Arizona executes inmate who set a man on fire, killing him, in 2002 attack
Read full article: Arizona executes inmate who set a man on fire, killing him, in 2002 attackAn Arizona prisoner convicted of killing another man by throwing gasoline at him and lighting a match has been put to the death in the first of three executions planned this week around the U.S. Corrections officials say 63-year-old Leroy McGill received a lethal injection Wednesday for the 2002 killing of Charles Perez.
US-Mexico border wall construction is desecrating sacred sites, Indigenous leaders say
Read full article: US-Mexico border wall construction is desecrating sacred sites, Indigenous leaders sayIndigenous leaders say that federal contractors are desecrating sacred Native American places and cultural sites at an unprecedented pace in the rush to build more walls on the U.S.-Mexico border.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is seeking counseling and will miss Day 3 of the NFL draft
Read full article: Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is seeking counseling and will miss Day 3 of the NFL draftNew England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is seeking counseling and will not be with the team for Day 3 of the NFL Draft on Saturday, following the publication of photos of the coach and longtime NFL reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort.
Water to surge into drought-depleted Lake Powell but at costs elsewhere
Read full article: Water to surge into drought-depleted Lake Powell but at costs elsewhereDesert canyons in eastern Utah will be churning this spring with huge volumes of water in a desperate attempt to keep a reservoir on the Colorado River generating electricity.
NFL is not investigating Patriots coach Mike Vrabel for behavior regarding reporter Dianna Russini
Read full article: NFL is not investigating Patriots coach Mike Vrabel for behavior regarding reporter Dianna RussiniThe NFL is not investigating Mike Vrabel’s behavior after published photos of the New England Patriots coach and former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort prompted her resignation and an internal investigation at The New York Times-owned sports outlet.
A big midterms year in Arizona kicks off with the state's largest county embroiled in election drama
Read full article: A big midterms year in Arizona kicks off with the state's largest county embroiled in election dramaMuch of the political spotlight this election year in Arizona has been focused on the office that runs elections in Maricopa County, the state’s largest.
Arizona utility agrees not to cut off power for nonpayment when it’s 95 degrees Fahrenheit or above
Read full article: Arizona utility agrees not to cut off power for nonpayment when it’s 95 degrees Fahrenheit or aboveArizona’s largest utility has agreed not to cut off electrical service to customers for nonpayment while forecasted high temperatures are 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius) or above.
NCAA urges further study of change that would start eligibility at HS graduation or age 19
Read full article: NCAA urges further study of change that would start eligibility at HS graduation or age 19The NCAA confirmed it is exploring a move to an age-based eligibility model that would give athletes a window of five years for Division I competition starting immediately after their high school graduation or 19th birthday, whichever comes first.
Judge bars Arizona from regulating prediction market operators and pauses prosecution of Kalshi
Read full article: Judge bars Arizona from regulating prediction market operators and pauses prosecution of KalshiA judge has temporarily barred Arizona from enforcing its gambling laws against predictive market operators like Kalshi.
Judge rejects bid to stop Arizona’s prosecution of Kalshi on wagering charges
Read full article: Judge rejects bid to stop Arizona’s prosecution of Kalshi on wagering chargesA federal judge has denied a bid by prediction market operator Kalshi to bar Arizona prosecutors from moving forward with a criminal case against the company.
Low-voltage utility elections face surge of attention as electricity bills rise
Read full article: Low-voltage utility elections face surge of attention as electricity bills riseSkyrocketing power demand from massive data centers and rising household electric bills are injecting a wave of attention into who is getting elected to watch over electric utilities.
Michigan installed as early favorite over UConn in national title game despite Lendeborg injury
Read full article: Michigan installed as early favorite over UConn in national title game despite Lendeborg injuryUConn knows what it will take to become the first team in more than half a century to win three national championships in four seasons.
Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg turns left ankle and injures knee in Wolverines' Final Four win
Read full article: Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg turns left ankle and injures knee in Wolverines' Final Four winMichigan star forward Yaxel Lendeborg finished with 11 points while playing just 14 minutes due to ankle and knee injuries in Saturday's 91-73 win over Arizona in the Final Four.
