
Judge rejects bid to release Arizona sheriff’s office from supervision in racial profiling case
Read full article: Judge rejects bid to release Arizona sheriff’s office from supervision in racial profiling caseA federal judge who ruled 13 years ago that Hispanics were racially profiled in then-Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s immigration crackdowns has rejected a bid to end the court’s supervision of the sheriff’s office.

UF scientist documents mosquito species never before recorded in U.S.
Read full article: UF scientist documents mosquito species never before recorded in U.S.A University of Florida mosquito scientist has documented a mosquito species in the U.S. for the first time — and it turned up not in Florida’s swamps, but in the mountains of southeastern Arizona.

Rescuers saved some 80 people in Grand Canyon floods that left 2 dead and 1 missing, officials say
Read full article: Rescuers saved some 80 people in Grand Canyon floods that left 2 dead and 1 missing, officials sayThe bodies of two friends — a Texas chiropractor and a martial arts studio owner — have been found after a major flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon.

Grand Canyon flash flood leaves 1 dead and several missing or unaccounted for, park service says
Read full article: Grand Canyon flash flood leaves 1 dead and several missing or unaccounted for, park service saysOne person has died and about 15 people are missing or unaccounted for after a major flash flood at the Grand Canyon.

Colorado River plan to cut water amid drought brings uncertainty for cities and farmers
Read full article: Colorado River plan to cut water amid drought brings uncertainty for cities and farmersMayor Robert Morris of Cave Creek, Arizona, is worried about more water shortages from the severely depleted Colorado River.

Trump administration starts building border wall project in Arizona over tribe's objections
Read full article: Trump administration starts building border wall project in Arizona over tribe's objectionsThe Tohono O’odham Nation says armed federal agents accompanied contractors who trespassed on tribal land this week as they began construction of an Arizona section of a border wall.

Milton throws 2 TDs in 1st half, makes case for Cowboys' backup job in 34-13 win over Cardinals
Read full article: Milton throws 2 TDs in 1st half, makes case for Cowboys' backup job in 34-13 win over CardinalsJoe Milton threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score in another strong effort to secure the backup quarterback job, sparking the Dallas Cowboys to a 34-13 preseason win over the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday night.

Mexican ranchers prepare to resume livestock sales to US under tight controls over screwworm risk
Read full article: Mexican ranchers prepare to resume livestock sales to US under tight controls over screwworm riskRanchers in northern Mexico are preparing to resume cattle exports to the U.S. as a yearlong ban ends.

D-backs manager Lovullo: Marte returns to Phoenix for knee testing, hopeful he can play again in '26
Read full article: D-backs manager Lovullo: Marte returns to Phoenix for knee testing, hopeful he can play again in '26Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said he has been told that Ketel Marte traveled back to Phoenix for tests on his left knee and was a bit surprised at the lack of communication with the All-Star second baseman.

Pulling from ancient cooling principles, the 'swamp cooler' remains important today
Read full article: Pulling from ancient cooling principles, the 'swamp cooler' remains important todayThe evaporative cooler was an essential invention perfected in the U.S. before central air conditioning became mainstream.

Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs chooses former Republican Mayor John Giles as her running mate
Read full article: Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs chooses former Republican Mayor John Giles as her running mateDemocratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has selected a Republican-turned-independent as her running mate in a tough reelection campaign.

Arizona, California and Nevada would share cuts under federal proposal to manage the Colorado River
Read full article: Arizona, California and Nevada would share cuts under federal proposal to manage the Colorado RiverArizona, California and Nevada would take less water from the Colorado River under a federal proposal to stave off a crisis in the river.

Top officials in Arizona's Maricopa County agree on how to oversee elections, ending a legal battle
Read full article: Top officials in Arizona's Maricopa County agree on how to oversee elections, ending a legal battleElection officials in Arizona's most populous county now agree on how to jointly oversee the vote.

This air conditioning strategy is the sweet spot for saving energy and money, experts say
Read full article: This air conditioning strategy is the sweet spot for saving energy and money, experts saySome of us have been told it's more energy-efficient and cost-effective to turn off our air conditioning when we leave home for work.

3 firefighters killed in Western wildfire were trying to shield themselves from flames
Read full article: 3 firefighters killed in Western wildfire were trying to shield themselves from flamesFederal officials say the three firefighters killed over the weekend in a Colorado wildfire were part of a specialized crew that goes into remote areas to quickly put out new fires.

Supreme Court will weigh Trump-backed Republican appeal to enforce Arizona voting laws
Read full article: Supreme Court will weigh Trump-backed Republican appeal to enforce Arizona voting lawsThe Supreme Court says it will consider Arizona voting laws passed in the wake of the 2020 election that impose proof-of-citizenship requirements for voter registration and regular purging of state voter rolls.

