Local farmers, businesses and homeowners in Yuma County have been raising concerns over the use of treated sewage as fertilizer on state-leased land. Now, Gov. Katie Hobbs announced that the state has terminated its contract with the company responsible.

Hobbs ends contract with agriculture company over treated sewage in Yuma County

Local farmers, businesses and homeowners in Yuma County have been raising concerns over the use of treated sewage as fertilizer on state-leased land. Now, Gov. Katie Hobbs announced that the state has...

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Workers at the bottom of the pay scale in Arizona are going to get a bump in pay in January.

Arizona's minimum wage to increase by 50 cents in January. The statewide rate will be $15.65

Arizona law mandates that minimum wage must rise every year in accordance with consumer prices. The CPI rose 3.4% this year, which leads to a new minimum of $15.65 for non-tipped workers come Jan. 1.

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The city of Tempe is considering an ordinance that would limit the use of automatic license plate readers. The proposal would also destroy all its existing ALPR data and penalize city staff for violations.

Tempe City Council to consider limiting use of automatic license plate reader technology

The city of Tempe is considering an ordinance that would limit the use of automatic license plate readers. The proposal would also destroy all its existing ALPR data and penalize city staff for violat...

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Sources & Methods host Mary Louise Kelly revisits Sept. 11 and the legacy of the attacks with key people who were in government and intelligence at the time. Listen on 91.5 FM on Friday, Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. www.npr.org/2026/09/09/n...

How Sept. 11 reshaped national security : Sources & Methods

It’s been 25 years since al-Qaida attacked the United States by hijacking airplanes and crashing them into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, with a fourth plane crashing into a field in Pennsyl...

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Cyndi Tuell with the Western Watersheds Project says the Mexican gray wolf population needs greater numbers and more genetic diversity before it can be removed from the endangered species list. 🐺 www.kjzz.org/the-show/202... 📷 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Watching the Netflix documentary “Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly” reveals a lot about us, our culture of participation trophies and if we really can do anything we put our minds to — according to The Show’s resident pop culture expert. 🎧 www.kjzz.org/the-show/202... 📷 Netflix

The new license allows beauty professionals to work across 13 participating states without having to take additional exams.

Arizona becomes 1st to issue multistate cosmetology license, valid in 13 states

Arizona is now the first in the nation to issue a cosmetology license that allows beauty professionals to work across 13 participating states without having to take additional exams.

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A federal judge in Phoenix has given initial approval to a class action settlement between a group of DACA recipients and OneAZ Credit Union.

Judge gives initial OK to lawsuit settlement between DACA recipients and OneAZ Credit Union

The class consists of about 30 immigrants protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA.

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Chef Damon Brasch has owned and operated Green New American — a vegan restaurant — in the Valley for two decades. www.kjzz.org/the-show/202...

Josh Weinfuss, who covers the Cardinals for ESPN, joined The Show to talk about what the upcoming season might look like. www.kjzz.org/the-show/202...

The Peoria Unified School District governing board is reevaluating its "No DEI" policy. Board President Jeff Tobey is proposing changes that he says will allow the district to protect equal treatment while continuing to teach “honest, age-appropriate history.”

Peoria Unified board president proposes changes to 'No DEI' policy following book debate

The Peoria Unified School District governing board is reevaluating its "No DEI" policy. Board President Jeff Tobey is proposing changes that he says will allow the district to protect equal treatment ...

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A federal judge overseeing a long running racial profiling case against the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office denied a request on Thursday to end oversight of the agency.

Federal judge declines to end oversight of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

A federal judge overseeing a long running racial profiling case against the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office denied a request on Thursday to end oversight of the agency.

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The Friday NewsCap: To talk about the GOP’s midterm convention, a political deepfake video and more, The Show sat down with Lorna Romero-Ferguson of Elevate Strategies and Dawn Penich of Agave Strategy. 🧢 www.kjzz.org/podcast/kjzz... 📷 Shelby Evans/Cronkite News

Members of the Phoenix Fire Department and Arizona Task Force 1, who deployed to New York City after the attacks, answered questions from members of Outstanding Phoenix Youth Leaders — none of whom were alive 25 years ago. 🎧 www.kjzz.org/the-show/202... 📷 Christina Estes/City of Phoenix

Republican Congressman Juan Ciscomani and Democrat Joanna Mendoza sparred over the direction of the country under the second Trump administration as they made their pitch to voters in Arizona’s Congressional District 6.