Federal government sues three states over their regulation of prediction markets
Read full article: Federal government sues three states over their regulation of prediction marketsThe federal government is suing Connecticut, Arizona and Illinois, challenging their efforts to regulate prediction market operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
Arizona reaches its first Final Four in 25 years with 79-64 win over Purdue
Read full article: Arizona reaches its first Final Four in 25 years with 79-64 win over PurdueArizona is headed back to the Final Four for the first time in 25 years after the top-seeded Wildcats got 20 points from freshman Koa Peat to beat Purdue 79-64 in the NCAA Tournament's West Region final.
Doors were propped open at missing mother's Arizona home, Savannah Guthrie recounts in interview
Read full article: Doors were propped open at missing mother's Arizona home, Savannah Guthrie recounts in interviewSavannah Guthrie says the back doors of her mother Nancy's Arizona home were propped open and her phone and purse were still at the home when the 84-year-old disappeared.
Family appeals to Arizona community for clues in ongoing disappearance of Nancy Guthrie
Read full article: Family appeals to Arizona community for clues in ongoing disappearance of Nancy GuthrieSavannah Guthrie is renewing pleas to neighbors, friends and residents of Tucson, Arizona, to jog their memories in hopes of sparking new leads in the disappearance of her mother Nancy.
Extreme heat continues to strike Southwest US and even Nebraska needs a cold drink
Read full article: Extreme heat continues to strike Southwest US and even Nebraska needs a cold drinkParts of California and Arizona are under extreme heat warnings again Saturday while sweltering summerlike weather stretched as far north as Nebraska — just a day into spring.
Arizona hits Kalshi with criminal charges, escalating fight between states and prediction markets
Read full article: Arizona hits Kalshi with criminal charges, escalating fight between states and prediction marketsArizona has become the first state to file criminal charges against Kalshi, accusing the prediction market platform of operating an illegal gambling business within its borders.
Brayden Burries scores 21 as No. 2 Arizona survives No. 5 Houston 79-74 in Big 12 final rematch
Read full article: Brayden Burries scores 21 as No. 2 Arizona survives No. 5 Houston 79-74 in Big 12 final rematchBrayden Burries scored 21 points and hit a pair of clinching free throws with 8.3 seconds left, sending No. 2 Arizona to a 79-74 victory over No. 5 Houston on Saturday night in the Big 12 Tournament title game.
Jaden Bradley’s last-second jumper lifts No. 2 Arizona past No. 7 Iowa St 82-80 in Big 12 thriller
Read full article: Jaden Bradley’s last-second jumper lifts No. 2 Arizona past No. 7 Iowa St 82-80 in Big 12 thrillerArizona beats Iowa State 82 to 80 in a Big 12 Tournament semifinal after Jaden Bradley hits a last-second jumper.
No. 2 Arizona’s Jaden Bradley stuns No. 7 Iowa State with a buzzer-beater to reach Big 12 final
Read full article: No. 2 Arizona’s Jaden Bradley stuns No. 7 Iowa State with a buzzer-beater to reach Big 12 finalArizona’s Jaden Bradley hit a fall-away jumper at the buzzer, sending second-ranked Arizona to an 82-80 victory over No. 7 Iowa State in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals Friday night.
Are 105-degree days coming to the Cactus League? Spring training could turn to summer in Arizona
Read full article: Are 105-degree days coming to the Cactus League? Spring training could turn to summer in ArizonaA day of fun in the sun for a Major League Baseball spring training game in the Cactus League looks like it’s about to get toasty — even by Arizona standards.
Report points to rotor problem in Arizona police helicopter crash that killed 2 during gunfight
Read full article: Report points to rotor problem in Arizona police helicopter crash that killed 2 during gunfightA preliminary report points to a significant mechanical problem before a deadly police helicopter crash that happened during a shootout in Flagstaff, Arizona.
