Arizona

Proposed Arizona bill could remove speed limits from rural highways

Proposed Arizona bill could remove speed limits from ru...

KJZZ, Dec 16, 2025 - 20:34

A new bill could make speed limits a thing of the past on rural highways in Ariz...

Hyundai and Kia settle lawsuit over alleged failure to install anti-theft technology in cars

Hyundai and Kia settle lawsuit over alleged failure to ...

KJZZ, Dec 16, 2025 - 20:34

The settlement means affected people without the anti-theft tech can get it inst...

Republicans file lawsuit challenging Arizona Independent Party name change

Republicans file lawsuit challenging Arizona Independen...

KJZZ, Dec 16, 2025 - 20:34

Republican officials are contesting a decision by Arizona’s top election officer...

Arizona Senate Republican plan for 2026 focuses on affordability

Arizona Senate Republican plan for 2026 focuses on affo...

Arizona Mirror, Dec 16, 2025 - 20:34

Arizona’s Senate Republican leaders say in the coming year they’ll be focused on...

Pentagon escalates investigation into Sen. Kelly

Pentagon escalates investigation into Sen. Kelly

KJZZ, Dec 16, 2025 - 18:07

The Pentagon is escalating its review of Arizona senator and naval veteran Mark ...

Widow’s lawsuit sparks debate over selling guns used in crimes

Widow’s lawsuit sparks debate over selling guns used in...

Arizona Capitol Times, Dec 16, 2025 - 18:07

Key points: Sen. John Kavanagh has second thoughts on selling firearms used in c...

In December, Phoenix is still breaking heat records. Is this the new normal?

In December, Phoenix is still breaking heat records. Is...

KJZZ, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:50

The calendar says it’s winter, but the weather says it’s spring. Even by Phoenix...

ASU’s President Crow is embracing the Trump higher education compact, reporter says

ASU’s President Crow is embracing the Trump higher educ...

KJZZ, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:50

Most of the nine schools — including University of Arizona — did refuse to sign ...

Kyrene district will vote to close up to 8 schools. The board president explains why they have to

Kyrene district will vote to close up to 8 schools. The...

KJZZ, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:50

The Kyrene Elementary School District’s governing board will take a major vote t...

Former Arizona Supreme Court chief justice part of new group advocating for fair, impartial courts

Former Arizona Supreme Court chief justice part of new ...

KJZZ, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:50

A group of former state Supreme Court justices from around the country has forme...

Sen. Gallego calls on Trump administration to cancel VA job cuts

Sen. Gallego calls on Trump administration to cancel VA...

KJZZ, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:50

Sen. Ruben Gallego is calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs to cancel pl...

WARREN PETERSEN: Standing In The Gap: The Senate’s Fight To Keep Arizona Conservative

WARREN PETERSEN: Standing In The Gap: The Senate’s Figh...

AZ FREE NEWS, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:50

By Sen. Warren Petersen | For years, Arizona has been an emerging bastion of con...

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes sues over Uber One subscription service

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes sues over Uber One ...

KJZZ, Dec 16, 2025 - 12:16

Arizona’s Kris Mayes is among 22 attorneys general going after Uber in a federal...

Arizona Rep. Hamadeh wants dual citizenship reported on census, supports ending the practice

Arizona Rep. Hamadeh wants dual citizenship reported on...

KJZZ, Dec 16, 2025 - 12:16

Arizona Congressman Abe Hamadeh wants Americans to report whether they have dual...

Only these 5 metros have affordable rent for minimum wage workers

Only these 5 metros have affordable rent for minimum wa...

Arizona | New York Post, Dec 16, 2025 - 12:16

Two spots are likely to join the list in 2026.

Water officials experimented with cloud seeding to increase rainfall in Pinal County

Water officials experimented with cloud seeding to incr...

KJZZ, Dec 16, 2025 - 09:00

Water officials in Pinal County experimented with cloud seeding technology to bo...

California becomes 4th state where a section of borderland is now a military zone

California becomes 4th state where a section of borderl...

KJZZ, Dec 16, 2025 - 09:00

The Interior Department announced roughly 750 acres of public land along the Cal...

A citizen petition calls for changes to the Phoenix ethics commission

A citizen petition calls for changes to the Phoenix eth...

