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She owns 3 popular sushi restaurants in Phoenix. ICE detained her for 8 months

Kelly Yu owns three popular sushi restaurants in the Phoenix area. When she was detained by ICE, the local community rallied around her. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe visits Yu at one of her restaurants.

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Maricopa County official on how they're tackling mistrust around election security

As President Trump questions election security, many local officials are trying to reassure voters. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Kate Brophy McGee, chair of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.

Phoenix Mercury fans show up in big way for home closer despite disappointing end to season

In the 2025 WNBA season, the Phoenix Mercury made it all the way to the WNBA Finals before losing to the Las Vegas Aces 4-0 in a best-of-seven series. Despite the loss, the team had grown to being in championship contention. Fast forward to the 2026 WNBA season, the team finished…

Martha M. (Roberts) Arnold

Martha M. (Roberts) Arnold, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at her beloved desert home overlooking the rugged Rowe wash in the town of Cave reek, Arizona. Martha was born at home on August 11, 1933, to a rural farming family from Buckheart Township. She was the first born…

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In final game of the regular season, Phoenix Mercury lose 100-82 to Las Vegas Aces

The Phoenix Mercury (16-27) welcomed the Las Vegas Aces (30-13) for each team’s final regular season game on Thursday night at Mortgage Matchup Center. “It’s a little bit of a letdown,” Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts said. “This is the time of year that you want to be excited…

Get Ready for a Day of Fall Fun at the 2026 Spooktacular Fall Festival!

Maricopa County WIC and Arizona State University invite families to enjoy a FREE community celebration filled with games, trick-or-treating, music, giveaways, and family fun.

Popular 3rd Thursday Concert Series Returns to Centennial Pavilion This Fall

Turn up the music! After a fun first season, the 3rd Thursday Concert Series is returning to Centennial Pavilion in Downtown Fountain Hills this fall with six total nights of free live music, food and fun under the stars.

Maricopa County Celebrates Grand Opening of Family Shelter Housing in Avondale

Maricopa County recently celebrated the grand opening of Family Bridge Homes, a new temporary housing community in Avondale.

Copper scores go ahead basket with 2.4 seconds left—lifts Mercury to 87-86 win over Dallas

After the FIBA World Cup and two away games, the Phoenix Mercury (14-26) welcomed the Dallas Wings (26-16) on Monday night at Mortgage Matchup Center. The Wings sat eighth in the WNBA Stadings, having wrapped up the final playoff spot, while the Mercury sat 12th in the WNBA. “We…

Supervisor Galvin Honors the Life and Legacy of Senator Jon Kyl

I am deeply saddened by the passing of former U.S. Senator Jon Kyl, not only for the loss of this great man, but for what his passing represents to all Arizonans. Senator Kyl was a statesman in every sense of the word.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s 3 TDs help Seahawks pull away from Cardinals

Drew Lock and Jaxon Smith-Njigba connected for three touchdowns as the Seattle Seahawks defeated the Arizona Cardinals 31-7 Sunday in Glendale, Ariz.