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Households across the country are struggling to afford their rising utility bills

More and more households across Arizona are having trouble paying their utility bills — and it comes as demand for energy is also going up. Plus, sorority hopefuls are hiring coaches to help them get into the best houses.

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Biggs, Giles are the latest in a long history of Mormon influence on Arizona politics

Arizona’s gubernatorial race will put a spotlight on a long-simmering political divide within the Mormon community. The longtime impact of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Arizona politics. Plus, Arizona scientists will begin studying the potential medical use of ibogaine.

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Tohono O'odam continue fighting border wall after judge's ruling

The Tohono O’odam tribe is trying to stop the Trump administration from building a wall through its land. Now a judge says they can’t stop it. Plus, how a unique sponsorship could affect the Big 12 Conference this year.

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Arizona’s new Teacher of the Year on coming back to school after a serious health complication

Thousands of unaccompanied minors in the U.S with no legal status could soon have no legal representation either. It could mean more of them will be deported back to dangerous situations. Plus, we’ll meet the 2027 Arizona Teacher of the Year.

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One week later, we're still talking about John Giles

Gov. Katie Hobbs has made it official, naming former Mesa Mayor John Giles as her running mate. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, the retired University of Arizona professor going on his sixth Fulbright Scholarship.

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Why Pinal County's sheriff ended his Flock camera contract

Law enforcement agencies around the Valley are investigating officers’ misuse of Flock license plate tracking technology. Why one sheriff says he is getting rid of the AI cameras. Plus, a new medication is showing promise for some Valley fever patients.

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This boater survived a deadly monsoon disaster on Apache Lake

In 2020, two people died when a monsoon storm hit a wildfire burn scar and debris rained down on boaters on Apache Lake. One of the survivors tells his story. Plus, do peptides live up to the hype?

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Experts worry about Arizona schools' ability to handle heat

Students are heading back to the classroom across Arizona, even though it still very much feels like summer. How schools can — and sometimes cannot — handle the heat. Plus, why a Valley music venue is taking a stand against AI-created flyers.

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How Sonora stepped up in the fight against New World screwworm

Part of Arizona’s border with Mexico will reopen this month to cattle coming into this country. The steps that are being taken to prevent further spread of screwworm. Plus, a group of academics tackles the zombie apocalypse.

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Hobbs makes a play for independents with reported lieutenant governor pick

Gov. Katie Hobbs has reportedly settled on a lieutenant governor pick. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, a pair of influencers who are willing to tackle the not-so-picture perfect side of the outdoors in Arizona.

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Arizona researchers are looking into ways to keep dust on the ground

Dust in the air can be a big problem in the Valley, as we saw earlier this week. How scientists hope to keep that dust on the ground. And, 50 years of the death penalty in America. How Arizona stands out.

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