KJZZ, Dec 16, 2025 - 09:00

A citizen petition set to be considered on Wednesday calls for changes to the Ph...

Arizona Senator Proposes Ban On Fluoride Additives In Public Drinking Water

Arizona Senator Proposes Ban On Fluoride Additives In P...

AZ FREE NEWS, Dec 16, 2025 - 03:16

By Jonathan Eberle | Arizona State Senator Janae Shamp (R-LD29) has introduced l...

After Years-Long Dispute, Education Department Restores GCU’s Nonprofit Status

After Years-Long Dispute, Education Department Restores...

AZ FREE NEWS, Dec 16, 2025 - 03:15

By Matthew Holloway | The U.S. Department of Education under Secretary Linda McM...

BASIS Elementary School Allegedly Told Families To Honor Coach’s Newly Transgender Identity

BASIS Elementary School Allegedly Told Families To Hono...

AZ FREE NEWS, Dec 16, 2025 - 03:15

By Staff Reporter | The leadership at one BASIS Charter School allegedly told fa...

Gilbert Christian Athlete Donates Stem Cells to Sibling with Rare Disease

Gilbert Christian Athlete Donates Stem Cells to Sibling...

Arizona Daily Independent, Dec 15, 2025 - 22:20

Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly has lawyers ready if the DoD takes action against him

Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly has lawyers ready if the DoD ta...

Arizona Mirror, Dec 15, 2025 - 22:20

Attorneys representing U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly said they will take “all appropriate...

Arizona among 20 states filing suit against Trump administration's new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas

Arizona among 20 states filing suit against Trump admin...

KJZZ, Dec 15, 2025 - 20:01

The change was announced in a presidential proclamation in September — and under...

Arizona lawmaker proposes eliminating speed limits on some rural highways

Arizona lawmaker proposes eliminating speed limits on s...

Arizona Capitol Times, Dec 15, 2025 - 20:01

Key points: Arizona may become first state with no maximum speed limits on some ...

Arizona lawmakers to consider again ESA student participation in public school activities

Arizona lawmakers to consider again ESA student partici...

KJZZ, Dec 15, 2025 - 18:09

In the upcoming 2026 legislative session, Arizona lawmakers will again consider ...

Arizonans are smoking less. But now an Arizona children's group is collecting less tax funding

Arizonans are smoking less. But now an Arizona children...

KJZZ, Dec 15, 2025 - 18:09

Arizonans are smoking less. And while that is good for public health, it's also ...

Sen. Ruben Gallego emerges as key Democratic figure in Latino voter outreach

Sen. Ruben Gallego emerges as key Democratic figure in ...

KJZZ, Dec 15, 2025 - 18:09

On a warm Sunday morning in Miami, Sen. Ruben Gallego stepped out of a car and a...

State lawmaker Joseph Chaplik enters race for Arizona’s Congressional District 1

State lawmaker Joseph Chaplik enters race for Arizona’s...

Arizona Mirror, Dec 15, 2025 - 18:09

Scottsdale Republican state Rep. Joseph Chaplik announced he is entering the rac...

Eating Christmas: Kathy Cano-Murillo on the pain of making tamales with her dad

Eating Christmas: Kathy Cano-Murillo on the pain of mak...

KJZZ, Dec 15, 2025 - 15:54

Over the next few days we’ll be sharing some of this year’s true stories about f...

Kids who are part of the Boys & Girls Clubs are more likely to graduate, ASU report shows

Kids who are part of the Boys & Girls Clubs are more li...

KJZZ, Dec 15, 2025 - 15:54

Youth who are a part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley are more likely to ...

This Arizona lawmaker wants to force public schools that teach evolution to also teach creationism

This Arizona lawmaker wants to force public schools tha...

KJZZ, Dec 15, 2025 - 15:54

A veteran state lawmaker wants to force Arizona public schools that teach evolut...

Republican Chaplik announces campaign in competitive CD1 congressional race

Republican Chaplik announces campaign in competitive CD...

KJZZ, Dec 15, 2025 - 15:54

Republican state lawmaker Joseph Chaplik announced he will run for federal offic...

All Grand Canyon South Rim hotels reopen Wednesday to overnight guests after waterline repairs

All Grand Canyon South Rim hotels reopen Wednesday to o...

