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The chair of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors subpoenaed staffers from County Recorder Justin Heap’s office to clear up contradictory claims they’ve made in court and public meetings alleging some voters were disenfranchised in past elections.
Top Maricopa County official subpoenas Recorder's Office staff over 'disenfranchisement' claims
The chair of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors subpoenaed staffers from County Recorder Justin Heap’s office to clear up contradictory claims they’ve made in court and public meetings alleging ...
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February 4, 2026 at 10:59 PM
The chair of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors subpoenaed staffers from County Recorder Justin Heap’s office to clear up contradictory claims they’ve made in court and public meetings alleging some voters were disenfranchised in past elections.
Speaking to Border Patrol, ICE and other federal agencies, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem touted the declining number of border arrests under the Trump administration.
Noem rallies agents in Nogales as Arizona officials prepare for ramped-up ICE enforcement
Speaking to Border Patrol, ICE and other federal agencies, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem touted the declining number of border arrests under the Trump administration.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Speaking to Border Patrol, ICE and other federal agencies, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem touted the declining number of border arrests under the Trump administration.
Portions of the North Kaibab Trail is set to reopen in early March. The trail remained closed after the Dragon Bravo Fire destroyed parts of the North Rim.
Grand Canyon trail set to reopen in early March
Portions of the North Kaibab Trail is set to reopen in early March. The trail remained closed after the Dragon Bravo Fire destroyed parts of the North Rim.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Portions of the North Kaibab Trail is set to reopen in early March. The trail remained closed after the Dragon Bravo Fire destroyed parts of the North Rim.
A federal judge says he knows of no U.S. Supreme Court precedent to justify the Pentagon’s censuring of a sitting U.S. senator who joined a videotaped plea for troops to resist unlawful orders from the Trump administration.
Federal judge seems skeptical of legal justification for Pentagon's punishment of Sen. Kelly
A federal judge says he knows of no U.S. Supreme Court precedent to justify the Pentagon’s censuring of a sitting U.S. senator who joined a videotaped plea for troops to resist unlawful orders from th...
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February 4, 2026 at 8:46 PM
A federal judge says he knows of no U.S. Supreme Court precedent to justify the Pentagon’s censuring of a sitting U.S. senator who joined a videotaped plea for troops to resist unlawful orders from the Trump administration.
Proposed legislation would make it a crime to feed pigeons in Arizona. The bill’s sponsor argues it’s a health issue, but there’s growing opposition from the pro-pigeon community.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Proposed legislation would make it a crime to feed pigeons in Arizona. The bill’s sponsor argues it’s a health issue, but there’s growing opposition from the pro-pigeon community.
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A project funded by NASA could help bring emergency medical care to rural Arizona.
ASU researchers are working on VR glasses that walk users through medical procedures in real time
A project funded by NASA could help bring emergency medical care to rural Arizona. ASU researchers are developing augmented reality glasses that can help walk users through some procedures in real tim...
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February 4, 2026 at 7:36 PM
A project funded by NASA could help bring emergency medical care to rural Arizona.
A new study from Utah State University suggests that the Colorado River basin states — including Arizona — may have a solution to the looming water crisis right under their noses: alfalfa.
Alfalfa may be the solution to the looming water crisis in the West, a new study suggests
A new study from Utah State University suggests that the Colorado River basin states — including Arizona — may have a solution to the looming water crisis right under their noses: alfalfa.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:35 PM
A new study from Utah State University suggests that the Colorado River basin states — including Arizona — may have a solution to the looming water crisis right under their noses: alfalfa.
The Trump administration's immigration efforts have led some Democrats to call for abolishing ICE. Others won't go as far, wary of appearing out of step with voters who want immigration laws enforced.
Will calls to 'abolish ICE' sway voters in 2026? The strategy has Democrats split
The Trump administration's immigration efforts have led some Democrats to call for abolishing ICE. Others won't go as far, wary of appearing out of step with voters who want immigration laws enforced.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:33 PM
The Trump administration's immigration efforts have led some Democrats to call for abolishing ICE. Others won't go as far, wary of appearing out of step with voters who want immigration laws enforced.
The Winter Olympics bring hundreds of the world's best winter athletes to northern Italy, where they will face off in 16 different sports across 2 1/2 weeks. Here's how to follow along.
