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AZ Supreme Court overturns sanctions against state Republican Party

Justices ruled individuals should not be punished for asking the court to clarify the meaning of laws.
Governor Katie Hobbs signs the repeal of Arizona's near-total abortion ban from 1864 during a signing ceremony in Phoenix, AZ on May 2, 2024/

Arizona's near-total ban from 1864 is officially repealed

Governor Katie Hobbs signed the repeal Thursday afternoon.
The Tucson Chinese Cultural Center has partnered with the All of Us Research Program as part of a nationwide endeavor to collect genetic data to aid in the advancement of precision health care and prevention.

Studies show how mental abilities improve for seniors as they age.

Our cognitive abilities change as we grow older.
“What we have been able to do with developers is make them understand that not only is there an environmental advantage to saving the trees ... there's also a monetary advantage,” says Rob Kater, owner of Native Resources

As Phoenix makes way for semiconductor factories, this business is saving the native plants that were there first

Here's the story of one business at the intersection of conservation and growth amid Phoenix’s semiconductor boom.
The Tucson Police Department, like many others around the country, is actively trying to find qualified applicants who want to join the force.

A man is charged with causing a car crash that killed an on-duty Tucson police officer in March

He’s scheduled to be arraigned May 7 in Tucson City Court.
Pro-Palestine protestors on the University of Arizona campus on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

Students protest at UA for the third day

Robbins defends law enforcement’s actions in a University-wide statement and announces UAPD will have a “zero tolerance approach” going forward.
Tracy Stone-Manning, director of the Bureau of Land Management, Ray Suazo, BLM Arizona State Director and Leon Thomas, district manager of the BLM Phoenix district office at the the Goldfield Recreation Area on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

Bureau of Land Management embraces new Public Lands Rule for conservation-centric management

Arizona poised to lead in sustainable land management, bolstered by federal support and community engagement.
The outside of the State Senate building at the Capitol in Phoenix.

AZ Senate repeals near-total abortion ban, headed to Governor's office

The repeal passed on a slim 16 to 14 vote after two Republicans crossed party lines.
Construction workers take a lunch break in downtown Phoenix. The city has gained almost 200,000 new residents since 2020, according to the Census Bureau, fueling a construction boom.

CHIPS funds are heading to Phoenix, “ground zero for the new economy”

An influx of federal investment in the city's semiconductor industry is meant to reshape the economy. But will it work?
Matt Hilton with Blue Sky Pest Control rides a scissor lift to remove a swarm of bees in the net behind home plate before the start of the Diamondbacks game. April 30, 2024

Bee Game: Dodgers and Diamondbacks delayed due to bee swarm

It took more than an hour before a beekeeper arrived and was scissor-lifted to the swarm.
Law enforcement officers stormed a pro-Palestine encampment on the University of Arizona campus around 2:00 a.m. on May 1, 2024.

Law enforcement storms encampment on University of Arizona campus

At least four arrests happened shortly after 2 am, and encampment pop-ups were torn down by law enforcement.
This desert tortoise was observed at the wildlife crossing bridge over Oracle Road in the fall of 2023.

Wildlife bridge and underpass are used thousands of times each month

Humans are helping them by volunteering during "habitat restoration days"
The Arizona state Capitol on March 3, 2020.

Changing their tune: Turmoil within Republicans over abortion and its election impact

Arizona's senate requires some bipartisan support to repeal the 1864 near-total ban. But, some Republicans are fighting to keep the ban, while others are wavering.
The new NATURE special, Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons features the most famous bear in Grand Teton National Park.

Nature: Grizzly 399: Queen Of The Tetons

WEDNESDAY at 8PM

The documentary "The Happiest Country in the World: Finland" explores the reasons why.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: What "Bad Art Night" at the Arizona Science Center offers the creatively curious; "I Dream in Widescreen 2024" showcases a new class of film makers; and "Stories That Soar!" offers a 4th grader's perspective on "Self Love".

Stories That Soar!

Empowering Young Writers: The Literacy Connects Program “Stories that Soar!” builds literacy by bringing kids' stories to life through the arts.

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