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Rana Singh Sodhi is surrounded by interfaith community members at his brother’s 25th anniversary vigil on Sept. 15, 2026.

Balbir Singh Sodhi’s 25th anniversary vigil invites people to reflect on his legacy

MESA – Twenty-five years ago on Sept. 15, businessman, father and husband Balbir Singh Sodhi was kneeling outside his Chevron gas station in Mesa, planting flowers to honor victims of the 9/11 … more

By Tainá Queiroz Fonseca | Cronkite News | 9/17/26

The proposed new water resource fee would go toward the town's purchase of 1.7 million acre-feet of Harquahala basin water, as well as the infrastructure needed to deliver it.

East Valley town preps new user fee to import Harquahala Valley water

Emphasizing that the action signaled only the start of the process, the Queen Creek Town Council approved a notice of intent to create a new water resource fee to pay for the town’s purchases of … more

By Janet Perez
Mail | X: @AzNewsmedia | 9/17/26

Man arrested after collision that killed bike rider in Phoenix

A 32-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after a collision with a bike Monday in south Phoenix, the Phoenix Police Department said Thursday in a release. more

INDEPENDENT NEWSMEDIA | 9/17/26

Attorneys for Ryan Thornell, director of the Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry, said the prison system has made “tangible progress” in improving physical and mental health care for inmates since U.S. District Court Judge Roslyn Silver ordered in 2023 that the health system be overhauled to correct what the judge said are constitutional deficiencies.

Arizona officials ask SCOTUS to block prison health care takeover

PHOENIX — State officials are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to block the takeover of the prison health system by a court-appointed receiver — at least until they can argue that the trial judge … more

By Howard Fischer
Mail | X: @azcapmedia | 9/17/26

Grand resident Liza Rassner took this photo of a coyote she recently spotted in The Grand.

West Valley woman seeks solutions after coyote bites Surprise woman

When a coyote attacked a Surprise woman and her 4-year-old daughter outside their home earlier this month, Liza Rassner’s heart sank. more

By Jason Stone
Mail | X: @thestonecave | 9/17/26 | 1 comment

Data center incentive moratorium risking one of Arizona’s labor success stories

OPINION — Arizona earned its title as a national leader in data center development through smart, innovation-focused policies, a highly skilled workforce and union members who have proven they can build some of the most advanced infrastructure in the world. However, the Legislature’s three-year moratorium on data center tax incentives now risks the very momentum making Arizona one of the country’s greatest labor success stories. more

By Mike Dea | Phoenix | 9/17/26

Teacher Kristina Sherman shows her surprise at winning a classroom grant.

Wishes for Teachers opens applications for $2,500 classroom grants

Arizona teachers can apply for $2,500 classroom grants as the Fiesta Sports Foundation prepares to distribute a record $1.75 million through its Wishes for Teachers program this school year. more

By Stacy Mantle
Mail | 9/17/26

The Double Butte Cemetery is seeking input with restoration and improvements.

Tempe to spend $2.6M to restore, improve historic cemetery

The Double Butte Cemetery, on the west side of Tempe was built in 1897 is the final resting place to many historic leaders. After more than 129 years of beloveds being lay to rest, the city is … more

By Madeline Bates
Mail | 9/16/26

A Phoenix Children’s patient and his parents pose for a photo with a sign celebrating the hospital’s recognition as a “Best Children’s Hospital” by U.S. News & World Report.

Phoenix Children’s named a ‘Best Children’s Hospital’ for 16th year in a row

PHOENIX — For the 16th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Phoenix Children’s among the nation’s “Best Children’s Hospitals.” The health system remains the No. … more

9/16/26

Sen. Jake Hoffman details his plans Wednesday to subpoena Gov. Katie Hobbs, Attorney General Kris Mayes and other to answer questions about why the state increased what it paid to a firm that has donated $550,000 to the governor and the Arizona Democratic Party. With him is Sen. Mark Finchem, who also has raised questions about the deal.

Queen Creek Republican to subpoena governor, attorney general on alleged pay-to-play scheme

PHOENIX — Arizona state Sen. Jake Hoffman is issuing subpoenas to Gov. Katie Hobbs and Attorney General Kris Mayes to demand they tell his Senate Government Committee what they know about a 2023 … more

By Howard Fischer
Mail | X: @azcapmedia | 9/16/26