UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Nearly 282 million people in 59 countries suffered from acute hunger in 2023, with war-torn Gaza as the territory with the largest number of people facing famine, according to …
MIGORI, Kenya (AP) — As the coffin bearing the body of Rosebella Awuor was lowered into the grave, heart-wrenching sobs from mourners filled the air. Her sister Winnie Akinyi, the guardian to …
The U.S. Supreme Court is considering another abortion-related case while a repeal of Arizona's abortion ban has picked up steam. Meanwhile, California's governor has opened his state not only to …
Valley & State
Election 2024
Florence Mayor Tara Walter has officially announced her candidacy for Pinal County school superintendent.
The announcement was Walter’s first official declaration for the position, but it …
Eleven Republicans who submitted a document to Congress falsely declaring Donald Trump beat Joe Biden in Arizona in the 2020 presidential election have been charged with conspiracy, fraud and …
ABORTION
PHOENIX — The state House voted Wednesday to repeal the 1864 law that outlaws abortions except to save the life of the mother.
The 32-28 vote came after three Republicans — Tim Dunn of Yuma, and Matt Gress and Justin Wilmeth, both of Phoenix — voted with all the Democrats.
EDUCATION
U.S. News and World Report on Monday issued its annual rankings of public high schools throughout the country – district and charter alike – and three of the top 50 in Arizona hail from Deer Valley Unified School District.
Infrastructure
The city of Phoenix is applying for a $20 million federal grant to replace a nearly 100-year-old bridge over Grand Canal at Van Buren and 40th streets.
Staff from Phoenix’s Street …
election 2024
Candidates officially filed their petitions April 1 to run for state representative in the 2024 primary election in Arizona’s Legislative District 27.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers are announcing legislation Wednesday aimed at helping Arizonans access abortions after the Arizona Supreme Court allowed a near total-ban to move …
education
A school in Peoria made it to the top spot on U.S. News and World Report's annual best public high schools list.
EVENT
The Arizona Science Center invites all guests 21 and over to join a special edition of Science With A Twist featuring a live show about how science has impacted local residents.
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