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Watch Could cybercriminals physically tamper with our water supply?

Could cybercriminals physically tamper with our water supply?

Watch Breaking: Luigi Mangione reportedly expected to plead guilty in federal case

Breaking: Luigi Mangione reportedly expected to plead guilty in federal...

Watch Why 3 hours in 108° heat is a critical medical emergency for children

Why 3 hours in 108° heat is a critical medical...

Watch BREAKING: FAA grounds flights to Sky Harbor Airport until 7:15p Wednesday night

BREAKING: FAA grounds flights to Sky Harbor Airport until 7:15p...

Watch Views from an active barricade situation in Glendale

Views from an active barricade situation in Glendale

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 03: A Flock Safety camera is shown mounted to a light pole on August 03, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. Flock Safety's automated license plate reader cameras have been deployed in over 120,000 locations across 49 states, using artificial intelligence to identify vehicles by their license plates, make, model and color to help law enforcement investigate crimes, while also drawing criticism from privacy advocates over concerns about mass surveillance and the collection of motorists' location data. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Flock Safety cuts data retention, adds safeguards amid growing Arizona agency departures

Taylor Swift performs during "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at Lucas Oil Stadium on Nov. 1, 2024, in Indianapolis. A former Scottsdale finance director who embezzled more than $10.7 million from his employer spent $29,731 on Taylor Swift concert tickets in 2023 and 2024, according to federal prosecutors. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)

Taylor Swift tickets part of lavish lifestyle funded by Scottsdale man’s $10.7M theft

Victims of cryptocurrency ATM scams should take these steps

Arizona returns more than $171K to 35 crypto ATM scam victims

The Faceoff: Could and would President Trump declare a national emergency for the midterm elections?

TOPSHOT - Children listen to their teacher as they sit in a classroom on the first day of the start of the school year, at the Chaptal elementary school in Paris, on September 2, 2019. In France some 12.4 million students crossed the doors of elementary schools (6.7 million), secondary school (3.4 million) and high schools (2.3 million) on September 2, 2019. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP via Getty Images)

ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS

Arizona ESA accountability proposition must be rewritten to be included on the ballot, judge rules

A boy died Wednesday from injuries he sustained jumping off London Bridge in Lake Havasu City, authorities said.

Boy dies at Las Vegas hospital after jumping from bridge in Lake Havasu City

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Arizona News

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Window leaks, warning signs every homeowner should watch for

A downpour can send homeowners scrambling for towels when they notice water around a window — but not every drop means your windows are failing. Here are the warning signs to look for.
16 hours ago
Police investigating after man dies days after found with life-threatening injuries in west Phoenix

The Phoenix Police Department identified the deceased man as 73-year-old Stephen Schultz.
17 hours ago
Thunderstorms develop in the Valley bringing rain, winds

NWS meteorologist Jeral Estupinan explained that for the most part the thunderstorms are going to be spotty but could become more organized.
Aug 12, 2026
Defense in Charlie Kirk’s killing say shooter should not get death penalty, hit ‘intended target’

Defense says shooter hit his intended target and no one else was endangered, challenging a key aggravating factor needed to pursue a capital murder case.
Aug 12, 2026
Florida man indicted in phone scam targeting Arizona seniors

The phone scam used unwitting Uber drivers to deliver cash from elderly victims who thought they were helping an undercover investigator.
Aug 12, 2026
Goodyear police officer investigated over potential misuse of Flock technology

Investigators audited all Flock system activity on July 21. One day later, they discovered evidence of potential misuse.

Arizona Sports

59 minutes ago
Mat Ishbia tells UWM employees he embraces the noise around company’s stock struggles

UWM's stock price reached its all-time low of $1.20 last week, well below its 2026 peak of $6.10…
2 hours ago
Jayden Daniels sent LSU cease-and-desist because a player is wearing his old jersey number

“Jayden made it clear that he did not want his number given to another player, and he believed…
14 hours ago
Zack Littell comfortable with bullpen role on Diamondbacks: ‘I just want to help the team win’

Littell says that one of his main goals is to help the Diamondbacks reach the postseason and that he…
17 hours ago
Corbin Carroll joins another historic club with 100th career home run

Diamondbacks star Corbin Carroll's power-speed combination put him on another list of his own after he hit his…
Aug 12, 2026
Diamondbacks end dramatic homestand with maddening series loss to Rockies

Since 2010, the D-backs were 10-0 in games in which the offense finished with at least 10 hits…
Aug 12, 2026
Suns reportedly waive wing Haywood Highsmith, opening roster spot

Highsmith was under contract for 2026-27 with $1 million of his $3 million salary guaranteed.

Arizona Education

Aug 11, 2026
Arizona health officials urge heat safety as students return to school

AZDHS says kids should hydrate before school, take shaded breaks and avoid peak heat during recess, sports and outdoor activities.
Aug 11, 2026
Better pay would be a start for fixing Arizona’s teacher shortage, but it’s not the only solution

Elected officials and teachers are looking for ways to correct the retention issue and stabilize the state's education system.
Aug 10, 2026
Phoenix students set to receive free meals with zero eligibility requirements

The Phoenix Union HSD will offer free breakfast and lunch at 17 of its 24 high schools through a federal program that requires no family applications.