The Winter Olympics are upon us. Here's how to follow along
The Winter Olympics bring hundreds of the world's best winter athletes to northern Italy, where they will face off in 16 different sports across 2 1/2 weeks. Here's how to follow along.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:22 PM
The Winter Olympics bring hundreds of the world's best winter athletes to northern Italy, where they will face off in 16 different sports across 2 1/2 weeks. Here's how to follow along.
Kid, meaning a young goat, is a word that was borrowed from the Vikings around the 9th century. Centuries later, it came to mean a child and a teasing joke.
Here's looking at you, kid: How the term for a young goat made the leap to children
Kid, meaning a young goat, is a word that was borrowed from the Vikings around the 9th century. Centuries later, it came to mean a child and a teasing joke.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Kid, meaning a young goat, is a word that was borrowed from the Vikings around the 9th century. Centuries later, it came to mean a child and a teasing joke.
They are the latest Palestinians in Gaza to die since a ceasefire deal, which has been punctuated by deadly Israeli strikes, came into effect on Oct. 10, 2025.
Israel strikes Gaza, killing 19, mostly women and children, after saying Hamas violated deal
They are the latest Palestinians in Gaza to die since a ceasefire deal, which has been punctuated by deadly Israeli strikes, came into effect on Oct. 10, 2025.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:14 PM
They are the latest Palestinians in Gaza to die since a ceasefire deal, which has been punctuated by deadly Israeli strikes, came into effect on Oct. 10, 2025.
The Fiesta Bowl says metro Phoenix will host quarterfinal games of the College Football Playoff for the next two years.
Fiesta Bowl to host quarterfinal games of College Football Playoff for the next 2 years
The Fiesta Bowl says metro Phoenix will host quarterfinal games of the College Football Playoff for the next two years.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:13 PM
The Fiesta Bowl says metro Phoenix will host quarterfinal games of the College Football Playoff for the next two years.
In South Africa, paleontology has been dominated by white people. Lazarus Kgasi is changing that dynamic — and coloring in the picture of the world our distant ancestors once inhabited.
How a Black fossil digger became a superstar in the very white world of paleontology
In South Africa, paleontology has been dominated by white people. Lazarus Kgasi is changing that dynamic — and coloring in the picture of the world our distant ancestors once inhabited.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:09 PM
In South Africa, paleontology has been dominated by white people. Lazarus Kgasi is changing that dynamic — and coloring in the picture of the world our distant ancestors once inhabited.
It's shaping up to be one of the hottest winters ever in Phoenix. And that affects gardening.
December 2025 was warmest ever in Phoenix. Here's what that means for winter gardening
It's shaping up to be one of the hottest winters ever in Phoenix. And that affects gardening.
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February 4, 2026 at 6:40 PM
It's shaping up to be one of the hottest winters ever in Phoenix. And that affects gardening.
Arizona State Rep. Nick Kupper recently sponsored a bill to make ivermectin available over the counter. Jessica Boehm has been reporting on this for Axios, and she joined The Show to talk more.
This Arizona Republican wants to make ivermectin available without a prescription
Arizona State Rep. Nick Kupper recently sponsored a bill to make ivermectin available over the counter. Jessica Boehm has been reporting on this for Axios, and she joined The Show to talk more.
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February 4, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Arizona State Rep. Nick Kupper recently sponsored a bill to make ivermectin available over the counter. Jessica Boehm has been reporting on this for Axios, and she joined The Show to talk more.
Republican lawmakers want to ban speed cameras on Arizona roads at the same time Phoenix is bringing them back. Why they have always been controversial, even though law enforcement says they save lives.
This story and more in The Show podcast, available now!
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This story and more in The Show podcast, available now!
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February 4, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Republican lawmakers want to ban speed cameras on Arizona roads at the same time Phoenix is bringing them back. Why they have always been controversial, even though law enforcement says they save lives.
This story and more in The Show podcast, available now!
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This story and more in The Show podcast, available now!
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Photo radar is back in Phoenix. The city announced recently it’s installing 17 cameras at various locations known for speed-related crashes. Another eight will be in school zones.
Phoenix adds speed cameras as GOP lawmakers try to ban them. The photo radar debate explained
Photo radar is back in Phoenix. The city announced recently it’s installing 17 cameras at various locations known for speed-related crashes. Another eight will be in school zones.
