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Nancy Guthrie case fuels true crime frenzy

Experts warn viral speculation could harm the investigation.

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The disappearance of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="84-year-old Nancy Guthrie" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/02/02/savannah-guthrie-mother-missing-investigation" data-vars-content-id="fbdaecf3-e881-4ecb-bad9-53fa78ef2c6a" data-vars-headline="Nancy Guthrie case fuels true crime frenzy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/02/02/savannah-guthrie-mother-missing-investigation" target="_self">84-year-old Nancy Guthrie</a>, the mother of prominent NBC journalist Savannah Guthrie, has turned Tucson into America&#x27;s latest true crime obsession.The big picture: True crime — the nonfiction portrayal of real criminal activity — has exploded in popularity in recent decades in the form of social media streams, podcasts, TV series, news programming and more.

Rival slates vie for seats on board that sets SRP energy rates

SRP race pits business-backed slate against clean energy team as conservative groups weigh in.

Rival left- and right-leaning slates are battling for seats on the board that sets energy rates and policy for the Salt River Project (SRP).Why it matters: SRP&#x27;s elected district board sets rates and energy policy that affect its 1.1 million Phoenix-area customers. Unlike most Arizona utilities, SRP isn&#x27;t regulated by the Arizona Corporation Commission.

Feds push back against states on prediction markets

Arizona disagrees with the feds' claim of exclusive authority over online prediction markets.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is launching a legal campaign to defend its regulatory turf on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="prediction markets" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/11/coalition-for-prediction-markets-kalshi-crypto" data-vars-content-id="f8a9d0f7-f241-46d2-8ea1-18ccbe2aa9f6" data-vars-headline="Feds push back against states on prediction markets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/11/coalition-for-prediction-markets-kalshi-crypto" target="_self">prediction markets</a>, setting up a clash with states like Arizona that have sought to block them.Why it matters: Prediction markets like <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Kalshi" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/04/17/kalshi-sports-betting-super-bowl" data-vars-content-id="f8a9d0f7-f241-46d2-8ea1-18ccbe2aa9f6" data-vars-headline="Feds push back against states on prediction markets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/04/17/kalshi-sports-betting-super-bowl" target="_self">Kalshi</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Polymarket" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/18/polymarket-ceo-sportsbooks-gambling" data-vars-content-id="f8a9d0f7-f241-46d2-8ea1-18ccbe2aa9f6" data-vars-headline="Feds push back against states on prediction markets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/18/polymarket-ceo-sportsbooks-gambling" target="_self">Polymarket</a> have been surging in popularity, raising questions about the legality of sports event contracts and other trading opportunities in a growing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="gambling culture" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/08/polymarket-kalshi-draftkings-fanduel-betting" data-vars-content-id="f8a9d0f7-f241-46d2-8ea1-18ccbe2aa9f6" data-vars-headline="Feds push back against states on prediction markets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/08/polymarket-kalshi-draftkings-fanduel-betting" target="_self">gambling culture</a>.

UW scrutinized after monkey death at Arizona primate facility

The USDA cited the university for a "critical" violation of the Animal Welfare Act after a monkey died at its breeding facility.

Animal welfare advocates are again urging the University of Washington to end its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="primate research" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2017/12/15/for-better-science-give-lab-primates-companions-1513306277" data-vars-content-id="92a7b52b-3d65-48e0-a266-fcd3900b6dca" data-vars-headline="UW scrutinized after monkey death at Arizona primate facility" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2017/12/15/for-better-science-give-lab-primates-companions-1513306277" target="_self">primate research</a> program after a newborn monkey died at the university&#x27;s Arizona breeding facility.The big picture: Monkey research has played a key role in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="developing vaccines and other therapies" data-vars-click-url="https://wanbrc.uw.edu/about-the-center/" data-vars-content-id="92a7b52b-3d65-48e0-a266-fcd3900b6dca" data-vars-headline="UW scrutinized after monkey death at Arizona primate facility" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://wanbrc.uw.edu/about-the-center/" target="_blank">developing vaccines and other therapies</a>, but <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ethical concerns" data-vars-click-url="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9710398/" data-vars-content-id="92a7b52b-3d65-48e0-a266-fcd3900b6dca" data-vars-headline="UW scrutinized after monkey death at Arizona primate facility" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9710398/" target="_blank">ethical concerns</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="advancements in non-animal research" data-vars-click-url="https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/science/sya-iccvam" data-vars-content-id="92a7b52b-3d65-48e0-a266-fcd3900b6dca" data-vars-headline="UW scrutinized after monkey death at Arizona primate facility" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/science/sya-iccvam" target="_blank">advancements in non-animal research</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="funding shifts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.science.org/content/article/exclusive-cdc-end-all-monkey-research" data-vars-content-id="92a7b52b-3d65-48e0-a266-fcd3900b6dca" data-vars-headline="UW scrutinized after monkey death at Arizona primate facility" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.science.org/content/article/exclusive-cdc-end-all-monkey-research" target="_blank">funding shifts</a> are forcing labs and federal agencies to reconsider when — and whether — animals are still essential to medical progress.

