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The Navajo Nation has rescinded a mask mandate that's been in effect since the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Friday, fulfilling a pledge that new tribal President Buu Nygren made while campaigning for the office.
Jan. 21, 2023
On the eve of the 50th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, Planned Parenthood of Arizona is asking Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs to strengthen abortion access and protections in the state.
Jan. 20, 2023
The National Autonomous University of Mexico's rector shared a blistering condemnation of Justice Yasmin Esquivel's plagiarism scandal, and said the university is exploring additional measures it could take against her.
Jan. 20, 2023
Attorney General Kris Mayes on Friday withdrew the state's legal request for the Arizona Supreme Court to issue a warrant allowing the execution of Aaron Gunches, convicted in the 2002 death of Ted Price, his girlfriend's ex-husband.
Jan. 20, 2023
The unincorporated community of Rio Verde Foothills is one of the epicenters of the Southwest's historic water shortage. Just beyond the Scottsdale city limits, residents have long had access to the city's water.
Jan. 20, 2023
Though the bill is based on a reasonable sense standard, some worry it will chill free speech and limit activity on public areas.
Jan. 20, 2023
The ACLU says the Arizona Attorney General’s Office is at the center of an illegal surveillance program that monitors money transfers across the Southwest.
Jan. 20, 2023
This Sunday, Jan. 22, marks the beginning of Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year. To celebrate, The Show spoke with Rodney Hu, owner of Yucca Tap Room, about what the holiday means to him.
Jan. 20, 2023
The James Webb Space Telescope has uncovered a new world outside our solar system. The exoplanet LHS 475 is 41-light years away and has almost exactly the same diameter as Earth.
Jan. 20, 2023
Wages also saw a bigger jump than the rest of the nation in the last year as employers try to hire more people.
Jan. 20, 2023
To hear bar manager Delena Humble-Fischer talk about cocktails is like hearing an artist describe the inspiration behind their work. And, it turns out, that’s not far from the truth about her.
Jan. 20, 2023
The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee is partnering with Waymo One to provide a free ride to people who haven’t before used the autonomous vehicle service.
Jan. 20, 2023
A multimedia performance this weekend aims to shine a light on a piece of history, but also the present. The MusicaNova Orchestra will be screening the film "Winter Journey," and then performing Carl Nielsen’s "Inextinguishable Symphony."
Jan. 20, 2023
With the Super Bowl coming to Arizona in three weeks, government agencies are busy in their efforts to protect public health and safety. That includes preparing for some worst-case scenarios.
Jan. 20, 2023
Shoppers may start seeing fewer choices and lower quality produce at supermarkets, as federal water cuts take effect.
Jan. 20, 2023
Arizona Lottery sales have resumed after officials say an update to install two new games caused the system to crash for more than a day.
Jan. 20, 2023
Gov. Katie Hobbs’ first budget proposal did not get a warm reception from GOP state lawmakers this week. To break down that news and more, The Show spoke to Lorna Romero Ferguson of Elevate Strategies and Dawn Penich-Thacker of Agave Strategy.
Jan. 20, 2023
$930 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act will go towards wildfire prevention efforts in at-risk communities and critical infrastructure. The San Carlos Apache Tribal Lands is the only place in Arizona that will get the funding.
Jan. 20, 2023
Vice President Kamala Harris was in Tonopah on Thursday to help break ground for a new transmission line that will help move solar power in the Southwest.
Jan. 20, 2023
Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer has some ideas to make the voting process more pleasant for all, he says — election workers, county staff and the voters demanding results in a timely fashion. But there's a natural give and take. If voters want to get election results earlier, they'd have to be willing to give up some voting options so many now enjoy, Richer says.
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Jan. 20, 2023