The Trump administration widens its probe of the 2020 election as it obtains records from Arizona
Read full article: The Trump administration widens its probe of the 2020 election as it obtains records from ArizonaThe Republican leader of Arizona’s state Senate says he has complied with a federal grand jury subpoena for records related to the 2020 presidential election.
US aims to exhume and identify 88 USS Arizona crew members buried as unknowns after Pearl Harbor
Read full article: US aims to exhume and identify 88 USS Arizona crew members buried as unknowns after Pearl HarborThe U.S. military plans to exhume the remains of 88 sailors and Marines killed when the USS Arizona was bombed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 and who were buried as unknowns in a Honolulu cemetery.
Haitian man dies in US immigration custody with untreated toothache, brother says
Read full article: Haitian man dies in US immigration custody with untreated toothache, brother saysA Haitian man confined at an Arizona immigration detention center for months after the denial of his asylum application has died in the hospital.
Bradley scores 17 as No. 2 Arizona clinches outright Big 12 title with 73-57 win over No. 6 Iowa St
Read full article: Bradley scores 17 as No. 2 Arizona clinches outright Big 12 title with 73-57 win over No. 6 Iowa StJaden Bradley scored 17 points, Motiejus Krivas added 13 and No. 2 Arizona clinched the outright Big 12 regular-season title with a 73-57 win over No. 6 Iowa State.
No. 16 Texas Tech ends No. 4 Iowa State's home winning streak, 82-73
Read full article: No. 16 Texas Tech ends No. 4 Iowa State's home winning streak, 82-73Donovan Atwell scored 18 points to lead No. 16 Texas Tech to an 82-73 victory over No. 4 Iowa State that sent the Cyclones to their first home loss of the season.
8-year-old whose body was found on tribal lands in Arizona was likely struck by vehicle, FBI says
Read full article: 8-year-old whose body was found on tribal lands in Arizona was likely struck by vehicle, FBI saysThe FBI says an 8-year-old girl whose body was found on tribal lands in northern Arizona last month after she was reported missing was likely struck by a passing vehicle.
Arizona governor's race will test MAGA future for Republican Party
Read full article: Arizona governor's race will test MAGA future for Republican PartyArizona Republicans are fighting over whether to send a hard-right candidate to the general election for governor, even after recent statewide losses.
Dell’Orso’s 22 points spark No. 4 Arizona past No. 2 Houston, 73-66 for Big 12 lead
Read full article: Dell’Orso’s 22 points spark No. 4 Arizona past No. 2 Houston, 73-66 for Big 12 leadAnthony Dell’Orso tied a season high with 22 points and No. 4 Arizona toppled second-ranked Houston 73-66 on Saturday to move into sole possession of first place in the Big 12 conference.
Michigan, Duke, Arizona, Iowa State headline preliminary seeds from NCAA selection committee
Read full article: Michigan, Duke, Arizona, Iowa State headline preliminary seeds from NCAA selection committeeMichigan is the No. 1 overall seed in the preliminary rankings by the committee that will select the 68-team men's field for the NCAA Tournament.
Just over half ball/strike challenges successful on first day of spring training games
Read full article: Just over half ball/strike challenges successful on first day of spring training gamesJust over half the ball/strike challenges were successful on the first day of spring training games as Major League Baseball prepared for the first regular-season use of the automated ball-strike system — the so-called robot umpires.
Judge orders takeover of health care operations in Arizona prisons after years of poor care
Read full article: Judge orders takeover of health care operations in Arizona prisons after years of poor careA federal judge has ordered a takeover of health care operations in Arizona’s prisons and will appoint an official to run the system after years of complaints about poor medical and mental health care.
Arizona State upsets No. 13 Texas Tech 72-67 as Red Raiders lose star forward JT Toppin to injury
Read full article: Arizona State upsets No. 13 Texas Tech 72-67 as Red Raiders lose star forward JT Toppin to injuryMaurice Odum scored 23 points, Massamba Diop added 14 and Arizona State held on for a 72-67 upset over No. 13 Texas Tech, which lost star forward JT Toppin to an injury in the second half.
