Hobbs Won’t Help Fund Park This Time

Gov. Katie Hobbs said the state will not help pay to keep the Grand Canyon National Park fully operational during the partial federal government shutdown, leaving the possibility of limited services or closures.

In 2023, Hobbs pledged to tap lottery revenue to help keep the Grand Canyon open during a shutdown threat under the Biden administration. A spokesman said the Democratic governor’s position changed due to opposition to Republican spending plans.

During a federal shutdown from December 2018 to January 2019, then-Gov. Doug Ducey, a Republican, authorized spending an average of $64,000 a week in state funds to assist the Grand Canyon.

Officials Asked About $2.8B Medicaid Fraud

State lawmakers on Wednesday held a special hearing in the aftermath of a Medicaid scheme that defrauded Arizona of an estimated $2.8 billion.

The scheme involved sober living homes billing for addiction treatment that never occurred.

Lawmakers questioned state Medicaid officials about the program’s management, with state Sen. Carine Werner, R-Scottsdale, asking if any state personnel were held accountable for any lapses. An official declined to comment.

Advocates for sober living homes, including sober living program founder Robert Harris, said they seek reforms focused on accountability and long-term recovery support.

Drone Deliveries Pause After Crashes

Amazon paused its Prime Air drone deliveries after two drones crashed into a crane in a Tolleson business park on Wednesday morning.

The collisions occurred within moments of each other near Roosevelt Street, with one drone crash-landing in the same parking lot as the crane, and the other in a nearby lot.

Footage from the scene shows one of the damaged drones on fire, which led to one person being evaluated for fume inhalation.

Federal agencies opened investigations.

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➤ Statewide: U.S. Rep. David Schweikert, R-Scottsdale, entered the 2026 race for governor, joining GOP primary candidates U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs and Karrin Taylor Robson, and opening up a competitive House seat. (More)

➤ Gilbert: Town officials said recent water bill spikes stem from phased rate hikes, a new billing system, and some miscalibrated meters. (More)

➤ Phoenix: The Arizona Science Center will honor conservationist Jane Goodall, who died at age 91, by screening her documentary Jane Goodall: Reason for Hope on Saturday and Sunday. (More)

➤ Globe: A 15-year-old nearly lost his arm after breaking a window to rescue his family during last week’s historic flooding. (More)

➤ Pima County: An Arizona couple was arrested for allegedly stealing at least six cars during test drives arranged through online listings, including a Chevrolet Camaro captured on surveillance. (Watch)

➤ Yuma: The city council approved a new ordinance allowing residents to build front-yard carports up to 8 feet from the property line. (More)

➤ The Phoenix Mercury enter tonight’s opening game of the WNBA Finals as slight underdogs against the Las Vegas Aces. (More)

➤ Arizona State football’s game against Kansas next season at Wembley Stadium in London will take place on Sept. 19. (More)

➤ Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury, meaning he’ll miss at least the next four games. (More)

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➤ Arizona and four other states filed a lawsuit against Zillow and Redfin, alleging the companies colluded to stifle competition in the rental market. (Watch)

➤ Guy Fieri opened Flavortown Kitchen + Bar in Phoenix Sky Harbor’s Terminal 4. (More)

➤ Phoenix bakery Baker Wee faces scrutiny after abruptly shutting down after 30 years without refunding prepaid orders. The bakery cited financial insolvency. (Watch)

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➤ The Marana Pumpkin Patch and Farm Festival will open for its 15th season this weekend, offering a corn maze, carnival rides, and thousands of pumpkins. (More)

➤ Eloy police and state wildlife officers safely captured a bear cub that wandered into local pecan orchards after being spotted near the freeway. (Photos)

➤ Bob Garvin, chief of the Clay Springs Pinedale Volunteer Fire District for 23 years, will retire on Tuesday. (Photo)

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