KJZZ, Dec 15, 2025 - 15:54

Some good news for holiday travelers headed to the Grand Canyon: All South Rim l...

Hotels on Grand Canyon’s South Rim to Reopen After Water Line Repairs

Hotels on Grand Canyon’s South Rim to Reopen After Wate...

NYT > Arizona, Dec 15, 2025 - 15:54

The National Park Service said hotels on the South Rim could again welcome guest...

Coroner ID’s man killed in late-night apartment shooting

Coroner ID’s man killed in late-night apartment shooting

InMaricopa, Dec 15, 2025 - 15:54

(First InMaricopa) The Pinal County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the...

Arizona’s cigarette tax revenue declines, impacting child care funding

Arizona’s cigarette tax revenue declines, impacting chi...

Arizona Capitol Times, Dec 15, 2025 - 15:54

Key points: Arizonans are smoking less, reducing state revenue for early childho...

No Home for the Holidays Under Governor Hobbs

No Home for the Holidays Under Governor Hobbs

Arizona Capitol Times, Dec 15, 2025 - 15:54

As Arizona families look ahead to the holiday season, many are coming to a painf...

Some countries recommend fewer childhood vaccines. That plan is riskier in America.

Some countries recommend fewer childhood vaccines. That...

Arizona Mirror, Dec 15, 2025 - 15:54

President Donald Trump is showing increasing interest in reducing the number of ...

Nonprofit status of Grand Canyon University officially recognized by U.S. Department of Education

Nonprofit status of Grand Canyon University officially ...

KJZZ, Dec 15, 2025 - 12:43

The U.S. Department of Education has formally recognized Grand Canyon University...

New study finds link between PFAS exposure and worse health outcomes for infants

New study finds link between PFAS exposure and worse he...

KJZZ, Dec 15, 2025 - 12:43

The findings show families who got water from wells downstream from a site conta...

ED3’s Apache Solar II project enters commercial operation

ED3’s Apache Solar II project enters commercial operation

InMaricopa, Dec 15, 2025 - 12:43

Electrical District No. 3’s newest renewable energy resource, Apache Solar II, o...

What’s that smell? Fire officials respond to reports of pungent odor

What’s that smell? Fire officials respond to reports of...

InMaricopa, Dec 15, 2025 - 12:43

City of Maricopa fire officials say there is no threat to the community after mu...

SR 347 stop leads to felony arrest over theft of Circle K boxes

SR 347 stop leads to felony arrest over theft of Circle...

InMaricopa, Dec 15, 2025 - 12:43

Talk about a moving violation. What began as a routine traffic stop on State Rou...

Tribes among water users trekking to Las Vegas for annual Colorado River conference

Tribes among water users trekking to Las Vegas for annu...

KJZZ, Dec 15, 2025 - 09:45

Last month, the seven Upper and Lower Basin states failed to come up with new te...

He Tried to Protect His Son From Bullies. He Didn’t Know How Far They Would Go.

He Tried to Protect His Son From Bullies. He Didn’t Kno...

NYT > Arizona, Dec 15, 2025 - 06:42

After his son was repeatedly attacked, Rick Kuehner reached out to his suburban ...

Biggs Accuses Tucson Mayor Of Obstructing Federal ICE Operations

Biggs Accuses Tucson Mayor Of Obstructing Federal ICE O...

AZ FREE NEWS, Dec 15, 2025 - 04:41

By Matthew Holloway | Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ-05), a declared candidate for...

Financial focus: Smart financial moves to make before year-end

Financial focus: Smart financial moves to make before y...

InMaricopa, Dec 14, 2025 - 21:12

As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to make some smart moves before th...

OPINION – The 287(g) agreement: A threat to Pinal County’s public trust and safety

OPINION – The 287(g) agreement: A threat to Pinal Count...

InMaricopa, Dec 14, 2025 - 15:59

Implementing a 287(g) agreement between the Pinal County Sheriff’s and Attorney’...

Youth soccer costs are rising — and marginalized families are suffering the most

Youth soccer costs are rising — and marginalized famili...

KJZZ, Dec 14, 2025 - 12:17

Even as excitement builds for the men’s FIFA World Cup 2026 coming to North Amer...