Polygamous sect leader convicted of abuse charges after girls found in trailer on Arizona highway
Read full article: Polygamous sect leader convicted of abuse charges after girls found in trailer on Arizona highwayA polygamous sect leader has been convicted on child abuse charges in Arizona while already serving a 50-year sentence in federal prison for orchestrating sex involving children.

Arizona prosecutors dismissing fake elector case but vow to seek new indictment
Read full article: Arizona prosecutors dismissing fake elector case but vow to seek new indictmentArizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is dismissing a criminal case that alleged President Donald Trump’s former chief of staff Mark Meadows, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and others tried to overturn Trump’s 2020 loss in the state.

Prosecutors lose appeal in Arizona's fake elector case and vow to present it again to a grand jury
Read full article: Prosecutors lose appeal in Arizona's fake elector case and vow to present it again to a grand juryOne of three remaining criminal cases stemming from efforts by President Donald Trump’s supporters to overturn the 2020 election appears headed back to a grand jury in Arizona.

Arizona executes inmate who set a man on fire, killing him, in 2002 attack
Read full article: Arizona executes inmate who set a man on fire, killing him, in 2002 attackAn Arizona prisoner convicted of killing another man by throwing gasoline at him and lighting a match has been put to the death in the first of three executions planned this week around the U.S. Corrections officials say 63-year-old Leroy McGill received a lethal injection Wednesday for the 2002 killing of Charles Perez.

US-Mexico border wall construction is desecrating sacred sites, Indigenous leaders say
Read full article: US-Mexico border wall construction is desecrating sacred sites, Indigenous leaders sayIndigenous leaders say that federal contractors are desecrating sacred Native American places and cultural sites at an unprecedented pace in the rush to build more walls on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Jacksonville hosts first full Ironman triathlon
Read full article: Jacksonville hosts first full Ironman triathlonNearly 2,000 athletes took on Jacksonville’s first full Ironman triathlon Saturday, pushing through scorching heat and a grueling 140.6-mile course that tested even the most seasoned competitors.

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is seeking counseling and will miss Day 3 of the NFL draft
Read full article: Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is seeking counseling and will miss Day 3 of the NFL draftNew England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is seeking counseling and will not be with the team for Day 3 of the NFL Draft on Saturday, following the publication of photos of the coach and longtime NFL reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort.

Water to surge into drought-depleted Lake Powell but at costs elsewhere
Read full article: Water to surge into drought-depleted Lake Powell but at costs elsewhereDesert canyons in eastern Utah will be churning this spring with huge volumes of water in a desperate attempt to keep a reservoir on the Colorado River generating electricity.

NFL is not investigating Patriots coach Mike Vrabel for behavior regarding reporter Dianna Russini
Read full article: NFL is not investigating Patriots coach Mike Vrabel for behavior regarding reporter Dianna RussiniThe NFL is not investigating Mike Vrabel’s behavior after published photos of the New England Patriots coach and former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort prompted her resignation and an internal investigation at The New York Times-owned sports outlet.

A big midterms year in Arizona kicks off with the state's largest county embroiled in election drama
Read full article: A big midterms year in Arizona kicks off with the state's largest county embroiled in election dramaMuch of the political spotlight this election year in Arizona has been focused on the office that runs elections in Maricopa County, the state’s largest.

Arizona utility agrees not to cut off power for nonpayment when it’s 95 degrees Fahrenheit or above
Read full article: Arizona utility agrees not to cut off power for nonpayment when it’s 95 degrees Fahrenheit or aboveArizona’s largest utility has agreed not to cut off electrical service to customers for nonpayment while high temperatures are 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius) or above.

NCAA urges further study of change that would start eligibility at HS graduation or age 19
Read full article: NCAA urges further study of change that would start eligibility at HS graduation or age 19The NCAA confirmed it is exploring a move to an age-based eligibility model that would give athletes a window of five years for Division I competition starting immediately after their high school graduation or 19th birthday, whichever comes first.

Judge bars Arizona from regulating prediction market operators and pauses prosecution of Kalshi
Read full article: Judge bars Arizona from regulating prediction market operators and pauses prosecution of KalshiA judge has temporarily barred Arizona from enforcing its gambling laws against predictive market operators like Kalshi.

Judge rejects bid to stop Arizona’s prosecution of Kalshi on wagering charges
Read full article: Judge rejects bid to stop Arizona’s prosecution of Kalshi on wagering chargesA federal judge has denied a bid by prediction market operator Kalshi to bar Arizona prosecutors from moving forward with a criminal case against the company.

