'A dream come true': Author from Arizona gets support from Stephen King, who inspired his writing...

Uplifting Arizona 3/10 1:55A Jordan Bontke

An author from Phoenix who spent brutal summers with a horror book in hand says a specific writer and Arizona's climate helped shape his path to becoming a published horror writer and his literary hero recently returned the favor. Nat Cassidy grew...

Joe Giacinto to play national anthem at D-backs home opener after ABC15 story caught team's...

Uplifting Arizona 3/5 1:44A Jordan Bontke

A blind and autistic clarinet player from the Valley will perform the national anthem at Chase Field in front of more than 48,000 fans after the Arizona Diamondbacks saw his story on ABC15. Joe Giacinto, 21, will take the field for the...

Uplifting Arizona: Balsz Palooza: Event celebrates community and achievements in the district

Uplifting Arizona 3/2 1:06A Nick Ciletti

Showing love for students, teachers, parents, and the entire community, that was the goal behind Balsz Palooza, held Saturday, February 28, at Pat Tillman Middle School in Phoenix. The event featured music, games, student artwork, visits from...

Clean Energy News February 2026

AZ Tech Council 2/27 9:31P Leslie Marquez

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Avondale police recognize heroes who helped rescue child at center of Amber Alert

Uplifting Arizona 2/26 5:52A abc15.com staff

Avondale police are recognizing a group of men who helped locate a 2-year-old girl who was the subject of an Amber Alert on Sunday morning. The toddler was found at a QuikTrip near 27th Avenue and Thomas Road in Phoenix thanks to a store employee...

We Run Mesa connects students with exercise, leadership, and new opportunities

Uplifting Arizona 2/25 12:28A Nick Ciletti

Combining fitness, leadership, and opportunities for kids across the Valley. That's the goal of Nycole Leyba, a mom of two boys, an active runner, and a community advocate who founded the group, "We Run Mesa." For the past eight years, Leyba has...

FPT Guest Blog: Strategic Partnerships: The Trust Mandate: Why AI Governance is the Foundation of...

AZ Tech Council 2/19 1:30A Leslie Marquez

FPT The 2026 Reality – Moving Beyond the AI Hype Arizona’s tech trajectory has been a steady climb, moving from a burgeoning regional hub to a national heavyweight in the Silicon Desert. However, as...

Comcast Business Guest Post: From Data to Decisions: Unlocking the Power of Smart Technology

AZ Tech Council 2/18 12:13A Leslie Marquez

Comcast Business As enterprises deploy an ever‑growing web of internet-connected sensors, cameras, and digital touchpoints, they’re swimming in data. Yet, only organizations that can quickly transform that data into actionable insight will reap...

U of A study urges equity‑first urban greening to boost climate resilience in Tucson

AZ Tech Council 2/12 8:52A Intern

Storm to Shade just completed work at South 12th Avenue in a project designed to capture rainwater to assist vegetation growth. KGUN9 TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — A new study led by University of Arizona...

Defense, aerospace companies eye Arizona expansion as state’s project pipeline widens

AZ Tech Council 2/9 6:28A Leslie Marquez

A rendering of Hadrian s aerospace and defense component manufacturing facility in Mesa, which opened for business in January 2026. Hadrian Phoenix Business Journal When California defense and...

Comcast Business Guest Blog: AI, Security, and the Future of Sports: Takeaways from the Comcast...

AZ Tech Council 2/5 12:11A Leslie Marquez

Image: Comcast Business Comcast Business At this year’s THE PLAYERS Championship, the world’s best golfers—as well as thousands of fans—descended upon the famed TPC Sawgrass for one of the most...

8-year-old Arizona girl breaks powerlifting records

Uplifting Arizona 1/20 12:30A Adam Mintzer

Most 8-year-olds spend their free time on playgrounds, but Arabella Costello prefers the weight room. The Arizona elementary student has already broken two state powerlifting records in her age group and isn't slowing down anytime soon. Arabella...

Maryvale basketball senior drops 100 points to set new Arizona record

Uplifting Arizona 1/16 7:17A abc15.com staff

The Valley's own Adrian Stubbs is making national headlines after dropping 100 points in just three quarters during Maryvale High School's basketball game on January 13. Stubbs, a 5-foot-10 guard, set a new record, becoming the first Arizona high...

Phoenix Tech AV Blog Post: Start the New Year With a Bang: Elevate Your Next Event in 2026

AZ Tech Council 1/8 9:26A Leslie Marquez

Image: Phoenix Technology Audio Visual As the year comes to a close, many organizations find themselves reflecting on what worked, what didn’t, and—most importantly—how they want to show up in the...

Crating Technology Guest Blog: Best Custom Crating in Phoenix, Arizona: What to Know Before You...

AZ Tech Council 1/6 9:21P Leslie Marquez

When it comes to shipping high-value or sensitive equipment, not all crates are created equal. For companies in aerospace , defense , medical, and manufacturing industries, a basic wood box won’t cut...