Jeremiah Cota cited what he called outright persecution at Phoenix Union High School District in explaining his resignation.

FBI and sheriff's personnel continue to search for Nancy Guthrie in the Tucson area. No suspects have been named as search nears the two-week point.

The president's allies have reprised the topic of elections ahead of the November 2026 midterms.

Public input is needed to solve the perplexing disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, authorities say. The public has many unanswered questions.

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A decade after its last overhaul, Mesa plans upgrades to the aging spring training home of the Athletics.

Rep. Lupe Diaz said Attorney General Kris Mayes' threats to sue can damage businesses. Mayes is considering suing over a project in Diaz's town.

Court regulators backed steps to rein in a licensing program The Arizona Republic found is trailed by consumer complaints.

Phoenix had envisioned transit-oriented development along the stretch of Washington and Jefferson streets between downtown and the Capitol. Now what?

The Surprise City Council voted 5-1 to challenge DHS, after two 1,000-person protests, a flurry of letters from lawmakers and three meetings.

Phoenix is drafting a plan city leaders believe will protect residents' civil rights when facing ICE. Activists don’t believe it goes far enough.

The FBI asked Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos for physical evidence in the Nancy Guthrie case, including a glove and DNA. Here's what happened.

A backpack sold exclusively at one major American retailer was carried by a suspect in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

“We hope this updated description will help concentrate the public tips we are receiving,” FBI Phoenix wrote in a social media post.

A contractor who was working on site said he heard screaming and rushed outside.

Savannah Guthrie’s Feb. 12 post on Instagram said, “Our lovely Mom. We will never give up on her. Thank you for your prayers and hope.”

Phoenix City Manager Ed Zuercher said the employee worked at the city off-and-on since 1993.

One expert speculated investigators were either doing forensic work they did not want to media to see, or were trying to replicate dark conditions.

A Old Town Scottsdale favorite has opened its third location in metro Phoenix, bringing the upscale aesthetic, duck carnitas and caviar to a new city.

U.S. District Judge Richard Leon called the censure and proposed demotion of Kelly a historic — and unconstitutional — attempt to muzzle dissent.

Taylor Robson's path to the Republican nomination became murky after Trump ally Andy Biggs entered the race, and won a competing endorsement.

Shorehaven will be a mixed-use luxury apartment complex with 1.3 million square feet across three towers.

Phoenix school principal Anthony Oucharek of Glenview Adventist Academy is wanted in Canada on charges of sexually assaulting a student in 1988.

Nancy Guthrie remains missing. Here's what to know about the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie and what happened to her.

A dozen days have passed since Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her Tucson-area home. Hundreds of law enforcement officers have joined the search.

The search for Nancy Guthrie entered Day 11 after the FBI shared images from a doorbell camera and a person of interest was detained and released.

FBI director Kash Patel also met with Indigenous and federal law enforcement in Arizona. What to know about his visit.

Guthrie’s last post on the neighborhood messaging app Nextdoor was on Dec. 28, in which she asked if someone was missing an Amazon package.

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Three Tucson natives played alongside viral musician sensation and vocal immigrant-advocate Bad Bunny at his much-watch Super Bowl LX halftime show.

Scottsdale's mostly GOP city government is being torn apart by mysterious investigations, infighting and a parking garage. The Gaggle has the latest.

Maricopa County health inspectors visited more than 1,450 restaurants and other food-serving facilities; about 500 restaurants received an "A" rating.

Whole Foods Market is preparing to open another store in Scottsdale by taking over a Fry’s that operated for decades.

Maricopa County prosecutors did not believe conviction of the 20-year-old streamer was likely after he was accused of entering a bar underage.

A popular Indigenous restaurant near Scottsdale has been named one of the best restaurants in the country. Here's everything to know before you go.

A worker operating the loader "hit and killed another worker," a man in his 50s, said Carissa Planalp, spokesperson for Buckeye police.

For years, Republican lawmakers have sought to clamp down on "sexually explicit" material. But the broad definition raises free speech questions.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said it has received nearly 18,000 calls since Feb. 1.

The victim's sister, Roseann Celaya, said she hasn't slept since she got news of the arrest.

A downtown Phoenix Mexican restaurant has been named one of the best dining spots in the country. Here’s everything you need to know before you go.

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Kelly and Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan reacted to reports that the Justice Department failed to secure indictments from a grand jury against them.

USA TODAY Network food journalists around the country named 39 of the best restaurants in the U.S., including these three in metro Phoenix.

Nancy Guthrie was last seen on Jan. 31 and was believed to have been taken from her home against her will. Here's what to know about her home.

Nancy Guthrie remains missing. Here's what to know about the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie and what happened to her.

Investigators release images of an armed intruder at the Nancy Guthrie house, but hopes fizzle later when a detained man is released.

Investigators went door to door in the Arizona neighborhood where Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, went missing.

The group of journalists gathering at Nancy Guthrie's home in Arizona has grown as the search for the 84-year-old continues.

Nancy Guthrie was last seen on Jan. 31 and was believed to have been taken from her home against her will. Here's what to know about her home.

El Paso International Airport's airspace was closed for a brief time, affecting Phoenix flights. What flyers can do if their flight is canceled.