Arizona

Republican candidates who deny Joe Biden won the 2020 election are running for governor and secretary of state across the US. In most swing states, at least one major Republican candidate has questioned or outright denied the results of the 2020 US presidential election. This was an election in which Donald Trump lost to Joe Biden.

The article questions why U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn has been unwilling to share a debate stage with her primary opponents and will continue to avoid debates with general election opponent Jerri Green this fall. Although some suggest avoiding debates is a tactically sensible choice, the author posits that Blackburn's reluctance may stem from concerns over her political agility or fear of making an unscreened mistake.

A canal system transformed Arizona, but it now faces jeopardy. Decades ago, the state secured funding for a massive Colorado River project by agreeing to be first in line for cuts during deep drought. The Trump administration states that these cuts have arrived.

An elementary school teacher, Chester Cox, is facing new allegations after the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office reported he installed hidden cameras in his classroom and connected bathroom at Dr. Daniel Bright Elementary School. Deputies found footage of several children recorded secretly on Cox’s electronic devices. Authorities initially investigated Cox following a report that he had molested a boy when the victim was 11 or 12 years old.

An elementary school teacher named Chester Cox was accused of installing hidden cameras in his classroom and connected bathroom at Dr. Daniel Bright Elementary School. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office stated that several children were secretly recorded without their knowledge using the footage found on Cox’s devices. Initial investigations into Cox began after a woman reported he had molested her son years prior.

An elementary school teacher, Chester Cox, who was already accused of molestation years ago, is now facing new allegations after allegedly installing hidden cameras in his classroom and connected bathroom at Dr. Daniel Bright Elementary School. Deputies found videos secretly recording children without their knowledge on devices belonging to Cox. He was booked on additional charges including surreptitious videotaping and sexual exploitation of a minor.

The article reports on storm damage, including a fallen tree onto a home, in the Bally Lynn Shores section of Virginia Beach. Raven Lauren was interviewed about the event, where she noted that storms like this are uncommon since she is from Arizona.

Under new federal operating plans for the Colorado River, Coloradans' share of water is set not to change for at least two years. While Upper Basin states including Colorado face no mandatory cuts, Lower Basin states like Arizona, California, and Nevada must collectively reduce their supply by 1.25 million acre-feet annually. These rules guide how the major reservoirs, Lake Powell and Lake Mead, will operate.

Federal officials announced sharp water cuts for California, Nevada, and Arizona over the next two years due to dwindling supplies in the Colorado River. Under the plan, these three states must collectively reduce usage by 1.25 million acre-feet annually, while Mexico will also reduce its intake under a U.S.-Mexico treaty.

An Arizona woman named Liz Shidler was attacked by a dog named Benny, whom she had been fostering and who was previously placed on an euthanasia list. The attack happened in her backyard, causing severe injuries including an artery tear that resulted in the loss of three units of blood. Although Shidler underwent emergency surgery, she is still unable to use her arms and warns other foster volunteers about potential risks.

Liz Shidler was severely injured when a dog named Benny attacked her in her backyard, after she had fostered him from a euthanasia list. The attack caused an artery tear and nearly cost her left arm. Shidler has undergone emergency surgery but remains unable to use her arms, leading her to share her story as a warning for other foster volunteers.

Liz Shidler, an Arizona resident, was attacked in her backyard by a dog named Benny after fostering him from Maricopa County Animal Care and Control. The attack resulted in serious injuries, including tears to an artery that nearly caused her to lose her left arm. Despite undergoing emergency surgery and hospitalization, Shidler remains unable to use her arms.

Retired investigator Lisa Miller analyzed ransom notes related to Nancy Guthrie’s suspected kidnapping from Arizona, finding consistent grammatical habits and sentence patterns in both messages. She identified specific clues, such as comma splices and unique writing choices for phrases like 'smartwatch,' which suggest a single author. Authorities believe these linguistic traits can help law enforcement identify the sender or prompt them into a misstep.

As Colorado River reservoirs shrink, the water-starved river system is drawing criticism regarding the Trump administration's plan. Due to these concerns and dwindling resources, Arizona has warned that it could launch a legal fight.

