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Concerns raised over World Cup tickets and travel as tournament draws nearer
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Mount Lemmon Staycation Guide: Camping on a budget while doing it safely
TUCSON, Ariz (KGUN). — Mount Lemmon often serves as an escape from the desert heat, so it’s important to know the basics of camping and what to expect. The Coronado National Forest is in Stage 2 Fire Restrictions. Starr Farrell is the Public...

Bieber feeling the glove on Father’s Day
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Kelly living any father's dream: Little League fan by day, MLB manager by night
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Arizona State basketball 2025-26 Season Preview: Projected starting lineup, impact players and rotation explored
Bobby Hurley's tenure at Arizona State is not looking great at the moment. The Sun Devils came off a 13-20 season and saw their remaining roster decimated due to graduation and portal departures. The Sun Devils have to build again and it's a...

Bobby Flay’s fast-casual concept grows in Arizona
Bobby Flay is bringing his fast-casual burger concept to new ground with an ambitious expansion across Phoenix. Known for his fine-dining background and television presence, Flay is now focused on Bobby’s Burgers, a simplified version of his...
TRAVEL – After Covid travel: 6 Fantastic vacation spots to visit
Photo: Courtesy Nicolas Perrault III September 22, 2020 Patrick Collishaw News Writer Travel The Grand Canyon https://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm The Grand Canyon is a river valley in the Colorado Plateau that has captured world-wide attention for...

Four measles cases confirmed in northern Arizona, the state's first in 2025
Arizona Daily Star Health officials have confirmed four measles cases in northern Arizona's Navajo County, The Arizona Republic reported Monday night. They are the first cases of the highly contagious respiratory virus in Arizona in 2025, the...

Navajo County announces 1st confirmed cases of Measles in Arizona for 2025
PHOENIX — Navajo County and state health officials announced four cases of the measles Monday, marking the first cases of the disease in Arizona for 2025. The Navajo County Public Health Services District (NCPHSD) said the people who tested...

'House Republicans continue delivering results'
By Steve A. Stone November 1, 2023 Dear Friends and Patriots, The title is the one sent to me from my congressman. My own thought about that is that it might be more true if it said: "House Republicans Continue to Try." Does that sound reasonable...

First confirmed cases of measles in Arizona in 2025
The four cases were confirmed in Navajo County. All four cases were people who were not immunized and had recently traveled internationally. NAVAJO COUNTY, Ariz. — Four cases of measles have been identified in Navajo County, officials said. The...

The dangers of hiking when the desert hits 100+ degrees
Arizona's summer heat drives emergency crews to rescue an estimated 200 hikers annually from Phoenix trails. PHOENIX — Our familiar summertime weather is here. The sun beats down like a furnace. The rocky trail winds ahead. And somewhere up the...

Experience AZ: Native American experiences in Arizona to try
Discovering Native American experiences in Arizona offers a deep connection to the state’s rich Indigenous heritage. From visiting ancient cliff dwellings and attending vibrant powwows to exploring tribal museums and guided cultural tours, these...

Officials confirm first cases of the measles in Arizona this year
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — For the first time this year, Arizona has cases of the measles. State and county officials said on Monday they have confirmed four cases of the virus in Navajo County. The four people weren’t immunized and have recently...

1st measles cases reported in Arizona this year
Navajo County officials said Monday that they’ve confirmed the first cases of measles in Arizona this year. Navajo County Public Health Services said all four individuals were not immunized and have a recent history of international travel. They...

Don’t plan your next Arizona adventure until you read this!
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Arizona Congresswoman says wrongfully deported man deserves his fair day in court
PHOENIX — Arizona Democratic U.S. Rep. Yassamin Ansari released a statement on Friday after the return of a man who was wrongly deported earlier this year. Kilmar Abrego Garcia, 29, was detained and deported from the U.S. to a Salvadorean prison...

4 Arizona Cities Named Among The Best Places For 'Staycations' In The U.S.
When you think of a vacation, you might dream of a faraway destination, taking in the sights and tasting the local cuisine as you explore a destination far from from home. However, you really don't have to travel far to enjoy a relaxing break from...

New Mexico and Colorado make list of finalists for prestigious world travel award
New Mexico and Colorado make list of finalists for prestigious world travel award The World Travel Association has named New Mexico and Colorado as finalists for this year’s North American Regional Destination award. The award is considered the...

Traveling Textures Celebrates Stories Told by Touch
Sedona, Arizona – The Yavapai College Visual Arts Department invites the public to Traveling Textures, a Small Works Silent Auction Fundraiser Exhibit on view from June 9 through July 24, 2025, at YC’s Sedona Center. Heart by the Shore, Raven Boer...