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Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman is coming to town on Jan. 8 for a sold-out show in Scottsdale as part of Arizona Musicfest.
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Actor Morgan Freeman is coming to Arizona for a music festival
Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman is coming to town on Jan. 8 for a sold-out show in Scottsdale as part of Arizona Musicfest.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman is coming to town on Jan. 8 for a sold-out show in Scottsdale as part of Arizona Musicfest.
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As the country gears up for the 2026 midterms, Democrats are already using Rep. Juan Ciscomani’s voting record to target the congressman, hoping to flip his seat blue in the next election cycle.
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In Tucson, Republican Juan Ciscomani is portrayed as a grinch “who stole healthcare”
Democrats are targeting the Republican Congressman for failing to protect Tucson residents' access to healthcare.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:34 PM
As the country gears up for the 2026 midterms, Democrats are already using Rep. Juan Ciscomani’s voting record to target the congressman, hoping to flip his seat blue in the next election cycle.
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An Arizona jury sentenced a man to death in a string of killings in metro Phoenix during a three-week span in 2017.
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Arizona jury sentences man to death in string of killings in metro Phoenix during 2017
An Arizona jury sentenced a man to death in a string of killings in metro Phoenix during a three-week span in 2017.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
An Arizona jury sentenced a man to death in a string of killings in metro Phoenix during a three-week span in 2017.
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We asked our newsletter readers how they feel about the Trump administration's changes to national park fee-free days and annual passes. Here's what they said.
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You weighed in: Readers respond to national park pass changes
We asked our newsletter readers how they feel about the Trump administration's changes to national park fee-free days and annual passes. Here's what they said.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:44 PM
We asked our newsletter readers how they feel about the Trump administration's changes to national park fee-free days and annual passes. Here's what they said.
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Kyrene School District will close six schools, marking the first time the district has closed a school in its 137-year history.
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Kyrene School District to close 6 schools by 2027-28 school year
Kyrene School District will close six schools, marking the first time the district has closed a school in its 137-year history.
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December 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Kyrene School District will close six schools, marking the first time the district has closed a school in its 137-year history.
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Thousands of people are expected to gather for the four-day Turning Point youth conference in Phoenix, with speakers including Vice President JD Vance and Charlie Kirk's widow.
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Turning Point youth conference begins in Phoenix without founder Charlie Kirk
Thousands of people are expected to gather for the four-day Turning Point youth conference in Phoenix, with speakers including Vice President JD Vance and Charlie Kirk's widow.
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December 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Thousands of people are expected to gather for the four-day Turning Point youth conference in Phoenix, with speakers including Vice President JD Vance and Charlie Kirk's widow.
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With pickleball growing so fast, is it destined to become an official high school sport in Arizona? If so, it is a multi-step process that will take time.
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Is pickleball destined to become a sanctioned AIA Arizona high school sport?
With pickleball growing so fast, is it destined to become an official high school sport in Arizona? If so, it is a multi-step process that will take time.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
With pickleball growing so fast, is it destined to become an official high school sport in Arizona? If so, it is a multi-step process that will take time.
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Costco Wholesale has filed a lawsuit against the federal government over tariffs imposed under the Trump administration, claiming the import duties were unlawfully applied.
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Costco sues over Trump tariffs. Could prices rise at 19 AZ stores?
Costco Wholesale has filed a lawsuit against the federal government over tariffs imposed under the Trump administration, claiming the import duties were unlawfully applied.
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December 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Costco Wholesale has filed a lawsuit against the federal government over tariffs imposed under the Trump administration, claiming the import duties were unlawfully applied.
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In a tacit admission that US food production requires foreign labor, the Trump administration is making it easier for farmers to employ guest workers from other countries.
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ICE appears to back off farm raids as Trump allows more foreign workers
In a tacit admission that US food production requires foreign labor, the Trump administration is making it easier for farmers to employ guest workers from other countries.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:44 PM
In a tacit admission that US food production requires foreign labor, the Trump administration is making it easier for farmers to employ guest workers from other countries.
