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Arizona’s new immigration law, modeled after Texas’s controversial measure, could let state courts handle federal immigration cases — a move the ACLU is suing to block, arguing it undermines asylum protections and federal authority. With a similar Texas law now standing after a recent appeals court ruling, Arizona’s law is poised to take effect unless a federal judge intervenes — reigniting a deca...

Marana’s Continental Ranch Little League squad pulled off a heart-stopping comeback in the Arizona State Tournament, rallying from a six-run deficit in the bottom of the sixth with clutch hits and a walk-off single to win 7-6. Dominic Hernandez tied the game with a two-run hit, and Maddox Edwards sealed it with a walk-off single, electrifying the packed crowd. The nail-biter was just the opening a...

Meals on Wheels in Pima County is racing to meet soaring demand as SNAP cuts and delays leave vulnerable seniors and people with special needs hungry—forcing local programs to step in, rally community support, and urgently ask for donations to keep feeding those in need. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai Th...

Mount Lemmon’s Stage Three water restrictions are hitting short-term rental owners hard, slashing monthly water allowances to just 80 gallons per day—forcing creative solutions like upfront guest warnings, booking cancellations, and even water usage monitoring to avoid fines or shutoffs. With tourism booming, owners are scrambling to balance business with conservation, handing out tips to guests a...

The Trump administration just rewrote the Endangered Species Act’s definition of “harm,” narrowing it to only include direct injury or death to animals — effectively sidelining habitat destruction. This move, backed by a Supreme Court ruling and framed as a return to the law’s original intent, could open the door for logging, drilling, and mining in critical habitats. Environmentalists warn it thr...

A wheelchair-bound 60-year-old man died six days after an assault at Olive Grove Assisted Living in Phoenix, sparking a homicide investigation and a massive police response. Authorities say the suspect is not a staff member and pose no public threat, though details remain scarce. The facility has a troubling history, including five enforcement actions in two years — from uninvestigated sexual assa...

A deadly crash in San Tan Valley left one dead and three hospitalized after a black Ford F-250 or F-350—possibly a platinum edition with front-end damage—hit the road near Hunt Highway and Magma Road around 4:20 PM. Authorities are urgently seeking the suspect vehicle and driver, believed to be a male. Sheriff Ross Teeple is asking the public for any tips, no matter how small, to help solve the ca...

Martha Lillard, the last known American to rely on an iron lung, passed away at 78 after a life of extraordinary resilience—diagnosed with polio at age five and told she wouldn’t live past 20, she defied the odds, educated herself through phone systems, lived independently, wrote poetry, composed music, and even penned her own obituary. Her death, attributed to long-haul COVID-19 and post-polio sy...

A Tucson woman is suing Tempe after a “Game of Thrones” GIF she posted online triggered a city-wide evacuation and canceled a council meeting—leading to her losing her job and being branded a threat. Though police recommended felony charges, prosecutors declined, citing lack of evidence. The lawsuit claims it was a harmless joke referencing city policy and a council member’s love of the show, whil...

Tyler Robinson, accused of murdering John Kirk — a close confidant of Donald Trump — faces the death penalty as the case moves forward. Prosecutors unveiled chilling surveillance footage allegedly showing Robinson on a rooftop firing the fatal shot, while Kirk’s grieving family watched, visibly shattered. Defense attorneys challenge the evidence’s reliability, especially DNA results, which, though...

Trump escalates tensions with Iran, warning of massive retaliation if Tehran doesn’t guarantee safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz—after Iran’s Supreme Leader funeral featured assassination chants against him. Iran refuses to publicly commit to open waters, insisting on control and fees, while the U.S. responds with airstrikes following Iran’s attack on three ships. Trump declares 1,000 miss...

A historic housing bill, hailed as the largest in decades, is poised to become law with bipartisan support and presidential approval pending a midnight deadline. Designed to slash costs and speed up construction, it targets manufactured homes and streamlines permits for affordable housing—critical in cities like Tucson where home values have doubled and homelessness is rising. While builders see i...

