Street and allows up to 300 people experiencing homelessness to stay on the site under a shaded structure.
12 hours ago
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.
14 hours ago
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.
15 hours ago
SAFE Alert issued for missing 28-year-old man last seen in Phoenix

David Clay was last seen in the area of 19th Avenue and Greenway Road on Saturday around 11 p.m.
15 hours ago
Teen sentenced to 5 years for robbing 12-year-old at gunpoint in Gilbert

"No child should ever have to stare down the barrel of a gun and have to call 911 in tears over being robbed."
16 hours ago
Watch researchers crawl inside a black bear den near Flagstaff

Arizona Game and Fish researchers entered a black bear den near Flagstaff, capturing rare video as part of a statewide study tracking bear populations.

Arizona Sports

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Brandon Pfaadt continues to be invaluable to Diamondbacks in win over Padres

In an important matchup against the Padres after a 10-game road trip, Brandon Pfaadt's performance was clutch on…
9 hours ago
Training camp takeaways: Reggie Virgil makes his case for best catch of Cardinals camp

The competition throughout the Arizona Cardinals wide receivers room continues to impress this training camp.
9 hours ago
Kelsey Plum makes immediate impact in Mercury debut, win

Kelsey Plum scored 20 points in 21 minutes for her Phoenix Mercury debut, a win over the Chicago…
10 hours ago
Diamondbacks risk falling behind after anticlimactic trade deadline

Alex Weiner and Kellan Olson provide their thoughts on an uneventful D-backs trade deadline that still leaves a…
11 hours ago
Mercury’s new Big 3 with Kelsey Plum must click right away

The Phoenix Mercury are operating in a tight window for the rest of the 2026 season to make…
12 hours ago
Diamondbacks C Gabriel Moreno scratched on Monday to attend birth of his child

The Diamondbacks inserted James McCann into the lineup to catch in place of Gabriel Moreno against San Diego.

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

14 hours ago
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.
Jul 31, 2026
Andy Biggs explains why he picked Sine Kerr as his running mate in bid for governor’s seat

“Sine checked every box,” Biggs said, pointing to her policy experience, business background and rural ties as reasons he chose her as his lieutenant governor.
Jul 31, 2026
Andy Biggs picks Sine Kerr as running mate in 1st Arizona election with lieutenant governor

The Republican ticket is now set, but incumbent Gov. Katie Hobbs has not announced her running mate for November's historic election.

Arizona Business

12 hours ago
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.
17 hours ago
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.
Aug 3, 2026
Taiwan to open Phoenix cultural office amid TSMC growth

The office will support Taiwanese residents and companies in Arizona and New Mexico, expand education and trade ties, and connect with TSMC’s growth.

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

20 minutes ago
The Latest: Blanche’s assertion of Trump tax audit immunity remains in place

In negotiations with Republican senators whose support he needs to be confirmed as attorney general, Todd Blanche formally…
2 hours ago
Trump is making a rare Western trip to talk about the economy, something polls show he’s weak on

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is making a rare visit to California and Nevada this week to…
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School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies

Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital…
8 hours ago
Authorities arrest arson suspect in connection with one of Spokane’s devastating wildfires

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A man from Spokane, Washington, was arrested Monday and charged with setting one of…
9 hours ago
Comedian Jenny Yang uses a comedy tour to uplift immigrants, one grocery store at a time

Stand-up comedians are used to tuning out the din of clinking glasses from two-drink minimums and patrons walking…
9 hours ago
Michigan Democrats pick between moderate and progressive in high-profile Senate primary

DETROIT (AP) — Michigan Democrats vote Tuesday in a closely watched Senate primary between moderate U.S. Rep. Haley…

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