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Laura Owens pleads guilty in ‘Bachelor’ pregnancy-fraud case
Laura Owens admitted to four felonies tied to false pregnancy claims involving Clayton Echard and another man. A judge could send her to prison.
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When will it start cooling down in Arizona? Here's what experts say
If you're looking for a reprieve from Phoenix's summer heat, you'll have to wait a bit longer. Here's when it typically cools down in metro Phoenix.
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Arizona casinos and online gambling apps in 2026
Find the best legal Arizona online casinos and apps available. Get the current rules and laws, laid out via AZ state regulations.
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4 winning lottery tickets worth millions sold in Arizona. Here's where
Four Arizona residents won big this past week. The biggest win was Saturday's The Pick jackpot-winning ticket worth $2.4 million.
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Did you follow Arizona news this week? Take the azcentral news quiz
Did you pay attention to the top headlines in Arizona this week? Test your knowledge with the azcentral.com news quiz for Aug. 28, 2026.
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Arizona recorder's election-denying allies boost legislative campaign
James Rogers was instrumental in Recorder Justin Heap’s election dispute victory. Heap's allies donated to Rogers' campaign after each courtroom win.
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Candidate wins Gila Bend council seat for 2nd time in game of chance
For the second time in a row, Jesus Rubalcava won a seat on the Gila Bend Town Council in a game of chance. The result got complicated, though.
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Timely door knock may have exposed violent Phoenix traffic stop
Investigators found evidence that suggested two former officers tried to conceal a violent traffic stop. That effort may have been undone by a door knock.
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Grand Canyon University plans to open Arizona's third law school
GCU President Brian Mueller said the proposed College of Law would support Arizona's workforce needs while incorporating a Christian worldview.
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Why Surprise is at the heart of America's biggest political disputes
Data centers, Flock cameras and ICE detention centers have landed Surprise, Arizona, in the center of national arguments. Here's how that happened.
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Arizona's November ballot is set. Voters will decide these measures
Arizona voters will decide on eight ballot measures this November, covering voter ID, school policy, and more.
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Flock 'anomaly' in Surprise linked to tech error, not officer misuse
The identification of the "anomaly" led to the cancellation of Surprise's contract with Flock.
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