Colorado River reservoirs are shrinking, prompting criticism of the Trump administration's plan for the water-starved river. Arizona has issued a warning that it may initiate a legal fight regarding the resource management.

Secretary of State Adrian Fontes argued to the state’s highest court that a Trump-linked law firm should not rewrite the description of Proposition 144, an election reform measure. America First Legal Foundation appealed a decision after challenging Fontes' written description, arguing it illegally left out key provisions requiring voters to be U.S. citizens. While Prop. 144 would require every voter to show government identification before casting a ballot in every election, the Secretary of State's office stated that citizenship has always been a prerequisite for voting.

Lake Powell reached a record low water level, raising concerns about the ongoing crisis in the Colorado River system. This decline poses a major threat to the Colorado River Basin, which supplies resources to more than 40 million people across seven U.S. states. The depletion is caused by persistent overuse combined with rising temperatures and a record-dry winter.

An 88-year-old driver and his dog became stranded in muddy conditions miles off a dirt road in Yavapai County, Arizona. Though there was no cell service, the man successfully used an SOS text feature on his phone to report their location. Rescuers from multiple units were able to navigate difficult terrain to reach the pair.

An 88-year-old driver and his dog were stranded in muddy conditions in a remote area of Yavapai County, Arizona. Because there was no cell service, the man successfully used an SOS text feature on his phone to allow officials to pinpoint their exact location. Rescuers from the Forest Patrol and search-and-rescue teams navigated difficult terrain to reach the man, who was found healthy and unharmed.

An 88-year-old driver and his dog became stranded in muddy conditions while traveling through remote back roads near Yavapai County, Arizona. Since there was no cell service, the man used an emergency SOS text feature on his phone to pinpoint his location for authorities. Rescuers, including forest patrol units, successfully navigated difficult terrain to safely rescue both the driver and his dog.

Judge Richard Leon denied the Tohono O’odham Nation's request to block the Trump administration from constructing a 62-mile border wall on part of its reservation in Arizona. Leon ruled that the tribe failed to show that changing the reservation boundaries requires congressional authority, stating that government interests in securing the border outweigh alleged irreparable harms. The Tohono O’odham Nation strongly disagreed with the decision, citing potential impacts on sacred sites and land.

A federal judge refused to block the Trump administration from building a 62-mile border wall along part of the Tohono O’odham Nation’s reservation. Judge Richard Leon ruled that the tribe had not established that the construction would change boundaries without congressional authority or illegally trespass. Despite strong tribal objections regarding sacred sites and land devastation, the judge determined that government interests in securing the border outweigh potential harms.

Keondre Simmons, an Arizona Shake Shack employee, allegedly robbed his own restaurant at gunpoint after calling out of work, forcing co-workers into a walk-in cooler and stealing approximately $2,800. Investigators later identified him as the suspect, who was arrested two days after the robbery when he reportedly returned to the business wearing his uniform. Simmons now faces charges of armed robbery, aggravated assault, and kidnapping.

An Arizona couple was charged with trafficking in stolen property after allegedly stealing hundreds of books from a public library and reselling them to a bookstore. Authorities discovered records indicating that over $6,500 worth of books were owed across two accounts belonging to Ian Bartlett and Athena Bartlett. Both individuals were arrested after admitting they took the items for resale.

An Arizona couple was charged with trafficking in stolen property after allegedly stealing hundreds of books from the public library to resell them. The theft resulted in over $6,500 being owed across both individuals' accounts for outstanding books. The couple was arrested after police contacted officials regarding the stolen materials.

An Arizona couple was charged after allegedly stealing hundreds of library books from the Mesa Public Library and attempting to resell them. The outstanding fees across their accounts totaled more than $6,500. Both were arrested and face charges of trafficking in stolen property.

A death investigation is underway after Cindy Miller's body was found inside her Arizona home. Kristopher Lauchner faces charges, including concealing a dead body and burglary, and is accused of moving the body and manipulating her life to keep her family informed. Authorities noted that license plate reader technology aided investigators in tracking Miller’s car.

