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The town of Payson decided to end its agreement with Flock Safety for automated license plate reader technology following an administrative review.

Payson discontinues Flock camera contract following administrative review

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Watch Sen. Ruben Gallego on the drone war crisis

Sen. Ruben Gallego on the drone war crisis

Watch Sen. Ruben Gallego: Why Congress should NOT be allowed to trade stocks

Sen. Ruben Gallego: Why Congress should NOT be allowed to...

Watch Sen. Ruben Gallego on Arizona's water future

Sen. Ruben Gallego on Arizona's water future

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Why President Trump actually wants out

Watch Rep. Andy Biggs pushes back on opponent Katie Hobbs' criticism of his role in stopping an FLDS polygamous sect leader in 2013

Rep. Andy Biggs pushes back on opponent Katie Hobbs' criticism...

Phoenix crash involving motorcyclist

Motorcyclist dies after collision involving car near overpass in Phoenix

Camelback Road was closed after a shooting that left two people in the hospital early Sunday morning, authorities said. (Scottsdale PD)

One person dead, another seriously injured after early-morning shooting in Scottsdale

The city of Mesa's transportation department has completed a seven-year project that converted 46,064 streetlights to light-emitting diode (LED) fixtures.

Mesa completes 7-year project to convert all 46,064 streetlights to LED

What's open and closed on Labor Day

UNITED STATES NEWS

What’s open on Labor Day? Most retailers. Closed? Government, banks and the stock market

An aerial view of the South32 Hermosa mine under construction (Photo courtesy of South32)

ARIZONA BUSINESS

Arizona’s Hermosa mine becomes first in US to finish new fast-track federal permitting

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee issued a judgement Thursday clearing the way for an international mission to assess damage caused by the border wall in Mexico and Arizona.

ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS

UNESCO is sending an international mission to assess border wall damage in Arizona

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Senator Ruben Gallego on the Iran conflict, drone warfare and...

ASU hockey incident: Questions arise over school's extreme heat protocols

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Tempe Police release video after arrest of church burglary suspect

Arizona News

15 hours ago
Impairment, speed possible factors in Scottsdale crash that left 1 dead, 1 injured, police say

Police said the passenger in the vehicle was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, where they later died. The driver was also treated for injuries at the hospital.
17 hours ago
2-year-old hospitalized after reported drowning in Chandler

When crews arrived at the scene, the child was being given CPR.
Sep 6, 2026
Grand Canyon shuts off potable water for visitors at South Rim in conservation effort

The water will be shut off at the 1.5-mile resthouse, 3-mile resthouse, and Havasupai Gardens Day Use Area and Campground starting at 10 a.m. on Sunday.
Sep 6, 2026
Two historic downtown Tempe buildings could have new tenants soon

Tempe acquired the Tempe National Bank building in January, while its Tempe Hardware Building acquisition closed in June.
Sep 5, 2026
World of Illumination bringing new Zombie Zoo drive-thru light show to Tempe

The new drive-thru light show will debut at Tempe Diablo Stadium on Sept. 30 and will run through Nov. 1.
Sep 5, 2026
Driver arrested for DUI in connection with north Phoenix crash that left man critically injured

Fire crews extricated the first driver, identified as an adult man, before taking him to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. The second driver was processed for DUI.

Arizona Sports

8 hours ago
No doubt about it: Kedrick Reescano makes his case in Arizona’s season opener

Kedrick Reescano has spent his career making the most of limited chances. Now, he’s making sure Arizona can’t…
11 hours ago
Wild Card standings: D-backs jockeying for position with Padres, Marlins

The Cubs, Phillies, Padres, Marlins and Cardinals are all fighting with the Diamondbacks to earn a Wild Card…
12 hours ago
Eduardo Rodriguez deals, Nolan Arenado powers Diamondbacks to series win over Astros

Kevin Ginkel got the ninth and struck out the side, including Jeremy Pena and AL MVP favorite Yordan…
14 hours ago
Geraldo Perdomo leaves game after being hit in head by line drive from Ketel Marte

The D-backs shortstop remained down for a few minutes as the team trainer came to check on him,…
15 hours ago
ASU identifies Matthew Mayich as hospitalized hockey player for 1st time

An ASU spokesperson previously said the university was not going to identify the student-athlete involved in the incident…
16 hours ago
Diamondbacks DFA Max Kepler, recall Adrian Del Castillo

In 41 games, Kepler was batting .205 with a .565 OPS. The left-handed hitter was signed to hit…

Arizona Education

Sep 4, 2026
Republican candidate Andy Biggs wants to expand ESA options for rural and disadvantaged students

Biggs said he also has plans to improve public schools, including addressing campus infrastructure issues if he becomes governor.
Sep 2, 2026
U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling praises Arizona’s workforce pathways

Sonderling was impressed with how West-MEC works with local companies to make sure students are trained with the same equipment and systems they will use in their future careers.
Sep 2, 2026
ASU is helping kids in a juvenile detention center get a head start on college degrees

The new ASU program allows students with a high school diploma or GED to complete college-level courses.

