Arizona kayaker missing for many days, sheriff says
The missing man was last known to be kayaking at Knoll Lake, located northeast of Payson in Coconino County.
May 8, 2026Open source
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These are the 5 most venomous animals in Arizona
From rattlesnakes and bark scorpions to tarantula hawk wasps and Gila monsters, Arizona is home to some of the most venomous creatures in North America. Here...
Jun 16, 2026Open source
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‘Maybe I’m not through with big adventures’: 89-year-old completes border to border dirt bike trip
Chilly White and his 89-year-old father, Gordon, stood just a stone's throw from the Mexico/American border in Yuma, Arizona, on May 25.
Jun 18, 2026Open source
Final defendant sentenced in smuggling ring that mailed fentanyl to the Twin Cities in stuffed animals
All nine defendants have now been sentenced in federal court for smuggling a record number of fentanyl pills from Arizona to the Twin Cities.
Jun 18, 2026Open source
Peoria officials approved an exchange agreement with Cave Creek that will provide the town with some of Peo...
Peoria officials approved an exchange agreement with Cave Creek that will provide the town with some of Peoria's water from the Central Arizona Project.
Jun 18, 2026Open source
Rediscover Arizona: Greenfield Citrus Nursery keeps Arizona's citrus heritage growing
Rediscover Arizona: Greenfield Citrus Nursery keeps Arizona's citrus heritage growing
Jun 18, 2026Open source
Emilie Kiser speaks about the loss of her son after drowning incident in Arizona home
Emilie Kiser speaks about the loss of her son after drowning incident in Arizona home
Jun 18, 2026Open source
Corbin Carroll hits grand slam in D-backs' 8-1 victory over the Angels Corbin Carroll hit a grand slam, Edu...
Corbin Carroll hit a grand slam, Eduardo Rodriguez earned his 100th career win on the mound and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-1.
Jun 18, 2026Open source
Brazen porch pirate stole 20 packages worth $3,000 from Arizona homes, police say
Luan Nguyen, 28, was arrested on June 9 by the City of Mesa Police Department after he allegedly began his four-month stealing spree of packages on March 27.
Jun 18, 2026Open source
FOX Big Noon Kickoff heads to London for inaugural Union Jack Classic
The Union Jack Classic, which features a Big 12 showdown between Kansas and Arizona State, will host FOX Big Noon Kickoff live from Wembley Stadium.
Jun 18, 2026Open source
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Arizona is helping the US create peace through strength Over the course of my career in the United States A...
Arizona is helping the US create peace through strength Over the course of my career in the United States Air Force, I learned that peace is maintained throu...
Jun 18, 2026Open source
Tribal nation urges federal judge to block Arizona border wall construction Key Points: Tohono O’odham Na...
Tribal nation urges federal judge to block Arizona border wall construction Key Points: Tohono O’odham Nation seeks to halt border wall construction throug...
Jun 18, 2026Open source
Arizona’s anti-AEA ballot measure could ban police, firefighter union bargaining, critics warn
Read MoreArizona’s anti-AEA ballot measure could ban police, firefighter union bargaining, critics warn
Jun 18, 2026Open source
‘Be ready to be deported’: GOP AG hopeful Petersen pledges to help deport Arizona Dreamers
‘Be ready to be deported’: GOP AG hopeful Petersen pledges to help deport Arizona Dreamers
Jun 18, 2026Open source
Arizona softball's Tayler Biehl named 2nd-team Academic All-American, promoted in AUSL
Arizona softball's Tayler Biehl named 2nd-team Academic All-American, promoted in AUSL
Jun 18, 2026Open source
Scattered storms will continue today and tonight
StormTracker 4 Forecast - Increased moisture will bring afternoon showers and thunderstorms to Southern Arizona.
Jun 18, 2026Open source
Biggs, Schweikert to headline first and only GOP gubernatorial debate tonight
Four Arizona Republican candidates, including the two frontrunners vying to unseat Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, will face off on Wednesday night in the first...
Jun 18, 2026Open source
Chance for thunderstorms returns to southern Arizona
The pops for Tucson look better, around 30%, heavier chances to the south and southwest.
Jun 18, 2026Open source
University of Arizona partners with museum to expand swim access for Black community
The University of America has partnered with the African American Museum of Southern Arizona to offer free swim lessons through the "From Fear to Freedom: Di...
Jun 18, 2026Open source
🏀 Kansas' Darryn Peterson is the headliner among top-flight 1-and-done guards in NBA draft
Kansas guard Darryn Peterson (22) works against Arizona guard Jaden Bradley (0) during the
Jun 17, 2026Open source
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Payson is in Gila County, Arizona.
Region: Arizona
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85541, 85547
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‘Maybe I’m not through with big adventures’: 89-year-old completes border to border dirt bike trip
Chilly White and his 89-year-old father, Gordon, stood just a stone's throw from the Mexico/American border in Yuma, Arizona, on May 25.
Jun 18, 2026Open source
Final defendant sentenced in smuggling ring that mailed fentanyl to the Twin Cities in stuffed animals
All nine defendants have now been sentenced in federal court for smuggling a record number of fentanyl pills from Arizona to the Twin Cities.
Jun 18, 2026Open source
Peoria officials approved an exchange agreement with Cave Creek that will provide the town with some of Peo...
Peoria officials approved an exchange agreement with Cave Creek that will provide the town with some of Peoria's water from the Central Arizona Project.
Jun 18, 2026Open source
Rediscover Arizona: Greenfield Citrus Nursery keeps Arizona's citrus heritage growing
Rediscover Arizona: Greenfield Citrus Nursery keeps Arizona's citrus heritage growing
Jun 18, 2026Open source
Emilie Kiser speaks about the loss of her son after drowning incident in Arizona home
Emilie Kiser speaks about the loss of her son after drowning incident in Arizona home
Jun 18, 2026Open source
Corbin Carroll hits grand slam in D-backs' 8-1 victory over the Angels Corbin Carroll hit a grand slam, Edu...
Corbin Carroll hit a grand slam, Eduardo Rodriguez earned his 100th career win on the mound and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-1.
Jun 18, 2026Open source
Brazen porch pirate stole 20 packages worth $3,000 from Arizona homes, police say
Luan Nguyen, 28, was arrested on June 9 by the City of Mesa Police Department after he allegedly began his four-month stealing spree of packages on March 27.
Jun 18, 2026Open source
FOX Big Noon Kickoff heads to London for inaugural Union Jack Classic
The Union Jack Classic, which features a Big 12 showdown between Kansas and Arizona State, will host FOX Big Noon Kickoff live from Wembley Stadium.
Jun 18, 2026Open source
Arizona is helping the US create peace through strength Over the course of my career in the United States A...
Arizona is helping the US create peace through strength Over the course of my career in the United States Air Force, I learned that peace is maintained throu...
Jun 18, 2026Open source
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