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Arizona has embraced the legalization of sports betting, and sites including FanDuel at Footprint Center have helped the state become second fastest in the nation to reach a billion dollars in total wagers.

The Buzz: Sports Betting in Arizona

Jan 27, 2023 Arizona has always been a destination for major sporting events, but those within the state now also have the ability to gamble on the outcomes of those games.

File image of a row of lockers in a school.

Cochise County working on school communication system

Jan 27, 2023 State dollars could pay for the secure system.

The Nogales Buffalo Soldiers tribute was held for the first time in 2022, when this photo was taken.

Honoring African American soldiers from last century

Jan 27, 2023 Descendants and others gather for 2nd Annual Nogales Buffalo Soldiers Salute

The limits of artificial intelligence will be discussed at this year's free lecture series.

Presenters prepare to bust myths at this year's UA science lecture series

Jan 27, 2023 Researchers will tackle misconceptions about their work during the 18th annual event.

Record breaking Affordable Care Act health insurance sign ups

Jan 26, 2023 Average Arizona families will save over $4,700 in yearly premiums.

City of Tucson's council chambers in downtown.

Council approves special election for new Tucson Electric Power agreement

Jan 26, 2023 The election will take place May 16th.

The Arizona Capitol building.

Arizona governor to keep migrant busing program

Jan 26, 2023 Gov. Katie Hobbs is defending her decision to continue her Republican predecessor's program to transport migrants out of border communities.

Former Tucson Ward 3 Council Member Paul Durham

Former Tucson City Council member Paul Durham dies

Jan 25, 2023 Durham was a staunch advocate for the environment

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs (D). January 2023

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs creates independent prison oversight commission

Jan 25, 2023 The commission will be responsible for inspecting the department’s prison facilities and its records.

Items scattered about at a homeless encampment near Golf Links Road in Tucson.

City under scrutiny for alledged homeless encampment sweeps ahead of gem show

Jan 25, 2023 An injunction was filed to stop the enforcement of two city ordinances that would criminalize homelessness.

The seal of Cochise County.

Elections Director in Cochise County leaving

Jan 25, 2023 The announcement caught some by surprise.

Tucson Fire Department responding to a call in downtown Tucson.

Tucson Fire Department received a record number of calls in 2022

Jan 25, 2023 Rising population brings rising demand for TFD services

ByBlocks, produced by ByFusion from non-recyclable plastic waste.

Tucson takes plastic program citywide

Jan 25, 2023 City will turn waste plastic into blocks for building.

A flag flies by the dome of the U.S. Capitol.

Kolbe honored in U.S. House

Jan 24, 2023 The former southern Arizona Congressman died in December.

Protestors gathered at the Centennial Pavilion stage in Veteran's Memorial Park in Sierra Vista to protest the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. July 2, 2022

Judge reinstates ban on abortions for fetal abnormalities

Jan 24, 2023 The ruling reverses a 2021 decision that previously blocked the law.

Navajo President Buu Nygren delivers his inaugural speech Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, in Fort Defiance, Ariz. Navajo President Buu Nygren is the youngest person elected to the position, while Vice President Richelle Montoya is the first woman to hold that office. (AP Photo/Felicia Fonseca)

Navajo Nation lifts mandatory mask mandate

Jan 24, 2023 New president Buu Nygren says it's time for the Nation to get back to work

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