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Arizona enacts law making payment for sex a felony, boosts support for trafficking victims

A new Arizona law makes paying for sexual conduct a felony offense with mandatory jail time. The measure also directs funds toward services for trafficking victims while strengthening legal protections for survivors.


David Rosner, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Midgrade gas at $4.69 per gallon in Yuma County in week ending May 30

For the week ending May 30, the lowest reported price of midgrade gas in Yuma County stood at $4.69 per gallon.
Dr. Weena McKenzie, English Professor at Arizona Western College

Dr. Weena McKenzie discusses student agency at national rhetoric conference

Dr. Weena McKenzie represented Arizona Western College at the Rhetoric Society of America conference in Portland as part of a panel focused on digital rhetorical education. She shared insights from her research into online class interactions.
Rhonda Frank Owner of Artsy Fartsy Studio

Southwest Arizona announces family and kids events for May 31 – June 6

Don’t miss out on these family and kids events happening in Southwest Arizona this week.

Rep. John Gillette criticizes Arizona education and election processes in late May tweets

Rep. John Gillette posted several tweets between May 29 and May 30, 2026 criticizing Arizona’s education system and raising concerns about ballot counting transparency.


Rhonda Frank Owner of Artsy Fartsy Studio

This June’s family and kids events in Southwest Arizona

Don’t miss out on these family and kids s happening in Southwest Arizona this month.
Judy W. Chang, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

La Paz County sees lowest price for diesel gas at $5.34 in week ending May 16

Drivers in La Paz County reported a weekly low of $5.34 per gallon for diesel gas in the week ending May 16.
Dr. Daniel P. Corr, President of Arizona Western College

Arizona Western College women’s basketball budget drops 11.3% in 2024

According to the U.S. Department of Education, Arizona Western College in Yuma allocated $266,165 to women’s basketball teams in 2024, which is $477,505 below the state average of $743,670.