Police in Nancy Guthrie investigation say glove DNA didn't match anything in national database
Read full article: Police in Nancy Guthrie investigation say glove DNA didn't match anything in national databaseInvestigators in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance say DNA from gloves did not match any entries in a national database.
Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigators work with Walmart after identifying suspect’s backpack
Read full article: Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigators work with Walmart after identifying suspect’s backpackInvestigators working on the disappearance of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother are consulting with Walmart management to develop leads.
Michigan rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 men's hoops poll for 1st time since January 2013
Read full article: Michigan rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 men's hoops poll for 1st time since January 2013Michigan is No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll for the first time in 13 years, ending Arizona’s nine-week reign.
FBI: DNA recovered from glove found near Guthrie home that appears to match glove worn by suspect
Read full article: FBI: DNA recovered from glove found near Guthrie home that appears to match glove worn by suspectThe FBI says a glove containing DNA was found about two miles from Nancy Guthrie’s Arizona home and appears to match those worn by a masked person outside her front door the night she vanished.
No. 16 Texas Tech rallies to beat No. 1 Arizona 78-75 in OT for Wildcats' second straight loss
Read full article: No. 16 Texas Tech rallies to beat No. 1 Arizona 78-75 in OT for Wildcats' second straight lossJT Toppin scored eight of his 31 points in a dominant overtime performance and No. 16 Texas Tech sent No. 1 Arizona to its second straight loss, shocking the Wildcats 78-75 on Saturday.
States reliant on Colorado River fail to meet the latest deadline to find consensus
Read full article: States reliant on Colorado River fail to meet the latest deadline to find consensusThe seven Western states that depend on the Colorado River have missed a deadline for the second time to agree on a plan addressing record drought and water shortages.
Hundreds of agents search for Nancy Guthrie as her case spotlights other families left behind
Read full article: Hundreds of agents search for Nancy Guthrie as her case spotlights other families left behindNancy Guthrie’s disappearance highlights how differently police respond when a case draws national attention.
Law enforcement block road near Nancy Guthrie's home during investigation into her disappearance
Read full article: Law enforcement block road near Nancy Guthrie's home during investigation into her disappearanceLaw enforcement investigating the disappearance of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother have blocked off a road near Nancy Guthrie’s home in Arizona.
Chilling images from Nancy Guthrie's porch could hold valuable clues about the masked suspect
Read full article: Chilling images from Nancy Guthrie's porch could hold valuable clues about the masked suspectThose frightening images of a masked man on Nancy Guthrie’s porch could provide valuable clues to investigators.
Arizona man indicted on murder charges after fatal state helicopter crash
Read full article: Arizona man indicted on murder charges after fatal state helicopter crashA grand jury indicted an Arizona man on two counts of first degree felony murder and dozens of other charges stemming from a state helicopter crash earlier this month that killed two people during a shootout between the defendant and police.
Robots are coming to assist MLB umpires. Even so, the human touch still matters
Read full article: Robots are coming to assist MLB umpires. Even so, the human touch still mattersFor those worried robots are about to take over Major League Baseball, Colorado Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer has some experience with the Automated Ball/Strike system that’s coming to stadiums this summer.
No. 9 Kansas beats top-ranked Arizona 82-78 for 8th straight win, back in contention in Big 12
Read full article: No. 9 Kansas beats top-ranked Arizona 82-78 for 8th straight win, back in contention in Big 12The Kansas climb picked up more steam Monday night as the No. 9 Jayhawks knocked off top-ranked Arizona 82-78.
Arizona holds No. 1 spot for 9th week in AP Top 25; Houston rises to No. 3, Kentucky returns at 25th
Read full article: Arizona holds No. 1 spot for 9th week in AP Top 25; Houston rises to No. 3, Kentucky returns at 25thArizona remained firmly atop The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll for a ninth consecutive week.
