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Arizona blocks cross-border ambulance operations from nearby Kane County, Utah
KANAB, Utah (KUTV) — For more than four decades, Kane County Hospital in Kanab, Utah, has answered the call when residents in Fredonia and surrounding parts of northern Arizona dial 911. This week, that stopped. The Arizona Department of Health...

Arizona warns against impaired driving during Independence Day
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Arizona DES employees laid off due to suspension of federal grants

Taking Stock 2025: How Arizona softball is looking under Caitlin Lowe
The offseason is here, with all of Arizona’s sports done for 2024-25 season and the 2025-26 campaigns still a little ways away. Which makes this a great time to step back and see how all of the Wildcats’ programs are doing and how they’ve handled...

Deadly heat pushing Arizona into 'uncharted territory'
In 2024, the max temperature in Phoenix sat at or above 100 degrees for approximately 30 percent of the year — and that non-stop consecutive heat has environmental advocates and doctors worried about the years to come as climate change continues...

Northern Arizona University Begins Full Campus Tree Inventory
Ask anyone what comes to mind when they think of NAU and they’ll probably say something about trees. Whether it’s the ponderosa pine forest on the south side of campus or the North Quad’s eclectic mix of trees from all over the world, people love...

What SCOTUS ruling on LGBTQ+ books could mean in Arizona

Federal freeze could impact migrant and after-school programs in Arizona
YUMA, AZ (AZFamily) — A $6 billion freeze on federal education funding is putting pressure on school districts across the country, and Arizona educators say the impact could hit vulnerable students the hardest. In Yuma County, migrant families...

Arizona healthcare system faces challenges from federal legislation
Amy Upston, Director of Financial Policy and Reimbursement | Arizona Hospital And Healthcare AssociationAmy Upston, Director of Financial Policy and Reimbursement | Arizona Hospital And Healthcare Association Federal legislation is raising...

Arizona is the 1st state to create low-income housing tax credits and then kill them
Arizona is the first state to establish and then abolish a low-income housing tax credit program. In 2021, a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers established the state program, known as LIHTC, under former Republican Gov. Doug Ducey. It gives tax...

How budget bill could impact healthcare systems in southern Arizona
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - As “The Big Beautiful Bill” makes its way to President Donald Trump’s desk, officials in Arizona are preparing for what they are calling a weaker healthcare system moving forward. “It’s really anything but (beautiful)....

Big Beautiful Budget bill could negatively impact healthcare in southern Arizona

Arizona Congressional Delegation Explains Big Beautiful Bill Votes
Rep. Abe Hamadeh | Rep. Yassamin Ansari All of Arizona’s Republican congressmen voted to pass the “Big Beautiful Bill” on Thursday meeting the deadline President Donald Trump had proposed in order to avoid a massive tax increase for over 60...

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Ray throws second career complete game as SF Giants split series in Arizona
PHOENIX — The Giants went into their series finale at Chase Field with a bullpen in need of a breather. Wednesday night’s 6-5 win, 10-inning win required manager Bob Melvin use five relievers: Erik Miller, Spencer Bivens, Randy Rodríguez, Tyler...

Arizona’s Family Buy One, Get One ticket offer to the Phoenix Mercury July games
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Arizona’s Family and the Phoenix Mercury want you to make it out and watch a game this summer! That’s why we’re partnering to offer a free ticket with your purchase to the July 7th game against the Dallas Wings and the July...

Arizona leaders react to passage of 'Big, Beautiful Bill'
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Arizona leaders are speaking out after Congress passed the "One Big Beautiful Bill" — a sweeping piece of legislation that includes major tax reforms, new border security funding, and other key GOP priorities. While...

Arizona State rated as a top-5 offense in EA Sports College Football 26
Arizona State is ranked 14th overall among teams in the EA Sports College Football 26 video game, including fourth on offense. Texas, Penn State, Ohio State and ASU all have offenses with a 91 rating. No other team has at least 90. The Sun Devil...

Arizona Cardinals Defense Projected for Major Breakout
ARIZONA -- The Arizona Cardinals have a realistic shot at making the postseason in 2025, though a few factors need to fall in their favor. Most notably, defensive additions made over the offseason need to play their part in elevating Arizona's...

Arizona's Weird, Wacky, and Unique Fourth of July Celebrations
The Fourth of July is right around the corner! For most, it's a time to celebrate our independence with barbeques, fireworks, and block parties. A family cheersing at a Fourth of July dinner Credit: Canva For those of us in the Grand Canyon State,...