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'We have a right to know if someone bribed him': Corporation commissioner to get public meeting over ethics complaint
Thompson is under scrutiny after he traveled to NY to meet with financial investors whose interests are directly impacted by the commission's decisions. → Read More
There have been 8 officer-involved shootings in Phoenix so far this year
According to initial reports, three of the shootings in 2023 involved the suspect firing a weapon first. → Read More
Parents defend Scottsdale superintendent who AZ legislators want fired
Scott Menzel, the Superintendent of Scottsdale Unified School District, has come under criticism for comments he made about race and equity in 2019. → Read More
Phoenix Lutheran volunteer raising funds to rescue Afghan women
“We are bringing them (the women) out to Pakistan and then they can apply to go to college,” Karen Gunderson said. → Read More
First lady praises Mesa mayor for college promise initiative
First lady Jill Biden visited Mesa on Monday to promote a program that helps low to middle income students go to college. → Read More
Udall says AZ Legislature has enough votes for AEL Special Session
According to several lawmakers, Ducey made a bargain with Dems in June when the budget was passed that he would call a special session once the election was over. → Read More
A solution to the rental crisis? Phoenix mayor applauds 'purpose-driven development'
After a year in which evictions in Maricopa County hit a 13 year-high, affordable housing is desperately needed. → Read More
Phoenix City Council OKs resolution that opposes Arizona abortion law, deprioritize police enforcement
The resolution directs the city manager to take steps to deprioritize police enforcement of alleged abortion crimes. → Read More
The goal for two architectural professors are too use their talents to reframe topics. Their latest exhibit at ASU hopes to do just that
An exhibition at ASU's Art Museum this October uses art to reframe conversations about the border. → Read More
After losing a long battle with bone cancer in July, a Liberty High grad's legacy and impact will never be forgotten
Zach Hunzinger, who graduated from Liberty in 2019, battled osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer, for nearly five years before passing away in July. → Read More
One year after evacuation, Afghan refugees adapting to Arizona life
It's been a year since the Afghan government fell to the Taliban in a historic end to America's 20-year involvement in the nation. → Read More
Arizona's governor is using shipping containers to fill gaps in border wall near Yuma
Gov. Doug Ducey issued the executive order directing the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs to immediately start work on the wall. → Read More
Arizona's cities may see 'huge' water cutbacks soon. Here's what that means for Valley residents
An upcoming 2-year study will announce how much water Lake Powell and Lake Mead will release in 2023. → Read More
'We're paying more and getting less than before': Customers frustrated after recent trips to Hurricane Harbor in Glendale
They complained about surprise fees, closed attractions, and difficulty getting cold drinking water. → Read More
AZ Dems call Senator’s 'war' claim over school funding 'outrageous'
State Rep. David Livingston had recently warned opponents of school vouchers that there would be "war" if they tried putting the issue before voters in 2024. → Read More
Arizona's housing market is changing. Here are 4 things real estate experts are seeing right now
Mortgage lenders and real estate experts agree we are in an adjustment period right now. → Read More
Arizona lawmakers have passed 275 bills. Only 1 relates to climate change
The GOP-led body has historically favored a limited approach to environmental regulations. → Read More
70-year-old Arizona widow hardest hit victim of romance scam
Elderly women in 10 different states fall victim to a romance scam from a Texas man. → Read More
Mesa family who adopted 5 children honors Kent Dana
After they were featured in a story, Dana developed a soft spot for the Hunt family and kept in touch with their progress over the years. → Read More
Lifeguard shortage in Phoenix forcing some public pools to close
Phoenix-area children will have fewer options to cool off this summer, as cities struggle to find enough lifeguards to open up their public pools. → Read More