FBI says it's unaware of Savannah Guthrie talking with her mom's suspected kidnappers
Read full article: FBI says it's unaware of Savannah Guthrie talking with her mom's suspected kidnappersThe FBI says it is unaware of any continued communication between Savannah Guthrie’s family and suspected kidnappers.
Investigation continues a week after Savannah Guthrie’s mother was reported missing
Read full article: Investigation continues a week after Savannah Guthrie’s mother was reported missingThe investigation into the apparent kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, continues.
‘We will pay,’ Savannah Guthrie says in desperate video plea to potential kidnappers of her mother
Read full article: ‘We will pay,’ Savannah Guthrie says in desperate video plea to potential kidnappers of her motherSavannah Guthrie has told the potential kidnappers of her mother Nancy Guthrie that the family is prepared to pay for her safe return.
Judge strikes down old Arizona abortion restrictions that clash with voter-backed guarantees
Read full article: Judge strikes down old Arizona abortion restrictions that clash with voter-backed guaranteesA judge has ruled that Arizona must stop enforcing abortion restrictions that predate and contradict a 2024 voter-approved constitutional amendment guaranteeing abortion rights.
Sheriff searching for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mom calls lack of video a disappointing setback
Read full article: Sheriff searching for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mom calls lack of video a disappointing setbackThe sheriff investigating the apparent abduction of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother says it’s frustrating that a camera at Nancy Guthrie’s home wasn’t able to capture images of anyone the day she went missing.
Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crash kills 2 while responding to shootout
Read full article: Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crash kills 2 while responding to shootoutAn Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter responding to a shootout between police and a suspect has crashed in an accident that killed the pilot and a trooper on board.
Man wounded after exchanging gunfire with Border Patrol agents near US-Mexico border
Read full article: Man wounded after exchanging gunfire with Border Patrol agents near US-Mexico borderAuthorities say a man who was involved in a human smuggling operation was shot Tuesday in an exchange of gunfire with the U.S. Border Patrol and after firing at a federal helicopter.
Top-ranked Arizona withstands late rally by No. 13 BYU to remain unbeaten with 86-83 win
Read full article: Top-ranked Arizona withstands late rally by No. 13 BYU to remain unbeaten with 86-83 winBrayden Burries scored 29 points and made the game-saving block in the final seconds as top-ranked Arizona remained unbeaten by holding off a furious rally from No. 13 BYU for an 86-83 victory.
AJ Dybantsa scores 43 points to set a BYU freshman record as No. 13 Cougars beat Utah 91-78
Read full article: AJ Dybantsa scores 43 points to set a BYU freshman record as No. 13 Cougars beat Utah 91-78AJ Dybantsa scored 43 points to break BYU’s freshman scoring record, leading the No. 13 Cougars to a 91-78 victory over Utah on Saturday.
No. 1 Arizona pulls away late to top Cincinnati 77-51 and remain 1 of 3 unbeatens in country
Read full article: No. 1 Arizona pulls away late to top Cincinnati 77-51 and remain 1 of 3 unbeatens in countryMotiejus Krivas scored 17 points, Ivan Kharchenkov added 14 and the top-ranked Arizona Wildcats pulled away late to beat Cincinnati 77-51 and remain one of just three unbeaten teams in the country.
Arizona a unanimous No. 1 for first time, Saint Louis and Miami of Ohio join AP Top 25
Read full article: Arizona a unanimous No. 1 for first time, Saint Louis and Miami of Ohio join AP Top 25Arizona is the unanimous No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll for the first time.
Ex-Sen. Kyrsten Sinema sued for allegedly breaking up bodyguard's marriage
Read full article: Ex-Sen. Kyrsten Sinema sued for allegedly breaking up bodyguard's marriageFormer U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema allegedly had a romantic relationship with a member of her security detail, leading to the breakup of his marriage.
Peat scores 24, No. 1 Arizona remains undefeated with 89-82 win over rival Arizona State
Read full article: Peat scores 24, No. 1 Arizona remains undefeated with 89-82 win over rival Arizona StateKoa Peat had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Tobe Awaka added 25 points and top-ranked Arizona remained undefeated with an 89-82 win over rival Arizona State.
