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Jayden Lewandowski, who was wanted on suspicion of sexual extortion in Chandler, was arrested in Pennsylvania. (U.S. Marshals Service photo)

Chandler sexual extortion suspect arrested in suburban Philadelphia

Phoenix-area extreme heat warning probably will be extended again, NWS meteorologist says Man accused of trafficking fentanyl and meth from Phoenix to New Mexico arrested

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Watch Why Andy Biggs' voting record ended the debate talk

Why Andy Biggs' voting record ended the debate talk

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Watch Andy Biggs, running mate Sine Kerr respond to Gov. Katie Hobbs saying no to a gubernatorial debate

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Watch Sine Kerr on federal proposal that could require AZ, CA and NV to take less water from the shrinking Colorado River

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Phoenix, Arizona, Construction of the TSMC Arizona semiconductor manufacturing complex. The Taiwanese company is investing $165 billion in multiple plans on the 900 acre site. (Photo by: Jim West/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

ARIZONA BUSINESS

Taiwan to open Phoenix cultural office amid TSMC growth

Richard Modou Bah, 22, was ordered to spend 58 months in federal prison for his role in an identity theft ring that defrauded victims in Arizona, Colorado and California. (Unsplash photo)

New York man sentenced for identity theft ring with Arizona, Colorado and California victims

2 dead amid divorce dispute between Lake Havasu City couple

Divorce argument ends in apparent murder-suicide in Lake Havasu City, police say

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

Two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan in the first confirmed deaths in the U.S. related to the microscopic parasite.

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Michigan confirms first 2 US deaths related to cyclospora outbreak

Why California shares the water risk with the rest of the Lower Basin

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Is there a coverup in the Peoria School District scandal?

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Peoria school district scandal: Did officials ignore the warning signs?

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Arizona News

6 hours ago
3 injured in early-morning shooting in Glendale neighborhood near State Farm Stadium

Police said the suspect fled the scene near 91st Avenue and Cardinals Way and remains on the loose.
8 hours ago
Indoor rainforest project near Scottsdale put on hold after tribal council delays vote

Council members expressed concerns and wanted clarity on the wildlife attraction's water usage, waste, how the extreme heat would impact animals housed under a glass roof, as well as where animals would be sourced.
16 hours ago
Pedestrian left in critical condition after hit-and-run in west Phoenix

Investigators said an adult woman was struck by an SUV as she was crossing the street, adding that the driver did not stay at the scene.
17 hours ago
Developer selected to create main street district in Peoria master-planned community

Scottsdale-based Lyfe Companies is behind the development of other notable mixed-use projects around the Valley, such as Epicenter in Gilbert and Uptown Plaza in Phoenix.
Aug 2, 2026
Weekend wrap: Here are the biggest Arizona news stories from July 31-Aug. 2

From a 10-year-old hiker hospitalized to Andy Biggs' pick for lieutenant governor, here are some of the top Arizona news stories from July 31-Aug. 2.
Aug 2, 2026
Arizona man accused of luring minors for sexual exploitation

The Prescott Police Department identified the man taken into custody as David Velasquez.

Arizona Sports

2 hours ago
Which players interest the D-backs at the trade deadline? John Gambadoro has 5 trade targets.

The Diamondbacks are targeting starting pitching depth and a left-handed bat to add to the lineup.
5 hours ago
Baker Mayfield should be on Cardinals’ radar if no contract solution reached with Tampa Bay

Baker Mayfield isn't happy with contract offers by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Could he become a free agent…
17 hours ago
ASU WR Derek Eusebio delivers back-to-school supplies for kids with help from Autism Society

ASU head coach Kenny Dillingham has "be a good person" put simply as one of the program's core…
Aug 2, 2026
Cardinals training camp takeaways: Jacoby Brissett struggles, and where is Trey Benson?

Since his return to the Arizona Cardinals' first-team offense, Jacoby Brissett turned in his worst day of training…
Aug 2, 2026
Newly eligible seniors will count toward roster caps and cannot transfer, court clarifies

A Colorado judge clarified that the court order was only meant to grant the seniors a fifth season…
Aug 2, 2026
Cardinals’ Walter Nolen III is ‘good’ after he was seen limping on the sideline Friday

After Nolen was limping during Arizona's last training camp session, Mike LaFleur says the defensive lineman is doing…

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

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.
Jul 30, 2026
Katie Hobbs won’t debate Andy Biggs in governor’s race

Hobbs' campaign says direct voter engagement is more effective, but the governor hasn't debated an opponent since 2018. Biggs has also skipped debates.

Arizona Business

8 hours ago
Indoor rainforest project near Scottsdale put on hold after tribal council delays vote

Council members expressed concerns and wanted clarity on the wildlife attraction's water usage, waste, how the extreme heat would impact animals housed under a glass roof, as well as where animals would be sourced.
Aug 2, 2026
Mesa industrial property sells for $5.25 million

The 20,544-square-foot building, situated on roughly 2.37 acres in Mesa at 4220 E. McDowell Road, was completed in 2006.
Aug 1, 2026
Construction begins on $20.1M medical office condominium development in Queen Creek

The $20.1 million project is being developed by Mesa-based A.T. Craft near Signal Butte and Ocotillo roads and is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027.

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

29 minutes ago
Ethics panel recommends House censure Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards for conduct with two aides

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee recommended Monday that the House censure Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., after…
59 minutes ago
In Texas, a political group bets $6 million on Latino voters coming back to Democrats

A left-leaning group is planning to spend $6 million organizing Latino voters in Texas, a group that has…
1 hour ago
Beloved author Benjamin Alire Sáenz, first Latino PEN/Faulkner winner, dies at 71

NEW YORK (AP) — Benjamin Alire Sáenz, an award-winning fiction writer and poet who drew upon his sexuality…
3 hours ago
Authorities seek a motive in the mass shooting at an Idaho In-N-Out Burger

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Investigators on Monday were trying to determine what led a 24-year-old man to…
5 hours ago
A federal judge lets DHS proceed with a border wall through a small Texas town’s levee system

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge is allowing the Department of Homeland Security to go ahead for now…
5 hours ago
Blanche wins support of GOP holdouts after negotiating funding agreement

This ends an impasse over plans to create a fund to compensate allies of President Donald Trump.

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