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BlueWater Resort & Casino celebrates 30 years as Arizona’s ONLY casino on the Colorado River
See why BlueWater is called “The Sapphire of the Desert” Sponsored - The following content is created on behalf of BlueWater Resort & Casino and does not reflect the opinions of Gray Media or its editorial staff. To learn more about BlueWater...

Wendy Rogers discusses immigration and policy views in recent tweets
Wendy Rogers, Arizona State Senator from 7th District (R) | Official U.S. Senate headshotWendy Rogers, Arizona State Senator from 7th District (R) | Official U.S. Senate headshot Wendy Rogers, a public figure known for her outspoken social media...

Blythe Border Protection agents arrest U.S. citizen, 2 illegal immigrants
Pete R. Flores | U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionPete R. Flores | U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agents from the Blythe Station of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) intercepted a human smuggling attempt involving two illegal...

Juan Ciscomani highlights local achievements and initiatives across Southern Arizona
Juan Ciscomani, U.S. Representative for Arizona's 6th Congressional District | ciscomani.house.govJuan Ciscomani, U.S. Representative for Arizona's 6th Congressional District | ciscomani.house.gov Congressman Juan Ciscomani, representing Arizona's...
AI for Arizona: Sun Devils help lead state’s first policy task force
Several Arizona State University faculty members and alums will help guide Arizona's AI-related policies to ensure ethical and transparent use across the state as part of the state's first Artificial Intelligence Steering Committee. Arizona Gov....

Town hall held on threats to public education
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Panelists addressed concerns about school choice and tax dollars going to private schools Tuesday evening at a town hall hosted by Save Our Schools. The event featured a teacher and the superintendent from the...

Motorcyclist hospitalized after being ejected from motorcycle, hitting Glendale police cruiser at red light in Peoria
Peoria police said the crash happened Saturday night near 99th and Northern avenues. PEORIA, Ariz. — A motorcyclist is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being thrown from their motorcycle and hitting a Glendale police cruiser in...

Elon Musk and Tesla to face global protests this month amid calls for mass boycott - 'He must fall!'
Elon Musk could find himself at the mercy of protesters at the end of the month as so-called "Tesla Takedown" supporters aim to ruin the controversial billionaire's birthday. As the CEO of Tesla moves past his public spat with President Donald...

What Is Aari McDonald’s Ethnicity, Religion, and Nationality? Exploring her Family Roots and Background
“I love how in my life basketball plays a safe haven. It allows me to escape what I’m going through. I know I can always get on the court, start shooting, and just take my mind away from things,” Aari McDonald said in an interview with Girls...

La Paz County Education: 472 American Indian or Alaskan Native students were enrolled in 2024-25 school year
Art Harding Chief Operations Officer at Arizona Department of Education | linkedin.comArt Harding Chief Operations Officer at Arizona Department of Education | linkedin.com There were 472 American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in La...

Statewide fitness challenge launched for Arizona youth by Rep. Teresa Martinez
State Representative Teresa Martinez has announced a new initiative aimed at promoting fitness among Arizona's youth. The Statewide Fitness Challenge, organized in collaboration with the Arizona Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs, will commence with a...

New algae system helps Arizona farmers grow better crops with less water
Ed Curry is passionate about the green, red and yellow chile peppers he grows on his 3,000-acre farm in Pearce, Arizona, about 90 minutes southeast of Tucson. He’s also passionate about saving water. A new technology Arizona State University is...

Gila County Education: 2,217 American Indian or Alaskan Native students were enrolled in 2024-25 school year
There were 2,217 American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in Gila County schools in the 2024-25 school year, a 3.1% increase over the 2,151 American Indian or Alaskan Native students in the previous school year, according to the Arizona...

Credit Union West awards scholarships to five Arizona high school seniors
Mark Stanton President & CEO at Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce | Official websiteMark Stanton President & CEO at Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce | Official website Credit Union West has announced the recipients of its 2025 Scholarship...

Chubby Skewers: Popular Chinese eatery opens first Arizona venue in Mesa
Chubby Skewers is bringing street food from the night markets in Northeast China to Mesa at Guadalupe and Dobson roads. The first Arizona location of a popular barbecue chain in China offers an array of skewered meats, seafood and vegetables for...

Michigan Republicans allude to dismantling Department of Education in fiery hearing
Michigan Board of Education President Pamela Pugh (left) and Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction Michael Rice (right) listen to members of the Michigan House Oversight Committee on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 | Photo by Ben Solis Two top...

Video Reportedly Shows Illegal Immigrant Driver Strike Pedestrian in Nashville, then Leave Scene: Rep. Andy Ogles
Video posted the social media platform X by U.S. Representative Andy Ogles (R-TN-05) on Tuesday reportedly shows the moment 21-year-old Zach Carach was struck by an illegal immigrant while celebrating his birthday in Nashville. “While celebrating...

Which U.S. Cities Are Safest for LGBTQ+ Travelers?
The misterb&b’s Queer Safety Index details which American cities are safest for LGBTQ+ attendees in 2025. It’s no secret that the LGBTQ+ community has come under fire by the current U.S. administration. From executive orders to restrict U.S....

Az youth confront lawmakers over anti-LGBTQ+ moves — including from Democrats
Organizers from across Arizona gathered at the state Capitol on Monday to mark the start of Pride Month and push back against what they called a continued onslaught of anti-LGBTQ+ bills passed by the state Legislature. While LGBTQ+ rights groups...

Phoenix group offers $1.5M in grants to local groups working on education solutions
A Phoenix education group is looking to award $1.5 million in grants over the next three years to three local organizations in an effort to improve educational outcomes and increase attainment levels. The Ellis Center for Educational Excellence...