California Reopens Economy, Drops Mask Requirement for Vaccinated

Just in time for Arizonans who are looking to get out of the desert heat, California announces plans to reopen their economy. San Francisco announced the return of its iconic cable cars. Disneyland opened its doors to out-of-state tourists. And Gov. Gavin Newsom marked the day with Hollywood flair, visiting Universal Studios to celebrate... Read More

Arizona Education Tax Survives Again

A trial court judge on Tuesday threw out several legal challenges to a new voter approved tax on high-earning Arizonans, leaving just one additional issue raised by challengers to Proposition 208 in play while the state Supreme Court is considering whether the measure is constitutional. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge John Hannah Jr.’s ruling... Read More

ASU Under NCAA Investigation For Alleged Recruiting Violations During Dead Period

The Arizona State University football program is under a NCAA investigating over alleged recruitment violations. At the forefront is the allegation that the football program “hosted high school prospects during the recent COVID-19 dead period,” among other potential recruiting violations. The university has not confirmed the nature of the NCAA allegations, however a spokesperson... Read More

AG Mark Brnovich Leads Coalition to Protect Second Amendment

Attorney General Mark Brnovich is leading a coalition of 22 states urging the Ninth Circuit to protect Americans’ right to bear arms and uphold a lower court’s decision to strike down a California law that bans popular rifles. “Our Second Amendment is constantly under attack from out-of-touch Californians and ignorant special interest groups,” said... Read More

FBI Warns of Elder Fraud in Arizona

The FBI Phoenix Field Office is raising awareness about cyber scams targeting the elderly in Arizona. As a response to the increasing prevalence of fraud against the elderly, the Department of Justice and the FBI partnered in 2017 to create the Elder Justice Initiative. Elder Fraud is defined as a financial fraud scheme which... Read More

Biltmore Reopens After $70 Million Renovation

For 92 years, the Arizona Biltmore Resort has been a staple in the Valley of the Sun. The property first opened in 1929 and was deemed the “Jewel of the Desert” when brothers and Arizona businessmen Charles and Warren McArthur had a dream to grow their success in providing elegant “Wonderbus” touring and camping... Read More

Voters to Make Decision on Scottsdale’s Growth

A plan detailing Scottsdale’s growth over the next 10 years will go to voters in November. The City Council approved the plan unanimously Tuesday after spending more than a year consulting residents and drafting the document. The state-mandated general plan serves as a guide for decisions that range from the city’s character and future... Read More

Excessive Heat Warning in Arizona

Arizona residents get ready for the hottest days of 2021. It is heating up! Arizona will be under an excessive heat warning and temperatures are expected to skyrocket this weekend. They valley can expect our first days at 110 degrees as early as Saturday with hotter temperatures climbing through next week in Phoenix. On... Read More

Beech-Nut Baby Food Recalled for High Levels of Arsenic

Beech-Nut Nutrition, a popular brand of baby food, is voluntarily recalling a lot of its rice cereal because it contained levels of arsenic above federal guidelines. In the recall notice posted on the Food & Drug Administration website this week, Beech-Nut also has announced it will no longer sell the rice cereal and says... Read More

Willie Bloomquist Leading Candidate for ASU Head Baseball Coach Job

Arizona State baseball appears likely to pull from its rich history for a new head coach. Willie Bloomquist, an ASU All-American in 1998 and 1999 and ASU Athletics Hall of Famer, is the leading candidate to replace Tracy Smith. His hiring could be official by the end of this week. The 43-year-old Bloomquist had... Read More