Plus: The top Arizona Watchdog Project stories from 2025, Phoenix moves to wipe Chavez’s name from buildings, Every bill Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed in 2026, and why

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Phoenix hits earliest 100-degree day on record

We shattered the previous record by more than a week. Counterintuitively, that could mean good things for summer.

By Zach Buchanan

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Here's what we've uncovered in our Arizona Watchdog Project so far

In 2025, we got a big investigative grant. Since then, we've used the funding to report on local and national corruption.

By Zach Buchanan

 

Phoenix moves to wipe Cesar Chavez’s name from buildings, streets

Cesar Chavez's name is all over Phoenix. After a report that he molested young girls, that may soon change.

By Clarissa Sosin

 

The Veto Queen is back: Every bill Gov. Katie Hobbs rejected in 2026

Katie Hobbs is adding to her vetoes record in 2026, swatting down SNAP crackdowns and a Charlie Kirk-related bill.

By Zach Buchanan

 
 

Phoenix cops have killed three people in the past five days

Phoenix police officers have killed five people in the last two and a half months. There were 11 police killings last year.

By Zach Buchanan

 

These Phoenix smoke shops were repeatedly busted selling to kids

Nearly 14% of tobacco retailers failed inspections by the Attorney General's Office. These smoke shops failed the most.

By Morgan Fischer

 

Phoenix, Club DWNTWN sued over fatal security guard assault

A year ago, Rafael Montoya died after a security guard cold-cocked him. Two Phoenix police officers stood by and watched.

By Clarissa Sosin

 
 

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Road rage alert: These are the worst commutes in the Valley

From construction projects to rush hours that feel more like rush afternoons, these stretches of road test our nerves.

By Zach Buchanan

 

Video: Phoenix cops, state troopers kill man in barrage of bullets

It's not clear what prompted officers to shoot Jesus Florez -- who may have been unarmed -- on Feb. 27.

By Zach Buchanan

 

Meet the 10 richest billionaires with Arizona connections

Arizona has many people on Forbes' billionaires list in 2026. These 10 are rolling in the most dough.

By Morgan Fischer

 
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