Arizona schools chief accuses Scottsdale Unified board of adopting ‘woke’ curriculum

SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Arizona State Superintendent Tom Horne says he plans to report the Scottsdale Unified School District to the federal government, saying the board violated a signed agreement not to teach diversity, equity, and...

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Arizona lawmakers propose renaming Tucson federal building after late Congressman Raúl Grijalva

Representatives Greg Stanton, Paul Gosar, Yassamin Ansari and Juan Ciscomani, introduced legislation that would rename the downtown Tucson Federal Building as the “Raúl M. Grijalva Federal Building”, after the late congressman. “Renaming this...

Climate Change Activists, Progressive Lawyers Provide ‘Training’ Ahead of Kilmar Abrego Garcia Protest in Nashville

Two organizations are preparing to provide training for the protesters descending on Nashville for the “Rapid Response Rally to Support Kilmar Abrego Garcia” on Friday, as revealed by one of the protest organizers, who listed an event jointly...

Immigration judges in Arizona accused of cooperating with ICE

Archbishop Weisenburger: Immigrants are—and always have been—the lifeblood of America.

Even before our nation’s founding, immigrants came to this land seeking freedom from persecution, greater economic opportunity and the ability to raise their families in peace. In addition to their hopes and dreams, they brought with them a...

Immigration dominates heated Arizona Democratic debate for special House election

President Donald Trump and immigration were the stars of a heated Democratic primary debate for Arizona's 7th Congressional District. Five Democrats — activist Deja Foxx, former Pima County Board Supervisor Adelita Grijalva, former state Rep....

Operation Safe Online Summer nabs Arizona child abuse suspects

PHOENIX - More than 70 online child predators were arrested in Operation Safe Online Summer, with some arrests happening in Arizona. What we know: The nationwide Department of Justice operation began in April and included dozens of local, state...

Following House Settlement, Athletic Programs' Culture Is More Important Than Ever

While waiting for the House v. NCAA settlement to conclude, I, like many other college football fans, had to finally accept that the amateurism model, in place for over a century, has come to an end. The settlement ruling, which has been five...

Operation targeting child predators leads to dozens of arrests across Arizona

Officials said the operation sparked 132 investigations, which led to 72 arrests of people using the internet to exploit children. PHOENIX — Dozens of alleged sex offenders have been arrested after a month-long investigation involving law...

Arizona law enforcement arrests dozens during child predator operation

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — State leaders are coming together on Wednesday to provide an update on a month-long law enforcement operation to catch online child predators. Operation Safe Online Summer, or SOS, was led by the Phoenix Police Department and...

Graham County Education: 115 multiracial students were enrolled in 2024-25 school year

Tom Horne Superintendent of Public Instruction at Arizona Department of Education | WikipediaTom Horne Superintendent of Public Instruction at Arizona Department of Education | Wikipedia There were 115 multiracial students enrolled in Graham...

Arizona high school athletes contend with immigration uncertainty in their communities

PHOENIX -- While President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy National Guard troops to Los Angeles has garnered national attention, a quieter storyline is unfolding at high schools in Arizona as young athletes from diverse backgrounds are speaking...

Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill Allowing Lawsuits Against Teachers for Antisemitism Claims

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on Tuesday sent a letter to the state legislature’s Speaker of the House Steve Montenegro to explain her decision to veto House Bill 2867, legislation which would have empowered parents to file lawsuits against their...

Arizona man dies after being overtaken by currents on San Juan River

Park officials said visitors to the area should be aware that river currents can be deceptively strong. KAYENTA, Ariz. — An Arizona man died on Sunday after he presumably drowned on the San Juan River near Clay Hills in Glen Canyon National...

Hobbs vetoes Antisemitism in Education Act

Arizona House and Senate pass Antisemitism in Education Act. The bill heads to Gov. Hobbs’ office. (File photo by Ellen O’Brien/Cronkite News) PHOENIX — Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed HB 2867, the Antisemitism in Education Act, on Tuesday. The bill would...

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Police and protesters in Arizona clash

PEORIA, Ariz. (NBC, KYMA/KECY) - A chaotic scene took place Tuesday as law enforcement in Arizona assisted Homeland Security Investigations serve a search warrant. The confrontational interaction between protesters and officers resulted in a...

Immigrants, Gettin' the Job Done: Interview with Dennis Raphael Garcia, author of "Las Madres"

This week, book lovers and historians can catch Dennis Raphael Garcia on his book tour in Garden City on Wednesday night at the Finney County Historical Museum; he then heads to Dodge City Public Library on Thursday night. All info is on our...

Authorities Pinpoint Suspect in Arizona Pastor’s Grisly Murder, Remain Tight-Lipped

Six weeks after New River, Arizona, Pastor William “Bill” Schonemann was found dead in his home of an apparent homicide, authorities said they have identified a suspect. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) isn’t naming the individual,...

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs explains veto of bill to prohibit teaching of antisemitism

PHOENIX – Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said that while antisemitism is a real problem, the bill she vetoed about prohibiting it from being taught in K-12 public schools is not the solution. “Unfortunately, what this bill did is weaponize the issue of...