A pattern shift brings warmer temperatures and dry conditions to Southern Arizona

STORMTRACKER 4 Forecast — The warming trend will continue over the next several days keeping temperatures above average through the weekend. A strong warmup will take place beginning on Thursday as highs go back to around 90. Friday and through the weekend …

Arizona Signs Historic Bitcoin Bill to Use Unclaimed Property Profits to Build Strategic Reserve

TL;DR Historic Shift: On May 7, Governor Katie Hobbs signed House Bill 2749 to convert unclaimed property profits into Bitcoin, laying the foundation for a strategic reserve. Smart Investment: The new Bitcoin Reserve Fund aims to grow through staking …

Lottery apps thrive with few regulations in Arizona, while under scrutiny in other states

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The lottery is big business in Arizona, with sales surpassing $1.4 billion in 2024. However, new companies have entered the market recently, enabling people to buy tickets online. These online lottery couriers, as they’re called, are …

Arizona headed for big warm-up on Mother’s Day weekend

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A big warm-up begins today across Arizona, with temperatures peaking this weekend for two First Alert Weather Days. A storm system that’s been lingering over Arizona since late last week finally exits the state today, and temperatures …

Mother's Day: Arizona moms and their kids

July 1950: Ella Begody watches over her baby, snug in a cradle board, after the long trip from Cameron to meet with family and friends at the All-Indian Pow-Wow in Flagstaff.Nyle Leatham/The GazetteMarch 1968: “Family Honors” — These are members of the …

Rest area with a stunning view was named best in Arizona

When you're on the road, finding a convenient and clean place to take a pit stop can be a feat. However, American River Wellness is here to help with its roundup of the best rest stop in each state. The list, which was voted on by more than 3,000 …

These 5 Arizona beers were named among best in the world

‘Nightmare of hard work’ has Arizona men’s tennis in top echelon of sport

Arizona men’s tennis coach Clancy Shields isn’t afraid to acknowledge that the Wildcats program lacks the talent of other teams that fill the sport’s upper echelon. It’s true that Arizona has two of the top players in the country, and it’s also true that …

Here's what to do during a red flag warning in Arizona

In Arizona, wildfire danger is always high, especially since they can happen any time of the year. However, one way to know fire danger is extremely high is through a red flag warning. Red flag warnings in Arizona signal an increased risk of wildfire …

Will Scottsdale sue Arizona over Axon law?

Scottsdale is preparing to challenge a law by Gov. Katie Hobbs that paves the way for Axon, the Taser manufacturer, to build nearly 2,000 apartments and condos at its Scottsdale headquarters over the wishes of thousands of the city's voters. The City …