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➤ Mark Wahlberg is practicing Lent with a new partnership, sharing his faith journey along with daily prayer. (Listen Now)

➤ In Texas, a volleyball competition is helping seniors feel energized again, thanks to local high school students. (Hear Details)

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Iran Strike Reaction, $12M Medicaid Fraud, and a Big Apple Order

Monday, March 2, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments challenging Arizona's redistricting commission and later ruled 5-4 that states may shift congressional redistricting from legislatures to independent commissions.

The Tucson Rodeo wrapped up Sunday. Here's an inside look at the volunteer medics who keep bullfighters and bronc riders going. In Trivia, saddle up for a trip to the Old West.

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Lawmakers React to Iran Strikes

Arizona elected officials offered mixed reactions after Iran's supreme leader was killed Saturday as part of a joint U.S.-Israeli military operation against Iran.

Among those issuing statements, U.S. Rep. Abe Hamadeh, R-Phoenix, backed the military action, saying the Iranian people "deserve the dignity of freedom."

U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego questioned the lack of congressional approval and warned against an extended battle.

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Photo Radar May Go to Voters

A proposal advancing in the state Senate could send the future of photo-radar cameras to voters in November, requiring cities to remove them within 90 days if they are not approved locally.

Sponsored by Sen. Wendy Rogers, R-Flagstaff, the proposal was scaled back from a statewide ban to mandate local voter approval every 10 years instead.

The push comes after years of legislative clashes, including Gov. Katie Hobbs' past vetoes of a ban, citing research that the cameras improve safety and allow more efficient use of police resources.

Several Valley cities use photo enforcement, including Tempe, which issued more than 21,000 tickets in its first three months and reported a 20% crash reduction at camera intersections. Critics cite concerns about privacy and cities prioritizing revenue generation from fines.

Cooldown Ahead After Record February Heat

Temperatures in the Phoenix area are expected to drop into the 80s and 70s this week after a record-breaking February heat wave across Arizona.

Phoenix Sky Harbor hit 92 degrees Friday and Saturday, tying the all-time February record.

The unseasonably warm temperatures have forced Yuma lettuce farmers to accelerate harvest schedules, shifting to early morning and overnight work to protect crop quality.

The heat also prompted state wildlife officials to warn of increased rattlesnake activity.

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➤ New River: A couple was found guilty of a $12 million Medicaid fraud scheme that funded luxury purchases, including a $300,000 Lamborghini. (More)

➤ Marana: Plans are underway to reopen a former state prison as a 513-bed illegal immigrant detention facility. (Details)

➤ Kingman: City officials are seeking public input on a potential dedicated sales tax to fund long-term roadway maintenance. (More)

➤ Fort Huachuca: A ceremonial cavalry unit that brought frontier military history to life for decades is being disbanded as part of U.S. Army changes. (Photo)

➤ Tempe: A woman arrested in connection with an allegedly threatening Facebook post against city officials sued the city for $3 million, saying the ordeal cost her job and violated her rights. (Watch)

➤ Maricopa County: The sheriff's office unveiled a new inmate transport plane dedicated to fallen deputy Shari Garner, with its tail number honoring her service. (Watch)

➤ No. 2 Arizona men's basketball secured a share of the Big 12 regular-season title Saturday with an 84-61 victory over No. 14 Kansas. (More)

➤ Arizona State completed a sweep of the Big 12 Swimming and Diving Championships on Saturday, with its men's and women's teams winning conference titles. The men's 400-yard freestyle relay team set an NCAA record. (More)

➤ Pueblo High School senior America Cazares set a state girls basketball career scoring record on Saturday, surpassing the previous mark of 2,913 points. (More)

➤ Arizona State men's basketball ended a two-game skid Saturday with a 73-60 win over Utah. Maurice Odum led the Sun Devils with 15 points. (More)

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➤ Apple plans to buy more than 100 million computer chips from TSMC's Arizona fabrication plant by the end of the year as part of its $600 billion U.S. manufacturing commitment. (More)

➤ A Scottsdale City Council report showed events venue WestWorld has incurred $51 million in losses in recent years, prompting leaders to consider operational and branding changes. (Watch)

➤ State lawmakers are considering a proposal to let families install cameras in assisted living rooms, drawing pushback from some care providers over privacy issues. (Watch)

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➤ Santa Rita Fire rescued a man in Green Valley who was being attacked by a large swarm of bees. He was transported to the hospital in critical condition. (More)

➤ A QuikTrip guard and Camelback Moving employees were honored after blocking a suspect's vehicle and aiding in the rescue of a kidnapped toddler from Avondale. (Photo)

➤ The Willcox Arts and Heritage Building opened to the public following a $3 million renovation funded by grants and donations. (Watch)

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Monday, March 2, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1933, President Herbert Hoover designated Black Canyon of the Gunnison as a national monument. The canyon is among the steepest, deepest, and narrowest in America, making it one of Colorado's most distinctive natural wonders.

