The landing fee program, which the city council says is to fund the airport, has been the subject of scrutiny since it was first approved in March. Two flight schools have sued alleging the fees are illegal, and the FAA is investigating the program.

Mesa City Council delays landing fee program at Falcon Field

The landing fee program, which the city council says is to fund the airport, has been the subject of scrutiny since it was first approved in March. Two flight schools have sued alleging the fees are i...

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The New York Times on Tuesday reported Hobbs, facing a Friday deadline, is planning to choose former Mesa Mayor John Giles to run for the new role of lieutenant governor. 🔗 www.kjzz.org/politics/202... 📷 Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0

As wildfires are burning across the country, Flagstaff officials are looking to prevent catastrophic damage from happening here. How do they do it? By cutting down trees. A lot of them. 🔗 www.kjzz.org/the-show/202... 📷 Michel Marizco/KJZZ

“Titanic: The Immersive Voyage” opened in Old Town Scottsdale last month. So what is it that still captivates us about the Titanic? ASU film professor Kevin Sandler has some ideas. 🔗 www.kjzz.org/the-show/202... 📷 Exhibition Hub/Fever, ASU

Art critic Jackson Arn grew up in Phoenix, but it took a cross-country move to really appreciate the region. He talks about that in an essay called “Phoenix Probably Shouldn’t Exist, But Eric Fischl and Frank Lloyd Wright Make It Feel Like the Future.” 🔗 www.kjzz.org/the-show/202... 🎨 Eric Fischl

Salad and Go, the drive-thru chain that started in Arizona more than a decade ago, is closing all stores on Wednesday. www.kjzz.org/business/202... 🎥 Sky Schaudt/KJZZ

Former Republican Gov. Doug Ducey endorsed Congressman Andy Biggs and his running mate for governor on Tuesday.

Ducey endorses Andy Biggs for Arizona governor

Former Republican Gov. Doug Ducey endorsed Congressman Andy Biggs and his running mate for governor on Tuesday.

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The DACA program turned 14 this year. The Obama-era initiative is supposed to give some undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children a work permit and temporary protection from deportation. But community members say that’s no longer the case under President Donald Trump.

Tucson community members highlight DACA recipients targeted by ICE amid deportation push

The DACA program turned 14 this year. The Obama-era initiative is supposed to give some undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children a work permit and temporary protection from deportation....

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As Republican Corporation Commission candidate Ralph Heap faces allegations he violated Arizona law by failing to report who paid for his campaign signs, a GOP official accused the Arizona Free Enterprise Club and state Sen. Jake Hoffman of asking him to engage in a similar scheme four years ago.

Who paid for Republican Arizona Corporation Commission candidate Ralph Heap's campaign signs?

As Republican Corporation Commission candidate Ralph Heap faces allegations that he violated Arizona law by failing to report who paid for his campaign signs, a sitting GOP official accused the Arizon...

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Pinnacle West, the parent company of APS, reported record retail sales on its Aug. 4 earnings call. But it says overall profits are down $14 million due to debt and depreciations on its power plant and transmission assets.

Costs of generating electricity and transmission cut into APS' profits despite record sales

Pinnacle West, the parent company of APS, reported record retail sales on its Aug. 4 earnings call. But it says overall profits are down $14 million due to debt and depreciations on its power plant an...

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On Monday, a Yavapai County judge sentenced Brian Sutton to the shortest possible prison term for the killing of 34-year-old Daniel Leslie. A jury convicted Sutton of one count of manslaughter in June.

Ex-Prescott officer sentenced to 7 years in prison for fatal 2024 shooting of unarmed man

A Yavapai County judge sentenced former Prescott police officer Brian Sutton to seven years in prison for the shooting of Daniel Leslie. It's only the second such conviction in Arizona in 20 years.

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CRIT leaders say a new plan to share the Colorado River is being rushed by the Bureau of Reclamation.

Colorado River Indian Tribes pushes back on federal water plan

CRIT leaders say a new plan to share the Colorado River is being rushed by the Bureau of Reclamation.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are visiting Arizona this week to meet with business leaders alongside Rep. Juan Ciscomani, who is seeking re-election in one of the country’s few competitive congressional districts.

U.S. House Speaker Johnson, Treasury Secretary Bessent to visit Arizona on Wednesday

House Speaker Mike Johnson and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are visiting Arizona this week to meet with business leaders alongside Rep. Juan Ciscomani, who is seeking re-election in one of the cou...

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Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs said Tuesday that Republican criticism directed at her over federally proposed Colorado River cuts doesn’t reflect the reality of negotiations.

Hobbs calls GOP frustration over her handling of river negotiations 'political gamesmanship'

Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs said Tuesday that Republican criticism directed at her over federally proposed Colorado River cuts doesn’t reflect the reality of negotiations.