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February 4, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Photo radar is back in Phoenix. The city announced recently it’s installing 17 cameras at various locations known for speed-related crashes. Another eight will be in school zones.
We’re excited to welcome Tres Sabores back to the First Press Fine Wine Festival! Bold flavors, thoughtful winemaking and a festival that supports public radio — it’s a perfect pairing.
Grab your tickets and join us Feb. 21 at the MIM: firstpressarizona.com
#winelovers #arizonawines #firstpress
Grab your tickets and join us Feb. 21 at the MIM: firstpressarizona.com
#winelovers #arizonawines #firstpress
February 4, 2026 at 5:56 PM
We’re excited to welcome Tres Sabores back to the First Press Fine Wine Festival! Bold flavors, thoughtful winemaking and a festival that supports public radio — it’s a perfect pairing.
Grab your tickets and join us Feb. 21 at the MIM: firstpressarizona.com
#winelovers #arizonawines #firstpress
Grab your tickets and join us Feb. 21 at the MIM: firstpressarizona.com
#winelovers #arizonawines #firstpress
It’s imperative that Nancy Guthrie, who was last seen Saturday night, is found soon because she could die without her medication, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said.
Few new clues in Arizona disappearance of 'Today' host Savannah Guthrie's mom
It’s imperative that Nancy Guthrie, who was last seen Saturday night, is found soon because she could die without her medication, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:54 PM
It’s imperative that Nancy Guthrie, who was last seen Saturday night, is found soon because she could die without her medication, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said.
Welcome to Wednesday! Here’s the latest news:
🦠ICE detention facilities are reporting measles cases
☑️Pima County votes for actions that limit ICE functions
🐘Gina Swoboda considers run for secretary of state
Those stories and more on the Sun Up podcast.
🦠ICE detention facilities are reporting measles cases
☑️Pima County votes for actions that limit ICE functions
🐘Gina Swoboda considers run for secretary of state
Those stories and more on the Sun Up podcast.
KJZZ's Sun Up
KJZZ's Sun Up is a weekday morning podcast giving you the Arizona news you need to start your day. It is the biggest stories of the day from KJZZ News.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Welcome to Wednesday! Here’s the latest news:
🦠ICE detention facilities are reporting measles cases
☑️Pima County votes for actions that limit ICE functions
🐘Gina Swoboda considers run for secretary of state
Those stories and more on the Sun Up podcast.
🦠ICE detention facilities are reporting measles cases
☑️Pima County votes for actions that limit ICE functions
🐘Gina Swoboda considers run for secretary of state
Those stories and more on the Sun Up podcast.
The Pima County Board of Supervisors has voted to advance a trio of actions to limit how ICE functions within the county.
Pima County leaders vote to advance trio of policies outlining how ICE can function within county
Among them is a proposed county ordinance banning state, local and federal law enforcement from wearing masks.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:56 PM
The Pima County Board of Supervisors has voted to advance a trio of actions to limit how ICE functions within the county.
Mexico and the United States have agreed to a plan for Mexico to deliver the water it owes to Texas under a 1944 treaty.
Mexico, U.S. reach agreement on water sharing treaty
The two countries have agreed on a plan that they say will facilitate overdue water deliveries from Mexico to the United States.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Mexico and the United States have agreed to a plan for Mexico to deliver the water it owes to Texas under a 1944 treaty.
A plan to create a statewide rental assistance program for families facing eviction is one step closer to reality.
Bill advances to create new rental assistance program in Arizona
HB2682 would set aside $5 million to create a new rental assistance program in Arizona. Qualifying renters would be able to apply for up to $5,000 to cover up to two months of rent.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:13 PM
A plan to create a statewide rental assistance program for families facing eviction is one step closer to reality.
Sonoran Gov. Alfonso Durazo said during an event with Mexico’s president Sunday that she had approved an around $20 million project to build a new customs office at the San Luis Río Colorado Port of Entry into the United States.
Governor of Sonora announces $20 million for new customs station in San Luis Río Colorado
The governor of the Mexican state says Mexico’s president has approved funds for a project in the Sonoran border town.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Sonoran Gov. Alfonso Durazo said during an event with Mexico’s president Sunday that she had approved an around $20 million project to build a new customs office at the San Luis Río Colorado Port of Entry into the United States.