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Arizona sells prison to firm that runs ICE facilities
PHOENIX – Arizona’s first private prison is again owned by the company that built it in the mid-1990s and then sold it to the state in 2013 for $150,000. Just what Centerville, Utah, based Management & Training Corp. has planned for the shuttered...

Phoenix Mercury vs Indiana Fever Prediction and Betting Tips - July 30 | 2025 WNBA Season
There are three WNBA games on Wednesday, including the Phoenix Mercury vs. Indiana Fever matchup at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Mercury will look to start a winning streak, while the Fever will try to continue their momentum in the absence of...

Arizona House committee to discuss wildfire readiness at public meeting in Payson
The Arizona House Fire Preparedness Ad Hoc Committee is set to hold a public meeting in Payson on July 29, 2025. The session will take place at Gila Community College and aims to address wildfire readiness and challenges faced by Arizona...

Arizona football opens training camp in same attack mode that fueled offseason
It’s been eight months since Arizona limped to the finish of one of the most disappointing seasons in school history. A team that featured four future NFL draft picks, including a top-10 selection, went 4-8 overall and had won just twice in its...

Phoenix July unrest trial hears of witness intimidation
They are alleged to be involved in an attack in Phoenix that claimed the life of Njabulo Dlamini. The group is also facing attempted murder charges after Nkosikhona Madlala and Sandile Sambo suffered injuries. The other charges are malicious...

Phoenix SAPS seize arsenal of illegal weapons in gang-linked raid
An intelligence-led police operation resulted in the dramatic seizure of six illegal firearms and ammunition in Foresthaven, Phoenix, last week. The operation also led to the arrest of two suspects believed to be linked to gang activity in the...
Arizona AG Kris Mayes’s mixed record against Trump in court includes setback on birthright citizenship

Montenegro announces new staff appointments for Arizona House Majority
Arizona Speaker of the House Steve Montenegro has announced updates to the House Majority Staff for the upcoming Second Regular Session of the 57th Legislature. The changes include new hires and promotions within the policy team. Kelsey Jahntz...

Exclusive Arizona cocktail bar named one of best in US
Carry On, a 1960s and '70s travel-themed cocktail bar in Phoenix, was named one of USA TODAY's 29 Bars of the Year for 2025. The bar features a unique "in-flight" experience, complete with welcome cocktails, themed snacks and simulated window...

STUNNER: Arizona State Favored in ALL 12 Games | Can Sun Devils Join ELITE College Football Royalty?
What do Arizona State, Clemson, Georgia, Notre Dame, and Ohio State all have in common? They’re ALL favored in EVERY SINGLE GAME in 2025. Author: wtsp.com Published: 4:58 AM EDT July 30, 2025 Updated: 4:58 AM EDT July 30, 2025
'I didn't leave my house for a month': New Phoenix coach after drone spying scandal
New Wellington Phoenix Women’s Coach Bev Priestman Photo: Marty Melville / PHOTOSPORT New Wellington Phoenix women's coach Bev Priestman says she didn't feel safe in Canada and has found a haven in New Zealand. Priestman was on Wednesday confirmed...

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport marks its 90th anniversary with events and community engagement
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport marked its 90th anniversary with a series of public events and celebrations, as detailed in several recent posts on its official Twitter account.On July 28, the airport announced an upcoming event for...

Edwards man plans to fly 19 miles above Earth in Arizona startup company’s first balloon voyage
Motivational speaker Doug Dvorak says he has long studied how we, as humans, use our life experiences to reach new levels of wisdom and understanding. It’s an interest that the Edwards resident has channeled through an odd yet fitting combination...
Cuts in federal funding could slow efforts to end HIV in Arizona
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic too costly for Arizona patients on Medicaid, until obesity leads to diabetes

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Thomas Maynard appointed interim CEO at Greater Phoenix Economic Council
The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) has named Thomas Maynard as its Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective August 2, 2025. The decision follows the end of Chris Camacho’s tenure as President and CEO. Maynard’s appointment was...

Arizona Diamondbacks Share Mental Side Of Baseball
(Photo by Sarah Sachs/Arizona Diamondbacks) By Ben Wiley Sports, especially baseball, have long expected players to remain stoic, tough and emotionally silent. But as mental health awareness expands across Major League Baseball, that old-school...

Phoenix Father-in-Law Fatally Shoots Son-in-Law in Domestic Dispute
Phoenix Police detectives are investigating the death of a 60-year-old man who was shot by his 85-year-old father-in-law. On July 28, 2025, at approximately 7:41 p.m., officers responded to the area of 14th Street and Topeka Drive regarding a...