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Peoria Unified School District faces another legal claim from a former student over grooming allegations.

Gov. Hobbs announced $16 million will be given to ASU, NAU, and U of A to replace funding cut in the 2027 state budget.

A “yes” vote on Prop 317 would designate drug cartels as terrorist organizations and require the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to do everything in its authority to address the threat they pose.

A “yes” vote on Prop 317 would designate drug cartels as terrorist organizations and require the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to do everything in its authority to address the threat they pose.

Arizona Rep. Matt Gress explains why he requested an investigation into ASU's practices related to the case of Matthew Mayich and what he wants to see throughout the process.

Senate Education Committee Chairman Hildy Angius and House Education Committee Chairman Matt Gress are calling on the Arizona Board of Regents to open a private investigation of ASU's handling of the Mayich case.

The U.S. Department of Education is rolling back Biden-era regulations for Title IX, which included protections for students of any gender or sexual orientation. Now the department says protections apply for students based on biological sex.

A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office shows that chronic absenteeism data is harder to track after rollbacks from the U.S. Department of Education.

Supporters believe this will help Arizonans save money on essential items, while others worry what this will mean for cities who depend on that revenue.

The future of diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, in Arizona will be on the November ballot with Proposition 142, which would amend the state constitution to prohibit race-based programs and positions.

The Goldwater Institute is a key supporter of Prop 142. The conservative think tank argues that the constitutional amendment would ensure equal opportunity in Arizona.

For faith-based advocacy group Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Arizona, or LAMA, part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Prop 142 ignores realities of actual inequity in Arizona.

A U of A frat is under fire after allegedly forcing new members to consume large amounts of alcohol and live goldfish.

The City of Casa Grande received $2 million to improve school safety at 3 schools.

Chris Thomas from the Goldwater Institute and Jimmy Arwood from Arizonans for quality education debate if Prop 320 would actually increase teacher pay or be a determent to classrooms.

Tortilla Flat is still open for business, even as Canyon Lake remains closed for maintenance through the end of the year. General Manager John Buber says visitor numbers have dropped 50% since the closure. But he says there’s still plenty to do in Tortilla Flat — including shopping, dining and hiking.

The Arizona Department of Education received a $5 million federal grant to expand teacher apprenticeships for special education.

Proposition 144 in the Nov. 3 general election contains multiple provisions about how elections are run in Arizona.

However, some of the stipulations in Prop 144, also known as the Fast Accurate Secure Transparent Election Results Act, are already federal law.

Proposition 144 in the Nov. 3 general election contains multiple provisions about how elections are run in Arizona.

However, some of the stipulations in Prop 144, also known as the Fast Accurate Secure Transparent Election Results Act, are already federal law.

Southwest Human Development is working with thousands of small childcare centers across Arizona to help decrease the state's childcare waitlist. 

SUSD is considering closing multiple schools. Parents and community members are asking the board to consider their options before shutting down their kids' schools.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport announced Monday that American Airlines will anchor its planned West Terminal, though the first phase isn't expected to open until late 2033.

Phoenix Aviation Director Chad Makovsky said picking American as the terminal's primary carrier marks a significant step forward for the project, which will give airlines room to expand as the airport's existing terminals reach their limits.

Tonight Scottsdale Unified will present a plan that could shut down multiple schools in the districts to parents

During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, psychiatrist Dr. Philip Yam of Serenity Mental Health Centers is spotlighting transcranial magnetic stimulation — a non-invasive treatment that uses targeted magnetic pulses to stimulate the brain and promote healing in patients with depression.

During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, psychiatrist Dr. Philip Yam of Serenity Mental Health Centers is spotlighting transcranial magnetic stimulation — a non-invasive treatment that uses targeted magnetic pulses to stimulate the brain and promote healing in patients with depression.

Glendale Community College opened its new STEAMworks center, offering virtual reality and manufacturing technology to students.