Low-voltage utility elections face surge of attention as electricity bills rise
Read full article: Low-voltage utility elections face surge of attention as electricity bills riseSkyrocketing power demand from massive data centers and rising household electric bills are injecting a wave of attention into who is getting elected to watch over electric utilities.

Michigan installed as early favorite over UConn in national title game despite Lendeborg injury
Read full article: Michigan installed as early favorite over UConn in national title game despite Lendeborg injuryUConn knows what it will take to become the first team in more than half a century to win three national championships in four seasons.

Federal government sues three states over their regulation of prediction markets
Read full article: Federal government sues three states over their regulation of prediction marketsThe federal government is suing Connecticut, Arizona and Illinois, challenging their efforts to regulate prediction market operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket.

Arizona reaches its first Final Four in 25 years with 79-64 win over Purdue
Read full article: Arizona reaches its first Final Four in 25 years with 79-64 win over PurdueArizona is headed back to the Final Four for the first time in 25 years after the top-seeded Wildcats got 20 points from freshman Koa Peat to beat Purdue 79-64 in the NCAA Tournament's West Region final.

Doors were propped open at missing mother's Arizona home, Savannah Guthrie recounts in interview
Read full article: Doors were propped open at missing mother's Arizona home, Savannah Guthrie recounts in interviewSavannah Guthrie says the back doors of her mother Nancy's Arizona home were propped open and her phone and purse were still at the home when the 84-year-old disappeared.

Family appeals to Arizona community for clues in ongoing disappearance of Nancy Guthrie
Read full article: Family appeals to Arizona community for clues in ongoing disappearance of Nancy GuthrieSavannah Guthrie is renewing pleas to neighbors, friends and residents of Tucson, Arizona, to jog their memories in hopes of sparking new leads in the disappearance of her mother Nancy.

Extreme heat continues to strike Southwest US and even Nebraska needs a cold drink
Read full article: Extreme heat continues to strike Southwest US and even Nebraska needs a cold drinkParts of California and Arizona are under extreme heat warnings again Saturday while sweltering summerlike weather stretched as far north as Nebraska — just a day into spring.

Arizona hits Kalshi with criminal charges, escalating fight between states and prediction markets
Read full article: Arizona hits Kalshi with criminal charges, escalating fight between states and prediction marketsArizona has become the first state to file criminal charges against Kalshi, accusing the prediction market platform of operating an illegal gambling business within its borders.

Brayden Burries scores 21 as No. 2 Arizona survives No. 5 Houston 79-74 in Big 12 final rematch
Read full article: Brayden Burries scores 21 as No. 2 Arizona survives No. 5 Houston 79-74 in Big 12 final rematchBrayden Burries scored 21 points and hit a pair of clinching free throws with 8.3 seconds left, sending No. 2 Arizona to a 79-74 victory over No. 5 Houston on Saturday night in the Big 12 Tournament title game.

Jaden Bradley’s last-second jumper lifts No. 2 Arizona past No. 7 Iowa St 82-80 in Big 12 thriller
Read full article: Jaden Bradley’s last-second jumper lifts No. 2 Arizona past No. 7 Iowa St 82-80 in Big 12 thrillerArizona beats Iowa State 82 to 80 in a Big 12 Tournament semifinal after Jaden Bradley hits a last-second jumper.

No. 2 Arizona’s Jaden Bradley stuns No. 7 Iowa State with a buzzer-beater to reach Big 12 final
Read full article: No. 2 Arizona’s Jaden Bradley stuns No. 7 Iowa State with a buzzer-beater to reach Big 12 finalArizona’s Jaden Bradley hit a fall-away jumper at the buzzer, sending second-ranked Arizona to an 82-80 victory over No. 7 Iowa State in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals Friday night.

Are 105-degree days coming to the Cactus League? Spring training could turn to summer in Arizona
Read full article: Are 105-degree days coming to the Cactus League? Spring training could turn to summer in ArizonaA day of fun in the sun for a Major League Baseball spring training game in the Cactus League looks like it’s about to get toasty — even by Arizona standards.

Report points to rotor problem in Arizona police helicopter crash that killed 2 during gunfight
Read full article: Report points to rotor problem in Arizona police helicopter crash that killed 2 during gunfightA preliminary report points to a significant mechanical problem before a deadly police helicopter crash that happened during a shootout in Flagstaff, Arizona.

