Oct 2, 2026

Gen Digital submits preliminary offer to acquire GoDaddy in potential Valley mega-deal

Gen Digital (Nasdaq: GEN), the parent company of Norton, Avast and LifeLock, submitted a preliminary acquisition offer to GoDaddy.

Oct 2, 2026

Former Supreme Court chief justice to complete independent review of Matthew Mayich collapse

Scott Bales has been retained by ASU to complete an independent review into the circumstances surrounding the Aug. 20 outdoor workout that left hockey player Matthew Mayich on life support.

Oct 2, 2026

Rob Schneider helps Andy Biggs mock Gov. Katie Hobbs’ debate refusal

Biggs announced that his campaign was hosting a debate Thursday. The “debate” turned out to be a campaign ad/skit.

Oct 2, 2026

Stage 12 West, a new restaurant and live entertainment venue, opens in downtown Mesa

The business is celebrating its grand opening with performances on Friday and Saturday nights. It is also giving guests who visit Friday evening a sneak peak at Jolie's Secret Speakeasy.

Oct 2, 2026

It’s another busy weekend of construction across the Valley freeway system

Roadwork will disrupt traffic on Loops 101, 202 and 303, State Route 51, and SR 347 over the next few days, ADOT says.

Oct 2, 2026

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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Cardinals elevate linebacker Cameron Robertson ahead of Week 4 matchup vs. Giants

Robertson's elevation comes as Cardinals linebacker Josh Sweat is questionable for Sunday's game due to a groin issue.

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The Diamondbacks have multiple big-picture questions to answer in an offseason after their third straight season barely missing…

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Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald narrates hype video for USA-Mexico friendly in Glendale

Sporting a U.S. Soccer jersey, Fitzgerald hyped up the rivalry and setting in Glendale, describing Saturday's game as…

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Simi Fehoko says Cardinals special teams’ unit is top five in NFL

The Arizona Cardinals' special teams have been elite despite an underwhelming start to the season.

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Cam Skattebo wants Giants fans to rally around the team similar to Arizona State

Cam Skattebo has experienced fans rallying behind his team at Arizona State, and he's hoping New York Giants…

Oct 2, 2026

What is Ketel Marte’s future in Arizona? Here’s what each D-backs decisionmaker said

Torey Lovullo, Mike Hazen and more spoke on Ketel Marte this week and how the team might move…

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.

Oct 2, 2026

Rob Schneider helps Andy Biggs mock Gov. Katie Hobbs’ debate refusal

Biggs announced that his campaign was hosting a debate Thursday. The “debate” turned out to be a campaign ad/skit.

Oct 2, 2026

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 2, 2026

Gen Digital submits preliminary offer to acquire GoDaddy in potential Valley mega-deal

Gen Digital (Nasdaq: GEN), the parent company of Norton, Avast and LifeLock, submitted a preliminary acquisition offer to GoDaddy.

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.

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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Trump announces $90 payments for seniors on Medicare ahead of midterm elections for premium costs

President Donald Trump is promising more payments to voters just ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections —…

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Trump rallies in Ohio to boost Jon Husted in a tight Senate race against Sherrod Brown

WASHINGTON (AP) — After a few days campaigning in safe conservative territory, President Donald Trump on Saturday takes…

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Mormon leader decries explosion in sports gambling, prediction markets

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints warned Saturday…

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Trump urges calls to Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton in push for permanent daylight saving time

President Donald Trump on Saturday pressured Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas to support a bill to make daylight…

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Governor says Tennessee’s prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike

The head of Tennessee’s prison system is resigning after the failed execution of Christa Pike, Gov. Bill Lee…

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A $28B hemp THC industry is fighting to save itself from a looming federal ban

In a commercial kitchen outside Raleigh, North Carolina, Nicholas Hohns spreads a blue-green goo into a gridded mold,…

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