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Dr. Octavio Rettig gave an unprecedented TEDx Talk in 2012, telling his own story of recovery from addiction to crack cocaine with an unusual treatment: smoking road. Author Kimon de Greef found it was a claim that turned out to be specious at best. www.kjzz.org/the-show/202... 📷 Doubleday

The New York Times found Arizona and New Mexico have the highest rates of drug deaths in the lower 48 states. And a key contributor to that appears to be summer heat. Rebecca Sunenshine says that might be a bit of an oversimplification. www.kjzz.org/the-show/202... 📷 Sky Schaudt/KJZZ

Europe's heat wave exposes buried history and new threats — Nazi-era wrecks emerge from the Danube, nuclear reactors face cooling risks, and Greece battles deadly wildfires.

Europe heat wave fuels drought, fires and energy fears

Europe's heat wave exposes buried history and new threats — Nazi-era wrecks emerge from the Danube, nuclear reactors face cooling risks, and Greece battles deadly wildfires.

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A report from Senate Democrats accuses big banks of failing to report suspicious money transfers made by Jeffrey Epstein until after his arrest in 2019.

Senate Democrats say banks turned blind eye to suspicious moves by Jeffrey Epstein

A report from Senate Democrats accuses big banks of failing to report suspicious money transfers made by Jeffrey Epstein until after his arrest in 2019.

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The U.S. and its partners depend on Patriot interceptors to shoot down incoming ballistic missiles. But Russia and Iran are firing their weapons at rates far higher than Patriots can be produced.

The soaring demand for Patriot missiles, from the Middle East to Ukraine

The U.S. and its partners depend on Patriot interceptors to shoot down incoming ballistic missiles. But Russia and Iran are firing their weapons at rates far higher than Patriots can be produced.

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Democratic Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is investigating Gov. Katie Hobbs for an alleged pay-to-play scheme and said Monday that she’ll make an announcement ahead of the November election. Listen to the story and more on the Sun Up podcast 🎧 www.kjzz.org/podcast/kjzz...

Join us for The Future of Navajo Coal Country: A panel discussion hosted by KJZZ: www.kjzz.org/tribal-natur...

The Future of Navajo Coal Country: A panel discussion hosted by KJZZ

Join KJZZ on Aug. 3, 2026, to hear from a panel of experts who will discuss the future of Navajo Coal Country.

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Democratic Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is investigating Gov. Katie Hobbs for an alleged pay-to-play scheme and said Monday that she’ll make an announcement ahead of the November election.

Mayes says she'll have an announcement about investigation into Hobbs before election

Democratic Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is investigating Gov. Katie Hobbs for an alleged pay-to-play scheme, and said Monday that she’ll make an announcement ahead of the November election.

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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is co-leading several states in yet another lawsuit against the Trump administration over tariffs.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes co-leads third lawsuit challenging Trump tariffs

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is co-leading several states in yet another lawsuit against the Trump administration over tariffs.

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The Phoenix Mercury traded for All-Star guard Kelsey Plum as the team tries to fight its way back into playoff contention following a disappointing start to the season.

Phoenix Mercury trade for All-Star Kelsey Plum

The Phoenix Mercury traded for All-Star guard Kelsey Plum as the team tries to fight its way back into playoff contention following a disappointing start to the season.

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The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors unanimously certified the results of the primary election on Monday.

Maricopa County Board of Supervisors unanimously certifies primary election results

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors unanimously certified the results of the primary election on Monday.

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Some wine growers in California are struggling. The New York Times reports some wineries are ripping out — or burning — their grapes in response to lower sales. www.kjzz.org/the-show/202...

In the inaugural edition of the Arizona Election Draft, KJZZ politics correspondents Wayne Schutsky and Camryn Sanchez take turns "drafting" their most compelling races in the upcoming general election.

These races could help decide control of Arizona Legislature

In the inaugural edition of the Arizona Election Draft, KJZZ politics correspondents Wayne Schutsky and Camryn Sanchez take turns "drafting" their most compelling races in the upcoming general electio...

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More than 20 states — including Arizona — and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration on Monday to block it from getting wide access to the personal information of millions of recipients of a benefits program for low-income families.

Arizona joins suit to stop Trump administration from accessing benefits recipients' personal info

More than 20 states — including Arizona — and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration on Monday to block it from getting wide access to the personal information of millions of recipient...

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Heather Hansman has spent her career in the outdoors. Hansman spent years as a river guide and skier in Maine and then Colorado, living her life in the outdoors and loving it. Hear more: www.kjzz.org/the-show/202...

In 'Fierce Country,' author finds role models in 3 complicated women who loved the wild outdoors

Heather Hansman never had a lot of women to look up to — heroines whose stories she could emulate in recreation and conservation. So, she found them — and wrote about their trailblazing stories.

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A law firm aligned with President Donald Trump is suing Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes over how he plans to describe a Republican election reform proposal on November general election ballots.

Trump-aligned law firm sues Arizona secretary of state over Prop. 144 language

A law firm aligned with President Donald Trump is suing Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes over how he plans to describe a Republican election reform proposal on November general election ballot...

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