Eric Wilkey, President of Arizona Grain, Inc.
Business

Corn futures close near unchanged as export sales and global events impact market

Bygrand canyon timesMay 8, 2026

Corn futures ended steady or slightly lower amid changing export sales figures and global developments such as increased crude oil prices following reports from Iran. Key buyers included Taiwan and South Korea while Brazil’s exports saw significant monthly changes.

Lisa Borowsky, Mayor at Scottsdale
Government

Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky continues community outreach with May 27 Granite Reef Town Hall

Nick Myers, Vice Chair
Non-profit

Three Arizona Corporation Commissioners named Nuclear State Champions by advocacy group

Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for Arizona
Crime & Courts

U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs on AMBER Alert expansion: ‘all children across our land are afforded the same protections’

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Col. Jeffrey Glover - Director
Business

Arizona Commercial Vehicle Safety Partnership to conduct inspections on I-17 and I-40 in May

Bygrand canyon timesMay 8, 2026

The Arizona Commercial Vehicle Safety Partnership will join International Roadcheck operations along I-17 and I-40 this May. Inspectors will focus on cargo securement and electronic logging device compliance during roadside checks. The effort aims to enhance highway safety for all motorists.

Selina Bliss, House Representative for Arizona
Government

Arizona State Representative Bliss on radiologic services: ‘open access to healthcare for radiologic services’

Arizona State Rep. Bliss highlighted new legislation updating practice standards for radiologic technologists as an early legislative success.
Eli Crane, U.S. Representative for Arizona
Sports

U.S. Rep. Crane on Camp Verde water reuse: ‘A great example of infrastructure boosting sustainability and growth’

U.S. Rep. Elijah Crane praised Camp Verde’s use of reclaimed water at public recreation sites as an example of sustainable infrastructure supporting community growth.
State Farm Stadium
News

Jeremiyah Love signs rookie contract and begins minicamp with Arizona Cardinals

Jeremiyah Love signed a fully guaranteed four-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals before starting rookie minicamp activities on May 8. The running back emphasized earning his place despite receiving significant compensation as this year’s third overall pick.
David Schweikert, U.S. Representative from Arizona's 1st Congressional District
Business

Scottsdale Passport Acceptance Fair scheduled for May 9

Bygrand canyon timesMay 8, 2026

U.S. Representative David Schweikert announced a Passport Acceptance Fair in Scottsdale set for May 9. The event will assist residents with applying for or renewing passports and provide guidance on expedited services.

State Farm Stadium
News

Cardinals coach says dialogue with Jacoby Brissett is ongoing as offseason continues

Arizona Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur says talks continue with quarterback Jacoby Brissett amid his absence from voluntary workouts. The veteran seeks possible contract changes while rookies begin practice sessions.
Katie Hobbs, Governor of Arizona
Government

Arizona sees 8.2% drop in individual income taxes collections in 2024

Out of the $23.6 billion in total tax revenue collected by Arizona in 2024, $4.8 billion came from individual income taxes, representing a decrease from the previous year, when the total was $5.2 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).
Former Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, left, and University of Pennsylvania male swimmer Will "Lia" Thomas
Sports

Arizona among 29 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

An analysis by Grand Canyon Times shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Arizona is one of 29 states following the order that bans biological males from playing on female sports teams.