Kari Lake public records lawsuit

After a pair of unsuccessful lawsuits challenging the 2022 election results in Arizona, Kari Lake is back in court. This time, she's not directly challenging her loss to Gov. Katie Hobbs, instead, she wants to make voters' personal information on early-voting envelopes public.

Grand Canyon to stay open if government shuts down

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs says the state is prepared to keep the Grand Canyon open as a federal government shutdown looms. Funding from the Arizona Lottery would make it possible to keep the Grand Canyon open. Hobbs says keeping the Grand Canyon open will guarantee Arizonans working in the park, and the thousands who depend on the tourist activity it generates are not affected by political gridlock.

Proposal aims to create open primaries in Arizona

There is a proposal in Arizona that aims to change voting in Arizona as we know it. The proposal aims to do away with partisan primaries, and put a different system in its place. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak reports.

Phoenix's plan to arm Ukraine conflicts with AZ law

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced on Sept. 20 that a plan by the city of Phoenix to send guns to Ukraine is illegal, saying the city's efforts to send the weapons to the war-torn country conflict with state law.

Cochise County elections director to resign

The elections director of a rural Arizona county who pushed false claims that voter fraud was behind President Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss is resigning five months after being hired.

Arizona elections director to resign

The elections director of a rural Arizona county who pushed false claims that voter fraud was behind President Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss is resigning five months after being hired.

New AZ campaign aims to create open primaries

An effort is underway in Arizona to overhaul how residents in the state vote in primaries. The new campaign, named 'Make Elections Fair Act,' would allow independent voters, or those without a party affiliation, to vote in primaries without having to register as a member of either party. Supporters need to gather 384,000 signatures to get it on the ballot next November.

Social Media impacts: AZ AG hosts town hall

The negative effects of social media on children and teenagers was the focus of a town hall on Sept. 12. The town hall was led by Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, and FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak has more.

Ex-AZ lawmaker accused of crime appears in court

Otoniel 'Tony' Navarrete, a former Arizona State Senator who resigned after he was arrested in 2021 for alleged child molestation and sexual misconduct with a minor, appeared in court on Sept. 8 for a hearing. According to court documents, a boy told police Navarrette abused him for years.

Former AZ lawmaker accused of child sex crimes

A settlement conference is scheduled for Sept. 8 in the case against Otoniel Navarrete, a former state Democratic senator, who was arrested in 2021 on charges of child molestation and sexual conduct with a minor. According to court documents, a boy told police that Navarrete abused him for years. Navarrete served one term in the state House and then in the Senate. He resigned after his arrest.

Politics, sports clash amid new ASU football season

As fans of the Arizona State University Sun Devils celebrate their first football game of the season, a dark cloud is hanging over the team, as the university has announced a self-imposed bowl ban. The decision has fans, as well as a state politician, criticizing the decisions of ASU's Athletic Director. FOX 10's Nicole Garcia reports.

Joe Arpaio to run again for Fountain Hills mayor

Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio says he's running again for the mayor of Fountain Hills. Arpaio, 91, says he will try again after falling short by 213 votes last year. Arpaio has lived in Fountain Hills for decades. He was unseated as sheriff in 2016 by Paul Penzone after holding the job for 24 years.