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Sierra Vista wants a spaceport, but officials say the city's application has been delayed
17+ hour, 54+ min ago (266+ words) Sierra Vista is seeking approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to allow spacecraft to land in the city, but city officials say their application has been delayed. The city applied for an FAA Part 433 license to operate a spaceport reentry…...
Arizona's minimum wage to increase by 50 cents in January. The statewide rate will be $15.65
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (1227+ words) Workers at the bottom of the pay scale in Arizona are going to get a bump in pay in January. New figures Friday from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that consumer prices rose 0.4% in August. That puts the annual…...
Mayes investigating fire truck manufacturers after Arizona cities accuse them of price gouging
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (135+ words) The Arizona Attorney General’s Office says it is investigating the fire truck manufacturing industry over what it calls skyrocketing costs and unreasonable delivery timelines. “We’ve heard reports from fire departments across Arizona about really steep and sudden increases in the…...
Phoenix council votes to change name of the Cesar Chavez city holiday to Farmworkers Day
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (170+ words) kjzz.org Phoenix council votes to change name of the Cesar Chavez city holiday to Farmworkers Day The Phoenix City Council voted on Wednesday to permanently change the name of the city holiday that previously recognized the late labor leader…...
AHCCCS launches website to help Arizonans navigate new Medicaid work requirements
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (307+ words) More than 400,000 people enrolled in the state Medicaid program, known as the Arizona Healthcare Cost Containment System or AHCCCS, could be subject to new work requirements starting on Jan. 1, 2027. Now AHCCCS is launching a new website to help Arizonans navigate…...
Maricopa County receives $1 million to get incarcerated veterans job-ready
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (118+ words) Maricopa County is investing in employment services for incarcerated veterans after it received more than $1 million. The county received a three-year, $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. That money will go toward expanding workforce development services by creating individualized…...
KJZZ's Sun Up for Sept. 9, 2026
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (843+ words) KJZZ's Sun Up is a weekday morning podcast giving you the Arizona news you need to start your day. It is the biggest stories of the day from KJZZ News. ANNOUNCER: KJZZ’s Sun Up is supported by Banner Health, Arizona’s…...
Scottsdale Unified is considering closing these 7 schools as it faces declining enrollment
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (247+ words) The Scottsdale Unified School District is considering school closures as it faces declining enrollment. At a governing board meeting on Tuesday, the district presented seven options for potential closures. The district's enrollment has declined 23% over the last 10 years. Superintendent Scott…...
Study: Public opposition to data centers could change if people felt they were benefitting, too
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (221+ words) Public opposition to data centers is high regardless of political affiliation. A new report from university researchers at Yale finds that opposition could change if people saw a win-win. That's according to a new survey called Climate Change in the…...
ASU professors' 'Out of the Ashes' VR documentary shows people who lost homes in California fires
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (1398+ words) Two ASU professors are showing a very personal documentary at the Venice International Film Festival, which is taking place through Sept. 12. And they’re doing it with new technology, which allows for a more immersive experience. "Out of the Ashes" tells…...