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Photos of anti-Trump 'No Kings' demonstrations across the US

Demonstrators gathered in parks and plazas Saturday across the U.S. to protest against President Donald Trump. The “No Kings” rallies were organized in nearly 2,000 locations nationwide, …

Medicaid enrollees fear losing health coverage if Congress enacts work requirements

It took Crystal Strickland years to qualify for Medicaid, which she needs for a heart condition. Strickland, who's unable to work due to her condition, chafed when she learned that the U.S. House …
INVESTIGATION

Multiple vehicles hit, kill man crossing Indian School Road

Detectives are investigating a fatal collision that happened Friday night in Phoenix that took the life of a man who police said was crossing 18 th Avenue and Indian School Road. The collision …
Education Solutions

$1.5M in literacy grants target Arizona education gaps

Arizona is doubling down on its commitment to close the literacy gap, particularly in underserved communities. 
First Responders

Some residents worry whether Phoenix Police reforms will continue

WASHINGTON — Phoenix officials have offered assurances that police reforms will continue, despite President Donald Trump’s order ending federal scrutiny of alleged misconduct by local law …
115 DEGREES

NWS issues extreme heat warning Saturday-Monday in Maricopa, Pinal counties

The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning Friday that covers Maricopa and Pinal counties throughout the weekend. The warning runs through Monday when NWS officials said daytime …
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

Mother sentenced for driving pickup through Peoria park full of kids: County Attorney

A 41-year-old woman has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for driving her pickup truck through a Peoria park that authorities said was filled with children. Brandie Gotch had pleaded guilty …
COUNTY RECORDER

Lawsuit centers on power struggle over elections in Maricopa County

PHOENIX (AP) — The top elections official in Maricopa County is suing the supervisors over allegations that they are attempting to gain more control over how elections are administered. …
PUBLIC SAFETY

Arizona governor, AG, DPS director tell weekend protesters to do so peacefully

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, Attorney General Kris Mayes and Department of Public Safety Director Jeffrey Glover released statements Friday on protests planned in Arizona this weekend, encouraging those …
recreation rules

Chandler Council hears about e-bike trail concerns, solutions

Chandler City Manager said nearly all of the 126 calls over the past six months or so for people riding e-bikes along Consolidated Canal trails have been from one person. That one person was …

A look at the status of US executions in 2025

Twenty-three men have died by court-ordered execution so far this year in the U.S., and seven other people are scheduled to be put to death in five states during the remainder of 2025. A South …

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West Valley city to drop microtransit service

A WeRIDE driver is on his way to another call after dropping off a passenger at Walmart at Bell Road and Grand Avenue in Surprise.

The microtransit service that the city has been mostly subsidizing during a two-year pilot program is ending at the end of the month.

Scottsdale Fashion Square ranked among top malls in the country

USA Today 10BEST 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards recently named Scottsdale Fashion Square the No. 6 best mall in the country.

Scottsdale Fashion Square was recently ranked No. 6 in the Best Mall category of USA Today 10BEST 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. Nominations were curated to a list of top 20 picks by a panel …

Neighbors

Scottsdale Mexican restaurant hosts fundraiser for foster kids

Salt + Lime Modern Mexican Grill is teaming up with Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation to raise money to help foster children with things like academic and extracurricular opportunities.

Salt + Lime Modern Mexican Grill is supporting local nonprofit Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation through its Chips for Charity program throughout July. Funding will be used to …

Scottsdale Arts announces Dr. Ceci Moss as new SMoCA director

The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art’s new director and chief curator Dr. Ceci Moss has 20 years of professional practice organizing solo, group, touring and online exhibitions as well as public programs, performances and screenings.

Dr. Ceci Moss will start on July 14 as the new director and chief curator for Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA), operated by the nonprofit Scottsdale Arts. Dr. Moss is a curator, …

Things to do

Rockers All Time Low planning Phoenix tour stop

Alex Gaskarth, of All Time Low, performs during BottleRock Napa Valley, on May 24, 2024, in Napa, California.

Multi-platinum Maryland quartet All Time Low is coming to Phoenix this fall.

Phoenix theater reimagines Chekhov classic into modern-day Arizona

Aurora Howard as Sonia, left, and David Lorello as Johnny work a scene in Ghosteater’s upcoming production of “Uncle Vanya.”

Ghosteater, Phoenix’s contemporary theater ensemble, presents a new adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya” set amongst a modern-day Arizona farming family.

Obituaries & Memorials
Remembering your loved one

Mona Pauline (Stein) Hafner

Mona, 83, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away peacefully in her home on May 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Mona was born on April 9, 1942, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, and later moved to …

Charles Henry “Chuck” Straus

Charles, 90, of Sun City West, AZ, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025. He was born Feb. 21, 1935, in Madison, WI, the son of Claude and Bertha Straus. His family lived in Sun Prairie, WI and …

Mary Land Case

Mary passed away peacefully at home on May 23, 2025. She was born on December 30, 1925. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Oscar Case, and her daughter, Carol (Jeffrey) Draudt. Mary also …

Cyrilene “Sue” Lee Walters

76, passed away surrounded by her family on May 25, 2025. She was born on May 17, 1949 in Monroe, Wisconsin. Sue was an amazing woman with a heart of gold and was loved by everyone she …

Peter Balbo Jr

Peter Balbo Jr, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday morning May 30, 2025. He was a resident of Sun City West, AZ for the past 34 years. Peter was born March 7, 1934, in Canton, Ohio, the son of …
News to Use

National forests with campgrounds open year-round in Arizona

Outwander used USDA Forest Service data to identify year-round campgrounds in national forests in Arizona.

As more states adopt traffic enforcement cameras, here's where Arizona stands

The General used data from the nonprofit Insurance Institute for Highway Safety to examine traffic camera laws in Arizona

Americans with disabilities work remotely more than the general population in some states. Here's how Arizona compares.

Using Census Bureau data, accessiBe identified where Americans with disabilities are working remote jobs at higher rates than workers overall and how Arizona compares.

Movies and TV shows casting in Phoenix

Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in Phoenix.

How gas prices have changed in Phoenix in the last week

Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Phoenix using data from AAA.
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