Arizona Votes

Aug 12, 2026
Water, housing costs top Arizona voters’ focus, statewide survey finds

A nonpartisan poll finds broad bipartisan agreement on immigration and education, too, but Republicans split from others on election security.
Aug 11, 2026
Political consultant calls Hobbs-Giles ticket ‘good strategy decision’ aimed at McCain Republicans

"It's a good strategy decision. I think it's actually going to pay off for the Hobbs campaign," Stan Barnes said.
Aug 11, 2026
Katie Hobbs praises John Giles running mate pick; Andy Biggs team calls him Democrat ally

Giles served as Mesa mayor from 2014 to 2025 and has opposed President Donald Trump and the MAGA coalition. He endorsed Hobbs as well as former Vice President Kamala Harris.

Arizona Business

Aug 11, 2026
Walmart announces $250K grant to boost workforce development opportunities in Arizona

The grant is being given to the Center for the Future of Arizona to expand the workforce opportunities offered in the Greater Phoenix area.
Aug 10, 2026
Rival coffee chain questions Salad and Go’s deal with Dutch Bros

An Arkansas-based coffee chain is prepared to challenge Salad and Go's $105M bankruptcy sale of 65 drive-thru locations to Dutch Bros, arguing the deal should go to open auction.
Aug 10, 2026
Arizona state land sales nearly double to $817.8M, fueled by major auctions

That’s nearly double what it brought in in the previous fiscal year, which was close to $452 million.

Arizona Water News

Aug 12, 2026
Arizona’s tribal, rural communities will bear the brunt as Colorado River plan fails to stabilize

Water policy expert expects legal challenges and warns Yuma's winter vegetables are at risk as tribal and rural communities face the deepest impacts.
Aug 7, 2026
Arizona congressman warns that unfair Colorado River cuts in his state will harm US

"If you hurt economic development here in Arizona, it doesn't stay in Arizona. It hurts the entire national economy," Rep. Greg Stanton said.
Aug 5, 2026
As the Grand Canyon’s river is drying up a $50 million industry is going with it

Record drought and fewer dam releases have cut Colorado River flows through the Grand Canyon, threatening wildlife and a $50 million boating industry.

Border and Immigration

Aug 10, 2026
Tohono O’odham Nation posts ‘No Trespassing’ signs for border wall crews

The Arizona tribe placed police on alert after learning federal contractors may enter the reservation next weekend.
Aug 6, 2026
Trump renews effort to limit birthright citizenship with scaled-back executive actions

Months after the Supreme Court struck down his first attempt, the president signed two narrower executive actions also targeting birth tourism.
Aug 6, 2026
Arizona demands border payback, requesting nearly $1 billion from federal government

Gov. Hobbs and Arizona sheriffs filed for federal reimbursement of border security costs spent fighting drug trafficking and human smuggling.

Arizona Health

Aug 9, 2026
Barrow Neurological Institute gets $5M Arizona health grant for brain injury drug trial

The grant is for a five-year trial, and Barrow Neurological Institute plans to enroll its first participant in 2027.
Aug 9, 2026
Mayo Clinic in Phoenix again makes U.S. News & World Report list of 20 best hospitals

The Mayo Clinic ranked No. 9 on the national Honor Roll. The hospitals were ranked based on their quality, patient safety and experience.
Aug 5, 2026
Arizona erases more than $1 billion in medical debt for nearly 671,000 residents

Gov. Katie Hobbs partnered with nonprofit Undue Medical Debt to buy and forgive hospital bills using no state funds.

Arizona Technology

Aug 6, 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Trump admin ‘laser-focused’ on Arizona semiconductors

Along with House Speaker Mike Johnson and Arizona's own Juan Ciscomani, Bessent toured a factory in Casa Grande on Wednesday.
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.”

United States

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Blanche seeks to rally a depleted Justice Department workforce in first speech as attorney general

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Todd Blanche sought to rally a depleted Justice Department workforce Thursday in his…
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Magnetic ‘Goody King’ toys recalled over ingestion hazard after two children receive surgery

CHICAGO (AP) — About 213,500 “Goody King” magnetic building toys were recalled in the U.S. on Thursday, due…
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Trump White House says it’s losing $19B-$26B a year in revenue as countries dodge tariffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump White House said in a new report on Thursday that countries are routing…
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250,000 Colluli minifridges recalled over fire and burn hazards

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Amid public backlash, surveillance tech company Flock announces platform changes

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Flock Safety, the surveillance technology company increasingly under scrutiny from lawmakers, civil liberties advocates…
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Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois

A Powerball ticket sold at a gas station in western Illinois was the sole winner of the $1…

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