Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema leaving Democratic Party, registers as independent

Sinema has modeled her political approach on the renegade style of the late Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona, and has frustrated Democratic colleagues at times with her overtures to Republicans and opposition to Democratic priorities.

What Kyrsten Sinema’s switch means for the Senate

Sinema says she won’t caucus with Senate Republicans, so Democrats will still hold the majority next year. And she is expected to continue casting most of her votes with Democrats while separating herself on certain issues.

Red meth seized in Arizona, the first of its kind: 'It's a new way to market'

DEA agents in Phoenix have seized red meth in their latest bust. Agents say it came directly from the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico, which then brought it up to Arizona.

‘Offensive name’ changed of popular Grand Canyon hiking spot

The name change honors the cultural tribal significance of the location, which is a popular, much-needed stopping point for day hikers.

Arizona husband and wife teachers fired for OnlyFans content

Two married teachers were fired after Lake Havasu Unified School District officials said they filmed sexually explicit content on school grounds.

Judge orders armed groups away from Arizona ballot drop boxes

The order comes after complaints that people wearing masks and carrying guns were intimidating Arizona voters.

Attorneys general say Albertsons should delay $4B dividend

A bipartisan group of attorneys general is asking Albertsons to delay a $4 billion payout to its shareholders until they can complete a review of Kroger’s planned acquisition of the grocery chain.

Former Seattle resident found guilty of dumping body parts in Arizona

A Yavapai County jury on Thursday found Walter Harold Mitchell III guilty of 29 felony counts of concealing or abandoning a dead body, according to a statement from the Yavapai County Attorney’s Office.

Thousands of 'rainbow fentanyl' pills seized as authorities warn of possible new 'trend' targeting kids

Customs and Border Protection agents in Arizona seized more than 15,000 fentanyl pills that were strapped to a person's legs on Wednesday, and one official says that it could be the start of a trend targeting younger people.

Drought-stricken Arizona to get less Colorado River water

Lake Mead is currently less than a quarter full and the seven states overall that depend on its water missed a federal deadline to announce proposals on plans cut additional water next year.