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The Pima County Sheriff's Department said it has detained a person for questioning in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie from her home near Tucson.
A person has been detained for questioning in Nancy Guthrie disappearance, sheriff says
The Pima County Sheriff's Department said a "subject" was detained during a traffic stop south of Tucson, Ariz., hours after authorities released images of a potential suspect.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:37 AM
The Pima County Sheriff's Department said it has detained a person for questioning in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie from her home near Tucson.
Pinal County Superior Court Judge Joseph Georgini placed a temporary restraining order on the Pinal County attorney’s agreement with ICE on Monday.
Judge temporarily blocks Pinal County attorney's partnership with ICE
Pinal County Superior Court Judge Joseph Georgini placed a temporary restraining order on the Pinal County attorney’s agreement with ICE on Monday.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Pinal County Superior Court Judge Joseph Georgini placed a temporary restraining order on the Pinal County attorney’s agreement with ICE on Monday.
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office has reached an $11.8 million settlement with a New Jersey-based home warranty company accused of defrauding home owners.
Arizona Attorney General's Office announces $11.8M settlement with home warranty company
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office has reached an $11.8 million settlement with a New Jersey-based home warranty company accused of defrauding home owners.
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February 10, 2026 at 10:53 PM
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office has reached an $11.8 million settlement with a New Jersey-based home warranty company accused of defrauding home owners.
Phoenix leaders voted to draft an ordinance for how to respond if authorities target the city for a crackdown like in Minneapolis.
Protesters take over Phoenix council session on accountability for immigration enforcement
Phoenix leaders voted to draft an ordinance for how to respond if authorities target the city for a crackdown like in Minneapolis.
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February 10, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Phoenix leaders voted to draft an ordinance for how to respond if authorities target the city for a crackdown like in Minneapolis.
Pitchers and catchers reported to the Valley on Tuesday, marking the start of spring training for the 2026 Major League Baseball season. The Cactus League brings half of baseball back to Arizona.
Baseball is back: Players report to spring training in Arizona
Pitchers and catchers reported to the Valley on Tuesday, marking the start of spring training for the 2026 Major League Baseball season. The Cactus League brings half of baseball back to Arizona.
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February 10, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Pitchers and catchers reported to the Valley on Tuesday, marking the start of spring training for the 2026 Major League Baseball season. The Cactus League brings half of baseball back to Arizona.
After the Dragon Bravo Fire ripped across the north rim of the Grand Canyon, the National Park Service announced it’s ready to reopen at least part of the trail frequented by rim to rim hikers.
Just months after devastating wildfires, a key rim to rim Grand Canyon trail is set to reopen
The National Park Service announced the Grand Canyon is ready to reopen at least part of the trail there that is frequented by hikers — many of whom are after their elusive “rim to rim” goals.
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February 10, 2026 at 10:41 PM
After the Dragon Bravo Fire ripped across the north rim of the Grand Canyon, the National Park Service announced it’s ready to reopen at least part of the trail frequented by rim to rim hikers.
Arizona’s U.S. senators plan to introduce a bill designed to fast-track reconstruction on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park following last summer’s Dragon Bravo and White Sage fires.
Bill would fast-track reconstruction on the North Rim of Grand Canyon after wildfires
Arizona’s U.S. senators plan to introduce a bill designed to fast-track reconstruction on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park following last summer’s Dragon Bravo and White Sage fires.
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February 10, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Arizona’s U.S. senators plan to introduce a bill designed to fast-track reconstruction on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park following last summer’s Dragon Bravo and White Sage fires.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is considering using the state’s “public nuisance” law to stop ICE from opening a massive detention facility in Surprise.
Mayes considers 'nuisance' lawsuit to stop Arizona ICE detention facility
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is considering using the state’s “public nuisance” law to stop ICE from opening a massive detention facility in Surprise.
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February 10, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is considering using the state’s “public nuisance” law to stop ICE from opening a massive detention facility in Surprise.
A new study out of ASU shows the trend of people looking to experts likely goes back to hunter-gatherer times. The goal of the study was to see how differences in influence among social groups allowed for the survival of humans.
New ASU study shows humans throughout history relied on experts in order to survive
The researchers wanted to see how relying on expertise changed social dynamics in groups, potentially challenging ideas that early humans groups were largely egalitarian.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:50 PM
A new study out of ASU shows the trend of people looking to experts likely goes back to hunter-gatherer times. The goal of the study was to see how differences in influence among social groups allowed for the survival of humans.
