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Low-income Phoenix students lose education plans, housing in federal Job Corps cuts
More than 200 low-income students at the Phoenix Job Corps Center got just a few days' notice that their vocational training program is shutting down. Many are losing not only their education plans, but also their housing. This comes amid Trump...

Arizona husband tries to visit wife after she was arrested by ICE
An Arizona husband spoke out after trying to visit his wife at the Eloy Detention Center on May 29. Jose Camacho, a Tempe resident, was sent into a panic after his wife, Vilma Villabos, vanished and he didn’t hear from her for weeks. Villabos, who...

Cal Poly baseball’s magical season ends in loss to Arizona
Cal Poly baseball’s season has come to an end at the hands of the University of Arizona in the Eugene Regional finals, falling 14-0 on Sunday evening. After an extra-innings walk-off win against Utah Valley earlier on Sunday, the Mustangs advanced...

New York Times bestselling author to stop in Arizona on book tour for new graphic novel
Marissa Meyer told 12News that she wrote 'We Could Be Magic' for her younger self, and for curvy girls everywhere. PHOENIX — It's always a good time for a graphic novel! New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer's latest book, We Could Be...
Arizona state treasurer surprises family with gifts in honor of ‘529 Day’
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — While parents with young children may not be thinking about college just yet, time flies and expenses can add up fast! That’s why it’s Something Good when a state official gave a surprise gift to a family with a newborn son....

Will the “Abundance” Theme Work in Tucson?
Tucson, Arizona [Photo courtesy City of Tucson] The theme of “abundance” is being adopted by leading Democrats across the nation as a counter to Trump and MAGA. The theme comes from a best-selling book by the same name: “Abundance,” by Ezra Klein...

Employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry file 42 H-1B petitions in Arizona throughout 2024
Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/ Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS |...

Arizona Among Top 10 States Where Life Expectancy Is In Free Fall
A new study has revealed the U.S. states with the biggest average decrease in life expectancy each year. The research, conducted by longevity experts Omre, analyzed CDC data on ‘life expectancy at birth’ between 2018 and 2021. The average yearly...

WATCH: Southern Arizona organization offers scholarships to promote higher education

Boulder attack suspect's visa history fuels criticism of Biden immigration policies
A witness recounts the Boulder, Colorado, terrorist attack. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Boulder, Colorado, terror attack suspect’s immigration history underscores national security concerns about immigration policies throughout...

American transgender woman files asylum claim in Canada after Trump’s edict on gender
Open this photo in gallery:Protesters march at the Transgender Day of Visibility rally in New York on March 31, 2025.Kylie Cooper/Reuters An American transgender woman has lodged an asylum claim in Canada, in what her lawyers say is a test case of...

80 arrested in Charleston immigration sting
Charleston County Sheriff Carl Ritchie on Monday announced 80 arrests in a multi-agency sting operation over the weekend at a Ladson nightclub. Among the 80 arrests were two “high level” cartel members, Ritchie said, and one man with an...

South Korean Haenyeo Divers’ Extreme Lifestyle Is Shaping Their Genetics
Often likened to mermaids in media reports and popular culture, South Korea’s famed Haenyeo (“sea women”) spend much of the day underwater, diving without scuba gear to collect abalone, octopus, kelp and other prized seafood. Admired both...

Arizona Opera picks new leader for Tucson-born company
Arizona Opera took its search for a new leader international only to find the ideal candidate a few miles from its downtown Phoenix headquarters. The Tucson-born, Phoenix-based company named Brian DeMaris, the artistic director of Arizona State...

Amid crackdown fears, Mass. undocumented immigrants seem to be still getting driver’s licenses
Massachusetts is still seeing strong demand for driver’s licenses, a trend some policy analysts are linking to undocumented immigrants choosing a path to legal driving that could protect them amid a heightened federal immigration crackdown. Demand...

andy biggs addresses boulder attack, immigration policy, and pbs funding
Rep. Andy Biggs, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Arizona's 5th district since 2017, has recently shared his views on various issues through social media posts. His statements cover topics ranging from antisemitism to immigration and...

Arizona GOP congressional hopefuls tout deep support of Trump's policies
PHOENIX — Two Republicans vying in Congressional District 7 each say they are firm adherents to the policies of the party's de facto chief, President Donald Trump. Daniel Butierez and Jorge Rivas seek to become the GOP nominee for the special...

Weekend wrap: Here are the biggest Arizona news stories from May 30-June 1
PHOENIX — From the first Zaxbys coming to the Valley to Gov. Katie Hobbs calling out a school voucher program, here are some of the top Arizona news stories from May 30-June 1. The Valley’s first Zaxbys location is expected to open this summer,...
VSA bridges gap between students while uplifting Vietnamese culture
By Rachel Meatte The Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) began several years ago at the University of Washington Tacoma and aimed to unite students and learn about Vietnamese heritage while providing a voice for Vietnamese students. Registered...

NY Attorney General Letitia James defends refugee program for Caribbean immigrants
New York Attorney General Letitia James, joined by 19 other state attorneys general, is urging the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to preserve the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), calling the Trump administration’s attempt to shut it down...