New laws protect Arizona utilities from some wildfire liability, allow securitization

A new Arizona law protects utilities who start wildfires from a certain amount of liability. The bill as it was originally introduced would have almost entirely protected utilities that get sued for starting wildfires, but it was opposed by insurers and …

A journey back to learning - Wayne Johnson : Arizona State University (ASU)

Remains of woman with Southern Utah Basketball shirt located in Arizona

LITTLEFIELD, Arizona — Mohave County detectives are trying to identify a woman whose remains were found near Beaver Dam, Arizona, just south of the Utah border. The woman's remains were located on May 9 at the bottom of an 80-foot cliff in the Beaver …

West Valley city is dubbed fastest growing in Arizona for 2024

PHOENIX — Bet you can’t guess which Arizona city grew faster, percentage-wise last year than any other. In fact, unless you’re familiar with the area, you may not be able point to that 6-square-mile community on a map. It’s Tolleson. And not by a little. …

New Arizona law blocks insurance coverage for organ transplants linked to China

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — It sounds like a sci-fi horror movie, but political leaders claim forced organ harvesting is happening in China, where surgeries are performed on prisoners and their organs are sold on the black market. It’s been called murder …

Queen Creek is Arizona’s fastest-growing town; see where other Valley cities rank

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Newly released federal data is revealing more about Arizona’s explosive growth and the hottest places to live. According to the latest U.S. Census estimate for 2024, Queen Creek is the fastest-growing town in the state and 23rd in the …

Some perimenopause symptoms are either missed — or dismissed, Arizona OB-GYN says

Menopause is often characterized by classic vasomotor symptoms, like hot flashes and night sweats. But there are other symptoms that are either uncommon or overlooked. Two recent studies from the Menopause Society found that more education is needed for …

Six Arizona softball players make NFCA West All-Region teams

Seven members of Arizona softball’s starting lineup earned Big 12 postseason honors this season. Six of those players are also among the best in the West, according to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association. The NFCA announced its all-region teams on …

Arizona AG cautions against scams in rental properties

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office is warning consumers to be alert for potential property rental scams as the housing market continues to push people to rent. “Housing is a basic human need and, unfortunately, some fraudsters prey upon that need to …

Arizona high school senior James Steward commits to Montana State, BJ Kolly finds new school

The Montana State men’s basketball program picked up a commitment Wednesday from James Steward, a senior at Marcos de Niza High School in Tempe, Arizona. Steward announced his decision on social media. After an amazing official visit and a great talk, I’m …