The bill doesn't increase penalties, but it instead lowers the threshold for carrying fentanyl to trigger a five-year prison sentence from 200 grams to 100 grams.
Bill to lower threshold for fentanyl trafficking violations passes Arizona House
The bill doesn't increase penalties, but it instead lowers the threshold for carrying fentanyl to trigger a five-year prison sentence from 200 grams to 100 grams.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:22 PM
The bill doesn't increase penalties, but it instead lowers the threshold for carrying fentanyl to trigger a five-year prison sentence from 200 grams to 100 grams.
In honor of Arizona's birthday on Feb. 14, revisit some wholesome KJZZ stories about the state.
What's your favorite Arizona story?
What's your favorite Arizona story?
I love Arizona: Stories to love about the Grand Canyon State
In honor of Arizona's birthday on Feb. 14, revisit some of heartwarming KJZZ stories about the state.
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February 10, 2026 at 8:52 PM
In honor of Arizona's birthday on Feb. 14, revisit some wholesome KJZZ stories about the state.
What's your favorite Arizona story?
What's your favorite Arizona story?
The city of Phoenix is adding more protections for outdoor workers exposed to extreme heat.
Phoenix updates workplace heat safety ordinance to add protections against retaliation
The city of Phoenix in 2024 began requiring city contractors to provide water, shade and heat safety training for outdoor workers. Now the City Council is amending that ordinance.
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February 10, 2026 at 8:37 PM
The city of Phoenix is adding more protections for outdoor workers exposed to extreme heat.
Some consumers have been facing a dilemma, where the digital products they thought they owned, have disappeared or were altered. The Arizona House passed a bill with bipartisan support to help consumers know what they’re actually buying.
This Arizona bill seeks to curb misleading advertising for digital products
Some consumers have been facing a dilemma, where the digital products they thought they owned, have disappeared or were altered. The Arizona House passed a bill with bipartisan support to help consume...
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February 10, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Some consumers have been facing a dilemma, where the digital products they thought they owned, have disappeared or were altered. The Arizona House passed a bill with bipartisan support to help consumers know what they’re actually buying.
Matthew Olsen, associate project manager with ADEQ, says the agency is working with small water utilities outside Star Valley and Globe, where the chemicals have been found.
Connecting small water systems near Globe to larger utilities aims to help mitigate PFAS
Matthew Olsen, associate project manager with ADEQ, says the agency is working with small water utilities outside Star Valley and Globe, where the chemicals have been found.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Matthew Olsen, associate project manager with ADEQ, says the agency is working with small water utilities outside Star Valley and Globe, where the chemicals have been found.
Bringing a taste of tradition and Southwest-grown fruit, @cutruzzolawine.bsky.social is bringing wines with heart and heritage to First Press. 🥂
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Support public radio while you sip Feb. 21 at the MIM.
Tickets are now available at firstpressarizona.com
#wine #arizonaevents
February 10, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Bringing a taste of tradition and Southwest-grown fruit, @cutruzzolawine.bsky.social is bringing wines with heart and heritage to First Press. 🥂
Support public radio while you sip Feb. 21 at the MIM.
Tickets are now available at firstpressarizona.com
#wine #arizonaevents
Support public radio while you sip Feb. 21 at the MIM.
Tickets are now available at firstpressarizona.com
#wine #arizonaevents
As artificial intelligence becomes more advanced and common, it's hard to know what's real or not, complicating the search for Nancy Guthrie, according to law enforcement. But just how difficult is it?
How the use of AI and 'deepfakes' plays a role in the search for Nancy Guthrie
As artificial intelligence becomes more advanced and common, it's hard to know what's real or not, complicating the search for Nancy Guthrie, according to law enforcement. But just how difficult is it...
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February 10, 2026 at 7:14 PM
As artificial intelligence becomes more advanced and common, it's hard to know what's real or not, complicating the search for Nancy Guthrie, according to law enforcement. But just how difficult is it?
Congressional Democrats have a list of demands to reform Immigration and Customs Enforcement. But tensions between the two parties are high and the timeline is short — the stopgap bill funding DHS runs out Friday.
Immigration officials testify before House as DHS funding deadline approaches
Congressional Democrats have a list of demands to reform Immigration and Customs Enforcement. But tensions between the two parties are high and the timeline is short — the stopgap bill funding DHS run...
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February 10, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Congressional Democrats have a list of demands to reform Immigration and Customs Enforcement. But tensions between the two parties are high and the timeline is short — the stopgap bill funding DHS runs out Friday.
