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Arizona sees record-breaking economic growth with new job creation
Following a series of record-setting years, Arizona's economic development efforts have reached new heights in Fiscal Year 2025. The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) and local economic development agencies collaborated with companies to create a...
Arizona Sonoran Closes C$5.8 Million Private Placement with Hudbay Minerals
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Arizona launches new Turquoise Alert System
PHOENIX (KVOA) - Gov. Katie Hobbs and the Department of Public Safety will announce the launch of the Arizona Turquoise Alert on Thursday. This new tool aims to assist in locating missing vulnerable individuals across the state. The Department of...

Arizona sees decline in traffic fatalities for second consecutive year
Jennifer Toth, Director of Arizona Department of Transportation | Arizona Department of TransportationJennifer Toth, Director of Arizona Department of Transportation | Arizona Department of Transportation Traffic fatalities in Arizona decreased...

Arizona students evacuated from Israel recount terror of missiles, sirens and brush with war
PHOENIX – At sunrise, sirens blared. Students jolted awake, barefoot and disoriented, racing down stairwells into bomb shelters. Some still wore pajamas. Their long-awaited heritage trip to Israel had become a crash course in crisis response. Liah...

Arizona Rep. Gillette Slams AG Mayes’ Lawsuit to Prevent Medicaid Data Sharing with Feds
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes’ announcement of a lawsuit against the federal government met with scathing public criticism from Arizona State Representative John Gillette (R-LD30) in a July 2, 2025, X.com post. Mayes accused the Trump...

Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego announces trip to Iowa to address voters about GOP actions
PHOENIX – U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego on Wednesday announced two upcoming appearances in Iowa, fueling speculation that the Arizona Democrat is considering a 2028 presidential run. Gallego is set to appear at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines on Aug....

Arizona law enforcement busts one of the 'largest illegal marijuana grows' in over a decade
Detectives believe the growers were shipping marijuana to other states. PHOENIX — The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday uncovered a large-scale marijuana growing operation. Detectives found the growing operation near 40th Street and...

The economics of organics: opportunities and uncertainty in 2025
On Wednesday and Thursday of this week, the annual Organic Produce Summit was held in Monterey, California. Thursday morning was filled with educational sessions with one of them covering the economics of organics. Walt Duflock of Western Growers...

Arizona schools chief says he’s confident federal funding freeze is temporary
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The clock is ticking on summer break, but as kids get ready for the new school year, a big chunk of federal funding is still missing for Arizona schools. “Should we be concerned for Arizona schools?” asked Arizona’s Family...

Kenny Dillingham downplays impact of preseason polls on Arizona State’s CFP case
Last season was extremely special for the Arizona State Sun Devils, who were picked to finish last in the 2024 Big 12 Preseason Poll. Instead, they won the league and made an appearance in the College Football Playoff. This “embarrassment” to the...

ZestyAI’s SCS suite gets regulatory approval in Arizona
ZestyAI has secured approval from The Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions for its Severe Convective Storm (SCS) suite, a set of AI-powered risk assessment models. The suite includes the Z-HAIL, Z-WIND, and Z-STORM models....

Increase In Fraudulent Business Filings
[author: Steven Weigler] How Can You Protect Yourself and Your Business? What Is A Fraudulent Business Filing? The phrase is relatively self-explanatory: any business filing obtained, changed, or filed without authorization and/or involving...

Letter: Unfinished business
As November approaches and I turn 89, I wonder what remains of life’s unfinished business? Am I at peace spiritually? Was I a faithful husband, did I put my family first? Did I accept my failures and celebrate my successes? Did I eat enough ice...

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arizona's special congressional primaries
WASHINGTON — (AP) — Eight candidates will go before southern Arizona voters at the ballot box Tuesday in special congressional primaries to replace longtime Democratic U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, who died in March from complications from cancer...

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Arizona's number of bicycle, pedestrian crashes on upward trajectory
Arizona's "Crash Facts" report shows an upward trajectory in the number of traffic collisions involved pedestrians and bicycles. PHOENIX — The number of people who die from traffic collisions in Arizona is on a downward trajectory but the number...

Arizona Wildcats ready to write new story in 2025
After a down season that saw the Wildcats finish 4-8 and lose to Arizona State, Arizona is revamped and ready to get back to winning. FRISCO, Texas — For the Arizona Wildcats, the 2024 season is one they want to forget. Coming off a 10-3 season in...

White Sage Fire: Northern Arizona wildfire prompts evacuations
The Brief Crews are battling the White Sage Fire in northern Arizona. The fire has prompted evacuations in the Jacob Lake area. COCONINO COUNTY, Ariz. - Crews in northern Arizona are currently battling a wildfire that has burned over 400 acres of...

Arizona optimistic of a turn around in year two in the Big 12
FRISCO, TX (KYMA, KECY) - After a disappointing 4–8 campaign in 2024, the Arizona Wildcats are looking to turn the page and second-year head coach Brent Brennan is optimistic that better days are ahead. Speaking at Big 12 Media Days, Brennan...