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In a three-way race, Chairman Kasey Velasquez earned a little over 400 votes, while his challengers both received nearly four times as much, according to unofficial results from the White Mountain Apache Tribe Election Commission.
White Mountain Apache chairman loses primary and chance to serve another term
In a three-way race, Chairman Kasey Velasquez earned a little over 400 votes, while his challengers both received nearly four times as much, according to unofficial results from the White Mountain Apa...
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February 6, 2026 at 12:23 AM
In a three-way race, Chairman Kasey Velasquez earned a little over 400 votes, while his challengers both received nearly four times as much, according to unofficial results from the White Mountain Apache Tribe Election Commission.
A Mesa teacher’s aide who was arrested over inappropriate texts with a student worked with special needs students, the prosecutor says. Dominic Sette was arrested by Mesa police on Tuesday.
Prosecutor: There may be other victims of teacher's aide arrested in Mesa
A Mesa teacher’s aide who was arrested over inappropriate texts with a student worked with special needs students, the prosecutor says. Dominic Sette was arrested by Mesa police on Tuesday.
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February 5, 2026 at 11:57 PM
A Mesa teacher’s aide who was arrested over inappropriate texts with a student worked with special needs students, the prosecutor says. Dominic Sette was arrested by Mesa police on Tuesday.
Mexico and the United States agreed to a 60-day action plan aimed at developing trade policies for critical minerals. The action plan compels Mexico and the United States to discuss a set of coordinated trade policies, including possible price floors for certain critical minerals.
U.S., Mexico agree to discuss development of new critical mineral trade policies
The 60-day action plan aims to get the two countries to develop new trade policies for critical minerals, as the United States seeks to reduce its reliance on China.
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February 5, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Mexico and the United States agreed to a 60-day action plan aimed at developing trade policies for critical minerals. The action plan compels Mexico and the United States to discuss a set of coordinated trade policies, including possible price floors for certain critical minerals.
Since the beginning of the legislative session in January, Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs and the GOP-led Legislature have squabbled over how to adopt federal tax cuts included in President Donald Trump’s tax cut and spending plan that passed Congress over the summer.
Can Arizona lawmakers prevent another tax policy deadlock in the future?
Since the beginning of the legislative session in January, Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs and the GOP-led Legislature have squabbled over how to adopt federal tax cuts included in President Donald Trump’...
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February 5, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Since the beginning of the legislative session in January, Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs and the GOP-led Legislature have squabbled over how to adopt federal tax cuts included in President Donald Trump’s tax cut and spending plan that passed Congress over the summer.
In a rare show of bipartisanship, members of the Arizona House unanimously passed an emergency measure that would exempt disabled veterans from paying property taxes starting this year.
Arizona House unanimously OKs measure to exempt disabled vets from paying property taxes
In a rare show of bipartisanship, members of the Arizona House unanimously passed an emergency measure that would exempt disabled veterans from paying property taxes starting this year.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:20 PM
In a rare show of bipartisanship, members of the Arizona House unanimously passed an emergency measure that would exempt disabled veterans from paying property taxes starting this year.
"From Cocinas to Lucha Libre Ringsides: A Latinx Comics Anthology" includes comics from many contributors, including Angela Sánchez.
This comics anthology makes the connection between food and sports within the Latinx community
An anthology of comics makes the connection between food and sports — specifically within the Latinx community. "From Cocinas to Lucha Libre Ringsides: A Latinx Comics Anthology" includes comics from ...
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February 5, 2026 at 7:52 PM
"From Cocinas to Lucha Libre Ringsides: A Latinx Comics Anthology" includes comics from many contributors, including Angela Sánchez.
Depaving is pretty much what it sounds like — removing concrete and replacing it with natural vegetation. There have been depaving programs in places like Chicago and Portland, Oregon, spearheaded by nonprofit groups.
LA is replacing 1,600 acres of pavement with plants. Could depaving help the Phoenix heat?
In Phoenix, leaders are trying a lot of things to curb the heat— from our innovative ‘cool pavement’ program — to a campaign to plant trees and create more shade. But, here’s an idea that’s gaining st...
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February 5, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Depaving is pretty much what it sounds like — removing concrete and replacing it with natural vegetation. There have been depaving programs in places like Chicago and Portland, Oregon, spearheaded by nonprofit groups.
There's a looming crisis for Arizonans on the autism spectrum, as the cost of a popular form of therapy spirals out of control.
ABA therapy costs are soaring. Observers say poor regulations don't protect AZ kids with autism
There's a looming crisis for Arizonans on the autism spectrum, as the cost of a popular form of therapy spirals out of control.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:50 PM
There's a looming crisis for Arizonans on the autism spectrum, as the cost of a popular form of therapy spirals out of control.
On Tuesday, hundreds of people packed a Surprise City Council meeting to protest new ICE facility. The Show's Sam Dingman documented the meeting.
