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Pinal County Attorney Seeks Death Penalty Against Inmate Accused Of Killing Three Prisoners

May 14, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller announced Monday that prosecutors have filed a Notice of Intent to seek the death penalty against inmate Ricky Wassenaar in connection with the killings of three fellow inmates. According to a...

Report: Arizona Housing Shortage Persists Despite Cooling Home Prices

May 14, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Arizona’s housing market continues to face significant affordability challenges despite slowing home prices and rising inventory levels, according to an update released this week by the Common Sense Institute (CSI) Arizona....

President Trump Nominates Kari Lake Ambassador To Jamaica

May 14, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Kari Lake has been nominated to serve as the next ambassador to Jamaica. A Senate confirmation of Lake’s appointment would close the chapter on the Trump administration’s push to dismantle the Voice of America (VOA), an effort...

Horne Questions Transparency In Peoria Unified’s Handling Of Teacher Abuse Allegations

May 13, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Arizona Superintendent of Schools Tom Horne expressed concern publicly that Peoria Unified School District (PUSD) leadership is failing in its response to student sexual abuse. The head of Arizona schools said he was concerned...

Amish Shah Blasts National Democratic Campaign Arm Over ‘Interference’ In Arizona CD1 Primary

May 13, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Democratic infighting is escalating in Arizona’s First Congressional District race after former state lawmaker Amish Shah publicly criticized the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) over its involvement in the...

Court Rejects GOP State Rep’s Bid To Stop Anonymous X User Over Residency Claims

May 13, 2026

By Staff Reporter | A court rejected Republican State Rep. Rachel Keshel’s (R-LD17) attempt to stop an anonymous X user behind a months-long online campaign challenging her Legislative District 17 residency. Keshel and her husband, Seth Keshel,...

ASU Encourages Freshmen To Take Courses On LGBTQ+ Identity And Witchcraft

May 12, 2026

By Staff Reporter | Arizona State University is encouraging freshmen to take courses on LGBTQ+ identity and witchcraft, which some are criticizing as “woke” content that undermines rather than contributes to academia. ASU offers these courses...

Ciscomani Secures New Military Mission For Fort Huachuca

May 12, 2026

By Ethan Faverino | Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) has secured a significant new mission for Fort Huachuca, marking a major victory for national security, economic growth, and Arizona’s Sixth Congressional District. The U.S. Department of War...

Arizona GOP Expanding Election Integrity Effort

May 12, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | The Arizona Republican Party is ramping up its election integrity operations ahead of the 2026 election cycle, naming attorney Greg Roeberg as legal counsel to oversee legal strategy and respond to anticipated election-related...

DHS Disputes Viral Claim Trump Administration Blocked Parents From Dying Son

May 11, 2026

By Staff Reporter | A viral story across the media accused the Trump administration of keeping parents from their adult son dying of terminal cancer. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responded that was the furthest thing from the...

GCU’s Choir To Perform At America250 Event In Washington, D.C.

May 11, 2026

By Matthew Holloway | Grand Canyon University’s student ensemble choir Critical Mass will perform later this month at a national celebration in Washington, D.C. tied to America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. The choir was invited by the White House...

Report: Arizona Labor Market Continues To Decline

May 11, 2026

By Staff Reporter | The labor market is on a continued decline in Arizona, per the latest federal data reporting for March. Arizona’s reported numbers marked one of the worst months of decline in the labor market nationwide, according to an...