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Valley Youth Theatre’s final production of the 2025-26 season will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the iconic “Shrek.”...
06/05/2026

Valley Youth Theatre’s final production of the 2025-26 season will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the iconic “Shrek.”



Valley Youth Theatre’s final production of the 2025-26 season will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the iconic “Shrek.”

Mountain rescues in are up 50% so far in 2026, compared to 2025.
06/05/2026

Mountain rescues in are up 50% so far in 2026, compared to 2025.

Mountain rescues in Phoenix are up 50% so far in 2026, compared to 2025. Phoenix Assistant Fire Chief Mark Gonzales told the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee on Wednesday that the fire …

Kai Newkirk is taking on incumbent Greg Stanton and is ready to prove that progressive ideas are here to stay.
06/05/2026

Kai Newkirk is taking on incumbent Greg Stanton and is ready to prove that progressive ideas are here to stay.

Kai Newkirk is taking on incumbent Greg Stanton and is ready to prove that progressive ideas are here to stay. Newkirk doesn’t shy away from attacking his opponent, calling current Rep. …

Cybersecurity is becoming a core school safety issue in Arizona.
06/05/2026

Cybersecurity is becoming a core school safety issue in Arizona.

A nationwide cyberattack targeting the educational platform Canvas disrupted classrooms, final exams and student access across Arizona, exposing how deeply schools now rely on digital systems and how vulnerable those systems have become to increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

ICYMI: Guadalupe Encinas Jr. of was found guilty of first-degree murder May 28 by a Maricopa County Superior Court jur...
06/04/2026

ICYMI: Guadalupe Encinas Jr. of was found guilty of first-degree murder May 28 by a Maricopa County Superior Court jury in the 2012 death of Juan “Joey” Makil. Story in comments. Maricopa County Attorney's Office

ICYMI: Arizona districts are adapting to a growing wave of cyber threats. After ransomware hit Agua Fria Union High Scho...
06/04/2026

ICYMI: Arizona districts are adapting to a growing wave of cyber threats. After ransomware hit Agua Fria Union High School District in 2024, IT Director Brandon Gabel said the district’s response plan became critical to restoring operations quickly. “It’s imperative that you have a blueprint,” Gabel said. “Trust the process, because we put the process in place for a reason.”

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is banning fireworks use in parts of the city and upping the penalties, including possible jail time, for those that v...
06/03/2026

is banning fireworks use in parts of the city and upping the penalties, including possible jail time, for those that violate fireworks laws.

Phoenix is banning fireworks use in parts of the city and upping the penalties, including possible jail time, for those that violate fireworks laws. Phoenix City Council approved the changes to …

Hondo Rodeo Fest will return to Chase Field in this November.
06/03/2026

Hondo Rodeo Fest will return to Chase Field in this November.

Hondo Rodeo Fest will return to Chase Field in Phoenix this November.

San Antonio rookie Carter Bryant is keeping alive a unique streak for the University of Arizona.
06/03/2026

San Antonio rookie Carter Bryant is keeping alive a unique streak for the University of Arizona.



San Antonio Spurs rookie Carter Bryant is keeping alive a unique streak for the University of Arizona. There has now been a former Wildcats player reach the NBA Finals for 12 straight years, the …

ICYMI: A man identified as a Maricopa County detention officer was arrested Thursday, May 28 in Chandler and charged wit...
06/03/2026

ICYMI: A man identified as a Maricopa County detention officer was arrested Thursday, May 28 in Chandler and charged with child . Story in comments.

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