People in poor countries often get little or no warning about floods, storms and other deadly weather. Local efforts are changing that, and saving lives.
The quest to warn everyone on Earth about deadly weather
People in poor countries often get little or no warning about floods, storms and other deadly weather. Local efforts are changing that, and saving lives.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:06 PM
People in poor countries often get little or no warning about floods, storms and other deadly weather. Local efforts are changing that, and saving lives.
Homelessness has risen dramatically since the 20-teens when there were around 5,600 people living on the street and in shelters. Today, the count is closer to 10,000.
Homelessness among babies and toddlers increased 23%. Experts say that's an undercount
Homelessness has risen dramatically since the 20-teens when there were around 5,600 people living on the street and in shelters. Today, the count is closer to 10,000.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Homelessness has risen dramatically since the 20-teens when there were around 5,600 people living on the street and in shelters. Today, the count is closer to 10,000.
A new report suggests that while fewer Arizonans are making calls while holding their phones behind the wheel, behaviors like texting and scrolling while driving are up.
Arizonans are making fewer handheld calls while driving, but we're still distracted by phones
A new report suggests that while fewer Arizonans are making calls while holding their phones behind the wheel, behaviors like texting and scrolling while driving are up.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
A new report suggests that while fewer Arizonans are making calls while holding their phones behind the wheel, behaviors like texting and scrolling while driving are up.
In the office, classroom and living room, working and relaxing mean sitting still. Our bodies evolved without chairs. Here are some tips for getting out of your seat and moving — even on cold days.
In a world built for sitting, here's how to stay active — even when stuck inside
In the office, classroom and living room, working and relaxing mean sitting still. Our bodies evolved without chairs. Here are some tips for getting out of your seat and moving — even on cold days.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
In the office, classroom and living room, working and relaxing mean sitting still. Our bodies evolved without chairs. Here are some tips for getting out of your seat and moving — even on cold days.
Salt Lake City, Utah has a unique challenge ahead of it as it looks forward to hosting the 2034 Winter Games: Its namesake Great Salt Lake — is drying up.
Salt Lake City will host the 2034 Winter Olympics. Can Utah save the lake before then?
Salt Lake City, Utah has a unique challenge ahead of it as it looks forward to hosting the 2034 Winter Games: Its namesake Great Salt Lake — is drying up.
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February 10, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Salt Lake City, Utah has a unique challenge ahead of it as it looks forward to hosting the 2034 Winter Games: Its namesake Great Salt Lake — is drying up.
New data suggests fewer Arizonans are making calls on handheld cellphones behind the wheel. Why drivers, though, are still distracted. Plus, Utah leaders hope the upcoming Olympics could help save the Great Salt Lake.
Hear these stories and more in The Show podcast.
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Hear these stories and more in The Show podcast.
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February 10, 2026 at 6:09 PM
New data suggests fewer Arizonans are making calls on handheld cellphones behind the wheel. Why drivers, though, are still distracted. Plus, Utah leaders hope the upcoming Olympics could help save the Great Salt Lake.
Hear these stories and more in The Show podcast.
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Hear these stories and more in The Show podcast.
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Commentator Herb Paine documents the Trump administration’s continuing campaign on what he calls "a coordinated effort to narrow, sanitize and control the stories Americans encounter about their own culture and history" and offers an "inventory" of the damage already done.
Commentary: A 'progress' report on the Trump administration’s war on American culture
Commentator Herb Paine documents the Trump administration’s continuing campaign on what he calls "a coordinated effort to narrow, sanitize and control the stories Americans encounter about their own c...
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February 10, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Commentator Herb Paine documents the Trump administration’s continuing campaign on what he calls "a coordinated effort to narrow, sanitize and control the stories Americans encounter about their own culture and history" and offers an "inventory" of the damage already done.
“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie pleaded for the public’s help at “an hour of desperation” in the search for her missing mother as the family’s latest attempts to reach the abductors failed to yield any proof she is alive or communication with the culprits.
Savannah Guthrie pleads for the public's help in the search for her missing mother
“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie pleaded for the public’s help at “an hour of desperation” in the search for her missing mother as the family’s latest attempts to reach the abductors failed to yield...
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February 10, 2026 at 4:27 PM
“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie pleaded for the public’s help at “an hour of desperation” in the search for her missing mother as the family’s latest attempts to reach the abductors failed to yield any proof she is alive or communication with the culprits.