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A lost toddler found wandering alone in a Surprise, Arizona neighborhood early Sunday morning is safely back with her parents, thanks to a community that rallied to help. Police say the flood of social media shares and tips from residents made the happy reunion possible.
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Casey Fleming brought his bride's daughter to tears when he surprised her with his own set of heartfelt vows during his Arizona wedding ceremony. The emotional moment, witnessed by 130 guests, included a promise to love and protect Sabella unconditionally.
The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation just crossed an incredible milestone: $100 million donated to charities across the state. CEO Derrick Hall and representatives from organizations like Matthew's Crossing Food Bank gathered at Chase Field to celebrate decades of community impact.
The Arizona Diamondbacks just crossed $100 million in charitable donations after 31 years of giving back to their community. Arizona's governor declared March 9 "D-backs Give Back Day" to honor the milestone.
Scientists spotted tiny ants grooming larger harvester ants in Arizona, mirroring the famous "cleaning stations" where fish help each other on coral reefs. This surprising behavior could reveal a whole new way ants cooperate in nature.
Over 5,700 Arizona students turned everyday frustrations into real inventions this year, from cat toys to robotic trash collectors. Their creations competed at Arizona State University in a statewide contest teaching kids to think like entrepreneurs.
Retired lawyer Tom Henderson now drives hundreds of miles weekly to ensure remote Arizona veterans reach their medical appointments. A growing network of volunteer drivers is bridging vast distances to deliver healthcare access across 65,000 square miles of northern Arizona.
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A Scottsdale couple turned their wedding reception into Rydell High when they secretly learned the iconic "You're the One That I Want" choreography just two weeks before their big day. Their surprise performance earned over 1.5 million likes on Instagram and left their parents screaming with joy.
Arizona's energy leaders just delivered a roadmap to power the state's booming economy with clean, affordable energy while creating thousands of jobs. The plan cuts red tape on solar and wind projects to meet surging demand from tech companies and protect the grid.
After the successful Artemis II mission, Arizona State University scientists are already preparing for humanity's next giant leap: landing astronauts on the Moon in 2027. From training crews in lunar-like desert craters to guiding missions from Earth, Arizona is helping write the next chapter of space exploration.
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 State University students will pitch breakthrough technology projects to investors and industry leaders during the state's inaugural AZ Tech Week, featuring over 300 events connecting Arizona's booming tech community. From game design demos to drone exhibitions, the April 6-12 celebration puts student innovation front and center.
A tiny coyote pup in Arizona was rescued after getting completely covered in hundreds of painful cactus spines. After a two-hour rescue operation, the little survivor is now thriving and preparing to return to the wild.
Twenty Arizona students just received $87,500 in scholarships to pursue college degrees and GEDs, bringing a seven-year program's total impact to $627,000. The recipients include future doctors, engineers, and nurses who are breaking barriers and planning to give back to their communities.
A four-week-old coyote pup covered in hundreds of barbed cactus spines got a second chance at life thanks to dedicated Arizona wildlife rescuers. The tiny orphan is now healing and will eventually return to the wild.
Solar panels installed above crops in Arizona are doing more than generating clean energy. They're saving farmworkers' lives by providing shade in dangerous heat.
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.
Arizona installed nearly 2 gigawatts of solar power in 2025, shattering previous records and bringing the state's total capacity to 11.5 gigawatts. The sunny state now leads the nation in solar growth while other states saw installations decline.
Arizona just gave cities a game-changing tool to secure their water future while attracting new businesses. The state's 2025 Advanced Purification rules create the first clear pathway for communities to safely reuse wastewater for drinking water.
The WM Phoenix Open just broke its own fundraising record for the fourth year running, beating last year's total by $2 million. Since 2010, this single golf tournament has raised over $180 million for Arizona communities.
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