Months of wet weather erase drought across the Southwest
Only 28% of the region is experiencing drought.
1,145 people remain evacuated as crews dig containment line around Arizona brush fire
The fire is burning near homes in the Scottsdale area.
Pima County puts new anti-fraud system in place
The state is following Pima County's lead.
Tucson Metro Chamber helps local business with grants to fight crime
The money comes from the federal government.
Hobbs signs executive orders protecting and expanding access for LGBTQ+ Arizonans
The two executive orders will bar state resources from being used to support conversion therapy and protect access to gender-affirming care for state employees.
A journey of survival and love: Venezuelan asylum seeker flees bigotry and perseveres for a new life in the United States
Reydi shares his journey of political persecution in Venezuela, escaping homophobic attacks in Ecuador, treacherous migration through Central America and Mexico, and finally reuniting with his partner in the United States, where they hope to gain asylum.
One year after Dobbs: an abortion provider reflects on low access in the state
A medical director for a family planning clinic in Phoenix recalls the events leading to Arizona's abortion access today.
Quarters bounce: Cities win appeals of Census’ count of group quarters
Over the past year, however, five Arizona cities and towns managed to add 10,000 residents without a moving truck or a packing box in sight.
Arizona’s defunct border wall leaves trail of runaway costs, error-filled invoices and questions about state’s oversight
In its wake, the wall left scars across the southern landscape and cost Arizona taxpayers nearly $200 million.
Navajo Nation’s COVID-19 curfews saddled hundreds with citations, netted no money for police, news investigation finds
he curfew was among the most stringent measures any U.S. tribal or non-tribal government enacted to check the spread of the virus.
Arizona executive order safeguards abortion seekers and providers from prosecution
Only Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, a Democrat, will be able to oversee abortion-related prosecutions.
Man involved in deadly 2021 Arizona Amtrak train shooting gets 10 years in prison
The man pleaded pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana and two charges related to using and possessing a firearm in relation to drug trafficking.
The Buzz: Revitalizing San Manuel
Residents want to keep the former company town going, and are looking to build community and bring in jobs.
Arizona Republican election official sues Kari Lake for defamation
Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer said he's faced “violent vitriol and other dire consequences” because of lies spread by Lake, including death threats and the loss of friendships.
Lawsuit protesting Arizona governor’s refusal to execute prisoner dismissed
Hobbs has vowed to not carry out any death sentences until there is confidence the state can do so without violating the law.