The Trump administration widens its probe of the 2020 election as it obtains records from Arizona
Read full article: The Trump administration widens its probe of the 2020 election as it obtains records from ArizonaThe Republican leader of Arizona’s state Senate says he has complied with a federal grand jury subpoena for records related to the 2020 presidential election.

US aims to exhume and identify the remains of 88 Pearl Harbor dead buried as unknowns
Read full article: US aims to exhume and identify the remains of 88 Pearl Harbor dead buried as unknownsThe U.S. military plans to exhume the remains of 88 sailors and Marines killed when the USS Arizona was bombed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 and who were buried as unknowns in a Honolulu cemetery.

Haitian man dies in US immigration custody with untreated toothache, brother says
Read full article: Haitian man dies in US immigration custody with untreated toothache, brother saysA Haitian man confined at an Arizona immigration detention center for months after the denial of his asylum application has died in the hospital.

Bradley scores 17 as No. 2 Arizona clinches outright Big 12 title with 73-57 win over No. 6 Iowa St
Read full article: Bradley scores 17 as No. 2 Arizona clinches outright Big 12 title with 73-57 win over No. 6 Iowa StJaden Bradley scored 17 points, Motiejus Krivas added 13 and No. 2 Arizona clinched the outright Big 12 regular-season title with a 73-57 win over No. 6 Iowa State.

No. 16 Texas Tech ends No. 4 Iowa State's home winning streak, 82-73
Read full article: No. 16 Texas Tech ends No. 4 Iowa State's home winning streak, 82-73Donovan Atwell scored 18 points to lead No. 16 Texas Tech to an 82-73 victory over No. 4 Iowa State that sent the Cyclones to their first home loss of the season.

8-year-old whose body was found on tribal lands in Arizona was likely struck by vehicle, FBI says
Read full article: 8-year-old whose body was found on tribal lands in Arizona was likely struck by vehicle, FBI saysThe FBI says an 8-year-old girl whose body was found on tribal lands in northern Arizona last month after she was reported missing was likely struck by a passing vehicle.

Arizona governor's race will test MAGA future for Republican Party
Read full article: Arizona governor's race will test MAGA future for Republican PartyArizona Republicans are fighting over whether to send a hard-right candidate to the general election for governor, even after recent statewide losses.

Dell’Orso’s 22 points spark No. 4 Arizona past No. 2 Houston, 73-66 for Big 12 lead
Read full article: Dell’Orso’s 22 points spark No. 4 Arizona past No. 2 Houston, 73-66 for Big 12 leadAnthony Dell’Orso tied a season high with 22 points and No. 4 Arizona toppled second-ranked Houston 73-66 on Saturday to move into sole possession of first place in the Big 12 conference.

Michigan, Duke, Arizona, Iowa State headline preliminary seeds from NCAA selection committee
Read full article: Michigan, Duke, Arizona, Iowa State headline preliminary seeds from NCAA selection committeeMichigan is the No. 1 overall seed in the preliminary rankings by the committee that will select the 68-team men's field for the NCAA Tournament.

Just over half ball/strike challenges successful on first day of spring training games
Read full article: Just over half ball/strike challenges successful on first day of spring training gamesJust over half the ball/strike challenges were successful on the first day of spring training games as Major League Baseball prepared for the first regular-season use of the automated ball-strike system — the so-called robot umpires.

Judge orders takeover of health care operations in Arizona prisons after years of poor care
Read full article: Judge orders takeover of health care operations in Arizona prisons after years of poor careA federal judge has ordered a takeover of health care operations in Arizona’s prisons and will appoint an official to run the system after years of complaints about poor medical and mental health care.

Arizona State upsets No. 13 Texas Tech 72-67 as Red Raiders lose star forward JT Toppin to injury
Read full article: Arizona State upsets No. 13 Texas Tech 72-67 as Red Raiders lose star forward JT Toppin to injuryMaurice Odum scored 23 points, Massamba Diop added 14 and Arizona State held on for a 72-67 upset over No. 13 Texas Tech, which lost star forward JT Toppin to an injury in the second half.

Police in Nancy Guthrie investigation say glove DNA didn't match anything in national database
Read full article: Police in Nancy Guthrie investigation say glove DNA didn't match anything in national databaseInvestigators in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance say DNA from gloves did not match any entries in a national database.

Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigators work with Walmart after identifying suspect’s backpack
Read full article: Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigators work with Walmart after identifying suspect’s backpackInvestigators working on the disappearance of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother are consulting with Walmart management to develop leads.

Michigan rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 men's hoops poll for 1st time since January 2013
Read full article: Michigan rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 men's hoops poll for 1st time since January 2013Michigan is No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll for the first time in 13 years, ending Arizona’s nine-week reign.