Arizona's CD6 candidates debate the country's direction under the second Trump administration

Republican Congressman Juan Ciscomani and Democrat Joanna Mendoza sparred over the direction of the country under the second Trump administration as they made their pitch to voters in Arizona’s Congre...

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How many miles of Phoenix streets have now been covered with a cool pavement? Take this week's Arizona News Quiz! ▶️ www.kjzz.org/quiz

Data obtained by KJZZ through a public records request — supports claims from applicants who said the state has made it nearly impossible to have their SNAP eligibility verified by DES.

Data shows DES failed to complete most SNAP eligibility interviews, resulting in massive cuts

The state agency responsible for confirming which Arizonans qualify for SNAP benefits reported dropping more than 3 million calls with potential beneficiaries during an 18 month period — as nearly hal...

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The group says that’s in response to comments from Trump administration officials like Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin — who told reporters earlier this month that ICE isn’t planning operations targeting polling locations, but that agents could be sent to address a "specific threats."

ACLU of Arizona outlines laws against ICE at polling sites in a letter to state election officials

The group says that’s in response to comments from Trump administration officials like Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin — who told reporters earlier this month that ICE isn’t planning oper...

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Court officials, prosecutors and free legal aid groups plan to offer help to people applying to restore civil rights, expunge certain marijuana offenses, destroy juvenile records and more.

Rights restoration and record destruction event scheduled for Saturday in Phoenix

Court officials, prosecutors and free legal aid groups plan to offer help to people applying to restore civil rights, expunge certain marijuana offenses, destroy juvenile records and more.

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To commemorate those lost and affected by the 9/11 terror attacks 25 years ago, the North Valley Symphony Orchestra is partnering with North Valley Chorale for a special benefit concert on Sunday.

North Valley Symphony Orchestra, North Valley Chorale host benefit concert to commemorate 9/11

To commemorate those lost and affected by the 9/11 terror attacks 25 years ago, the North Valley Symphony Orchestra is partnering with North Valley Chorale for a special benefit concert on Sunday.

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Two former Phoenix police officers fired over their alleged involvement in a violent traffic stop in August have been indicted by a grand jury.

Grand jury indicts 2 former Phoenix police officers fired and accused of violent traffic stop

The grand jury indictments of Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez Jr. list the same charges previously filed in direct complaints by prosecutors.

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Last year, Indigenous students filmed a brief land acknowledgment for the Chandler Unified School District. Following a fierce public debate on Wednesday, its governing board members voted to play this video at the beginning of all future meetings and graduation ceremonies.

Chandler governing board votes to play land acknowledgement video before meetings, graduations

This message is only a minute and 43 seconds long — but it means a lot to Indigenous Parent Committee co-president Monique John, who is Navajo and Jemez. She was among a few dozen citizens backing the...

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Salvadorans living in the U.S. with temporary protection from deportation will keep that protection for now.

DHS says Salvadoran TPS holders won't face deportation for now

Temporary Protected Status provides protection from deportation and a work permit. It’s available to nationals from countries deemed unsafe because of things like conflict or natural disaster. The sta...

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Data centers drove some tense back-and-forths during the Wednesday Arizona Corporation Commission debate hosted by the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission.

Corporation Commission debate came with intense sparring over data centers

Democrat hopefuls Jonathon Hill and Clara Pratte accused Republican incumbent Kevin Thompson for out-of-control data center development and rising utility bills.

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Mexico will take less water from the river under the new deal, but gain a degree of certainty about its ability to access a shrinking river with a shaky future. www.kjzz.org/politics/202... 📷 U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on toxics and human rights called for Mexico and the mining company Grupo México’s to make good on promises to the community more than a decade after the historic spill.

UN report confirms Rio Sonora still contaminated 12 years after mining accident

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on toxics and human rights called for Mexico and the mining company Grupo México’s to make good on promises to the community more than a decade after the historic...

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"... Think of another company or another area of business where we allow them to define the harm. We allow them to define the risk. We allow them to sort of decide on the solution, and they’re the ones who then verify that they’ve made that effort." www.kjzz.org/the-show/202... 📷 Getty Images

The state Court of Appeals has rejected efforts to void a measure approved by voters in 2024 on immigration.

Arizona Court of Appeals upholds Prop. 314 allowing state police to enforce immigration at border

The state Court of Appeals has rejected efforts to void a measure approved by voters in 2024 on immigration.

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Greg Kats is the founder of the Smart Surfaces Coalition. He says Phoenix could be a model for climate change — instead of a victim of it. www.kjzz.org/the-show/202...