Arizona's Current Historic Drought May Be ‘Baseline For The Future'

Arizona and other Western states just lived through the driest year in more than a century, with no drought relief in sight.

Boating Safety Tips For Memorial Day Weekend In Arizona

Hundreds of thousands of first-time boat owners could be on the water this year. Here are some safety tips to know before leaving the dock.

Memorial Day Beach Trips: Drowning Rates In AZ, Water Safety Tips

Travelers from Arizona can take note of the risks associated with visits to lakes and beaches as summer 2021 approaches.

Arizona Legislature: Doug Ducey Vetoes 22 Bills, Says Nothing Will Be Signed Until Budget Is Approved

Arizona Gov. DougDucey made the announcement in response to both the House of Representatives and Senate adjourning until June 10.

Your Memorial Day 2021 Road Trip Playlist When Leaving Arizona

Getting out of Arizona this Memorial Day? Here are some road-worthy song recommendations courtesy of Patch editors and staff.

Gas Prices Up In Arizona For Memorial Day Weekend

The Grand Canyon State saw a small increase in average gas prices ahead of Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA.

DPS Troopers Could Get Body Cams, Along With Restrictions To Block Release Of Their Footage

Funding and the protocols governing how DPS camera footage would be released are tucked into one of the budget bills introduced this week.

CVS Health Offering Super Bowl Tickets To Boost Vaccine Rates

CVS Health is giving away everything from free cruises to a VIP trip to Super Bowl LVI to encourage people to get COVID-19 vaccinations.

GOP Lawmakers Take Aim At Hobbs In ‘Power Grab' After Bar Complaint Against AG

The legislature is weighing in on the ongoing feud that led Secretary of State Katie Hobbs to file a Bar complaint against AG Mark Brnovich.

Arizona Automotive Institute Celebrates Return To Campus

Events are planned June 2-3.

Preparing Your Car For The Summer Heat

Extreme heat can push your car past it’s limits and leave you stranded on the side of the road.

GOHS Click It Or Ticket

Arizona Occupant Protection Enforcement Program - May 24 through June 6, 2021.

Leslie’s, YMCA Of The USA Partner For Summer Swim Safety

Nearly half (47%) of Americans underestimate the number of drownings that actually occur each year.

Ways To Break The Negative Stigma Of Relapse

Relapse is a reality for an estimated 40 to 60 percent of people in recovery according to drugabuse.gov.

How To Stay On Budget And Still Have Your Dream Wedding.

10 Ideas for a Frugal (Not Cheap) Wedding on a Budget.

Arizona Audit: Maricopa County Demands Senate Preserve Election Audit Documents For Litigation

Attorney Thomas Liddy, who represents the supervisors, told Fann that the county may have legal claims against her and her audit.

Mesa Resident Wins $1.3M Jackpot at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort

Rigoberto Munoz won $1,332,819.44 on the Dollar Wheel of Fortune slot machine at the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort.

Super Flower Blood Moon: How To See Lunar Eclipse In Arizona

Worried about how much of the total lunar eclipse you’ll see in Arizona?Take comfort: It’s 2021’s biggest and brightest supermoon.

Grand Canyon, Sedona Among Top Places To Visit In 2021: U.S.News

The annual list ranked more than 1,100 destinations on things like sights, culture, food, nightlife and adventure.

Cocktails To Go: Arizona Bars, Restaurants Can Sell Mixed Drinks

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill Friday that allows bars, liquor stores and restaurants to sell cocktails to go, starting Oct. 1.

Hobbs: Maricopa County Can’t Use Voting Machines Given To Senate

Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs told Maricopa County it should no longer use all election machines used in the current Arizona audit.

‘60 Minutes’ Interview Sheds Light On UFO Sightings In Arizona

The Pentagon finally says UFOs — or unidentified aerial phenomena — are real and may explain what you’ve seen in the skies over Arizona.

Arizona Audit: Wake Technology Services Audited A Pennsylvania Election As Part Of The #StopTheSteal Movement

The company that is conducting a hand recount of nearly 2.1 million Maricopa County ballots conducted an election audit in rural PA county.

Unemployment Aid Up, Taxes Down In Budget Deal. But Can It Win GOP Support?

Unemployment benefits will go up while tax rates will go down, especially for the wealthiest Arizonans, under Arizona's budget deal.

‘It Hasn't Stopped': Arizona Volunteers Try To Stem The Tide Of Migrant Death In The Desert

Undocumented immigrant deaths have become a focal point for volunteers across Arizona. Read more about their efforts here.

Arizona's Election Auditors Are ‘Making It Up As They Go,' Expert Observers Say

Observers sent by the AZ Secretary of State’s office to the Senate’s audit of the Maricopa County election shared concerns with reporters.

NFL Player Opens Restaurant, Donates to Children's Hospital

The grand opening is Friday, May 21.

Arizona Audit: Audit Contractor Says He "Recovered" Deleted Files

A contractor said he was able to recover data that the Senate’s election audit team previously accused Maricopa County of deleting.

Arizona Audit: Maricopa County Supervisors Deny Allegations, Call For End To “Sham” Audit

The Republican-controlled Maricopa County Board of Supervisors issued a blistering retort to the Arizona senate, regarding to Arizona audit.

Several AZ Stores Drop Mask Requirement For Vaccinated Customers

Target, Walmart, Costco and Trader Joe's are among the businesses that have all stopped requiring masks for fully vaccinated customers.

Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee Announces Candidacy For Governor

State Treasurer Kimberly Yee announced her candidacy for governor in 2022, making her the first Republican of note to join the race.

Navajos Say New Arizona Restrictions Will Complicate Voting

The voter restrictions recently put in place in Arizona are worrisome for Native Americans who live in remote areas and others.

Republican Arizona Election Official Says Trump "Unhinged"

Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer Saturday called a Trump statement accusing the county of deleting an elections database “unhinged."

Senate Audit Packs Up, Begins Week-Long Hiatus

The controversial election audit ordered by Senate President Karen Fann is officially on hold, scheduled to return later this month.

Data On Mass Killings In Arizona Reveals Domestic Violence Trend

There were zero mass killings — those with four or more deaths — in Arizona in 2020 during coronavirus lockdowns. But it’s not that simple.

Diamond In The Rough: Japanese Americans Imprisoned At Arizona Camps During WWII Found Solace In Baseball

Baseball united those interned at an Arizona camp during World War II. Read why here.

Liam, Olivia, Noah, Emma: 2020’s Top Baby Names In Arizona

The U.S. Social Security Administration this week revealed last year’s top names for babies born in AZ. See which names topped the list.

Arizona Law Enforcement Struggle To Halt Deadly Street Racing

Across Arizona, law enforcement agencies are struggling to stop illegal street racing. Here's why.

Tom Horne Running For GOP Nomination For State Schools Chief On An Anti-Bilingual Education Platform

Tom Horne, who held the position of superintendent of public instruction for 8 years, announced Thursday he’s running for the office again.

Pizza For $5.17 On Tax Day

On Monday, May 17 in honor of Tax Day, locally owned and operated Fired Pie is offering any Pizza for $5.17 with purchase of beverage.