FBI: DNA recovered from glove found near Guthrie home that appears to match glove worn by suspect
Read full article: FBI: DNA recovered from glove found near Guthrie home that appears to match glove worn by suspectThe FBI says a glove containing DNA was found about two miles from Nancy Guthrie’s Arizona home and appears to match those worn by a masked person outside her front door the night she vanished.

No. 16 Texas Tech rallies to beat No. 1 Arizona 78-75 in OT for Wildcats' second straight loss
Read full article: No. 16 Texas Tech rallies to beat No. 1 Arizona 78-75 in OT for Wildcats' second straight lossJT Toppin scored eight of his 31 points in a dominant overtime performance and No. 16 Texas Tech sent No. 1 Arizona to its second straight loss, shocking the Wildcats 78-75 on Saturday.

States reliant on Colorado River fail to meet the latest deadline to find consensus
Read full article: States reliant on Colorado River fail to meet the latest deadline to find consensusThe seven Western states that depend on the Colorado River have missed a deadline for the second time to agree on a plan addressing record drought and water shortages.

Hundreds of agents search for Nancy Guthrie as her case spotlights other families left behind
Read full article: Hundreds of agents search for Nancy Guthrie as her case spotlights other families left behindNancy Guthrie’s disappearance highlights how differently police respond when a case draws national attention.

Law enforcement block road near Nancy Guthrie's home during investigation into her disappearance
Read full article: Law enforcement block road near Nancy Guthrie's home during investigation into her disappearanceLaw enforcement investigating the disappearance of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother have blocked off a road near Nancy Guthrie’s home in Arizona.

Chilling images from Nancy Guthrie's porch could hold valuable clues about the masked suspect
Read full article: Chilling images from Nancy Guthrie's porch could hold valuable clues about the masked suspectThose frightening images of a masked man on Nancy Guthrie’s porch could provide valuable clues to investigators.

Arizona man indicted on murder charges after fatal state helicopter crash
Read full article: Arizona man indicted on murder charges after fatal state helicopter crashA grand jury indicted an Arizona man on two counts of first degree felony murder and dozens of other charges stemming from a state helicopter crash earlier this month that killed two people during a shootout between the defendant and police.

Robots are coming to assist MLB umpires. Even so, the human touch still matters
Read full article: Robots are coming to assist MLB umpires. Even so, the human touch still mattersFor those worried robots are about to take over Major League Baseball, Colorado Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer has some experience with the Automated Ball/Strike system that’s coming to stadiums this summer.

No. 9 Kansas beats top-ranked Arizona 82-78 for 8th straight win, back in contention in Big 12
Read full article: No. 9 Kansas beats top-ranked Arizona 82-78 for 8th straight win, back in contention in Big 12The Kansas climb picked up more steam Monday night as the No. 9 Jayhawks knocked off top-ranked Arizona 82-78.

Arizona holds No. 1 spot for 9th week in AP Top 25; Houston rises to No. 3, Kentucky returns at 25th
Read full article: Arizona holds No. 1 spot for 9th week in AP Top 25; Houston rises to No. 3, Kentucky returns at 25thArizona remained firmly atop The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll for a ninth consecutive week.

Investigation continues a week after Savannah Guthrie mother was reported missing
Read full article: Investigation continues a week after Savannah Guthrie mother was reported missingThe investigation into the apparent kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, continues.

'We will pay,' Savannah Guthrie says in desperate video plea to potential kidnappers of her mother
Read full article: 'We will pay,' Savannah Guthrie says in desperate video plea to potential kidnappers of her motherSavannah Guthrie has told the potential kidnappers of her mother Nancy Guthrie that the family is prepared to pay for her safe return.

Judge strikes down old Arizona abortion restrictions that clash with voter-backed guarantees
Read full article: Judge strikes down old Arizona abortion restrictions that clash with voter-backed guaranteesA judge has ruled that Arizona must stop enforcing abortion restrictions that predate and contradict a 2024 voter-approved constitutional amendment guaranteeing abortion rights.

Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crash kills 2 while responding to shootout
Read full article: Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crash kills 2 while responding to shootoutAn Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter responding to a shootout between police and a suspect has crashed in an accident that killed the pilot and a trooper on board.

Man wounded after exchanging gunfire with Border Patrol agents near US-Mexico border
Read full article: Man wounded after exchanging gunfire with Border Patrol agents near US-Mexico borderAuthorities say a man who was involved in a human smuggling operation was shot Tuesday in an exchange of gunfire with the U.S. Border Patrol and after firing at a federal helicopter.



