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Take a memorable winter getaway this year at one of these cabins in Sedona, Flagstaff, Rim Country, and the White Mountains.
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The 10 best Arizona cabins for a cozy winter getaway
Take a memorable winter getaway this year at one of these cabins in Sedona, Flagstaff, Rim Country, and the White Mountains.
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December 15, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Take a memorable winter getaway this year at one of these cabins in Sedona, Flagstaff, Rim Country, and the White Mountains.
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Arizona is full of festive holiday events this weekend, from markets and street fairs to parades and festivals.
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22 Arizona events to check out this weekend (Dec. 12-14)
Arizona is full of festive events this weekend, from markets and street fairs to parades and festivals.
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December 12, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Arizona is full of festive holiday events this weekend, from markets and street fairs to parades and festivals.
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If Christmas spirit had a ZIP code, it would probably forward its mail straight to north Phoenix because The Biggest Little Christmas in Phoenix just snagged a very big win.
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This Phoenix family just won the 'Great Christmas Light Fight'
If Christmas spirit had a ZIP code, it would probably forward its mail straight to north Phoenix because The Biggest Little Christmas in Phoenix just snagged a very big win.
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December 12, 2025 at 9:26 PM
If Christmas spirit had a ZIP code, it would probably forward its mail straight to north Phoenix because The Biggest Little Christmas in Phoenix just snagged a very big win.
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Intense flooding devastated downtown Globe this fall. Resilience prevails with the reopening of nine businesses.
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Downtown Globe bounces back after catastrophic flooding
The fall flooding devastated downtown Globe. Resilience prevails with the reopening of nine businesses.
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December 11, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Intense flooding devastated downtown Globe this fall. Resilience prevails with the reopening of nine businesses.
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More than 100 US Senators and Representatives wrote directly to Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol, including Sen. Gallego and Rep. Ansari, raising concerns about the company’s union-busting practices and failure to finalize a fair first contract with workers. coppercourier.com/2025/12/11/g...
Gallego to picket with Starbucks baristas in longest strike in company history
US Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) plans to join the picket line in Gilbert, Arizona, as Starbucks workers protest unfair labor practices and company’s refusal to address union workers demands.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:36 PM
More than 100 US Senators and Representatives wrote directly to Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol, including Sen. Gallego and Rep. Ansari, raising concerns about the company’s union-busting practices and failure to finalize a fair first contract with workers. coppercourier.com/2025/12/11/g...
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"After her hearing ended, three-year-old Lucy cuddled her teddy bear as she walked back from the lawyer’s table and took a seat.
Moments later, the next child was called up to face the judge..."
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Moments later, the next child was called up to face the judge..."
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December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
"After her hearing ended, three-year-old Lucy cuddled her teddy bear as she walked back from the lawyer’s table and took a seat.
Moments later, the next child was called up to face the judge..."
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Moments later, the next child was called up to face the judge..."
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2 agents were injured, and U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva was in the vicinity as protesters were sprayed. The congresswoman from Arizona claims she was sprayed in the face and accused immigration enforcement officers of operating without transparency or accountability.
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‘Still Coughing’: Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva Says She Was Sprayed During Tucson Federal Raid at Taco Shop
A federal law enforcement operation at an Arizona taco shop resulted in a fracas on Friday, with agents deploying pepper spray as a group of protesters tried to stop authorities.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
2 agents were injured, and U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva was in the vicinity as protesters were sprayed. The congresswoman from Arizona claims she was sprayed in the face and accused immigration enforcement officers of operating without transparency or accountability.
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More than a dozen undocumented minors were forced to serve as their own attorneys in front of an immigration judge as the Trump administration ramps up removal proceedings.
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Three-year-old child forced to serve as her own attorney in Tucson immigration court
More than a dozen undocumented minors were forced to make their case in front of an immigration judge as the Trump administration ramps up removal proceedings.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
More than a dozen undocumented minors were forced to serve as their own attorneys in front of an immigration judge as the Trump administration ramps up removal proceedings.
