Recent Articles from The Associated Press
Capitol rioter plans 2024 run as a Libertarian candidate in Arizona’s 8th congressional district
Jacob Chansley, the spear-carrying rioter whose horned fur hat, bare chest and face paint made him one of the more recognizable figures in the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol, apparently aspires to be a member of Congress.
Former Arizona senator reports being molested while running in Iowa
A former United States senator from Arizona has said she was molested while jogging along the Missouri River in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Arizona judge charged with extreme DUI in March steps down
A judge in central Arizona who was charged with extreme DUI earlier this year has resigned.
Man indicted on conspiracy charge in alleged scheme involving Medicaid-funded facility
A man accused of obtaining money in exchange for bringing people to an Arizona Medicaid-funded health facility has been indicted in Phoenix, the state's top prosecutor said Thursday.
Ex-Rep. Trent Franks, who offered aide $5 million to have his child, is running for Congress again
Former Arizona Congressman Trent Franks, who resigned in 2017 after two female staffers said he offered them money in exchange for carrying his child, announced Wednesday he is running for his old congressional seat, according to multiple media reports.
Nikola awarded $165 million in arbitration proceeding with founder Trevor Milton
Phoenix-based Nikola Corp. has been awarded $165 million in an arbitration proceeding with its founder and former executive chairman, according to a regulatory filing.
New trial date set for father of Arizona boy who died after being locked incloset
An Arizona man whose 6-year-old son died of starvation after being locked in a tiny closet has been assigned a new trial date.
Maricopa County has new record for heat-associated deaths after the hottest summer
Maricopa County set a new record Thursday for annual heat-associated deaths, with 425 tallied so far this year, the same number confirmed for all of 2022.
US Rep. Debbie Lesko won’t seek re-election in Arizona next year
U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko announced Tuesday that she will not run for office next year.
Former Navajo Nation president announces his candidacy for Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District
Former Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez announced Monday that he's running for Congress.
Former legislator fired as CEO of Humane Society of Southern Arizona over missing animals
A former Arizona lawmaker has been fired as CEO of an animal welfare group after dozens of small animals ended up unaccounted for.
Maricopa County Sheriff Penzone says he’s stepping down a year early in January
Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone announced Monday that he is resigning in January, a full year before his term ends.