Arizona’s new Secure the Border Act faces a major legal showdown as ACLU and immigrant rights groups sue to block Section 5—giving state police power to question and arrest suspected unlawful entrants. They argue it violates federal authority and risks racial profiling, demanding an immediate court halt before enforcement begins July 14. This echoes the controversial 2010 SB 1070, which was largel...

Peoria Unified School District is in the spotlight after police completed a search of its Administration Center tied to a sexual misconduct investigation involving two former Centennial High teachers. The district says it’s fully cooperating, praising police for minimizing disruption, but expressed frustration over a new warrant request that came as school starts loom. No arrests or charges have b...

The Trump administration is rolling back key Biden-era gun regulations, easing background checks for private and online sales and loosening penalties for gun dealers — sparking fierce debate. Gun dealers argue these changes modernize oversight and help combat straw purchases, while critics like Moms Demand Action warn it weakens public safety and prioritizes industry over responsibility. Arizona’s...

Pima County is locking down for election day with unprecedented security measures—courts, police, and a revived oversight task force are all on high alert to protect every vote, whether mailed, dropped off, or cast in person. County officials say voter concerns are higher than ever, and prosecutors are now routinely challenging federal orders to defend local voters. With real-time crime centers, b...

In a heart-wrenching incident in Surprise, Arizona, a 30-year-old man, Rudy Gaitan, fled police during a domestic dispute, leading to a high-speed chase that ended in a fatal car collision. Both Gaitan and the officer involved were struck by a passing vehicle; Gaitan died, while the officer was hospitalized but released. An investigation by Peoria Police and the West Valley Incident Response Team...

A tragic shooting and crash in north Phoenix claimed the life of 21-year-old Christian Brickhouse. Police detained three people early in the investigation but later released them after reviewing their statements. The case remains open as authorities continue their probe and seek public tips—anonymous or otherwise—through Phoenix Police or Silent Witness. If you have information, they urge you to c...

Arizona Republicans are locked in a high-stakes primary battle over the future of election administration, pitting reformist Gina Swoboda against the more confrontational Alex Kolodin. Swoboda champions working within the system, pushing for the Elections Procedures Manual to strictly follow state law and questioning controversial provisions like mail-in ballot drop boxes. Kolodin, meanwhile, seek...

A federal judge has halted the government’s plan to round up wild horses in Arizona’s Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, blocking officials from labeling them “unauthorized livestock” or “strays” for removal. The injunction comes amid a decades-long legal battle, with advocates arguing the Forest Service’s new 2020 plan violated prior agreements, skipped public input, and lacked proper environmen...

SNAP just got a major update — the age limit for able adults without dependents is now 64, not 54, meaning more folks face new work requirements. You’ll likely need 80 hours of approved work monthly — including training or school — and exemptions are tighter, though veterans, homeless individuals, and former foster youth still get some leeway. Pima County’s stepping up with resources, navigators,...

Pima County is gearing up to defend every voter’s right to cast a ballot without fear, with County Attorney Laura Conover declaring legal readiness to challenge anyone—federal agents or otherwise—who tries to intimidate voters. Drawing on past incidents like armed individuals near polling sites, officials are conducting tabletop drills and joining national efforts to resist overreach. With early v...

A Maricopa County Sheriff’s lieutenant is suing for three years of unpaid overtime, arguing that despite his promotion in 2022, his law enforcement duties—especially emergency response—make him eligible for overtime pay under the FLSA. The county claims his role is administrative, exempting him from overtime since 2007. His lawyer insists that the primary duty—not hours logged—should determine eli...

A federal judge just blocked Arizona’s controversial rule banning clothing at polling places that could be seen as intimidating or harassing voters — a move that could reshape election day dynamics just before the primary. The lawsuit, filed by the Pima County Republican Party and The Oversight Project, challenged the state’s election rulebook — crafted by Democratic officials — arguing it was unc...

Congressman Juan Ciscomani’s new ad paints him as a corruption crusader, spotlighting his co-sponsorship of a bill that restricts stock trading by lawmakers and their families—but it’s a half-measure. While the legislation requires advance notice and bans certain trades, it still permits index fund investments and doesn’t apply to the White House. Critics say the ad’s framing is misleading, playin...