AI Version of Arizona Man Killed in Road-Rage Incident Addresses Court at His Shooter’s Sentencing

An AI-generated version of Christopher Pelkey, a man killed in a 2021 Arizona road rage incident, appeared on May 1 in a video shown at his sentencing at Maricopa County Superior Court. The footage, posted on May 5 on a YouTube channel run by his sister, …

University of Arizona reveals FY 2026 budget plans, cuts deficit

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - The University of Arizona has unveiled a preliminary fiscal year 2026 budget framework, marking a significant step in its financial recovery efforts. This comes after the university worked to eliminate a $177 million structural …

Women’s Golf Team from UNCG to Showcase Talent at 2025 National Golf Invitational in Arizona

The UNCG women's golf team will participate in the 2025 National Golf Invitational from May 9-11 at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club, Maricopa, Arizona. The Spartans have had a strong season, finishing fifth or better in eight of their 11 events, …

AI-generated video gave victim a voice at his killer's sentencing in Arizona

In what's believed to be a first in U.S. courts, Pelkey’s family used artificial intelligence to create a video using his likeness to give him a voice. The AI rendering of Pelkey told the shooter during the sentencing hearing last week that it was a …

Banner UMC becomes first Arizona hospital to offer new cancer treatment

South Tucson sues to demolish "Arizona's biggest eyesore"

SOUTH TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - The City of South Tucson has filed a lawsuit against Torino Avenue LLC, demanding the cleanup of the former Spanish Trail Motel site on East Benson Highway. The once-proud 20,000-square-foot complex is now a derelict and …

Arizona airport rolls back landing fees

In September, the city implemented changes to the airport rate structure that included landing fees for transient or non-based aircraft. Following the announcement, the city and airport manager began receiving feedback from the general aviation community …

Remains of Arizona teen identified after two decades

CROW HANG VILLAGE, Ariz. (KVOA) - After nearly two decades, the remains of a teenager found in 2008 on the Tohono O’odham Nation have been identified as Maria Eluvia Mendez Morales from San Marcos, Guatemala. She was 16 at the time of her death. On June 22 …

Groceries are pricey. This Arizona nonprofit provides fresh food for less

They work quickly to ensure they're ready for the line of eager shoppers pulling up to purchase these hefty packages in exchange for a donation to Borderlands Produce Rescue. The nonprofit saves fruit and vegetables from landfills while providing an …

Wespac Construction Completes 445,000 SF First Phase of Industrial Park in Glendale, Arizona

19GLENDALE, ARIZ. — Wespac Construction has completed Marbella Northern Parkway Phase 1, a LEED-certified industrial development in Glendale. Developed by Panattoni Development Co. and designed by Ware Malcomb, the master-planned industrial park will offer …