The flight changing how Phoenix connects to Asia

A new nonstop flight brings Phoenix's global connections closer to its economic reality.

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Phoenix now has a nonstop connection to Taipei, expanding direct access from the U.S. Southwest to Asia.Why it&#x27;s important: The route closes a long-standing gap in Phoenix&#x27;s air service to Asia, even as the region&#x27;s economy and Asia-Pacific ties have continued to grow.<ul><li>That shift strengthens cross-Pacific connectivity, while giving travelers more direct access to key global destinations through Phoenix.</li></ul>

Why community energy planning matters now

Stronger energy planning helps cities stay powered through heat waves, storms and rising demand.

Cities drive more than two-thirds of global energy consumption and over 70% of CO₂ emissions — and with urban populations projected to reach two-thirds of the global population by 2050, the stakes are rising fast.🌆 Why it&#x27;s important: Phoenix and other fast-growing urban areas face rising pressure from rapid development, aging infrastructure, extreme weather and the explosive growth of data centers.<ul><li>They&#x27;re also where infrastructure failures cascade fastest into disasters.</li></ul>

Greater Phoenix's pipeline fuels the future of chipmaking

With 33K semiconductor jobs and a fast-growing workforce, Greater Phoenix is powering the next era of chipmaking

For the first time in its 50-year history, SEMICON West — North America&#x27;s flagship microelectronics conference — is moving inland.<ul><li>It&#x27;s relocating its marquee event to Greater Phoenix, biennially, with dates in 2025, 2027 and 2029 confirmed, signalling a decisive shift in where the industry&#x27;s future is being built.</li></ul>

Inside the Valley's $15.8 billion creative economy

Greater Phoenix's creative sector added $15.8B to the economy in 2023 — and it's shaping the future.

Greater Phoenix&#x27;s creative economy isn&#x27;t a niche sector — it&#x27;s a major economic engine.The background: A wave of strategic investment in arts and culture is elevating Greater Phoenix&#x27;s national and global profile — and generating real economic returns.

Why startups and VCs should bet on Greater Phoenix

Greater Phoenix is no longer just a low-cost retirement destination — it's now home to one of the largest and most vibrant startup communities in the U.S.

Business

Greater Phoenix is no longer just a low-cost retirement destination — it&#x27;s now home to one of the largest and most vibrant startup communities in the U.S.Why it&#x27;s important: The region&#x27;s commitment to a diverse economy, advanced tech policies and entrepreneurial support has positioned it as a major player in next-generation industries.

Heat-ready and resilient, Phoenix is one of the top cities for business

For decades, Phoenix has been taking a proactive and strategic approach to sustainable growth and development, making this desert city one of the hottest places to do business in the country.

Development

For decades, Phoenix has been taking a proactive and strategic approach to sustainable growth and development, making this desert city one of the hottest places to do business in the country.📈Here&#x27;s the deal: Phoenix provides access to talent, a business-friendly environment and a central location.

Inside Greater Phoenix’s climate tech innovation and sustainability boom

Arizona’s companies are leading advancements in climate technology. Explore the progress.

Climate technology is revolutionizing industries and reshaping our world, and Greater Phoenix is a key market for spearheading leading-edge climate technology solutions.