Arizona Politics

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.

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.

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.

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.

Republican Blake Master will try for a second time to unseat an Arizona senator. Last November, Masters lost to Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, and next year, he'll try to unseat Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema. Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb is also running for the Republican nomination, while Congressman Ruben Gallego is running for the Democrats. Sinema has not officially announced her intentions for 2024. If she runs again, it will likely set up a three-way race for the Senate seat.

U.S. government officials say the containers were illegally set up on federal land last year by then-Governor Doug Ducey. The U.S. Forest Service says it's going to cost taxpayers another $2.1 million to cover damage caused by the containers.

Arizona Rep. Ra�l Grijalva chats with John Hook about the district he represents, District 7. All border towns fall in his district, so he gives us some perspective on what the U.S.-Mexico border battle is like. He says it's a "broken system" and the issue is the most complicated he's dealt with yet.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs held an official signing ceremony on Aug. 22 for a bill that aims to provide at least a temporary solution to a water crisis that has plagued residents in the Rio Verde Foothills for months. FOX 10's Marc Martinez reports.

Superintendent Tom Horne says he's received a number of concerns from parents who are "outraged" over biological boys using restrooms that are intended for girls.

Arizona could be the next state to indict former president Donald Trump on charges in connection to trying to overturn the 2020 election results. First, Fox's Rebekah Castor details the latest on the news, and Fox 10's Nicole Garcia hears from former Arizona Governors and what they think could happen.

Former president Donald Trump is facing his latest criminal indictment. No president in history had ever been indicted until Trump who is now facing his fourth indictment in a year. The latest charges are coming out of Georgia, accusing Trump and 18 of his allies of being part of a criminal enterprise to steal the 2020 presidential election. In some of the indictments, the state of Arizona is mentioned multiple times, so, many are wondering if our state will pursue similar charges. FOX 10's Ellen McNamara is here with the latest.

In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker Saturday, we sit down with Arizona Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego who is currently running for a U.S. Senate seat. We touch on various hot topics including the southern border, recent presidential and state elections, and more. In our second segment, we talk with Tolleson Union High School District Superintendent Jeremy Calles.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has declared a state of emergency over our extreme heat. It applies to Coconino, Pinal, and Maricopa Counties. The order comes after the Valley experienced its hottest July on record. FOX 10's Lauren Clark has more on the impact the declaration can have.

An organization called 'Worker Power Institute' has reportedly gathered enough signatures to qualify for a ballot referendum on the VAI Resort in Glendale. The resort is currently under construction in the area of State Farm Stadium, and the group is reportedly upset at a massive quarter-of-a-century task break the developer is getting. The Glendale City Council will decide when the referendum will appear on the ballot.