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After five years of stargazing, a telescope in Arizona just completed the most detailed 3D map of the universe ever created, capturing 47 million galaxies across 11 billion years of cosmic history. The breakthrough could finally reveal how dark energy shapes our universe's fate.
United Food Bank is calling for volunteers as Arizona families face rising food costs and growing need. Last year 5,000 volunteers helped pack 34,000 emergency food bags monthly.
Scientists discovered a 215-million-year-old crocodile relative that switched from four legs to two as it grew up, revealing unexpected diversity in ancient ecosystems. The find from Arizona's Petrified Forest shows how different animal groups independently evolved similar features.
A young Arizona Wildcats team is learning how to win when it matters most, rallying to beat No. 20 ASU 5-3 in 11 innings. The comeback victory keeps their NCAA Tournament hopes alive and marks a turning point for a squad that's finally figuring out how to finish close games.
In the Arizona desert, tiny cone ants climb onto much larger harvester ants to groom them, just like cleaner fish do in the ocean. This adorable discovery reveals a surprisingly cooperative relationship between two very different ant species.
Phoenix-area rescue teams worked overtime this weekend, safely bringing four injured hikers down from three different mountains during above-average temperatures. Every single hiker made it to the hospital in stable condition.
A crew of six volunteers in Sun City West spent five hours transforming an overgrown yard, only to discover the homeowner had finally found help moments after they finished. Now the community is bringing back a beloved program that supports neighbors who can't keep up with yard work.
Phoenix-area rescue teams worked nonstop Saturday, safely bringing down four injured hikers from different mountain trails. All four women were hospitalized in stable condition after crews used specialized rope systems and big wheel stretchers to reach them.
Voters in Phoenix just handed clean energy supporters control of the nation's largest public power utility board. The shift comes as communities nationwide push back against rising electricity bills and demand cleaner power sources.
Arizona's largest utility just elected a clean energy majority to its board for the first time. The Salt River Project now has champions of renewable power making decisions for millions of customers.
Advocates for renewable energy just won control of Arizona's second-largest utility board, securing five of seven contested seats in a record-turnout election. The Salt River Project serves 1.1 million Phoenix-area customers, and this shift could reshape how the region powers its future.
Voters chose clean energy advocates for most Salt River Project board seats in Arizona's most watched utility election. Despite being outspent 10-to-1, the Clean Energy Team secured victories across multiple districts.
Arizona's largest utility just elected its first clean energy majority, promising solar incentives and faster renewable adoption for millions across Phoenix. Voter turnout quadrupled as residents mobilized to shape their energy future.
Renewable energy advocates just won majority control of the nation's largest public power utility board, setting up a new direction for Arizona's electricity future. The victory signals growing voter support for clean energy even in traditionally business-friendly elections.
A coalition of clean energy advocates just won control of Arizona's Salt River Project board, the utility serving over 1 million people. The victory came despite heavy opposition spending and shows how grassroots organizing can reshape energy policy.
Grassroots Clean Energy Team candidates won most races for Arizona's Salt River Project board, despite being outspent 10-to-1 by conservative political group Turning Point Action. The victory gives clean energy advocates control of leadership decisions at one of the state's largest utilities.
A girl who vanished at 13 in 1994 has been found living a successful life in Missouri with three grown sons and a career in investigations. Christina Plante built a new life after running away, ending a mystery that haunted her Arizona community for three decades.
When a hiker got injured in Arizona's rocky Prescott Dells, a specialized drone team found them in minutes and guided rescuers straight to their location. This high-tech rescue shows how small flying cameras are becoming lifesavers in hard-to-reach wilderness areas.
Dedicated volunteers across western Arizona's public lands are greeting campers, maintaining trails, and strengthening communities through thousands of hours of service. Their work helps millions of visitors enjoy deserts, rivers, and recreation sites while protecting these landscapes for future generations.
When a donkey fell into a Central Arizona Project canal, firefighters didn't hesitate to launch an unusual rescue mission. The creative save shows emergency crews are ready to help any neighbor in need, no matter how many legs they have.
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