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Arizona’s governor is staring down a deadline on Colorado River negotiations and trying to protect our water future. How devastating it could be for the state and Arizona’s major canals. Plus, meet a former Flagstaff geologist who is bound for outer space.

As we watch mass deportations take place across the county, some people are being deported from hospitals. How common is this practice, and who’s behind it? Plus, a groundbreaking survey of the backstories of female inmates at Estrella Jail.

There are calls for Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes’ resignation after comments she made about masked ICE agents and “stand your ground” laws. Our Friday NewsCap takes on that and the rest of the week's top stories. Plus, why everyone seems to be in a Chinese time of life right now.

There has been a surge of local law enforcement agencies nationwide signing up for agreements to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. But can a county attorney join in? Plus, the healing power of Bigfoot stories — whether they’re true or not.

Hayes Carll’s songs feature a rogues gallery of shady characters. We’ll hear about his latest record, where he introduces us to a new character: himself. Plus, when AI goes to church, the moral questions get sticky fast.

It’s been one year since Apache teen Emily Pike went missing from a group home. Her legacy and impact even as no arrests have been made in the case. Plus, can you make genuine Sonoran cuisine vegetarian?

Polling shows Americans’ opinions of ICE have plummeted in recent weeks as immigration enforcement ramps up. Is it about immigration or government overreach? Plus, a debrief from this weekend’s gathering of the state Republican Party.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs’ budget proposal is being met with criticism in the GOP-led Legislature. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, can a fake game show create a more productive corporate office culture?

The federal government denied Globe's request for disaster aid after major flooding devastated the rural community in September. The city’s mayor on where they'll be without it. Plus, the debate at the state Capitol that will determine how — and when — we file our taxes.

Around a third of students who start college don’t end up getting their degrees. We’ll hear how ASU is trying to bring that number down. Plus, a former NAU trumpet prodigy remakes herself as a stand-up comedian.

Sen. Ruben Gallego recently introduced a bill to limit algorithmic pricing. He’ll tell us why Arizonans may not be paying fair prices for common items. Plus, a new list aims to shine a light on sites with significance to the Latinx community.

How the new chair of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors wants to try to bring down the number of evictions. Plus, a group of Peoria neighbors tries to track down a beloved waiter at a local restaurant.

The 2026 Arizona legislative session started this week, and the first policy dispute is already underway. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, how comedy went from a satirical weapon for Democrats to a recruitment tool for Republicans.

Here in Arizona, 2025 was our second hottest year on record, with 122 days above 100 degrees and higher nighttime and winter temperatures as well. We find out how it's affecting our bottom line. Plus, a new highway proposal here is drawing comparisons to Germany's Autobahn.

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes says he will go to jail before turning over voter data to the Department of Justice. Why one expert says the effort is a federal attempt to undermine future elections. Plus, how Arizona’s cities and towns see potential housing legislation this year.