A literary prize is awarded by prison inmates. This Arizona woman was on the judging committee

SAM DINGMAN: A few weeks ago, the Freedom Reads literary competition announced the shortlist for their 2025 prize. It's the second year of the competition, which claims to be the first of its kind to be judged exclusively by incarcerated people. The …

Arizona Western College welding program qualifies for Skills USA national competition

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The welding and fabrication team at Arizona Wester College's welding program are heading to nationals for the Skills USA competition. Arizona Western is the only college from Arizona heading to the event.  The welding …

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Arizona Eatery Crowned 'Most Expensive Restaurant' In The State

Sometimes a special occasion calls for a celebration at a special restaurant, a place where you can splurge a bit and treat yourself to a pricey meal full of delicious food, incredible service and ambiance for a memorable experience fit for the occasion …

Vote: Arizona HS Athletes of the Week, May 5-10

Here are this week's nominees for The Arizona Republic's boys’ and girls’ athletes of the week, sponsored by Diamond Kitchen & Bath. Nominees are based on performances in AIA-sanctioned sports. Vote for the top selection in each of our polls …

GOP-backed bill would require Arizona hotels to post signs about homeless guests

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The next time you stay at an Arizona hotel, you could see posted signs that a homeless person or family is staying there. That’s the aim of a new piece of Republican-backed legislation that’s now on Gov. Katie Hobbs’ desk. Nonprofits …

DPS: Driver arrested after car rolls multiple times off Arizona highway

The rollover crash was reported on May 9 on Arizona State Route 87. MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. — A motorist was taken into custody after surviving a destructive rollover crash on Arizona State Route 87 last Friday. The Arizona Department of Transportation said …

See what Arizona looks like from space

Phoenix and Tucson seen from the International Space Station in April 2020.Provided By NASAChandler is pictured on Feb. 12, 2023, from the International Space Station as it orbited 264 miles above Arizona.Provided By NASAThe Phoenix International Raceway …

Arizona's Carter Bryant to sit out NBA Combine scrimmages; Caleb Love not called up

The Arizona Wildcats won’t be represented in NBA Combine scrimmages this week, with guard Caleb Love not invited and forward Carter Bryant opting to sit them out. Love averaged 11.5 points in two G League Elite Camp scrimmages last weekend at Chicago but …

Fire restrictions launched for public land across Southern Arizona

Arizona Daily Star Citing heat and dry conditions, state and federal agencies across Southern Arizona have implemented fire restrictions, authorities say. The restrictions started Monday and affect public land in the region. Among areas included are …