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Arizona Diamondbacks select 3 players on first day of MLB 2025 Draft
One of the players picked by the D-Backs was the No. 18 overall selection. ATLANTA — The Arizona Diamondbacks picked three players on the first day of the Major League Baseball 2025 Draft. On Sunday, clubs made the first 105 selections, covering...

Arizona AG joins 23 states in suing Trump administration over frozen education grants
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP/AZFamily) — Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has joined 23 states in suing the Trump administration over its decision to freeze $6.8 billion in education grants weeks before the school year starts. The U.S. Department...

Arizona officials demand investigation of fire strategy that failed to protect historic Grand Canyon Lodge
Critic says plan was playing 'Russian roulette' with extreme weather conditions. PHOENIX — Arizona's highest-ranking elected officials are demanding answers after fire managers waited several days to attack the wildfire that ultimately destroyed a...

Arizona doctor shares tips on how to prevent pickleball injuries
Just because the sport is low-impact doesn't mean there's no risk. Here's what an Arizona doctor has to say about preventing common pickleball injuries. PHOENIX — Pickleball–it’s a sport that has quickly gained popularity, but unfortunately, so...

Arizona joins states suing Trump admin over frozen after-school program funding
More than 20 states have sued President Donald Trump's administration over billions of dollars in frozen funding for after-school and summer programs and other programs. Arizona Attorney General Mayes said in a press release the state would be...

Arizona Special Primary Election: What Yuma voters should know before they vote
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Arizona Special Primary Election is happening Tuesday, and voters across Yuma County will have their voices heard on who advances to the General Election in September. In Yuma County, final preparations are underway...

Arizona budget faces potential hit from federal tax changes
Key Points: State budget faces potential revenue loss due to conformity with federal tax code changes Non-conforming could result in $381 million revenue loss in fiscal year Sen. Kavanagh believes conformity is necessary to avoid an “accounting...

Arizona selects Brady Counsell, Craig’s son, in final day of MLB draft
The 2025 Major League Baseball draft has concluded with 615 players receiving that memorable phone call, a voice on the other end offering them the opportunity to pursue professional baseball. The vast majority of names are unfamiliar to casual...

Inside Trump acolyte Laura Loomer's Arizona years
Laura Loomer, a far-right influencer originally from Tucson, attended boarding school in Arizona. Loomer is known for her aggressive tactics, including ambushing President Trump's political opponents and promoting conspiracy theories. Laura Loomer...

Rep. Carter: HB2009 'eases financial burdens on Arizona's military families'
Pamela Carter, a House Representative from Arizona, announced her legislation offering vehicle tax refunds to deployed service members. This initiative aims to assist military families financially. The statement was made on the social media...

TSMC Expands in U.S. with $40B Arizona Plant for 2nm Tech
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s leading semiconductor foundry, is making significant strides in its U.S. expansion with the announcement of a third chip fabrication plant in Arizona, set to commence production in...

Historic Grand Canyon Lodge destroyed as wildfires rage in Arizona: What to know
Firefighters are continuing to combat wildfires in Arizona that have destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge and forced the closure of the Grand Canyon’s North Rim.The two wildfires blazing near the Grand Canyon, the Dragon Bravo Fire and the...

Gov. candidate Robson: 'We'll DOGE Arizona, roll back regulations, and cut waste, fraud, and abuse'
Karrin Taylor Robson, a gubernatorial candidate in Arizona, announced her intention to adopt a business-oriented strategy for deregulation, aligning with both national and state leadership efforts. This statement was made on the social media...

Who did the Arizona Diamondbacks draft on Day 2 of the MLB 2025 Draft?
The D-Backs picked 17 players on Monday. Here's a look at who they chose. ATLANTA — The Arizona Diamondbacks picked 17 players on the second day of the Major League Baseball 2025 Draft—including one Arizona State University baseball player and one...

Intel to quadruple planned layoffs in Arizona
Intel will lay off nearly 700 employees in Chandler, Arizona, significantly increasing the initially planned 172 job cuts. These layoffs are part of a larger restructuring effort by Intel, impacting thousands of jobs nationwide amid financial...

Nearly 15 months after Coyotes’ departure, hockey fights to stay relevant in Arizona
Wyatt Stowell, member of the Arizona Hockey Union’s mite team, lifts the Tino Cup after winning the tournament during the Ultimate Goalie Showdown on June 17, 2025. (Photo by Ash Cavanaugh/Cronkite News) GILBERT – Almost 15 months have passed...

Key election to replace late Arizona Democrat…
Voters in southern Arizona will have a good sense of who might succeed the late Rep. Raúl Grijalva – one of three septuagenarian Democrats who died while serving in Congress since the start of this year – after July 15. The Democratic and...

Nylah Bibby, daughter of Arizona great Mike Bibby, commits to Arizona Volleyball
TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - Another Bibby will take the court at McKale. Nylah Bibby, daughter of Arizona Men's Basketball great Mike Bibby, committed to play volleyball at Arizona as part of the 2027 class. She announced her commitment on social media...

How many H-1B petitions were made by Arizona employers during 2024?
Intel Corporation Manufacturing 2,547 98.8% 1.2% ASML US LP Manufacturing 213 98.1% 1.9% Arizona State University Educational Services 146 97.9% 2.1% Intraedge, Inc. Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 119 99.2% 0.8% The University of...

Police: Man rescued after 250-foot drop in northern Arizona
The man was then flown to San Juan Regional Medical Center for a medical assessment. CHINLE, Ariz. — Law enforcement officials managed to rescue a 34-year-old man who fell off the edge of a mesa in northern Arizona on Sunday. The Navajo Police...