A data-driven list of the 10 ugliest buildings in the U.S. ranks Denver's airport as No. 5. Learn more in Et Cetera. Do you agree? Why or why not? Vote in our Poll or hit reply to tell us.

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Denver Bars ICE from Using City Property

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston on Thursday signed an executive order intended to restrict the activities of federal immigration officers in the event of a mass enforcement operation.

Executive Order 152 bans agencies like ICE from city-owned or city-controlled property without a judicial warrant or court order. It also requires police to de-escalate clashes between federal officers and protesters and to intervene if agents use "excessive force."

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) called the order "legally illiterate," citing the Supremacy Clause, which dictates that federal law takes precedence. "No local official has the authority to bar ICE from carrying out federal law on public property," DHS said.

City officials insist the order is constitutional. Johnston said it will dovetail with an advancing City Council measure that would prohibit immigration agents from wearing masks and require them to identify themselves.

Boebert Photo Disrupts Clinton Deposition

The closed-door deposition of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton before the House Oversight Committee was paused after Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., sent a photo of Clinton in the room to a social media influencer, violating committee rules for closed-door depositions.

On Thursday, conservative commentator Benny Johnson posted the photo to X, saying it was provided by Boebert and calling it "the first image of Hillary Clinton testifying under oath." The deposition was briefly paused after objections to the leak. It later resumed and ended that day.

Boebert defended sharing the photo, saying Democrats on the committee had already been sharing information with reporters.

Clinton and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, were both called to testify before the committee as part of a congressional investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Both denied any wrongdoing.

Several Fires Snuffed

Hundreds of hikers were evacuated from Chautauqua Park and the surrounding Boulder County Open Space on Saturday when a 1.5-acre wildfire ignited. Crews fully contained it within about five hours, and no injuries were reported.

A large, fast-moving brush fire triggered residential evacuations in the Parker area Friday morning but was quickly brought under control.

Days earlier, a 10-acre fire scorched nearly 150 cars at a Thornton restoration shop, causing an estimated $2 million in damage. More than 100 firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze.

Today, conditions will stay mostly dry on the Front Range and Eastern Plains. Warm, breezy weather may raise near-critical fire concerns south of Interstate 70.

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➤ Capitol: Colorado's U.S. lawmakers responded Saturday after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran began. Democrats criticized the decision as unconstitutional, while Republicans called it a necessary step to defend national security. (See Responses)

➤ Lakewood: A suspect rammed two ICE vehicles with his car, injuring at least one ICE agent, before fleeing into an apartment during an attempted detention Saturday. Federal agents later took a man into custody, though ICE has not released additional details. (See Details)

➤ Capitol: Former state Sen. Sonya Jaquez Lewis, who was convicted of forgery and attempting to influence a public servant in January, was sentenced to two years of probation and 150 hours of community service. (More)

➤ Aurora: A local 38-year-old woman was one of two people convicted Friday in federal court of stalking an ICE agent after following him to his California home and livestreaming a confrontation that included shouting his address. (See Details)

➤ Statewide: Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced a new $1 million round of grant funding to reduce human-bear conflicts. The funding will be distributed through a competitive process this spring. (See Details)

➤ Routt County: Complications from a routine capture and collaring operation induced acute heart failure in a 3-year-old gray wolf, causing the animal's Jan. 28 death, necropsy results show. (More)

➤ Arapahoe County: A grand jury indicted a man who was later arrested in Morgan County for allegedly staging his estranged wife's suicide in Bennett in 2023. (More)

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➤ Colorado State men's basketball extended its winning streak to seven Saturday with an 85-73 victory over San Jose State. Brandon Rechsteiner scored 20 points for the Rams, while Colby Garland led the Spartans with 28. (More)

➤ Von Miller is seeking a reunion with the Denver Broncos and has expressed interest in returning, including discussions with team representatives at the NFL scouting combine, according to a report. (More)

➤ Warren Sapp is stepping down from his role on Deion Sanders' Colorado football staff after two seasons. Sapp most recently served as pass rush coordinator. His exit follows defensive coordinator Robert Livingston's move to the Denver Broncos. (More)

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➤ Operating a restaurant in Denver is now more expensive than in New York City, a new industry report found. (See Details)

➤ Red Robin, the Englewood-based gourmet burger chain, expects to close 20 more restaurants this year amid ongoing sales declines. The locations haven't been disclosed. (More)

➤ Xcel Energy is asking state regulators to approve monthly rate hikes of 10% and 11% for electricity and gas, respectively, primarily to cover the cost of building and maintaining infrastructure. (See Details)

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➤ Denver International Airport appears on a Buildworld-ranked list of the 10 ugliest buildings in the nation, compiled by analyzing social media posts. (See List)

➤ A barn cat serving as an emotional support animal at a Thornton school was found safe and returned after a school resource officer investigated its Feb. 8 disappearance. (Read Story)

➤ An Aspen home described as the "last of its kind" due to now-stricter land-use regulations is on the market for $75 million. It comes with a spa, home theater, outdoor kitchen, and cabana lounge. (See Photos)

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