Recent Articles from The Associated Press
Russia sanctions 25 more Americans, including Kelly, Sinema
Russia imposed personal sanctions Monday on 25 Americans, including Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema, and actors Sean Penn and Ben Stiller, in response to U.S. sanctions against Russians stemming from the conflict in Ukraine.
Maricopa County making policy changes for gun violence cases
In an effort to reduce gun violence, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office is making some policy changes to hold criminals more accountable.
Arizona women want sentencing in ballot fraud case delayed
Two women from southwestern Arizona who pleaded guilty to illegally collecting voted early ballots in the 2020 primary election are seeking a delay in their scheduled sentencing in Yuma on Thursday because one of their lawyers had a death in the family.
Brnovich files civil right lawsuit vs Tucson over Covid mandate
The Arizona Attorney General's Office announced Tuesday that it has filed a civil rights lawsuit against Tucson over its mandatory Covid vaccination requirements and related conduct.
AG: no jail for Phoenix police cop who double-dipped in 2nd job
A Phoenix police officer who worked full time but fraudulently collected pay at a second job as an investigator for the state will avoid jail time.
Pima County constable among 4 killed in Tucson eviction shootings
Flags in state buildings are flying at half-staff today after a Pima County constable, who also was a U.S. Army veteran, and three other people were fatally shot at an apartment complex in Tucson.
Arizona Supreme Court could issue execution warrant Oct. 12
The Arizona Supreme Court said Wednesday that a warrant of execution for death row inmate Murray Hooper could be issued in two months.
School district takes steps after feds find it didn’t protect student from harassment
An Arizona school district has taken preventative steps after being accused by federal officials of failing to protect a female student from months of anti-Semitic harassment.
Remains of Arizona soldier killed in Korean War to be buried
The remains of a 19-year-old Arizona soldier who was killed in action during the Korean War in 1950 will be buried next month in Tucson, U.S. Army officials said.
Crisis looms without big cuts to over-tapped Colorado River
Hydroelectric turbines may stop turning. Las Vegas and Phoenix may be forced to restrict water usage or growth. Farmers might cease growing some crops, leaving fields of lettuce and melons to turn to dust.
Utah judge reverses law banning transgender kids from sports
Transgender girls in Utah will be given the opportunity to participate in female sports as the school year begins after a judge on Friday reversed a ban pending legal challenges from parents.
Illegal border crossings fall in July but remain high
Migrants were stopped fewer times at the U.S. border with Mexico in July than in June, authorities said Monday, a second straight monthly decline. Flows were still unusually high, particularly […]