Diamondbacks acquire 8-time All-Star 3B Nolan Arenado in a deal with the Cardinals
Read full article: Diamondbacks acquire 8-time All-Star 3B Nolan Arenado in a deal with the CardinalsThe Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired eight-time All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado from St. Louis for minor league pitcher Jack Martinez.
Former Rep. Gabby Giffords returns to House floor on 15th anniversary of shooting
Read full article: Former Rep. Gabby Giffords returns to House floor on 15th anniversary of shootingFormer U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords returned to the House floor on the 15th anniversary of the assassination attempt that ended her political career.
Justice Department sues Connecticut and Arizona as part of effort to get voter data from the states
Read full article: Justice Department sues Connecticut and Arizona as part of effort to get voter data from the statesOfficials in Connecticut and Arizona are defending their decision to refuse a request from the U.S. Justice Department to turn over detailed voter information.
Ex-Arizona lawmaker who questioned election integrity gets probation for using forged signatures
Read full article: Ex-Arizona lawmaker who questioned election integrity gets probation for using forged signaturesA former Republican lawmaker in Arizona has been sentenced to probation and a five-year ban on running for public office.
Jennings throws for 278 yards to lead SMU to 24-19 Holiday Bowl win over No. 21 Arizona
Read full article: Jennings throws for 278 yards to lead SMU to 24-19 Holiday Bowl win over No. 21 ArizonaKevin Jennings threw for 278 yards, highlighted by an 80-yard completion on a razzle-dazzle play on the second play from scrimmage, and SMU beat No. 21 Arizona 24-19 in the Holiday Bowl on Friday night.
Arizona jury sentences man to death in string of killings in metro Phoenix during 2017
Read full article: Arizona jury sentences man to death in string of killings in metro Phoenix during 2017A jury has sentenced a man to death in six murders in metro Phoenix in 2017, but was undecided on the punishment for his convictions in the killings of his mother and stepfather.
Burries scores 28 points as No. 1 Arizona rallies from halftime deficit to beat No. 12 Alabama 96-75
Read full article: Burries scores 28 points as No. 1 Arizona rallies from halftime deficit to beat No. 12 Alabama 96-75Brayden Burries scored 28 points, 20 of those coming during a 14-minute second-half flurry, and No. 1 Arizona rallied to beat No. 12 Alabama 96-75.
Michigan search includes Arizona State's Kenny Dillingham, Missouri’s Eli Drinkwitz, AP source says
Read full article: Michigan search includes Arizona State's Kenny Dillingham, Missouri’s Eli Drinkwitz, AP source saysThe firm hired by Michigan to search for a football coach to replace Sherrone Moore has contacted representatives for Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham and Missouri’s Eli Drinkwitz.
Man accused of trying to meet child in Orange County was previously arrested in another state
Read full article: Man accused of trying to meet child in Orange County was previously arrested in another stateA 20-year-old man arrested in Orange County after allegedly agreeing to meet what he believed was a 12-year-old boy is also facing similar charges in Arizona, according to court records.
Democratic governors say the party's midterm strategy must focus on voters' pocketbook concerns
Read full article: Democratic governors say the party's midterm strategy must focus on voters' pocketbook concernsDemocratic governors who met over the weekend in Arizona say the party must focus on affordability in next year's midterm elections.
MLB players union gathers to prepare for potentially contentious labor negotiations in 2026
Read full article: MLB players union gathers to prepare for potentially contentious labor negotiations in 2026The Major League Baseball Players' Association has gathered Arizona to discuss the future of the game and look ahead to a possible lockout next December.
Arizona attorney general sues Chinese online retailer Temu over data theft claims
Read full article: Arizona attorney general sues Chinese online retailer Temu over data theft claimsArizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is suing online retailer Temu and its parent company PDD Holdings Inc., claiming the Chinese company is stealing customers' data and violating state consumer protection laws.