A presidential proclamation that went into effect this weekend requires companies with employees using the H-1B visa to pay a fee of $100,000.

The late night comic was suspended last week under pressure from the Trump administration after comments about Charlie Kirk's killing.

The state bordering Arizona has had more than twice as many heat-related deaths than the next highest ranking Mexican state.

In a new ruling, an Arizona appellate court declined to consider Attorney General Kris Mayes’ appeal asking it to overturn a lower court’s decision to send the so-called fake elector case back to the grand jury.

The courts top administrator was drafting a proposal for a program that would have let people with a Masters in Legal Studies take on criminal cases.

Gov. Katie Hobbs on Monday tapped Jimmy McCain, the youngest son of the late Sen. John McCain, as her latest pick to the Arizona Board of Regents.

Starting Friday, Arizona will require age verification to access adult websites. Users will have to prove they’re at least 18 years old. One option under the new law is to upload government-issued ID.

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Mexico has reported its northernmost case of New World screwworm. The flesh-eating parasite was found in a cow less than 70 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Did you know Arizona is the No. 2 grower of pistachios in the U.S.? The Show talked to a pistachio farmer about this year’s harvest, the history of the crop and what the political climate means for his business.

Former state lawmaker Paul Boyer penned an op-ed for The Arizona Republic calling Charlie Kirk “the best of us” despite the fact that Boyer was at odds with Kirk’s organization, Turning Point USA.

Jessica Early is a professor of English education at Arizona State University and has some ideas on how to stem the tide of dropping reading scores in the U.S.

Arizona storyteller Susan Lacke is an accomplished academic with fancy degrees. She also happens to be deaf. This is the story about the one college class that tripped her up.

Some Republicans have used Charlie Kirk's killing as a call to spiritual revival. Others, including President Trump, have used it to escalate attacks on the left.

Charlie Kirk's evangelical faith was on display at his memorial, where supporters remembered him as a "martyr." Christianity shaped Kirk's politics and the two became more intertwined as he got older.

Since 1972, the CAMP program has helped tens of thousands of migrant students succeed in college. The Trump administration has cut off funding for it, forcing some colleges to reduce or eliminate services.

Historians and citizens who say they are concerned about the Trump administration's pressure on the Smithsonian are working to document exhibits, as they exist today, throughout the museum network.

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Astronomers from the University of Arizona helped detect a baby planet outside of our solar system. Specialized telescopes from Arizona and Chile contributed to the discovery.

As a part of Hispanic Heritage Month, the city of Tempe is putting a spotlight on volunteer firefighters from the San Pablo community. The Hispanic settlement at the base of Hayden Butte was practically erased by the 1950s.

The roughly 140-mile course includes a swim start in Tempe Town Lake, 111-mile bike ride across tribal land and marathon-length run.

The Minnesota Lynx host the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA playoffs semifinals with a 1-0 lead in the series.

In June, the Trump administration called for a consolidation of federal wildfire agencies "to achieve the most efficient and effective use of wildland fire offices." Now federal leaders have released plans about how to carry out the order.

A catering company laying off nearly 240 workers at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport after losing its contract with American Airlines says both union and non-union employees will be let go.

Chandler is teaming up with several school districts on a new multi-year marketing project. It’s designed to attract young families and professionals to the city.

Mexican foreign minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente told reporters Friday that Mexican consulates in the United States interviewed 198 Mexican citizens who have spent time at the center.

Inside a packed stadium, speaker after speaker – including the biggest names in Republican politics and media – blended politics with religion as they paid tribute to the slain founder of Turning Point USA, a conservative political advocacy organization.

Two years ahead of what could be a final round of applications, allegations of predatory representation and solicitation are on the rise, and especially targeting tribal communities.

LIVE NOW: Get updates from Glendale and watch the livestream of Charlie Kirk's memorial service.

Wayne Schutsky reports from inside State Farm Stadium in Glendale before the start of the Charlie Kirk memorial on Sept. 21, 2025. Get updates and watch the service live: www.kjzz.org/charlie-kirk...

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The memorial event honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk is being held at State Farm Stadium on Sept. 21, 2025. Get the latest updates from Glendale.

UPDATE: A man who authorities say was armed and falsely claimed to be law enforcement was arrested Friday at State Farm Stadium in Arizona — the site of Sunday’s memorial service for Charlie Kirk. But the organization hosting the event now says the individual was private security.

The U.S. Department of Education announced this week a historic investment in higher education, earmarking nearly $500 million that’ll, in part, help to fund TCUs — or tribal colleges and universities.

The man is alleged to have identified himself as law enforcement when approached Friday by U.S. Secret Service. Charlie Kirk's memorial will be held at the Glendale stadium on Sunday.

Charlie Kirk was like many Arizonans, an out-of-state transplant who made his home in the Valley. Here, he expanded a grassroots organization into a nationwide behemoth.

The city of Chandler recently added Waymo self-driving cars as a new option for public transit users. A partnership with Waymo and technology company Via helped bring the program to fruition to address capacity for transportation services.

The "no tax on tips" provision allows qualified workers to deduct up to $25,000 from their income taxes

As the second Trump administration engages in its campaign of mass deportations, military experts and veterans say immigrant troops and their relatives are once again targets.

The Arizona Department of Health Services issued a standing order to serve as a prescription for all Arizonans who want to get COVID-19 vaccines, but Arizonans may still face hurdles.

A multibillion-dollar development is being proposed for east Mesa. The developer says the project would generate approximately $56 billion in economic output and create 20,000 jobs over the 20-year development.

Arizona’s unemployment rate held steady from July to August, and the latest employment report reflects a labor market that continues to show resilience.

Local, state and federal law enforcement are working together to prepare for the memorial event honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk, which is expected to attract 100,000 people or more to State Farm Stadium on Sunday.

The chair of the Arizona Corporation Commission says the panel is considering making a specific utility rate for data centers. The implementation of those possible rate changes is still a ways off.

On Wednesday, the Arizona Corporation Commission unanimously approved an $8 million settlement to improve broadband services across Navajo and Apache counties.

A new rule proposed by the Trump administration would require immigrants applying for various statuses to hand over their social media information — including people applying for asylum and refugee status.

The Kyrene School District has launched a new anonymous reporting system called Speak Up Kyrene.

Marcus Dell’Artino of First Strategic and Sam Richard of Consillium Consulting joined The Show to talk about the decision to not launch an ethics investigation against a Republican state lawmaker, state Democrats electing a new party chair and more.

Frank Lloyd Wright is a household name in Arizona, designing buildings nearly until his death at the age of 91 in 1959. Some of his structures have been built based on his designs since his death to varying degrees of success — Debbie and Sarah Dykstra built the very last one.