Hundreds packed Surprise council meeting about ICE facility. Here's what they had to say
On Tuesday, hundreds of people packed a Surprise City Council meeting to protest new ICE facility. The Show's Sam Dingman documented the meeting.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM
On Tuesday, hundreds of people packed a Surprise City Council meeting to protest new ICE facility. The Show's Sam Dingman documented the meeting.
There was no public sign early Thursday of a response to NBC “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s message to her 84-year-old mother’s kidnapper.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance in Arizona: Daughter makes emotional plea for her return
There was no public sign early Thursday of a response to NBC “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s message to her 84-year-old mother’s kidnapper.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:57 PM
There was no public sign early Thursday of a response to NBC “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s message to her 84-year-old mother’s kidnapper.
News broke last week that the Department of Homeland Security had purchased a massive warehouse in Surprise. We’ll hear what happened when the City Council held a public hearing about it.
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 5, 2026 at 5:52 PM
News broke last week that the Department of Homeland Security had purchased a massive warehouse in Surprise. We’ll hear what happened when the City Council held a public hearing about it.
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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It’s almost Friday! Here’s the latest news:
🚨Noem rallies agents in Nogales
📃Hobbs releases guide for interacting with ICE
🌵North Kaibab Trail in Grand Canyon will reopen
Those stories and more on the Sun Up podcast.
🚨Noem rallies agents in Nogales
📃Hobbs releases guide for interacting with ICE
🌵North Kaibab Trail in Grand Canyon will reopen
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 5, 2026 at 3:58 PM
It’s almost Friday! Here’s the latest news:
🚨Noem rallies agents in Nogales
📃Hobbs releases guide for interacting with ICE
🌵North Kaibab Trail in Grand Canyon will reopen
Those stories and more on the Sun Up podcast.
🚨Noem rallies agents in Nogales
📃Hobbs releases guide for interacting with ICE
🌵North Kaibab Trail in Grand Canyon will reopen
Those stories and more on the Sun Up podcast.
An Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter responding to assist officers with an active shooter situation crashed, killing both the pilot and a trooper who was a paramedic on board, authorities said.
Arizona DPS pilot and trooper killed in Flagstaff helicopter crash during active-shooter response
An Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter responding to assist officers with an active shooter situation crashed, killing both the pilot and a trooper who was a paramedic on board, authorities...
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February 5, 2026 at 3:20 PM
An Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter responding to assist officers with an active shooter situation crashed, killing both the pilot and a trooper who was a paramedic on board, authorities said.
Federal immigration officials are scouting warehouses and beginning to purchase some of them to transform into detention and processing facilities.
ICE is buying up warehouses across the U.S., including in Arizona
Federal immigration officials are scouting warehouses and beginning to purchase some of them to transform into detention and processing facilities.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Federal immigration officials are scouting warehouses and beginning to purchase some of them to transform into detention and processing facilities.
The annual Waste Management Phoenix Open has officially teed off and is in full swing. The projected 700,000 attendees can expect a ramped up police presence aside from all the fun and activities.
Scottsdale police presence expected to ramp up at Waste Management Phoenix Open
The annual Waste Management Phoenix Open has officially teed off and is in full swing. The projected 700,000 attendees can expect a ramped up police presence aside from all the fun and activities.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:19 PM
The annual Waste Management Phoenix Open has officially teed off and is in full swing. The projected 700,000 attendees can expect a ramped up police presence aside from all the fun and activities.
In Gov. Katie Hobbs’ proposed budget, she’s calling for the taxable rate on sports betting to be raised to 45% in order to add another $150 million to the state
Hobbs wants a bigger share of Arizona sports gambling revenue. Is that feasible?
In Gov. Katie Hobbs’ proposed budget, she’s calling for the taxable rate on sports betting to be raised to 45% in order to add another $150 million to the state
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February 5, 2026 at 3:19 PM
In Gov. Katie Hobbs’ proposed budget, she’s calling for the taxable rate on sports betting to be raised to 45% in order to add another $150 million to the state
Arizona short-term rental operators say they oppose legislation that would put new restrictions on the industry, but may have common ground with their opposition — both sides see an issue with large, out-of-state organizations buying up the housing supply.
2 Arizona short-term housing groups disagree about policy. Both oppose out-of-state businesses
Arizona short-term rental operators say they oppose legislation that would put new restrictions on the industry, but may have common ground with their opposition — both sides see an issue with large, ...
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February 5, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Arizona short-term rental operators say they oppose legislation that would put new restrictions on the industry, but may have common ground with their opposition — both sides see an issue with large, out-of-state organizations buying up the housing supply.
Mesa police say they arrested 24-year-old Dominic Sette after administrators at Empower Academy in east Mesa discovered inappropriate texts between Sette and a 14-year-old male student.
Teacher's aide sent inappropriate text messages to student, Mesa police say
Mesa police say they arrested 24-year-old Dominic Sette after administrators at Empower Academy in east Mesa discovered inappropriate texts between Sette and a 14-year-old male student.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Mesa police say they arrested 24-year-old Dominic Sette after administrators at Empower Academy in east Mesa discovered inappropriate texts between Sette and a 14-year-old male student.
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.