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.
Supreme Court rules against Navajo Nation in Colorado River water rights case
Colorado had argued that siding with the Navajo Nation would undermine existing agreements and disrupt the management of the river.
Navajo Nation declares widespread Medicaid scam in Arizona a public health state of emergency
The declaration allows the tribe to add more personnel, travel resources, medical supplies, funding and other means of support to address the ongoing problem.
Cochise Supervisors look at broadband internet coverage
The majority of the county's rural areas are under-served or unserved.
Court rules Arizona ban on per-signature pay for ballot initiatives constitutional
The seven-member panel unanimously agreed the 2017 law does not violate the First Amendment rights of petition circulators.
"The Neotenic Queen" explores the secrets of desert wildlife, both flora and fauna.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: How the youth group Studio Mariposa is beautifying the border wall; and an uplifting tale of love & survival from "Children of the Holocaust."
Bear that fatally attacked man at Arizona campsite didn't have rabies
The bear acted in what appeared to be an unprovoked predatory attack, Game and Fish officials said.
Fire near Ventana Canyon
The fire started in the Catalina Mountains in the early morning hours of Tuesday.
Hobbs vetoes GOP-backed bill to extend transportation sales tax in Arizona’s biggest county
The legislation approved in party-line votes would have prohibited the sales tax dollars from being used in Maricopa County to expand a light-rail line to the state Capitol.
Sierra Vista Celebrates Juneteenth
The 8th annual event was hosted by the Sierra Vista African American Community Coalition
Governor signs law ending Arizona water dispute involving upscale Phoenix suburb of Scottsdale
The bill obliges Scottsdale to provide Rio Verde Foothills with access to its water.
Case against ex-Arizona corrections boss in 2022 standoff with officers pushed to July
The judge agreed to move Monday’s settlement conference until the morning of July 13 after attorneys for both sides said they wanted to examine additional evidence.
Breaking Barriers: how Tucson's Juneteenth created community since before statehood
As Tucson's official Juneteenth festival marks 53 years, historians look back on a celebration that dates back to the late 1800s.
Civil discourse group sets out priorities for U.S. lawmakers
The University of Arizona based group said bipartisan lawmakers can get things accomplished.
