Family mourns hiker who died after falling 40 feet off South Mountain
Family members of the victim said his name was Gilbert Ortiz, and said he was on a hiking trip, visiting from out of state.
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Hiker dies after falling ‘significant distance’ at South Mountain in Arizona
There were reports of an injured hiker who fell and the fire department said the man appeared to be in “extremely critical condition.”
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Two injured in mall shooting in Arizona
The Phoenix Police Department says the shooting happened just after 8:00 p.m., and officers remained on site to secure the scene.
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District One superintendent appointed to State Council on the Education for Military Children
Yuma School District One says their superintendent, Denis Ponder, has been appointed to Arizona’s State Council on the Education for Military Children.
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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes sues major health insurers for alleged price-fixing conspiracy
According to a press release, the lawsuit alleges MultiPlan, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other health insurers “quietly built and operated a system that slashed payments to doctors and hospitals and left Arizonans having to pay more for out-of-network care.”
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90-year-old Arizona man preps for first marathon
It’s never too late to try something new, and a 90-year-old man from Arizona is living proof as he’s preparing to run his first marathon.
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Republican Congressman Andy Biggs visits Yuma while campaigning for Arizona governor
Rep. Biggs spoke to Yuma voters Tuesday, telling them the city of Yuma plays a major role in securing the governor’s seat.
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Katherine Haley runs for Arizona Treasurer
Arizonans will choose the state’s next treasurer in November, and Republican candidate Katherine Haley says her background in public policy, education leadership, and business has prepared her for the job.
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One person hospitalized following a shooting at a Target store in Arizona
Police say the shooting happened at a Target store near Power Road and U.S. 60, and appears to have been an isolated incident between two people inside the store.
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Arizona man convicted of first-degree murder executed
According to a press release, 63-year-old Leroy McGill died by lethal injection Wednesday before 10:30 a.m. after a warrant of execution was issued back in March of this year.
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AI system fails during college graduation in Arizona
A technical glitch at a college commencement ceremony in Arizona left graduates and families frustrated.
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva calls for Tucson DACA recipient’s release
According to a press release, Rep. Grijalva visited an ICE holding facility in Tucson to meet with Karla Toledo, who was detained by ICE Monday despite being a DACA recipient.
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Sen. Ruben Gallego on how the WBD-Paramount merger will impact jobs in Arizona
In the letter, Sen. Gallego is asking the DOJ how the WBD-Paramount merger will impact job losses and workforce reductions in the state of Arizona.
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Arizona Senate President enters Arizona Attorney General race
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen (R) is running for Arizona attorney general, saying his experience in the Legislature has prepared him to take on the role.
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Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego call on FAA to finalize land release at Kingman Municipal Airport
In the letter, Sens. Kelly and Gallego called on FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford to “work with the City of Kingman to finalize a long-delayed land release at Kingman Municipal Airport,” unlocking approximately $250 million in investment and supporting economic development in northwest Arizona.
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Grand Canyon’s North Rim reopens almost a year after wildfires
The wildfires had burned more than 200,000 acres and destroyed more than 100 buildings, including the Historic North Rim Grand Canyon Lodge.
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Maricopa County faces measles outbreak in decades
15 cases have been confirmed so far this year, with several possible exposures linked to events at a sports complex in Mesa.
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Pima County Board of Supervisors vote to not remove Sheriff Chris Nanos
The Pima County Board of Supervisors have decided not to take any action in removing Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos from office. The motion passed 4-0, with Supervisor Steve Christy abstaining.
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Sen. Mark Kelly responds to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s calls for second investigation
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) appeared on CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tapper Monday to respond to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s calls for a second investigation.
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Sen. Mark Kelly leads press conference to call for legislative fix for Dreamers
According to a press release, the press conference is to call for a permanent legislative fix for Dreamers “as DACA processing delays, detentions, and deportation threats leave hundreds of thousands unable to work and live safely in the country they call home.”
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