Arizona Votes

Sep 4, 2026
Ruben Gallego wants to ban lawmaker stock trades if Democrats take Congress

The Arizona democrat said that ending stock and crypto trading by lawmakers would be Democrats' first priority if they win back Congress.
Sep 4, 2026
Republican candidate Andy Biggs wants to expand ESA options for rural and disadvantaged students

Biggs said he also has plans to improve public schools, including addressing campus infrastructure issues if he becomes governor.
Sep 4, 2026
Andy Biggs defends record of protecting women, children amid Katie Hobbs’ FLDS accusations

"She can say whatever she wants to say, but I'll stack my record up against hers," the Republican gubernatorial nominee said.

Arizona Business

Sep 5, 2026
Movie studio, amusement park planned for huge site near Phoenix

Total costs for the entire development are estimated between $6 billion and $10 billion. It will be financed through a mix of equity and debt.
Sep 4, 2026
Beyond Yoga lifestyle brand to open first Arizona retail store in Scottsdale

The athletic lifestyle brand's new location will be in the Kierland Commons near Scottsdale Road and Greenway Parkway.
Sep 4, 2026
Off-grid 35-acre estate in Arizona’s White Mountains listed for $9.475 million

The estate includes a private pond, four guest residences and acres of rolling horse and llama turnouts.

Arizona Water News

Sep 6, 2026
Grand Canyon shuts off potable water for visitors at South Rim in conservation effort

The water will be shut off at the 1.5-mile resthouse, 3-mile resthouse, and Havasupai Gardens Day Use Area and Campground starting at 10 a.m. on Sunday.
Sep 2, 2026
Residents push for special election to designate Arizona’s McMullen Valley as AMA

A local PAC in the rural community is gathering signatures in an effort to designate the basin as an Active Management Area that can regulate groundwater pumping when the supply is scarce.
Aug 26, 2026
Upper Basin on verge of first-ever Colorado River Compact breach, CAP president warns

CAP President Terry Goddard says the Upper Basin is failing to deliver enough water to Arizona and the Lower Basin, and a lawsuit may be on the table.

Border and Immigration

Sep 3, 2026
Person of interest in fatal shooting of Tucson police recruit apprehended at border

Alexis Monter was caught as he tried to enter the U.S. through the pedestrian lane of the Douglas Port of Entry.
Aug 27, 2026
Arizona cartel leader who trafficked guns via Facebook sentenced to 11 years

The 21-year-old trafficked guns to Mexico and led a Sinaloa Cartel sicario cell behind kidnappings and killings in Sonora.
Aug 27, 2026
Arizona targeted by Justice Department for letting students lacking lawful immigration status pay in-state tuition

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office says the federal government’s lawsuit against a voter-approved state law "rests on a faulty premise."

Arizona Health

Aug 18, 2026
State’s 1st primary care medical clinic for autism opens in Phoenix

Arizona Autism Family Medicine is located on Arizona Autism Charter Schools' Phoenix campus and part of a partnership between AZACS and Mercy Care. It will be operated by Valle del Sol.
Aug 18, 2026
Phoenix Children’s uses model patients to teach healthcare workers new skills

The mannequins have advanced anatomy and physiological responses that real patients would have.
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.

Arizona Technology

Sep 5, 2026
Phoenix-based Honeywell Aerospace to pay $2M for allegedly violating False Claims Act

The corporation provides aerospace products and solutions to government and commercial customers.
Sep 4, 2026
Arizona leads nation in battery storage growth, overtaking Texas

Arizona is increasingly pairing its solar resources with storage to capture power generated in the state.
Aug 31, 2026
AG Kris Mayes calls for pause on new data centers, citing Arizona’s water and power crunch

The attorney general wants lawmakers to halt approvals until Arizona has a growth plan, citing rising power bills and Colorado River water cuts.

United States

5 hours ago
For New York’s Haitian community, annual West Indian Day Parade means more in trying times

NEW YORK (AP) — Steel drums, flag-draped floats, and the smell of jerk chicken will fill Brooklyn’s Eastern…
5 hours ago
Fuel prices at record Labor Day high in US thanks to Iran War and refinery issues

It's never been more expensive in the U.S. to fill up the tank and take one last summer…
10 hours ago
At least 5 dead after Amazon cargo plane barreled off runway at Miami airport

The aircraft overran the runway around 2 p.m. after arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
11 hours ago
Assailant lunged at Democratic candidate for Ohio governor at fair, campaign says

WASHINGTON (AP) — An armed assailant lunged at the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, Amy Acton, on Sunday…
13 hours ago
Storm creates huge waves and dangerous currents at southern California beaches

Hurricane Marie, well out in the Pacific, created flooding and dangerous conditions at some southern California beaches over…
13 hours ago
Hawaii residents told to expect tropical storm conditions as Hurricane Lowell passes to the west

LIHUE, Hawaii (AP) — Officials in Hawaii urged residents and visitors to prepare for heavy rains, flooding and…

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