The body of Cindy Miller was found inside her Arizona home during a welfare check initiated by her daughter, Jacquie. Her ex-boyfriend, Kristopher Lauchner, faces charges including concealing a dead body, burglary, and trafficking stolen property. Authorities accuse him of moving the body from the site of death and sending texts from Miller’s phone.

A death investigation is underway after Cindy Miller's body was found inside her home in Arizona. Her ex-boyfriend, Kristopher Lauchner, now faces charges including concealing a dead body and burglary for his alleged actions, such as moving the body or sending texts from her phone. Authorities used license plate reader technology to aid the investigation into Miller’s car use by Lauchner.

Ohio's recreational marijuana prices are significantly higher than those found in Michigan, according to pricing data. Compounding this disparity, Ohio Republican lawmakers have passed a new law criminalizing bringing legal marijuana from another state into Ohio, with penalties similar to pre-legalization prohibitions.

A 13-year-old boy, Abel Schipper, faces a misdemeanor assault charge after throwing dodgeballs at his ex-girlfriend during an eighth grade gym class warm-up at Mayer High School. The police report detailed bruises on the girl's body caused by the incident. While investigators interviewed all students and found Schipper admitted to targeting her, his mother disputes the charges, stating it was simply a game.

A 13-year-old boy faced a misdemeanor assault charge after throwing foam dodgeballs at his ex-girlfriend during a gym class warm-up in December 2025. The incident was reported to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, which noted photos of bruises on the victim. The accused's mother questioned the charges and suggested that the legal action was an injustice given the context of playing a game.

Jackson Kent, a left-hander, made his major league debut for Washington against the Chicago Cubs after being selected from Triple-A Rochester. In his debut, he allowed three runs in four-plus innings during the game where Washington lost 12-6 to the Cubs. Kent previously pitched at Double-A Harrisburg and Rochester this season.

Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has chosen John Giles, a former mayor of Mesa, as her running mate for the state's lieutenant governor election. This selection establishes a bipartisan ticket that aims to appeal to Republicans and conservative independents in a challenging electoral environment. The move was noted as an overture intended to win support from voters who have expanded their registration advantage over Democrats since 2022.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has selected John Giles as her running mate for the lieutenant governor race in a bipartisan move aimed at attracting conservative independents. Giles, who was mayor of Mesa and changed his party affiliation to independent, previously backed Democrats and spoke favorably of Kamala Harris. The selection sets up Hobbs in a tough reelection campaign where she must win support from Republicans and conservative independents.

Ryan and May Mullin, an Arizona couple, were charged with child abuse after police alleged they drunkenly led their young children on an hourslong walk in 108-degree heat. Police called to Glendale reported finding the seemingly intoxicated parents stumbling with two children, aged 2 and 4. Both suspects were booked into jail following charges of child abuse and disorderly conduct.

Republican candidates are backing Proposition 318, an anti-trans ballot measure that would expand existing prohibitions on trans girls joining sports teams to private youth recreational organizations. The proposal also threatens to require schools and athletic associations to restrict access to 'private spaces' like bathrooms and locker rooms based on biological sex. Critics argue this will lead to intrusive enforcement policies.

A 20-year-old man, Varun Batchigari, was accused of first-degree murder and kidnapping after his girlfriend, Julissa Rubi Salazar, planned to break up with him. He fled the country but was arrested in Germany awaiting extradition back to Pima County, Arizona.

Varun Batchigari has been arrested in Germany after fleeing Arizona following the death of his girlfriend, Julissa Rubi Salazar. Batchigari is facing charges of first-degree murder and kidnapping related to Salazar's death. Police reported that Salazar was found dead with signs of trauma in her Tucson apartment.

Varun Batchigari is accused of killing his girlfriend, Julissa Rubi Salazar, after she planned to break up with him. After allegedly strangling her in her Tucson apartment, he stole her belongings and fled to Germany. The suspect was subsequently arrested there by the FBI, facing charges of first-degree murder and kidnapping.