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Gin Blossoms singer Robin Wilson talks collabs with Blues Traveler, Spin Doctors ahead of Pittsburgh tour stop

Over the course of their almost 40-year career, Arizona alternative rockers Gin Blossoms have hit the road extensively with Spin Doctors, but they’ve never toured with Blues Traveler. Until now. The trio of bands, which all scored huge radio hits...

Hoffman coaxes colleagues to put 'freedom to travel' initiative on 2026 ballot

PHOENIX — He's describing the measure as a "freedom to travel'' issue. But a proposal Sen. Jake Hoffman got colleagues this session to put on the 2026 ballot would remove one option that lawmakers have to ensure that the ever-increasing number of...

State issues over 3 million Travel IDs to Arizona residents

Gambling, particularly sports betting, is a bustling business in Arizona. The Arizona Department of Gaming reported that in March of this year, approximately $887 million was wagered on sports by bettors in Arizona. Included in the nearly 900-page...

3 Key HR Metrics To Track — and How AI Makes Them Actionable

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Alien Objects May Have Had a Hand in Creating the Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon isn't just one of Arizona's greatest monuments. Heck, it's not even one of America's greatest, but one of the most jaw dropping locations on planet Earth. A wide shot of the Grand Canyon Credit: Canva From the massive drops and...

Arizona chef Adam Allison sees a troubling trend in fine dininig in Phoenix's restaurant scene

When a well-known Phoenix restaurant announced earlier this month that it would be closing, Arizona chef Adam Allison took to social media. His Facebook post about the closing of The Larder & The Delta read in part, “If this isn’t a sign of the...

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The ancient meteor impact that formed Arizona's Barringer Crater sent shock waves through the Grand Canyon — likely triggering a landslide that dammed the Colorado River, a new study suggests. Barringer Crater, also called Meteor Crater, formed...

Traveling players open Music in the Mountains’ 39th season

The Music in the Mountains mobile stage will set up again this year in Buckley Park. (Courtesy of Judith Reynolds) × Nine free concerts will be held around area Three caravans of traveling musicians will trundle through the Four Corners next week...

DPS warns of rising dangers on Arizona roads after 3 deadly weekend crashes

FLAGSTAFF, AZ (AZFamily) — AAA projected over 70 million people would travel more than 50 miles for the Fourth of July weekend. It was a busy three days of driving in Arizona, and unfortunately, DPS said it was also deadly, with three of them...

Prairie dog 'die-off' reported in northern Arizona, public health officials monitoring

The sudden loss of several prairie dogs can "be an indicator of plague," the health department said. FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — A potential "die-off" of prairie dogs has been reported in northern Arizona, prompting public health officials to warn locals...

Ballot measure framed as 'Freedom to Travel' would ban per-mile fees for electric vehicles

PHOENIX - He's describing the measure as a "freedom to travel'' issue. But a proposal Sen. Jake Hoffman got colleagues this session to put on the 2026 ballot would remove one option that lawmakers have to ensure that the ever-increasing number of...

Arizona rural hospitals say Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill' will cripple facilities

By Ella Anderson | Cronkite News WASHINGTON — Large cuts to Medicaid in the massive tax and spending plan Republicans are finalizing could deal a major blow to Arizona’s rural hospitals, threatening services for tens of thousands of residents. The...

Colorado River water guidelines expire soon. What comes next?

From its headwaters in the Rocky Mountains until it runs dry in Mexico, the Colorado River has nourished those living in the region for thousands of years. That remains true to this day, with more than 80% of Arizona’s population receiving water...

U.S. travel not worth all the risk right now

Opinion There are an estimated 55 Canadians currently in the custody of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, according to Global Affairs Canada. The number is “roughly” 55 because nobody, not even the Canadian government,...

Brand USA invites travellers to discover the nation by bike

There’s never been a better time to explore the USA by bike for your next holiday, especially when there’s so much to look forward to along the way. Whether you want to explore the streets of the biggest cities, race downhill on the best mountain...

Wendy Rogers shares insights on hiking and education in recent tweets

Wendy Rogers, Arizona State Senator from 7th District (R) | Official U.S. Senate headshotWendy Rogers, Arizona State Senator from 7th District (R) | Official U.S. Senate headshot Wendy Rogers, an active social media user, shared a series of tweets...

Who Pays for Roads? Arizona May Remove One Option

By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services PHOENIX -- He's describing the measure as a "freedom to travel'' issue. But a proposal Sen. Jake Hoffman got colleagues this session to put on the 2026 ballot would remove one option that lawmakers have to...

Unhealthy smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets the Upper Midwest

This photo taken by Joel Crane shows smoky skies on Friday, July 11, 2025, near Medora, N.D.. (Joel Crane via AP) Joel Crane BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Much of the Upper Midwest on Saturday was dealing with swaths of unhealthy air because of drifting...

Prescott National Forest looks to increase camping area fees

A proposal to increase recreation fees at the Prescott National Forest may change the way people access the camping area at Mingus Mountain. That means the forest would convert several existing campsites from private use under a special use permit...