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Scottsdale Unified approves closure of two schools amid declining enrollment

The governing board voted 3-2 to shut down Copper Ridge K-8 School and Laguna Elementary School after the 2026-27 school year.

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Andy Biggs shares debate stage with No Labels candidate as Gov Katie Hobbs sits out

Andy Biggs targeted absent Gov. Katie Hobbs while No Labels nominee Teri Hourihan attacked Biggs over water, Colorado City and Epstein claims.

Oct 6, 2026

WATCH: Andy Biggs, third-party candidates debate tonight as Governor Hobbs sits out

The governor debate comes amid negative ads and a large spending gap, with voters set to elect Arizona's first lieutenant governor on the same ticket.

Oct 6, 2026

True Food Kitchen files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, closes 12 restaurants

The former Sam Fox concept still has three Arizona locations, including the original Biltmore spot, as it looks to restructure and find a buyer.

Oct 5, 2026

Taiwan opens Phoenix office despite pressure from China

Gov. Katie Hobbs welcomed the Phoenix office after Chinese officials urged her to oppose it, citing Arizona's strong economic partnership with Taiwan.

Oct 5, 2026

Wrigley Mansion sold to Arizona Biltmore ownership group

The sale price was $17 million, according to Maricopa County real estate records.

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Scottsdale considers new restrictions for large water users as demand rises

The proposal includes penalties for large water users who violate their conservation plans. The City Council is waiting for final language before voting on it.

Oct 5, 2026

Rep. Andy Biggs says ‘water’s No. 1’ as he hears from Arizonans during run for governor

The Republican nominee said resource management is key to securing the state's water future. “You’re not going to conserve your way out of this,” he said.

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 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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Cornell students stage sit-in to protest university’s handling of alleged 2024 gang rape

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Ex-Marine to face death penalty in 2025 mass shooting at North Carolina bar

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A rocky ‘wonderland’ in Arizona is poised to be the next US national park

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51 minutes ago

Hegseth visits the long-deployed USS Lincoln to bestow a top award before the ship returns home

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Disaster relief funding is creeping into Trump’s midterm rhetoric. Critics say it has no place there

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DNC sues Trump administration, alleging taxpayer-funded ads violate propaganda law

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic National Committee on Wednesday sued President Donald Trump’s administration for recent television advertisements…

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