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The vote comes amid a growing national backlash to data centers, which have been shown to lead to contaminated water supplies, higher utility bills, and an increase in health issues in surrounding communities.
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Arizona Corporation Commission greenlights Tucson data center energy agreement
The vote comes amid a growing national backlash to data centers, which have been shown to lead to contaminated water supplies, higher utility bills, and an increase in health issues in surrounding com...
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December 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The vote comes amid a growing national backlash to data centers, which have been shown to lead to contaminated water supplies, higher utility bills, and an increase in health issues in surrounding communities.
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F.Q. Story is one of the first Phoenix neighborhoods to receive a historic designation. An upcoming tour lets you look into some of its coolest homes.
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Want to peek inside Phoenix's historic homes? This tour is for you
F.Q. Story is one of the first Phoenix neighborhoods to receive a historic designation. An upcoming tour lets you look into some of its coolest homes.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:59 PM
F.Q. Story is one of the first Phoenix neighborhoods to receive a historic designation. An upcoming tour lets you look into some of its coolest homes.
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Rancho Feliz, a nonprofit organization based in Douglas, Arizona, aims to build up the Mexican working class and provide them with a comfortable life in their home country.
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How Arizona nonprofit Rancho Feliz is confronting the immigration crisis at the source
Rancho Feliz, a nonprofit organization based in Douglas, Arizona, aims to build up the Mexican working class and provide them with a comfortable life in their home country.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Rancho Feliz, a nonprofit organization based in Douglas, Arizona, aims to build up the Mexican working class and provide them with a comfortable life in their home country.
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Mayes announced that Arizona is the latest state to sue Temu and its parent company PDD Holdings Inc. over allegations that the Chinese online retailer is stealing customers’ data.
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Arizona attorney general sues Chinese online retailer Temu over data theft claims
Mayes announced that Arizona is the latest state to sue Temu and its parent company PDD Holdings Inc. over allegations that the Chinese online retailer is stealing customers’ data.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Mayes announced that Arizona is the latest state to sue Temu and its parent company PDD Holdings Inc. over allegations that the Chinese online retailer is stealing customers’ data.
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Under Sen. Mark Kelly's Algorithm Accountability Act, social media companies would lose legal immunity if they use an algorithm to promote content that results in harm.
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Kelly bill would allow lawsuits over social media algorithms that promote violence, extremism
Under Sen. Mark Kelly's Algorithm Accountability Act, social media companies would lose legal immunity if they use an algorithm to promote content that results in harm.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Under Sen. Mark Kelly's Algorithm Accountability Act, social media companies would lose legal immunity if they use an algorithm to promote content that results in harm.
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In less than a year, Arizonans will be heading to the ballot box and choosing who to lead the state and who to send to Congress for President Donald Trump’s final two years in office.
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Top 2026 elections to watch in Arizona
A number of seats are up for grabs in Arizona with less than a year to go to election day.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:33 PM
In less than a year, Arizonans will be heading to the ballot box and choosing who to lead the state and who to send to Congress for President Donald Trump’s final two years in office.
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Arizona Senator Mark Kelly held a press conference on Capitol Hill on Dec. 1 to speak out about President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s efforts to intimidate him and prevent him from holding them accountable.
December 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly held a press conference on Capitol Hill on Dec. 1 to speak out about President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s efforts to intimidate him and prevent him from holding them accountable.
Environmental groups in Arizona are raising alarms over President Trump’s pick to lead the Bureau of Land Management—who has a long record of supporting the sale of public land and opposing protection of national monuments.
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Trump BLM pick’s calls to sell off public land, expand drilling, alarm environmentalists
Environmental groups in Arizona are raising alarms over President Trump’s pick to lead the Bureau of Land Management—who has a long record of supporting the sale of public land and opposing protection...
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December 1, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Environmental groups in Arizona are raising alarms over President Trump’s pick to lead the Bureau of Land Management—who has a long record of supporting the sale of public land and opposing protection of national monuments.
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