Wildfire North of Payson Forces Evacuations, Blankets Region in Smoke

A wildfire north of Payson has forced evacuations in Bonita Creek and Washington Park while sending smoke across central Arizona. Firefighting crews are working to contain the blaze in the Tonto National Forest.

May 21

Arizona law lets farmers sell water rights to fuel West Valley housing

May 21

Cavaliers Defeat Pistons, Advance to Conference Finals

The Cleveland Cavaliers eliminated the Detroit Pistons, securing a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals. LeBron James scored a game-high 34 points in the series-clinching victory.

May 21

College Baseball Week 14 Recap: Key Results and Standout Performances

May 21

Cavaliers Defeat Raptors 110-102 in Game 3

May 21

FIFA Prioritizes New York in 2026 World Cup Selection

May 21

Flagstaff tourism spending hits record high as visitors return to national parks

Visitor spending in Flagstaff and northern Arizona has climbed to record levels, driven by national park travel and outdoor recreation demand.

May 21

24-story apartment tower breaks ground near Phoenix Art Museum

May 21

Intel Tops Out Chandler Fab Construction, Advancing $20 Billion Arizona Expansion

May 21

Hobbs Signs Bipartisan K-12 Funding Overhaul, First Major Formula Change Since 1980s

Gov. Hobbs signed a bipartisan K-12 funding overhaul Wednesday, the first major restructuring since the 1980s. The plan directs more money to low-income and rural districts and simplifies how voters approve school funding.

May 21

The Slow Walk That Changes Everything

Winter invites you to move differently. A deliberate pace outdoors isn't laziness—it's the reset your nervous system has been asking for.

May 21

Why You Should Read a Poem Out Loud This Week

May 21

The Traveler's Paradox: Why Getting Lost Leads You Somewhere Real

May 21

The Librarian Network Helping Formerly Incarcerated People Find Work

May 21

The Fed's Silent Admission: Inflation Isn't Going Anywhere Soon

May 21

A 12-Year-Old's Lemonade Stand Just Paid Off $4,000 in School Lunch Debt

Tristan Jacobson spent his summer selling lemonade and cookies to erase cafeteria debt for 123 students. He's already planning next year's menu.

May 21

Riley Expresses Confidence in USC's Championship Readiness

USC Head Coach Lincoln Riley affirmed his belief in the team's ability to compete for a national championship this season. Riley emphasized the program's current focus on achieving immediate success.

May 21

Aston Villa Defeats Liverpool 2-0 at Anfield

May 21

Thunder Defeat Spurs, 110-104, to Even Series

May 21

Thunder Defeat Spurs in Game 2, Cavaliers Dominate Knicks

May 21

Portugal Announces Roster for 2026 World Cup

May 21