Fungus Behind White-Nose Syndrome Detected in Arizona Bat for First Time
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Fungus Behind White-Nose Syndrome Detected in Arizona Bat for First Time

Researchers confirm presence of deadly bat disease in Fort Huachuca, raising concerns for Southwest bat populations

PHOENIX, Ariz. — Scientists have confirmed the presence of the fungus responsible for white-nose syndrome (WNS) in an Arizona bat, marking a significant development in…

17 Attorneys General Condemn Vice President’s Comments on Judicial Review
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17 Attorneys General Condemn Vice President’s Comments on Judicial Review

State AGs call Vice President Vance’s statement ‘reckless,’ reaffirm judiciary’s role in checking executive power

PHOENIX, Ariz. — Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and 16 other state attorneys general issued a joint statement Friday rebuking Vice President Vance’s recent remarks…

Suspect Arrested in Fatal West Valley Domestic Violence Shooting
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Suspect Arrested in Fatal West Valley Domestic Violence Shooting

Police say 51-year-old Michael Lopez Jr. shot and killed Janice Laborin in what they call a ‘horrible act of domestic violence.’

PHOENIX, Ariz. — A 51-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal domestic violence shooting that took place in Surprise last weekend, according…

Bird Flu Detected in Arizona Dairy Herd for First Time, Officials Say
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Bird Flu Detected in Arizona Dairy Herd for First Time, Officials Say

No symptoms reported in cows, but Maricopa County facility placed under quarantine as officials monitor spread

PHOENIX, Ariz. — Bird flu has been detected for the first time in milk produced by an Arizona dairy herd, state officials announced Friday. While…