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Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs arrives at the podium to give her State of the State address in the House of Representatives at the Capitol with Speaker of the House Rep. Steve Montenegro, R-Litchfield Park, left, and Senate President Warren Petersen, R-Gilbert, flanking the governor Jan. 12, 2026 in Phoenix. Petersen and Montenegro, represented by Attorney Thomas Basile, are asking the Arizona Supreme Court to put a measure with a “poison pill” to kill reform of the Empowerment Scholarship Account program back on the November ballot after it was removed by a trial judge. (Associated Press/Ross D. Frranklin)
Arizona school voucher supporters seek to get ‘poison pill’ measure back on the ballot
PHOENIX — Voucher supporters are asking the Arizona Supreme Court to put a measure with a “poison pill” to kill reform of the Empowerment Scholarship Account program back on the November ballot … more
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Driver who crashed into Glendale home, starting small fire likely impaired
The Glendale Police Department responded around 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 to reports of a vehicle that crashed into a wall of a home in the area of 59th and Northern avenues. When the vehicle … more
Randall Nelson honors Harry Mitchell with his work, "Harry Above the Crowd," which is at the Harry E. Mitchell Government Complex at Tempe City Hall.
Services take place this week for Harry Mitchell – The Mayor of Tempe
Visitation and funeral services are scheduled Friday and Saturday for Harry Mitchell of Tempe. As editor of the Tempe Daily News for several years when Harry Mitchell was mayor, I had many … more
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SUV, truck crash in Mesa kills 2, injures others
Two people died following a two-vehicle collision Sunday night in Mesa, police said. The crash involving a pickup truck and SUV occurred about 7:10 p.m. Aug. 9 near Stapley Drive and 7 th … more
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North Canyon High transitions to a full Army JROTC program.
North Canyon High School transitions to full Army JROTC program
The school received approval in April 2026 to transition to a full JROTC program. more
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A three-day bench trial began Friday, Aug. 7, in Maricopa County Superior Court where a judge is listening to testimony from school voucher petition circulators about their addresses, criminal histories and competency to determine whether the signatures they collected can withstand legal challenges.
Maricopa County judge listens to testimony in Prop 212 school voucher case
PHOENIX - Whether a voucher reform measure heads to voters could turn on whether a judge finds certain petition circulators legally competent and qualified to collect signatures. In a bid to … more
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Police arrested a man later identified as Vincent Verbick, 59, in connection with the July 31 shooting. It was later learned the suspect and victim, Simon Verbick, 60, were brothers.
East Valley police arrest man for allegedly killing brother
Chandler Police have released information about a July 31 shooting death that turned out to involve two brothers. Just after 4:30 a.m. on July 31, according to police, officers responded to a … more
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What started as a way to pass the time became a decades-long motorsport in Arizona, with lawn mower racers trading grass clippings for checkered flags and dirt tracks, like this one near the Superstitions Mountains east of Phoenix.
Arizona racers proved lawn mowers could do more than cut grass
PHOENIX – Each year, spectators packed the grandstands for Buckeye’s demolition derby. During the intermission, however, the excitement would die down and fans would wander to the concession … more
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Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame ceremony coming to Litchfield Park
The Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame Induction Banquet is coming to Litchfield Park. more
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Steel guitar is just one of the styles Eric Ramsey brings to his music.
Arizona musician Eric Ramsey built a second career, one song at a time
By the time Eric Ramsey steps onto the stage Wednesday at the Musical Instrument Museum alongside Arizona music icons Hans Olson and Chuck Hall, he’ll have spent decades proving that some of life’s most rewarding journeys don’t follow a straight line. more
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Arizona State and Mesa Dobson High School product Kodi Justice celebrates with the trophy after winning the European North Basketball League (ENBL) championship with Romanian club CSO Voluntari on April 9, 2025.
5 Valley hoopers tell their tales of overseas professional basketball
Cash, farm animals and diaries: The tales of 5 US hoopers who took their games overseas  Cronkite News offers an audio version of this story using an automated voice created by AI. Errors … more
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Pinnacle High School in PVSchools district
Pinnacle students head out of state for football, leadership, cross country and DECA
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board approved the secondary field trips Aug. 6. District policy requires parental permission, appropriate chaperone ratios and both male and female chaperones for overnight trips. more
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