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Monday is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 3 general election

Arizona voters will weigh in on eight propositions and choose the state's next governor, secretary of state and superintendent of public instruction, among other roles.

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Portland Trail Blazers fire former Valley sports broadcaster over old social media posts

Braiden Bell, an ASU graduate who called games for the Phoenix Mercury and Valley Suns, abruptly lost his new job after offensive posts he made as a teenager surfaced.

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US Supreme Court won’t stop court-ordered takeover of Arizona prison healthcare

An outside corrections professional is set to take over healthcare management for 25,000 inmates Oct. 19 despite an appeal by the state.

Oct 2, 2026

Glendale intersection closed after pedestrian hit by truck, critically injured

The man was hit while running to catch a bus, police said. Commuters are advised to avoid the area of 51st and Glendale avenues.

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Phoenix events calendar: Things to do this weekend and beyond

Find seasonal festivals, haunted houses and other fun activities across the Valley.

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Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick expects payroll to be lower next season

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Cardinals-Giants injury report: Josh Sweat questionable with groin issue

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Cardinals mailbag: Is Jeremiyah Love’s increased workload here to stay?

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D-backs GM: Torey Lovullo returning is ‘not related’ to Ketel Marte’s future

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Oct 2, 2026

Scottsdale Unified broke open meeting law during school closure process, prosecutors say

The district's board will vote Oct. 6 on closures. Parents say the committee overlooked financial data and alternatives to shutting down area schools.

Oct 1, 2026

Peoria Unified governing board members clash over teacher sex scandal

The current and former board presidents failed to find much common ground during an exclusive joint interview.

Oct 1, 2026

Did Peoria Unified leaders know about latest grooming allegations against Haley Beck?

PUSD Governing Board President Jeff Tobey said the details in a notice of claim filed last week are new, but his predecessor, Heather Rooks, disagrees.

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Monday is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 3 general election

Arizona voters will weigh in on eight propositions and choose the state's next governor, secretary of state and superintendent of public instruction, among other roles.

Oct 1, 2026

AZ Political Podcast: Alex Kolodin sidesteps questions on mail-in voting, election fraud claims

On the AZ Political Podcast Jim Sharpe presses Alex Kolodin on ballot signatures, early voting and the election fraud claims he brought to court.

Oct 1, 2026

What’s on your ballot: Arizona’s Prop 317 looks to designate drug cartels as terrorist groups

Supporters say it would make the state safer, but opponents question whether it would have any practical purpose.

Oct 1, 2026

Construction starts on Embassy Suites at The BLVD development in Avondale

The six-story, 180-suite, full-service hotel will serve as a cornerstone of The BLVD.

Oct 1, 2026

Queen Creek Marketplace announced 5 new tenants, including Barnes & Noble

Barnes & Noble, Jinya Ramen Bar, LongHorn Steakhouse, Aubergine Kitchen and LaserAway will open at the East Valley shopping center either later this year or in early 2027.

Oct 1, 2026

Feeling spooky? Raise your spirits at these Halloween bar crawls and cocktail pop-ups

Halloween may be more than a month away, but metro Phoenix bars are already lighting candles, carving jack-o’-lanterns and serving up scares despite the lingering heat.

Sep 30, 2026

Amazon launches collaborative initiative to fund Colorado River Basin water projects

The company is also investing $2.4 million in an Arizona irrigation efficiency project for tribal farmland.

Sep 24, 2026

Election-year backlash clogs Scottsdale’s water recycling plan

The city says candidates’ claims of “toilet to tap” or untested “poop water” marginalize the science behind the treatment program.

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 30, 2026

ICE contractor signs deal to reopen Arizona prison as immigration detention center

Management & Training Corp. expects the 775-bed facility to open within 60 days with about 338 workers. Rep. Adelita Grijalva criticized the deal.

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.

Oct 2, 2026

US Supreme Court won’t stop court-ordered takeover of Arizona prison healthcare

An outside corrections professional is set to take over healthcare management for 25,000 inmates Oct. 19 despite an appeal by the state.

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.

Oct 1, 2026

What a planned Phoenix data center could mean for nearby neighborhoods

"This is a little guy. It's about 24 megawatts, so dramatically smaller than the closest data center," Mayor Kate Gallego said of a planned facility near Seventh Avenue and Grant Street. "We do believe it will use APS power."

Sep 24, 2026

Gallego warns foreign adversaries are using American AI against the US, calls for guardrails

"We just, for example, learned that the Houthis were using Claude AI to figure out how to calibrate their missiles to better attack U.S. ships," Democratic U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego said.

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.

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Meet the air traffic controller who flies himself to work

PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) — Jake Hutzler spends his workdays directing planes from an airport tower. Once a week,…

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A gut punch in Ohio: Nearly 1,400 laid off at truck factory just days before Trump rally

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6 hours ago

How the Smithsonian is using AI to connect artifacts from the American Revolution

WASHINGTON (AP) — The distance in the march from the American Revolution to the age of artificial intelligence…

10 hours ago

Woman told Cornell investigators she ‘felt like bait’ during alleged gang rape

A woman who says she was gang-raped at a Cornell University fraternity told the school's investigators last year…

10 hours ago

Tennessee’s handling of the death penalty is again questioned after failed execution

Christa Pike’s failed execution followed other death penalty miscues in Tennessee, which performs just a fraction of the…

11 hours ago

FTC settles with Southern Glazer’s over claim it discriminated against smaller alcohol sellers

The Federal Trade Commission said Friday it settled with the largest U.S. distributor of wines and spirits over…

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