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February 21, 2023

Arizona Republican Kari Lake looks to gain a following among GOP after gubernatorial loss

Kari Lake lost the gubernatorial race in Arizona last year to Democrat Katie Hobbs. However, Lake is currently challenging her loss and is aiming to gain more following among the GOP.

February 21, 2023

Arizona teacher argues allowing parents to choose curriculum and books for students is a 'mistake'

An Arizona teacher spoke out against a proposed bill for schools to ban books discussing sexuality and LGBTQ ideology, arguing that parental input in the classroom is a "mistake."

February 20, 2023

Man killed in Arizona workplace attack identified as plant employee

A man who was killed in an Arizona microprocessor manufacturing facility attack has been indentified as an employee at the plant. He was found dead with blunt-force trauma.

February 20, 2023

Arizona aquarium celebrates hatching of 3 endangered African penguin chicks

Three African penguins were hatched at an aquarium in Arizona. African penguins are endangered, making the newborns genetically valuable to the species.

February 20, 2023

Phoenix fuel tanker carrying 8,000 gallons of gas punctures, leaks

Hazmat teams with the Phoenix and Glendale fire departments contained and diverted a fuel leak after a tanker hauling 8,000 gallons of gas punctured Sunday, officials said.

February 19, 2023

Arizona man fatally beats coworker with baseball bat at Intel cafeteria: police

Derrick Lemond Simmons allegedly used a bat, knife and hatchet in the attack, according to court documents

February 19, 2023

Woman kidnapped in border state, held captive for nearly 1 year escapes to New Jersey gas station: police

A woman who police say met a man in New Mexico about a year ago who would turn into her alleged kidnapper managed to escape to a New Jersey gas station after being dragged cross-county.

February 17, 2023

Arizona Republican Kari Lake loses appeal in gubernatorial race challenge

An Arizona appeals court on Thursday rejected Republican Kari Lake's challenge of her loss to Democrat Katie Hobbs in last year's gubernatorial race.

February 16, 2023

Arizona's 1st-year governor vetoes GOP-backed state budget

Arizona's 1st-year governor has vetoed a GOP-backed state budget calling it "one-sided" on Thursday. Gov. Katie Hobbs proposed $17.1 billion in spending for the 2024 fiscal year.

February 16, 2023

Arizona nitric acid leak: What officials recommend for those who may have been exposed

The Arizona interstate, which was closed after a deadly crash caused a liquid nitric acid leak near Tucson, reopened on Wednesday night and evacuation orders were lifted.